About
Leucadia Surf School offers surf lessons, private surfing lessons, a private surfing lesson for 2, an intermediate private paddle out lesson, and the Encinitas Surf Camp. The lessons include a thorough beach lesson covering safety and how to get up on the board and ride, and the school uses only softboards. Easy-to-ride softboards are included, and the surf camp includes a softboard, wetsuit, and top instruction.
Programs
- Surf lessons at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas — Kids and Adults · $120 per session · Small Group / Semi Private Surf Lessons. Easy to ride softboard included. 2-1 to 4-1 student to instructor ratio.
- Private surfing lessons — Kids and Adults · $190 per session
- Private surfing lesson for 2 — Kids and Adults · $290 per session
- Intermediate private paddle out lesson — Kids and Adults · $190 per session
- Encinitas Surf Camp — 4 hour surf camp all summer. Softboard, wetsuit and top instruction included.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
- Price range: $120–$290 per session
- General schedule: 2 hour group and private lessons; 4 hour surf camp all summer
About the provider
Leucadia Surf School was started at Grandview Beach in Leucadia in 2002. The owner and head instructor is Gerry Kantor. All instructors are certified by the City of Encinitas and are American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certified. The program page also states that instructors are EMT, Lifeguard, or CPR certified.
- Wetsuit Rental for lesson — $20
Low-impact surf school. Small group / semi private lessons usually form just your own group or you may sign up solo and join a group. 2-1 to 4-1 student to instructor ratio. Lessons include a thorough beach lesson covering safety and how to get up on the board and ride. Payment and meeting instructions say: do not pay until you receive a confirmation.
What families say
“They gave me the best day of my life.” — Trip Advisor
Last updated September 21, 2026.
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