San Diego Surf School

San Diego Surf School offers surf lessons for ages 5 to 19. The program includes group surf lessons, semi-private surf lessons, private surf lessons, surf lesson packages, after school program use cases, and surf camps. Group and semi-private lessons do not require experience, and surfboards and wetsuits are included with lessons.

Programs

• Group Surf Lessons — Daily at 9:00, 10:45, 1:00, 2:45 · $98 per session · 90-minute lesson; 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio; wetsuits and surfboards included; no experience necessary.
• Semi-Private Surf Lessons — Daily at 9:00, 10:45, 1:00, 2:45 · $108 per session · 90-minute lesson; 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio; wetsuits and surfboards included; no experience necessary.
• Private Surf Lessons — Daily at 9:00, 10:45, 1:00, 2:45 · $155 per session · 90-minute lesson; 1:1 student-to-instructor ratio; wetsuits and surfboards included.
• Surf Lesson Packages (4 lessons for the price of 3) — Daily at 9:00, 10:45, 1:00, 2:45 · $341.04–$539.40 · Can be used for Group, Semi-Private, Private, or After School lessons; 90-minute lesson x 4; lessons can be shared or scheduled on different days or the same day.
• After School Program — Listed as a package option and as a lesson package use case.
• Surf Camps — Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter · Kids Surf Camps are mentioned on the site.
• Adult Surf Retreats — Multiple day options

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $98–$539.40
• General schedule: Surf lessons are offered daily at 9:00, 10:45, 1:00, and 2:45. Pacific Beach is open year-round; Ocean Beach is seasonal from May-August.
• Facility hours: Pacific Beach location: open all year; Ocean Beach location: open from May-August; Sun-Sat 9:00am-5:00pm listed for locations on contact page.

About the provider

San Diego Surf School was founded in 2000. The founder is Souf Tihhi. Instructors are CPR certified, and the school is listed as water safety, First Aid, and CPR certified and licensed and permitted by the City of San Diego. The mission statement says it aims to provide a safe, exceptional, and first-rate surf experience and to show clients the Southern California lifestyle.

No experience necessary for group and semi-private lessons. Ocean Beach location is seasonal (May-August).

What families say

“Highlight of our kids' holiday! They raved about their instructor, Ryan T. And as parents, it was so fun to watch!” — R R

Last updated October 4, 2026.