PACIFIC BEACH SURF SCHOOL
Learn to surf at San Diego’s most experienced surf school. We are proud to be San Diego’s Most Trusted Surf School offering a safe, fun, and memorable experience for all. Pacific Beach Surf School has been in business for more than 55 years. As a result, each year we teach more than 3,500 men, women, boys, and girls, how to surf. The surf camp is actually a great way to make the experience of learning to surf safe, and fun. Our program is dedicated to safety and structured to provide a fun and enriching setting for youth. Our program builds the self-confidence necessary to develop into true water-women and men.
Surf Lessons
Our instructors coach beginners daily and have been doing so for years! Our surf school teaches visitors and residents how to surf with the perfect blend of patience, skills and encouragement to get everyone catching waves.
Surf Lessons
Want a fun, safe, and memorable surf lesson? Well, you have come to the right place!
Rentals
We rent surfboard, bikes, skateboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, beach chairs and more
Surf Camps
Surf camps offer your child the opportunity to learn water safety, marine life, surf culture, and form wonderful relationships with their peers
Location & Hours
PB Surf School is open every day of the year, including all holidays, except Christmas.
Surfing For All Abilities
We provide professional surf lessons for local residents and vacationers from all over the world. Our surf lessons are offerred on Pacific Beach. We currently offer surf lessons 7 days a week, for all ages and skill levels.
new to the water?
Learn how to surf in San Diego. Pacific Beach Surf School provides premium private surf lessons with qualified instructors. Enjoy the personal professional attention with just you or your private group in the surfing lesson.
Intermediate surfer
If you are an intermediate surfer, you are probably looking for ways to improve your surfing. Challenge yourself and improve your skills to move from an intermediate to advanced surfer.
advanced skills
We can help perfect mechanics, fix bad habits, tune-up paddling and takeoffs while teaching efficient movement. We assist you to hone your surfer mentality and refining your wave judgment and ability to read the ocean
Over 58 years in the game
We opened in 1962 when the surf scene was just in its infancy.The old logo still conjures up images and feelings of “Good Vibrations” and dreams of riding waves! We have a longtime association with iconic surfboard maker and former owner Gordon and Smith Surfboards. Our roots run deep in the San Diego surf scene.
Testimonials
Our surf instructors are...
...knowledgeable watermen and women with a talent for teaching and...
...Fun
Even though you’re growing up, you should never stop having fun
...Talented
talents are meant to be shared
....friendly
we love putting smiles on your face
...enthusiastic
Enthusiasm spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment
