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Mark's Surf Instruction

Mark's Oceanside Surf Lessons

#1 one instructor in San Diego for Number of Students taught.

14 Years of Surf Lessons at the Oceanside Pier with Over 4,500 Students Taught. Lessons start at $105. Private lessons, families and groups.

Learn to surf in your first Oceanside surf lesson. You will be up and riding after a short dry land lesson and then catching your own waves. You can progress as fast as you are capable.

Surf lessons in Oceanside will help you advance to riding real waves. 

beginner surfers use high volume boards

What Other People Say

“Mark was an awesome down to earth instructor. He gave enough instructions, lots of water/practice time, and he was very insightful at giving each of us tips on exactly what we were doing wrong, how to improve, and also challenging us with what to look forward to learning/working on next!”
Mern B
Oceanside 2/14/21
“Mark, thanks for making our first surf lessons great. Your instruction, patience, and professionalism made it a great experience for us, especially my anxious 11 year old. Your boards were great too (we rented boards the next day from a local shop and they didn’t work as well). We’ll look you up again next time we are in town. Thanks”,
Parker, Eric, Skyelar
Limburgs
” Mark! You’ve been patient and generous with us, I appreciate that very much. I am very happy to have had my first surfing experience with you because you made it very clear of what to do and now I feel like I have a solid starting point from where I can continue next time. ”
Dmitry Baronov
Italy
“Mark you were the BEST instructor too! I am so thankful that we were able to meet you – and take lessons from you! You really made our day!
Diana C.
Georgia
“Most awesome day of my life and the best instructor possible…”
Frank Berner
Pittsburg

Welcome to Oceanside Surf Lessons, the premier destination for surf lessons in Oceanside! Whether you’re a beginner eager to catch your first wave or an experienced rider looking to sharpen your skills, our expert instructor having taught over 5,000 people to surf is here to provide you with a safe, exhilarating, and unforgettable surfing experience. Located next to the Oceanside Pier at the stunning coastline of Oceanside, California, this surf school offers top-notch instruction tailored to your individual needs. Join us today and discover the thrill of riding the waves in one of the world’s most renowned surf spots. Book your surf lesson now and embark on an incredible adventure that will leave you hooked on the exhilaration of the ocean.

Surf Lesson Prices

Surf Lessons in Oceanside also Has Packages Below

Prices are totals and not per person. Call for groups bigger than 6.

One Hour

  1.  1 person   $115
  2.  2 persons $150
  3.  3 persons $170
  4.  4 persons $190
  5.  5 persons  $210

One and a Half Hours

  1.  1 person    $150
  2.  2 persons  $190
  3.  3 persons  $210
  4.  4 persons  $230
  5.  5 persons  $250
  6.  6 persons $ 270

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Two Hours

  1.  1 person   $210
  2.  2 persons $250
  3.  3 persons $270
  4.  4 persons $290
  5.  5 persons $310
  6.  6 persons $330

Surf Lesson Packages for One

Take More Lessons to Perfect Techniques. One hour with surfboard included:

3 Lessons $315 (save $30)
4 Lessons $420 save ($40)
5 Lessons $520 (save $50)

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Take lessons on a vacation or one a week.

After you sign up, email, text, or call me so we can talk about scheduling your lessons. Include your phone number. markap12@gmail.com  760-696-7149

Surf Lessons in Oceanside has been grooming surfers for 14 years with over 5,000 students taught

surfers learn to pop up on foam waves

Surf Lesson Packages for Two

One hour lessons with surfboards included. Wetsuits can be rented at beach for $12

3 Lessons $420  (saves $30)
4 Lessons $560  (saves $40)
5 Lessons $700 (saves $50)

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Take lessons on a vacation or one a week. Add 3rd person for $20 a lesson.

Packages also available for 3 persons

After you sign up, email, text, or call me so we can schedule your lessons or call first to be sure your days and times are available. Include your phone number  markap12@gmail.com. 760-696-7149

Surf lessons in Oceanside teaches at the Pier, the favorite local hot spot. 

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Surf Lessons in Oceanside available all year and 7 days. Pick your day and time, 10:30, 12:30, 2:30, or 4 p.m.

What You Will Learn

One of my first goals is making students feel comfortable in the ocean. Surf lessons in Oceanside can open a lifetime of learning regardless of how fast you progress. Many students say right away, “I love this”. That is the most important aspect.

There are 5 beginner surfer fundamentals that launch a new surfer and allow them to practice on their own. My goal in Oceanside surf lessons is to teach beginners how they can go anywhere and practice without an instructor.

We begin with a short dry land lesson where we learn how to handle the surfboard in the water, safety, how to catch waves and then how to pop up and ride the surfboard.

The Four Count Surf Method

Oceanside foam waves are easy to catch. At first in the water, I push students into waves until they are popping up and riding. Then I teach them to catch their own waves. This is where the fun begins. The goal is to ride the board to the beach.

I teach a beginner pop up that doesn’t require the upper body and core strength surfers develop to do their advanced pop ups. I have found students are much more successful with an easier method first.

Students learn to do a count and move their body in alignment with the count so that they are smooth and eliminate thinking. In my ten years of practice I have found this is the quickest process for getting up and riding. 

The Dryland Portion and in the Water

The dry land portion of the Oceanside Surf lesson instructs students how to perform the techniques for popping up and riding waves. Many students get it on the first ride in the water. Then after a while a certain malaise starts to set in and students think they no longer have to perform techniques as they learned them.

This causes student surfers to start missing waves and falling. They have to be reminded that the first techniques learned are the only techniques that work and when they start creating their own, they get into trouble. As an instructor I watch for this regression as students get comfortable in the water, get tired, and then get lazy.

Ideally, when practicing surfing on one’s own, the correct techniques should be incorporated and tiredness usually from paddling seduces students to get sloppy. This is the time to get out of the water.

Kids do not do professional pop ups but generally climb up on the board. I tell them that is fine as long as they keep their weight in the middle of the board and arrive at the correct posture.

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Students learn how to surf all year around with Surf Lessons Oceanside CA because of balmy weather and moderate water temperatures in the winter easily handled with a wet suit.

See my YouTube video on how to pop up on the surf board

long board surfing in Oceanside

For Oceanside Surf Lessons Call 760-696-7149 or Email markap12@gmail.com or text.

Want to Lose Weight and Get Fit for Better Surfing?

Surfing is full body sport and physically demanding. There is an opportunity to get in better condition with weight loss, strength building, flexibility, and aerobic fitness.

As a Health Coach and Personal Trainer as well as Surf Instructor, I coach people on improving their physical conditioning while they are taking surf lessons. 

Get the surf lesson package combined with getting in surf shape. Read my Free E-Book and decide if you want to take advantage of the Surf Package that includes 3 Oceanside Surf Lessons.

Buy The 3 Week Plan to get in Surf Shape as an E-Book for $2.99 and Paperback for $6.95

 

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Surfing is a lifestyle enjoyed by millions and so is fitness. Fitness creates opportunities to enjoy life through lots of different kinds of recreation. No need to stand on the sidelines while others are having a great time. Start your program to health with easy steps and progress at your own pace. That is the secret to maintaining a lifestyle. Do it at your pace. This book will start you on the path.

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Get Fit To Surf and change your lifestyle forever. Surfing is a full body recreation. All the muscles need to be activated for strength and flexibility. Aerobic stamina is necessary for all the paddling.

Beginners or those who want to surf can get in condition in a reasonable period of time. Its good to start with the minimum in building strength, increasing, flexibility, improving cardiovascular, and losing weight if necessary. Some need to lose weight and build strength at the same time. Seniors need to bring all the full body exercises back into their often limited exercise program.

The pandemic has had most people locked up and sitting in front of screens. Time to get your mojo back and get conditioned for any recreation you might desire.

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