FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

All surf lessons are 2 hours start to finish. Meaning we start with our pre-surf that takes 15-20min on the beach then spend the rest of the lesson catching waves.

Yes. Please come suited in your bathing suit and have a towel on hand.

YES. It’s a requirement to be able to swim to be able to attend a surf lesson at Surf School Santa Cruz.

NO. We do not allow you to keep the board and wetsuit due to regulations. But there are surf shops nearby that offer rentals.

Yes but limited and we ask if you are scheduled for a group lesson to carpool to help with parking.

We do not have a shower on offer but do have a hose you can use to rinse off.

Not always! Conditions are always changing and can make the surf change any time of the day, with that being said we build our availability on our calendar off the best tides for that day and will most likely generate for the best surfing conditions.

Yes, You will be charged a cancellation fee if you cancel or reschedule your appointment without giving a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to the start of your lesson. The cancellation fee will be 50% of your lesson amount. No-shows will be charged the full price. Thank you!