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Surf Lessons Los Angeles — Rider Shack

Surf lessons in Los Angeles

Rider Shack connects surfers of all levels with experienced local instructors across the best surf breaks in Los Angeles. Whether you've never stood on a board or you're working on your backhand, we'll match you with an instructor who teaches at your level and knows your local break.

Where we teach

We offer surf lessons at some of LA's best learning spots — beaches with consistent waves, lifeguard presence, and the right conditions for progression at every level:

Venice Beach  ·  Marina del Rey  ·  Santa Monica  ·  Playa del Rey  ·  Malibu  ·  Manhattan Beach

All skill levels

Beginners — Never been on a surfboard? We'll match you with an instructor who specialises in first-timers. You'll learn ocean safety, how to read a wave, how to paddle, and how to stand up — in that order. Most first-timers are standing and riding by the end of their first lesson.

Intermediate surfers — Catching green waves but want to surf better? We offer coaching focused on specific technique improvements — your pop-up timing, foot positioning, reading the wave, and generating speed through turns.

Advanced coaching — For surfers who are already comfortable in most conditions and want to work on specific performance goals. Personalised instruction tailored to what you're trying to improve.

Individual and group lessons

We organise both individual lessons and group sessions. Groups work well for families, friends, corporate events, and anyone who wants to learn together. Individual lessons give you more focused one-on-one instruction time. Let us know what you're looking for and we'll put together the right session.

Rental equipment included

All lessons include access to quality rental equipment — surfboards and wetsuits appropriate for your level and the conditions. You don't need to bring anything except yourself and a willingness to get wet.

Surfboard rentals

Want to practice on your own after a lesson? We offer surfboard and wetsuit rentals by the day. See our surfboard rentals page for pricing and details — including our rental credit program where up to $50 of your rental fee applies toward a new board purchase.

Get started

Call us at 310-821-SURF (7873) to book a lesson or ask about availability. We'll match you with the right instructor and get you in the water.