Where is the best place to learn how to surf in San Francisco?

Question

I have never surfed before and would like to learn. Where can I take lessons? What time of year is best to learn? What beaches are good for practicing?

Answer 1

I think the best place would be Santa Cruz... for the most part San Francisco's waters can be a little radical for beginners....in Santa Cruz  you should be able to get a lesson for  between $50 -65.00...they  will make sure you  get up....have  fun!

aloha

Answer 2

OK....I was born and raised in California.....The first thing I ever rode was a surfboard.......The Best!!!!!!    I was surfing up until 4 years ago....slight medical problem has slowed me down a bit....but I have all intentions of getting back out there....I still have my first few boards.....a couple long boards......(:-)  yep!   A sweet Dewey Weber.....ah!

First of all...you surf all year long.....buy a good, a really good wet suit.  Get one for summer with short sleeves. Don't scrimp on this.   Get your booties.  You will wear your wet suits all the time especially in the bay area.......some great surf down the coast on PCH........

Start slow in soupy water...low waves.   They will teach you that....

I am going to give you some links for classes in the Bay Area...and I wish you the best........There is nothing better in the world, you really get your center out there.   People that don't surf don't understand....but it IS a religion, the only religion!......

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