I was referred to Corky Carroll's by former employee who was working at hotel we were staying at for Disneyland. I came back to Huntington Beach 2 weeks later with my boys and booked private lessons for all 3 of us per recommedation from the owners. They matched the instructors with each of us very well. Mine was 6'3" and could easily handle holding my board and helping me figure it out. My 10 yr old instructor had him surfing within 45min on day 1. The young lady instructing my 7yr old adjusted board, and had him up and surfing on day 2. At 56, with 3 knee injuries, including a torn meniscus, was able to stand up finally on day 3, 4 times, in some frothy (yet not too big) waves. The beach area is an ideal learning platform as it has no rocks, coral, or other obstructions underwater except lots of hard packed sand. In the end we had a special father & sons memory of learning to surf together. We were all successful. We had an amazing time, and the staff could not have been more helpful, encouraging, and supportive. I highly recommend private lessons, because I feel like the ROI is 90+% with private lessons, and about 45-55% with group lessons. IMO group lessons can be good later on as refresher. read more

We had an absolutely incredible experience learning to surf! As two 58-year-olds who had never really surfed before, we weren't sure what to expect, but the instructors made us feel comfortable, confident, and excited from the moment we arrived. If you're wondering whether you're "too old" to learn to surf, don't be. We can't recommend them highly enough and would absolutely book another lesson! read more

My nephew really enjoyed his lesson! Very patient and helpful. Thank you very much!

John was very nice, gave me lots of tips, was patient, and talked me through everything. read more

Corky Carroll's Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

My seven year old daughter joined Corky Carroll's Surf School summer camp for a week in Huntington Beach this year with her cousin who lives here. We are from WA state so we don't have anything like this near us. I wasn't sure what to expect but by day 2 she was surfing all the way to the shore! Her and her cousin even got to surf doubles which they loved. It was such a fun California experience. The counselors are pros and we felt like they kept her very safe. She loved the camp and wants to return next year. read more

We went here once and we went here again yesterday such a wonderful surf company. We love them so much. The instructors really know how to deal with kids and you even get a free shirt! How could you beat that? read more

Corky Carroll's Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We've been coming to Corky Carroll's surf camp for the last 4 summers! My son loves the instructors and always asks to go each summer. Its pretty laid back as far as how they teach technical surf skills (my son is in the junior surf camp so that may be why), but he is having fun and learning some of the basics of surfing (paddling, standing up on the board, etc.) which is exactly what we were wanting :) we are very happy with our son's experience and definitely recommend as a surf camp for anyone who is looking! read more

Keith did a great job communicating and letting me know how the program works. Cooper was so encouraging and patient with my 11 year old grandson. We will definitely return for more lessons. He absolutely loved it. Thank you! read more

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My son and his friends had a great experience learning to surf. Great communication! We called and always got a quick call back and the email reminders were helpful! read more

My girls had an amazing time learning to surf with Elias. He was so patient, knowledgeable and encouraging. He them up and standing. Wonderful experience! read more

My son had the best experience! We are already so excited for next summer! What a great camp. HIGHLY recommend

My 10 year old son had an absolute blast all week at this camp. It was a perfect introduction to surfing for him. More than anything I was SO impressed with the instructors there. Especially a gentleman named Max who was beyond kind to my son who was a little intimidated at first. Highly recommend. read more

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This was my first time surfing and my instructor was so patient and made the experience light hearted but gave me helpful pointers for how to improve. If you're on the fence about learning to surf (even if you've lived here your whole life like me and never got around to trying it out until age 26) do it! You're never too old and it's never too late :) read more

Corky Carroll's Surf School - First time surfing and my instructor was so patient and made the experience a fun one! - Surfing Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

My son Lorenzo loved it I definitely recommend this place The guys were super nice and very attentive to us Lorenzo's instructor was on point Thank you read more

I had an amazing experience for my 50th birthday. I learned so much. And have a great respect for Surfers . And the patience that the instructor and coaches have. Can't wait to try again ( when the waves are calmer lol) read more

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Was able to connect with Keith and his staff to set up a surf lesson for my boys (ages 12 and 14). Dustin was fantastic--he made the kids feel totally comfortable, even on a pretty rough surf day. Safety was clearly a priority, and Dustin took great care of them from start to finish. Highly recommend! read more

Sure school was absolutely the best - my daughters 17&15 have never surfed a day in their lives and Patrick absolutely crushed it for them. The fact that after just a few minutes they were able to get up - it's been 24 hours since and they are talking more about their 2 hour sesh than 16 hrs at Disneyland.... They keep looking at the pictures and videos we took from shore. Don't plan anything for a few hours after - burritos and a nap hit the spot and back to some SoCal fun. If I could give this 10 stars I would - from the time we arrived till the very end !! It was a beautiful day !! Great equipment and great staff read more

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Kelsie and Keith are top tier! This is our second year doing Corky Carroll's Surf school and we wouldn't go anywhere else! The environment is safe, inclusive and most important FUN! My son has done with friends and solo and both times he makes NEW friends! Don't hesitate and BOOK ASAP! read more

Corky Carrolls was perfect for us and made the experience of learning something new wonderful! Everyone in our group is looking forward to surfing again and has a newfound respect for the whole industry. Thank you for a great time! read more

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This was our third year attending Corky Carroll Surf Camp, and it just keeps getting better! My daughter did two back to back weeks this year and still wished she had one more. The instructors are top notch, fun, encouraging, and focused on safety while delivering truly meaningful instruction. Her progress this year was tremendous! read more

The whole staff engaged all three grandsons. They were encouraging & tailored instruction to each individual. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Would highly recommend Corky Carroll's if you're looking for a great surf lesson in HB! I had Joe out with me, and everything was awesome! Can't wait to get out there on my own. Definitely worth getting a lesson for confidence and form tips! read more

Our 5 year old did the boogie camp for about 5 weeks this summer. SHE LOVED CAMP!! It was so well ran, so organized and kid-centered. My daughter is very comfortable in the water now enjoys going under the waves! All the staff and coaches are amazing, super friendly and great. Would highly recommend! read more

Customer Service - 5 stars Instructors - 4.5 stars Equipment - 5 stars Location* - 5 stars (for beginners) Price / value - 5 stars Background We were looking for a place to practice to surf in the HB (Huntington Beach) / NB (Newport Beach) area and talked to a couple of different people at surf shops, looked online, etc. (We tried surfing in Santa Barbara the week prior with an instructor and had very positive results and also did some surfing on our own in HB near the pier without an instructor with mixed results. Since we are new to surfing, we wanted to find a local guide/instructor to improve our surfing skills whilst in HB so we have an idea of how to rate the instructors / school). We found CCSC (Corky Carroll's Surf School)* online based on other people's reviews and also based on locals input on where it's best to learn and decided to go with CCSC. Customer Service - 5 stars We were looking to surf the next day but noticed most places needed at least a 1-day notice. I called in the late afternoon and Keith, the owner, was able to accommodate my son and me on short notice ( less than. . 24hrs) for a surf lesson the very next day which was awesome. The directions to the location was straight-forward and we had no issues finding the place. Keith was a very cool dude to chat with and was totally positive and welcoming during our call and also when we met with Keith the next morning for our lesson, which to me is just as important as the lesson itself. Instructors / equipment - 4.5/5 stars They sized us up for our wetsuits and boards, which appeared to be in good condition (and not run down or broken) like some other places. They introduced us to two instructors Kyle and Cody. Kyle instructed me personally and was awesome on many different levels. From his positive and welcoming attitude to newbies like us, to step-by-step easy to follow instructions on land (e.g. paddling, pop-up), local tips (eg. do the stingray shuffle) and most importantly great coaching and assistance once in the water, I was able to learn not only w/o getting discouraged but also whilst having fun. Kyle is a great instructor and was able to do everything from giving us a push-off (if we weren't paddling fast enough) to telling us when to pop-up, and how to read the waves while being right next to us in the water. The icing on the cake was having someone like Kyle who could relate to people in their teens to people in their late 40s. As such Kyle was able to adjust his teaching style to give breaks where needed, a literal or figurative push, and just the ability to chat in a very mature way. As a result, I was able to catch waves on my own which I attribute to great coaching by Kyle. Location / Value - 5stars HB-BC was a great place to learn. The waves weren't punishing and gave enough of a break to paddle out or small enough for newbies to paddle through. (Keith mentioned that they usually only teach in the mornings for this reason, but it was also the location when we compared it to NB) The price for 2hrs was a great price and included the ability to use the board and wetsuit for another 2hrs afterwards, which we really appreciated. Keith also gave us some additional 1:1 instruction after our lesson and more importantly, a good time by chatting with us and encouraging us. Thanks to Keith and Kyle for a great experience. *Apparently there is another surf school in HB near the pier with a similar name. My review is strictly for Corky Carrol's Suf School located at Huntington Beach - Bolsa Chica run by Keith and team at https://www.surfschool.net/. read more

Easy and reliable reservation system. The pricing is fair. The staff were professional and friendly. Sebastian was especially knowledgeable. He was so good at coaching us to get right in position on a good wave and telling us right when to stand. In our party of four, we all stood and rode at least 2 good waves and we all had never surfed before. Many of us were able to do more than that. I personally am anxious about swimming in the ocean, but the instructors made me feel at ease. read more

Instructors were very helpful and knowledgeable with me an my kids. Instructions were easy to understand so we could all stand up within a few runs. read more

What a killer experience!! Patrick gave us the perfect amount of help to get us going. He took away the mystery and gave us confidence. Awesome job, awesome experience! read more

Amazing experience! My son loved his time at surf camp. The camp was well run, the staff/instructors were amazing! We will be back!

YESSSSS! I start off by saying that for me the best part of any company customer service. The customer service has been absolutely impeccable. my daughter was very lucky to have Dustin as her instructor. he was very patient and went above and beyond for her. He did not rush her out of the water when the lesson was over and made sure that she was able to ride a few waves. My daughter will be on the serve team and because of the two hour lesson from Dustin that she feels more confident than she did going into the water. He took very good care of her and taught her the basics in the mechanics of surfing! I was very stressed out with my daughter going in the water as she is new to the sport. after a few minutes of her being in the water with Dustin, I felt very calm and relaxed. we are definitely going to be doing more lessons with this. it has been a game changer meeting the and the instructors. read more

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Hands down the best place to learn how to surf. A week in the sun watching our little grom catch waves brought nothing but joy to our hearts. The instructors were amazing, the safety lessons were on point and the location was perfect. 100% give our recommendation. read more

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Had a great time. My instructor Phil was wonderful. Super patient and a great teacher. Can't wait to get back out there. read more

Corky Carroll's Surf School - Paddling out. The hardest part of surfing. - Surfing Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

We've done 3 camps with Corky Carroll's! Staff is great and friendly! My son loves these camps and looks forward to them!!

What an amazing surf camp and surf company owned and ran by the most incredible people and instructors! My son who was not a huge fan of the ocean or surfing left a week of camp with a LOVE for it all! He woke up daily excited to put on his wetsuit and get to Bola's Chica to see his camp leader and instructors. He finished camp surfing like a pro and begging to go back for more. This was our first summer surf camp but definitely not our last! read more

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My son had an amazing experience with Logan for his first lesson ever! Logan took his time with him and made it fun. My son hasn't stopped talking about it and can't wait to go back! read more

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My 12 year old son has been wanting to learn to surf so we decided to book a 2 hour lesson at Corky Carroll's Surf School. The lesson went great!! Everyone was so nice & checking him in & getting him ready for the lesson went very smoothly & quickly. Parker was his instructor & he was wonderful! My son had a fun time learning to surf & did so well thanks to Parker. We even rented the surfboard & wetsuit from them for 2 days after the lesson since we are camping at Bolsa Chica Beach. I would highly recommend this surf school to everyone!! They were awesome! read more

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My kids had a great experience! They did a 2 hour private lesson and had a great time! Their surf instructor Dustin was amazing! He was so patient with them and explained everything so well! Would definitely recommend! read more

Better late than never! It' probably been about fourteen years ago but the experience has been a topic of conversation ever since. . My wife, grandson and granddaughter purchased private lessons from your company which took place at Bolsa Chica First of all the lesson should've been cancelled/rescheduled due to the terrible conditions it was choppy as hell. Even if they were taught how to catch a wave there were none to try to catch Wife was 63, grandkids 12 and 13. My 5' 4" wife was given a ten foot gunboat so heavy she couldnt carry into the water. The instructor didn't provide any assistance helping them. He didn't provide adequate instruction on land, nothing in the water, basically sent them Out on their own in unsafe conditions. The class wasn't cheap and we should've requested a refund at the time Since then we talked about it over the years and observed other surf lessons in Hawaii which made us realize even more how terrible Your instructor was. It would be nice if you offered a refund but I'm not expecting it. Jack Reich read more

Great group of people/instructors/owners. My 10 year old attended camp last week. He had never sufres before and was riding sabes on the first day. The instructors were awesome! We will be coming back for sure! read more

I highly recommend Corky Carrolls Surf School! Phillip was an awesome instructor. He was so patient and kind when we both realized that I was super afraid of the waves. He was very empowering and made me feel like I was safe when my body and mind felt out of control and anxious. I have a newfound respect for the ocean and for surfers, who to me, are very brave! Thanks again uncle Phillip! You rock! read more

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We attend Corky Carroll's Surf School both for camp and private lessons, and cannot recommend them enough! My daughters (13 and 16) had a blast and one of them, Jules, has continued on and attended the camp. The private instructors are all good and very attentive. They are super nice, too! You get two hours of uninterrupted board time. I highly recommend private 1:1 lessons if you can swing it. As for the surf camp, I love that the kids are divided into proper age groups (no 13 year old wants to hang with the tiny tikes all morning). Jules made friends the very first day and hung with them all week. They switch out the instructors every day - usually you have one from 9-11 and a different one from 11-1, and they don't often repeat day to day. I like this because she got to know a lot of different instructors. They spend about 2.5 hours actually surfing, and then 30-45 minutes boogie boarding/swimming and the rest of the time eating or reapplying sunscreen or taking a break, so the activities are broken up, which is nice. Everybody here is so nice. Jules is definitely hooked! Highly worth the money. Wet suits and surfboards are provided as part of the cost. read more