Dallas was my son's instructor. Lahaina native. My son had a lot of fun and most importantly, he was safe. He was all smiles after his lesson. Thank you Marcus and Surfriders Academy! read more

My friend and I had a lesson with Hunter. It was a blast. This was our first ever surfing experience. We were 100% happy about the class. Surfing was challenging but fun. Hunter was extremely patient, encouraging and professional. It was convenient that they provided all the equipments. The communication on booking details were excellent! I want to bring my other friends for more surfing lessons. read more

RE: Surf lesson on July 11, 2024, at Bolsa Chica. My twin 9-year-olds were visiting from Austin, TX and wanted to improve their surfing skills. We settled on Surfriders Academy. Marcus was very responsive in returning my call and setting up a lesson. Our instructor was Dallas, originally from Hawaii. Dallas was very friendly and had good rapport with the boys. He gave very good pre-water instructions on board techniques, parts of the surfboard, which leg to use for the leash, and the proper "pop-up" technique. The boys said the instructions were clear and they got very good results. Dallas had no problem working with the two boys simultaneously, and they can now take the board out on their own. Thanks, Marcus, for setting up the lesson, and I would definitely recommend Dallas as an instructor. read more

Thank you, Marcus! Had both of us riding waves on the first lesson. We had a great time and definitely plan to recommend others to him! read more

Surfrider's Academy is fantastic. Marcus got ahold of me right away, and got me the details I needed for my private lesson. He was responsive to all my questions. Julio was my instructor. He got ahold of me the day before, and made sure I was all set. The board and wetsuit that were provided looked like new, and Julio was friendly and professional. Prior to my lesson I had never surfed much less been passed waist deep in the ocean, but Julio had me standing up and riding to shore within 15 minutes. Something to note, that had me a little apprehensive at first, is that the lesson did not take place in the main part of Huntington Beach. In fact it was at the north end of Bolsa Chica State Beach (technically within the city of Huntington Beach). They do this for a reason. The waves are much more suitable for beginners, and I quickly came to appreciate this decision. Thank you Marcus and Julio! read more

My daughter is 8 years old and sparked an interest to surf (after watching Soul Surfer). I hit up Marcus from Surfriders, who made it quick and easy to set up. We did not need anything but water and her regular swim suit. He had everything else ready. She had the best time! She now loves surfing more than soccer. I know she will never forget her first wave! We are so stocked to get her out to hit more waves. Thanks for making this unforgettable moment for us. read more

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We were staying for a few days in Huntington Beach. My 12 year old daughter loves water so I decided to book a surf lesson for her. I contacted Marcus and he was able to accommodate our schedule. The beach we met him at didn't have great waves. No problem. Marcus is very knowledgeable about the area and we went to a beach about ten minutes north. Marcus' passion for surfing really shows in his warm and positive instruction. He spent 75 minutes in the water with my daughter, patiently guiding her and giving her great tips. So great that she actually got up a couple of times! As a parent, I was impressed with his attention to safety. Marcus and his team go beyond the minimum standards of first aid and CPR, training with the Huntington Beach surf guards. If you are looking for a surf lesson in Huntington Beach, I highly recommend Marcus and Surfriders Academy. read more

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From the beginning, Marcus accommodated my last minute private lesson with excellent telephone etiquette. My instructor was Ben who is safe, knowledgeable, and down to earth. He explained things thoroughly and I felt totally safe/comfortable with him. I learned how to surf and we had many laughs during the sessions as well haha.. I got to ride more than a few waves by the end of the lessons. We worked on everything! From paddling, turning the board around to catch the up-coming wave, and dynamics of managing riding a good wave. There's so much I learned today, cant fit it all here, but trust that they're good! Can't complain about the price: if u pay with card it's $140 or $120 cash for 1.5hrs (and don't forget to add ur instructors gratuity!) This was my first official surf lesson and I'm super happy I found them. Ask for Ben! read more

I called to book an appointment. No answer. Texted instead and asked me what day and received a text "I have to get back to you later on that" 4 days later I never got a follow-up. I reached out to a different business that same day and got booked right way in a much professional and friendly matter. read more

My boys loved it. The coach was super nice and created a fun and safe experience. Thank you!

Marcus and Brooke are awesome instructors.The kids had a blast and were all able to stand up after just a few tries. We definitely recommend them!!! read more

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I had an amazing first surfing training. Carson did a great job and stayed even longer than the session to make sure I could finally ride on board. It'd definitely worth the money you spend. Just make sure you plan for changing your clothes to the surf suit. read more

Great surfing lesson yesterday. So my 11-year-old son who has never surfed wanted to learn surfing with 2 other boys (a 13-year-old who had no experience and a 12-year-old with some experience). After researching surf lessons, I texted Marcus at Surfrider Academy. Within minutes he called me, I asked him some general questions. My first impression was great communication. I love people who respond promptly. Then few days later I texted him about his availability on Sunday 9/15. He texted right back, saying I'll get back to you in 40 minutes. And in about that time he called me and we set up lessons for Sunday 9/15 (my boy and the 13-year-old had no experience so they had 1 instructor; the 12-year-old has experience so he had a private instructor) I confirmed the boys weight/height info, and Marcus texted back location to meet, what to bring, our instructor (Ben)....etc. All instructions were fast and clear. So the communication was great. That's how all businesses should be. As Marcus said free parking behind Travelodge can be a little tricky so to arrive a little early, as we were coming, instructor Ben texted me saying he was gonna be 10 min late. I said no problem (no problem if you just let us know). Now, the parking was tricky, was full, so you have to wait, and hoping to get lucky, as we did. We met up with instructor Ben, he gave our 2 boys basic safety info, basic surf board info, wetsuit, and we signed paperwork. Then it was on-sand demonstration of basic moves. After that, Ben took the boys out to sea for their 1st surfing experience. Boys had an awesome time. Parents had so much laughs too. Kudos for the boys for never complaining about how tiring it was, because pedaling out against the waves was really tiring. And they spent a long time in the water. Ben was a great instructor. It was a super fun day. 5-star for (1) great communication from Marcus and (2) great instructor Ben. read more

I had an amazing day out on the water with Marcus. His style of instruction is very responsible and safety-conscious, but also fun and relaxed. I feel like I gained a lot of skill and confidence after just 1 lesson with him! read more

Had an awesome lesson. Hunter is a great instructor who's easy to learn from. Had a great time. Highly recommend.

Great experience! Marcus really helped my son improve his surfing and boosted his confidence as well. VERY responsive went above and beyond. Highly recommend!! read more

Marcus is a cool dude. Punctual , prepared, informative and had cool stories. My 1st time surfing and he had me up and riding waves. read more

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I recently moved to the area from Canada, and had my sister over visiting, and we've both always wanted to try out surfing. Now that we were finally in the area to do it, we decided to go for it, and we are so happy that we called Marcus. We booked a 1.5 hour private lesson for the two of us the next day, and met up at Huntington Beach. He had asked our height on the phone and brought us the correct boards and wetsuits. Marcus was awesome. Really cool guy. We were really nervous, but he instantly put us at ease, and was so friendly, patient and encouraging. We practised the movements on the beach beforehand, and then hit the water. We were both able to get up and ride several times, which we were definitely not expecting to do. We kept saying to each other afterwards that he was the best instructor we could have asked for. We're both in our mid-twenties, but I think he'd be amazing with kids too. We were both left with such a positive experience. Can't wait to go again. Highly, highly recommend a lesson with him! http://surfridersacademy.webs.com/ read more

My sister and nephew took a lesson today with michelle. Marcus was there teaching a couple. Both Michelle and Marcus were very friendly! This is what my nephew said: "it was awesome!" My sister said totally worth it. Recommend without reservation! She said michelle was very patient! 1 1/2 hour was plenty of time to learn and practice. They had a blast! 1 1/2 hours for private lesson = $90/person Gas to Huntington Beach = $4 Surfing experience = priceless!!! read more

I just used Surfriders to plan a team building surf lesson for a group at my company...and Marcus is incredible! He was very easy to communicate with in planning the lessons and even accommodated us when we had to make a last minute change to our originally scheduled time. The surf lesson was fantastic, everyone was able to stand up and catch a couple of waves by the end of the lesson. Marcus was really a supportive instructor and we will be using him again in the future! read more

Marcus is an excellent instructor! He is patient and puts you at ease before hitting the waves! I will definitely take another lesson and will bring my girlfriend along next time. Fun and exciting experience. read more

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After booking a trip to Orange County, my husband mentioned how he has always wanted to learn to surf. I searched Yelp and found Marcus based on his great reviews and emailed him to set up a surprise lesson for my husband. Marcus got right back to me and we easily scheduled the lesson. Marcus takes a credit card to book the lesson but doesn't charge you until your lesson at which point you can use whatever card you want. We didn't really know what to expect but were pleasantly surprised with the experience. They spent about fifteen minutes outside the water where they went over the basics and then they hit the waves. I observed and could tell he was doing a great job! At one point they came out of the water to try some new moves on the beach then hit the waves again. It was a success as my husband got up and rode multiple waves! After the lesson he mentioned to me how great of a teacher Marcus was, he really catered the lesson to my husbands skill level and knew how to encourage him to get better. We would recommend Marcus to anyone who would like to catch a few waves! read more

Had a great experience with Marcus! He was easy to book with and very accommodating. We had a lot of fun and got up on the board. I'd definitely use him again for future lessons. read more

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Took lessons with Ed and had an awesome time! Everyone in our group got up and rode a lot of waves. Ed was very knowledgable about the local area, surfing and good places to visit. Highly recommend and definately worth the money! read more

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We booked a private lesson for 4 (1 adult, 3 teens) with Marcus and by the end of it we all had several successful rides under our belts. Marcus sent easy to follow instructions on how to get the location and we were met by him and another instructor. After a brief orientation and basics on the beach we were off and surfing for real. I was pretty surprised how stable the board was when going from laying down to standing and felt comfortable pretty quickly. From that point on it was the little tips and pointers from the instructors that made the difference - they really gave us the confidence to adapt our styles to suit. Overall it was a fantastic experience. Thanks! read more

booked a private lesson with Ed today, awesome experience. Ed taught me safety first, not only for myself but for everyone else in the water. After some onshore instruction, Ed had me in the water going for it! Within an hour I was getting up on the board and taking waves! Ed is very knowledgeable and patient, I highly recommend the Surfriders Academy if you want to learn to surf! read more

Marcus is just so lovely, patient and Careful . And he made me feel feel so safe ! Makes You wanna surf those waves all day Thank You so much for your kindness and patience Marcus, since that lesson I've been surfing every week and I will be back to snake You in Huntington very soon hahaha Gaya read more

Marcus was an amazing teacher! He gives his students the best personal instructions and really goes above and beyond to make sure you have FUN and learn how to surf! I highly recommend surfriders!! read more

Mark was so great that I went alone on Wed and brought my husband with me again on Sat during the same week. He picked me up and dropped off at the hotel to save on uber fees too! I could tell he loves his job which makes these classes even better and enjoyable. This was my first time surfing, would do that again many many times more! Loved it! read more

My girlfriend and I went for a lesson yesterday. After some confusion on the scheduling (mainly my fault) we got everything settled our appointment was re-scheduled for the next time slot. Our instructor, Eric actually skipped lunch and gave us an extended 2-hour session to make sure we had a good time. He was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and sure enough, by the end of it we got the hang of it and are ready to hit the waves again soon. I would highly recommend these lessons to anyone that's completely new to surfing and looking to get a great introduction. My one recommendation would be to set up a secure way of paying through the website instead of over e-mail but other then that everything was top notch! read more

We had a terrific experience with Marcus. We decided at the last minute that we wanted to try a surf lesson before leaving southern California that same afternoon. Marcus answered my call right away and was super enthusiastic and welcoming. He made time for the two of us, even though he had been at church with his family when we reached out. I knew zero about surfing and he was a great teacher. We spent a lovely hour in the water at Huntington Beach and felt happy, satisfied with what we got for the price--and very eager to do it again. Thank you, Marcus! read more

This was a terrific place to take the kids for lessons! Especially when both those little teenagers have parents who surf but won't listen to their parents. Bob was a fun and patient instructor, the beach was perfect for beginner waves, and the girls had a great few hours surfing! Thank you, we would definitely use you again. read more

What a great day with Marcus and Poi. They spent a ton of time showing our group the correct way to surf, answered questions and were genuinely excited to teach us how to surf. I would highly recommend them for any group! read more

Solo surf lesson for our daughter's 13th birthday was the best! Thank you Marcus for your instruction and guidance! We will definitely be coming back again! read more

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Wow, what a great teacher, Marcus is! My 3 girls had the time of their lives st their first surf lesson. Marcus was so sweet, patient & thorough! My girls are pretty shy and a little nervous, but Marcus' sweet demeanor put them at ease almost immediately. Can't wait to come back so my husband & I can take lessons on our next visit to California! read more

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Marcus is so helpful! Anytime I contact him he responds so quickly. My son had a lesson with Aaron--Aaron was so patient with the kids and within the lesson the boys were able to get a hang of it! Great crew. read more

My 17 year old just took her first surf lesson and I couldn't be more pleased. Her instructor was Jordan and he was great. Besides teaching her how to surf he was very nice, respectable, and comforting for a parent to leave their child with. The lesson was easy to secure and set up. They provided the board and wetsuit and it lasted for a good amount of time. I would definitely use them again and request Jordan! read more

Marcus is awesome! My daughter had her first surfing lesson today and we're so glad we went with Surfriders Academy. She was able stand up within the first few attempts and caught her first wave! Marcus has the patience and extensive ocean knowledge to work with anyone, no matter what age. He's a super cool instructor that has so many years of experience. Beginning to end it was fantastic. My daughter is looking forward to more surfing lessons. read more

We had our first surfing lesson today with Marcus and it went great, my two boys under 10 were immediately at ease and just had a great time, definitely recommend read more

Several years ago, I took surf lessons with Ed Morgan of Surfriders and had an awesome experience. So naturally, when my brother came for a visit and wanted to try surfing, I immediately referred him to my old instructor. My brother had a great lesson. He stood up 10+ times and now he's hooked on surfing...which is hilarious because he is NOT the stereotypical beach-bum (think wranglers and a cowboy hat). The best part: Ed actually still remembered me (one guy, from one lesson ~ 2yrs ago)!These guys are great instructors and great people; you can't ask for much more than that. It's worth every penny. read more