My daughter absolutely loved these surf lessons! She said that the instructors were super helpful and that she was able to stand up on a lot of waves. She also enjoyed the games that they played after snack. read more

I don't like giving five star reviews but these guys definitely earned it. All about water safety and making sure the students have a smile on their face in the water. Highly recommend these folks. read more

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This is seriously the best surfing school and a great first time experience for those who have never surfed... My husband and I went surfing with Alex as our instructor. We stood up, we were SHREDDING, and we couldn't have had more fun. The instructors here are the best -- we were surfing next to another large group with instructors from tommy tsunami who had a 6 year old girl crushing. the best day, the best time, 100% stoke guaranteed. To Alex at Tommy Tsunami -- thank you! stoke guaranteed x 100 read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

My now 11 year old daughter attended camp for the second time and honed in on her skills from 2 years ago. She loves this camp and wishes to attend year round! read more

The instructors were very patient and nice guys. They made the experience fun and were dedicated to helping us catch waves and have a successful session. Highly recommend checking out this surf school! read more

Anyone in the Bay Area wanting to get into surfing but doesn't know where to start, I've found the perfect spot !! This only being my 2nd time surfing, I wanted structure and guidance that would help me solidify my foundational knowledge, while also keeping me safe in the NorCal waters. We started our group lesson out of the water (about 15min), learning the basics to make sure everyone felt comfortable. The staff were awesome. They were so friendly and supportive, making sure to meet each person where they were at, and tailoring their teaching to each persons specific skill level. Wetsuits and surfboards were included in the lesson, which was really nice to not have to worry about the equipment aspect of learning a new sport. Everything felt really high quality, from the equipment, to the staff teaching. I can't recommend Tommy Tsunami enough :) read more

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I had a lot of fun learning to surf and will picking this up as a new hobby to do on my summers!

Love this school! My friend and I had a great time taking the private lesson which was slightly more pricy than the group class. However it was totally worth it! Surfing is fun and safe with the school as a beginner, since instructor would look for the right waves for you before launching you to surfing. The only downside is that there wasn't any place to shower and clean up, so you would need to find a hotel nearby to shower if you are visiting nearby. Love it! read more

Moderately priced group classes on weekends only. Young guys that are sweet and fun and locals. My 24 y.o. Niece visiting from NY had surfed once in Bali and once when she was like 7. She took a private 1.5 hr lesson at Surfer's beach in HMB and had a great time. She only missed getting up a couple times! Instructor Diego was knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend! read more

Our 10y/o really wanted to try surfing, and he could get his own instructor here. The whole experience was top notch. Our son said his instructor was AWESOME. We got some good photos and video watching from the beach. Would highly recommend if you are looking for your first time surfer. read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - In the waves - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Booked a private lesson for our 10 year old on vacation. Everyone on the team was so nice and introduced themselves and welcomed my son. He was the youngest by 10 years than everyone. His instructor was 16 and did a great job building rapport with him. It was so awesome to see them celebrate together when he got up. read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

My kids had 3 lessons with Tommy Tsunami Surf School this summer. They were already able to stand up on the surf board on their first lesson. They had so much fun each time. The instructors are great. Today was even more special. They had such close up face to face experience with harbor seal pup during their surf lesson. read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

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I booked a private lesson for my husband and me - first timers. Scheduling a lesson was easy and we were able to schedule something really quick! Tommy was really responsive and gave us clear instructions of what to expect, parking (thank you!), etc. The lesson itself was great for us beginners. Tommy went through basic motions and safety on sand, then we were in the water! He took us out individually and coached us to catch a few waves. Tommy was super knowledgeable, patient, and positive. On top of this, we felt very safe in the water. You can really tell that Tommy has a passion for what he does which made the experience even better - the time flew by and we had a great time! The lesson fee for private lesson is well worth it - it included surfboard and wetsuit rental as well. The location was great too for beginners. Also, in the time of COVID, rest assured that all rented gear was clean and safe. We definitely plan to go back to learn and practice more. We 100% recommend anyone curious about surfing and/or wanting to try some local outdoor activities out to definitely check out Tommy Tsunami's Surf School! read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Our 3 kids did a week of surf camp and had a great time! Wetsuits provided, it seemed very safe, the staff were really lovely. Definitely recommend! read more

My daughters wanted to try out surfing, and I am so glad we signed up with the Tommy Tsunami surf team. Their online reservation system made it so easy to book/reschedule lessons. The friendly reminder text the day before was appreciated and I was able to re-confirm on the day of the lesson. The meeting spot is very convenient, make it a picnic day while you watch your kids surf. The surf instructors were very patient with my girls, they said the directions were easy to follow. My daughters were standing on their boards within minutes, and now they want to sign up for surf camp. I highly recommend using Tommy Tsunami, especially for teens. read more

Whoa! Tommy and the team are awesome. Great equipment, patient and enthusiastic instruction, and the perfect spot to surf at whatever age and skill level. Needless to say, I am totally stoked! read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - Completely stoked! - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

My 9 year old son did surf camp for the first time and loved it. He was up on his board within the first 15 minutes. Instructors were great and they made sure to keep the kids engaged and safe. Highly recommend it. read more

Tommy Tsunami was a really good surfing lesson. I took the group lesson, there were 3 of us total, there's at most 4:1 student to instructor ratio so you get a lot of attention from the instructors. I tried surfing with friends prior to this with little luck and by the end of this lesson I was able to stand up and "ride" the wave. So did the other 2 people in my group who never surfed before. The instructor was very nice and incredibly supportive. The waves were around 1-2ft so perfect for beginner lesson. Overall, I had a really good time, it was an excellent lesson and I'm definitely going to take another lesson in a couple weeks. Highly recommended! read more

Twin grandsons aged 9 th thank Dayton for giving them surf board lessons . They both were standing within in the 90 minutes and had a blast.

Just had my first lesson with Tommy and he and his crew is amazing. My wife booked the lesson for me and the crew was so nice, helpful, knowledgeable, and I was surfing by the end of the lesson. Spent the rest of the day surfing and am so grateful to have come into contact with tommy and his crew. Nate read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - Tommy & Nate ready to surf. - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Don't look any further!! You found the best surf school and instructor in the Bay Area! Take lessons here! Great pricing, and everything included (wetsuit, board, lessons, great time)! My brother and I had the best time learning how to surf. Tommy broke down surfing, the safety around it, and learning about the waves/ocean wonderfully. My bro and I got up on the first ride with his great instruction :). We were kind of nervous but Tommy's chill demeanor calmed our nerves!! Cool dude too- feel like you're hanging out with a buddy! Very professional, organized, flexible, and responsive. I inquired about a lesson 2 days before, and was able to get a response within the hour and UP surfing on a surf board 2 days later ‍!! We were very lucky to pick this surf school. This may not just be a check off the bucket list, but now a new hobby . So freaking fun!! read more

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*** FIRST TIMER HERE *** I finally went SURFING!!!! Caught my first wave on the first try AND only fell off the board like 3x the entire session! Ugh I'm such a natural. I'm also a dumbass, bc I had time to kill before dis lesson... and spent that hour in a sauna. Can you say heatstroke?? But I made it thru the wilderness, somehow I made it throooh-ooh. #likeavirgin Shoutout to my man Tommy for an awesome first time. Oh so gentle. Jk but srsly: chillest energy, patient, and he literally pushed my tired ass onto dem waves. I left feeling accomplished and ZEN AF. I did the 1-1 lesson and feel extremely prepared, confident in my abilities, and STOKED(!!!!!!) to get back on a board. Highly recommend :) read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - FIRST TIME. High on a heatstroke and newfound surfing abilitiessss. Thanks Tommy. Chyeahhh! - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

Super fun and safe outdoor activity for my teen kids at 10 and 13. Tommy and his team are dedicated to kids having a great experience learning how to surf and respect the ocean. Gear and wet suits in excellent shape. Tommy is responsive and answered all my questions. Will sure sign up again, share with friends and try the semi private sessions read more

Had a great time surfing during a private lesson with Peter the other day! It was my second lesson so I already knew how to stand up on the board, and Peter was very helpful -- I feel he really got me to the next level where I can practice on my own now. Of course I will be back to Tommy's to continue to improve and learn new things. Peter helped me catch waves, but he also let me get some on my own. I really feel that I made a big improvement in a short hour and a half. I think going forward I will do a mixture of private and group lessons, to learn from other learners and also not to break the bank! Thanks again Tommy Tsunami, I'll be back! read more

Trainers were helpful and no hesitation whatsoever answering questions or providing feedback

Our 5 year old loved his private surf session and our twin 7 year olds loved surf camp! Great instructors, patient and truly love the ocean! I can't wait to sign up for my own lessons! read more

My boyfriend and I recently had a surfing lesson with this company! As soon as we walked up Peter was extremely friendly and approachable with knowing our names without ever meeting us! It's those little things that go a long way! Our instructor was Kianna, she is absolutely amazing! Great at instructing, keeping it very clear and fun! We both were able to catch several waves, with us both being able to catch one on our own and even able to ride one in together! I would highly recommend this company as well as Kianna personally! She was absolutely spectacular and made our surfing experience truly amazing! We had such a great time!! read more

Great time. Two of my boys and a friend had a lesson and all of them loved it and can't wait to go back. The instructor was cool, taught them properly and the waves were so gentle they caught almost every wave. Excellent spot to gain confidence and have fun. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Peter and crew were rad! Great intro lesson, and super knowledgeable about the area. I was able to catch a bunch of waves.

My son wanted surf lessons for his birthday and Tommy and Pete delivered! We had a group of 6, 5 11yr old boys and an 8yr old girl. Everyone was able to catch a wave and there were smiles all around - despite the freezing NorCal beach water! Tommy was super responsive and professional leading up to the lesson. Would highly recommend, two nice guys (brothers) doing what they love and sharing with others! read more

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Great company, would recommend to my friends at any time. Gear was in good shape and "surfer's beach" is a perfect location to learn how to surfe. read more

My 16-year-old nephew and 11-year-old son just finished a week of surf camp at Tommy Tsunami. They both had a blast and will absolutely go back again! We had a scheduling issue the week before and Tommy was super flexible and responsive. All of the instructors were engaged and fun and got my son to stand on a surfboard :) I highly recommend! read more

We had the best time learning how to surf from Tommy! Having tried one other time with little success, we weren't sure what to expect but Tommy had us both successfully standing on our boards and surfing within 5 minutes. Tommy and his team set up a very relaxed and supportive vibe, and made us confident enough that we'd like to rent boards again next chance we get. Highly recommend! read more

Best experience ever!! Tommy & Peter helped give us the surfing bug!! Best surf lessons on the coast. I've taken them in Hawaii and Costa Rica. This was far better!! Thomas and Peter are so patient and outstanding instructors. Can't wait for our next lesson read more

great guy to get you up on a board...and surf the waves of half moon bay great with the details was quick to reply to my e-mails plus on the way over the hill traffic was bad...so having his cell I could keep him updated on how long we might be. My 12 and 13 year old cousins from Missouri were up on a board and surfing within the 1st 30 mins....and they were over the top with joy. thanks Tommy for making their vacation dream come true read more

Recommend Tommy Tsunami surf camp without reservation. Well organized and safe camp, great group of young and hip instructors, quality loaner boards and wetsuits, reasonably priced and at a convenient location. Our 10 year old son tried surfing for the first time at this camp and liked his instructors, met new friends, and developed a strong interest in surfing (where he convinced his Dad to buy him a surfboard and wetsuit on the last day of his camp!). If you are looking for something a bit out of the mainstream camps that can enable your kids develop of love of the ocean and surfing, this is a great option for you. read more

My husband and 6 year old daughter had a great time doing surf lessons!! Tommy was awesome with my daughter and she ended surfing very well for her first time. There were small waves close to the shore so it was safe and easy for her. He provided great fitting warm wetsuits for both of them as well as the surfboards. I would definitely recommend him for both adults and children. read more

Tommy Tsunami Surf School - First time surfing - Surfing Near Me - Half Moon Bay, California

I had such a killer time with Peter and Tommy today for my first surf lesson in 15 years. Their knowledge of surfing and passion for the sport is obvious from the get go. They made everything super fun and, most importantly, comprehensive for a true beginner like myself. I learned so much from Peter in one lesson. He was great with answering all of my questions, and calming any nerves I had about the experience. They were both super encouraging and just totally fun to hang out in the water with. I highly recommend getting a lesson with them, whether you're just visiting the coast or have lived here your whole life and want to try surfing. I also have to give mad props to Tommy on his communication. He got back to me super swiftly and gave great, detailed information. Super stoked for my next lesson! read more

Thomas/Tommy is a great instructor. He has a wonderful teaching style that happens directly in the water with some of the best surfing techniques that help you learn how to surf in a very quick and effective time frame. He is very patient, extremely experienced surfer, and he is very well aware of the different waves in a helpful manner. I highly recommend him to people learning to surf and surfers looking to continue growing their experience. read more

Me and Boyfriend took a class with Tommy and he was so awesome! Tommy was a great instructor and really easy to get along with. Definitely felt like we were in really good hands. He brought perfect fitting wetsuits and boards and honestly was overall amazing experience! read more