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These surf instructors are not only dedicated to helping clients learn to ride waves , but also to teaching them the ways of the water in hopes of inspiring a lifelong love for the ocean and an interest in continuing to surf .
The Laguna Beach Surf School also features Sli Dawg ’ s weeklong Summer Surf Camp for kids ages 9 and up , with CPR-certified instructors who have grown up in Laguna ’ s surf community .
The Best Breaks When scheduling lessons , instructors take into account the tide , wave conditions and water temperature .
During the summer months , from June 15 to Sept . 15 , the city of Laguna
Beach posts black ball flags , which designate areas that are only for surfing and skimboarding . No swimming is allowed between the flags .
Beginner surf lessons are taught at Hakama , a surf break between Anita and Thalia Street beaches , between the black ball flags .
The surf breaks stretch from Brooks Street to St . Ann ’ s , with the most advanced breaks being Brooks Street and , in north Laguna , Rockpile . These require the ability to handle a more powerful wave and to navigate around rocks .
Gearing Up Every surf school in Laguna Beach provides wetsuits — since water temperatures can get chilly — and surfboards suited for beginners , with a leash .
Eli ’ s Learn to Surf Laguna Beach brings the equipment to the beach , so all you have to do is show up .
The only local company with a brick-and-mortar shop for outdoor adventures is La Vida Laguna , which is situated just a couple blocks from the beach .
And Laguna Surf & Sport , which has been a Laguna staple for the surf crowd since 1982 , sells all you need for your surfing adventure , such as swimwear , wetsuits , surfboards and leashes , sunscreen , sweatshirts , sunglasses and sandals , in addition to offering lessons . The shop is just one block from Oak Street beach .
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These local surf schools offer lessons to get you hanging 10 in no time , with instructor-to-student ratios typically depending on student experience level and conditions .
CA SURF N PADDLE 949-497-1423 ; CABOARDSPORTS . COM RATIO : one instructor per up to four students Private lessons are offered .
CALIFORNIA SURF EXPERIENCE 949-532-7277 ; californiasurfexperience . com RATIO : one instructor per four students . Private lessons are offered .
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DANSURF 949-395-8517 ; dansurf . com RATIO : one instructor per up to four students All lessons are private sessions ( including groups of family members or friends ).
ELI ’ S LEARN TO SURF LAGUNA BEACH 949-874-5085 ; learntosurflagunabeach . com RATIO : one instructor per four students Private lessons are offered .
Goff Tours 949-338-5937 gofftours . com RATIO : depends on conditions . Private lessons are offered .
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LA VIDA LAGUNA 949-275-7544 ; lavidalaguna . com RATIO : one instructor per up to three students Private lessons are offered .
LAGUNA BEACH SURF SCHOOL 949-497-7000 ; lagunabeachsurfschool . org RATIO : one instructor per three students
LAGUNA ETHOS 260-446-8066 ; lagunaethos . com RATIO : one instructor per three students Private lessons are offered .
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LAGUNA SURF & SPORT 949-497-7000 ; surfandsport . com RATIO : one instructor per three students Private lessons are offered .
SOUL SURF 949-637-0463 ; soulsurfingschool . com RATIO : one instructor per up to three students Private lessons are offered .
THALIA SURF SHOP 949-497-3292 ; thaliasurf . com RATIO : one instructor per up to four or five students Private lessons are offered .
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