Welcome

What's the difference between Santa Cruz Surf School and all the other surf schools out there?

We pride ourselves in teaching the full surfing experience: when you learn with us, not only do you learn how to stand up and ride waves, you learn ocean safety, surfing etiquette and some of the ocean knowledge that is such a critical aspect of surfing.

Surfing, for most surfers, is a complete lifestyle, not just a sport that we do once-in-a-while. It's a tradition thousands of years old, passed down from generation to generation by Hawaiian kings. So welcome to the Sport of Kings!

Tuesday Oct. 7th, 2008

Higher tides during the day this week. This weekend and all through next week in the afternoons will be perfect for learning. Nice Low Tides!

Beware of higher low tides 2.0ft. and above when the Northwest and West Swells are large. Know your abilities...Check the conditions for at least 1/2 hour before paddling out if you are not a lifelong surfer.

I am now programming the class times for this Fall and Winter seasons. Check the class calendar for some great afternoon low tides in the next couple of months. Thanks for a great summer and we're looking forward to seeing you this fall and winter.

Read BELOW Carefully. "Lookin' forward to surfing with you soon!" - Dylan (831) 345-8875 PLANNING ON SIGNING UP FOR A LESSON????READ ALL DETAILS BELOW CAREFULLY FIRST.

Steps for registration:

1- Go to the Class Calendar/Registration page

2- Click on the date you want to sign up for where it says "view details"

3- Check the tide height for that date. The lower the tide, the better. If the number in perenthesis is below (1.5ft) than you are guaranteed good conditions

4- Follow the link to register online, after you fill out the registration form, you are in the class (be sure to leave us your cell#, no home #'s)

5- You will be recieving a confirmation call from us the evening before your class. You can always reach us at (831) 345-8875

The morning 3.0ft. low tide in the winter months, combined with large swells, is not recommended for kids or beginners with limited paddling skills, due to deeper water and waves crashing into the rocks.

Yes!!! - Wetsuits are part of the included surfing equipment! CONTACT DYLAN directly - (831) 345-8875

ALL CLASSES MEET AT OUR SHOP AT:

322 Pacific Avenue

Santa Cruz, Ca 95060

We normally begin our surf lessons about an hour before the peak of the lowest low tide, out of the two low tides per day. Normally in the spring and summer we start our classes around 6:00am because we are in what is called the SPRING TIDE CYCLE . Tides are determined by the gravatational pull of the Moon on the earths oceans and when the seasons change, so does the earth's tilt on it's axis. This is why when it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it's Winter in the Southern hemisphere, and vice versa. In the summer the moons position makes the best low tides happen in the early morning hours. In the fall, the angle of the Moon shifts as the seasons change and we begin to see what are called NEAP TIDES. During the months between September and March, not only do the waves get bigger and more consistant, but the best Low Tides are in the afternoon and evening.

We'll teach you how the tides affect the waves in your surf lesson, for now just know that, for fun and safety, you will want to surf the lowest tide possible if you are at a beginner thru intermediate surfing level.

Santa Cruz Surf School is the only Surf School in Santa Cruz to have our own PRIVATE indoor building you can hang out in after your class, with Heater, Warm Water Shower, Jacuzzi, BIG SCREEN TV AND DVD to watch surf movies, PRIVATE Bathroom and Changing Rooms. Most Surf Schools meet in a public parking lot, have to use public bathrooms..gross..and after the class, you have to leave cold and sandy .

When you take lessons with us, AFTER YOUR CLASS, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO KEEP THE EQUIPMENT FOR AS LONG AS YOU LIKE, so you can practice what you learned in your class

We have our new indoor Jacuzzi and Hot Outdoor Shower, as well as our 4/3 wetsuits, booties, thermal guards, and for the extra cold days, gloves for your hands so you'll be covered from head to toe.

We are starting our Santa Cruz Guided Bike Tour Series April. 1st and will be holding guided Mountain Bike and Beach Cruiser Bike tours all year long. No need to transport a bike to Santa Cruz, we supply all bikes, helmits, and riding equipment. Each ride is led by at least two experienced, local Santa Cruz bicyclists trained in first aid and C.P.R. They will also take care of any mechanical problems along the way including flat tires etc... Transportation to the top of the mountain is available so all you have to do is enjoy the picturesque ride downhill. All types of rides available from leisurely family rides to hardcore singletrack downhill rides through the redwoods. All guides are friendly, helpful and have an intimate knowledge of all of the biking trails Santa Cruz County has to offer. Bike tours range from $50.00 per person - $80.00 per person. Call us for details (831) 345 8875.

If you still have questions I am mostly available after 8:00pm P.S.T. every evening and you can reach me on my cell phone @ (831) 345-8875 so check out the class calendar and get ready to learn to surf! - DYLAN G.