The Surf Institute’s private and small group surf lessons and coaching are available in California, including the Bay Area, Santa Cruz, Ventura, Malibu, and Santa Monica. We coach at surf locations with easy-going waves that offer novice surfers a forgiving take-off and smooth ride, while giving intermediate and advanced surfers the ultimate canvas to perfect style and technique. Students of TSI’s program, which was created by surfing stylista, Carla Zamora, are guaranteed to receive the best tools and tips to progress swiftly.

Generally, Carla oversees all intermediate and advanced clients in Malibu and Ventura. Beginner sessions are handled by one of TSI’s experienced coaches.*

*All TSI coaches are insured as well as CPR/First Aid certified for adults and children by the Red Cross.

Rates

Private Session w/ Carla Zamora
Upper Beginner/Intermediate

1 hour – Coaching session for upper beginner / intermediate level surfers who can catch their own waves. Equipment not included.
$200

Private Session w/ Carla Zamora
Upper Beginner/Intermediate – 2 people

1 hour – 2 person coaching session for upper beginner / intermediate level surfers who can catch their own waves. Equipment not included.
$350

Private Session w/ Carla Zamora
Upper Beginner/Intermediate
3-Session Package

3 sessions, 1 hour – Coaching sessions for upper beginner / intermediate level surfers who can catch their own waves. Equipment not included. Sessions must be used within 4 weeks of purchase.
$550

Private Session w/ Carla Zamora
Upper Beginner/Intermediate
3-Session Package – 2 people

3 sessions, 1 hour – 2 person coaching sessions for upper beginner / intermediate level surfers who can catch their own waves. Equipment not included. Sessions must be used within 4 weeks of purchase.
$950

On Land Video Coaching

1 ½ hours – Along with advanced, waterproof, two-way communication, Carla will coach & video your session in realtime from land, then offer verbal feedback for improvement.
$200

On Land Video Coaching – 3 Sessions

1 ½ hours per session + personalized edit of your sessions containing useful tips & feedback for improvement.
$550

Beginner Private Session
w/ TSI Certified Instructor

1 hour – Beginner surf lesson; includes equipment. (First-timer session includes additional 15 min beach lesson.)
$150

Beginner Private Session
w/ TSI Certified Instructor – 2 people

1 hour – Beginner surf lesson; includes equipment. (First-timer session includes additional 15 min beach lesson.)
$280

Beginner 3-Session Package

3 sessions, 1 hour – Beginner surf lessons; includes equipment. Lessons must be used within 4 weeks of purchase.
$420

Beginner 3-Session Package – 2 people

3 sessions, 1 hour – Beginner surf lessons; includes equipment. Lessons must be used within 4 weeks of purchase.
$800

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