Three Hours, One Instructor: A Private Surf Lesson to Accelerate Your Progress

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Three Hours, One Instructor: A Private Surf Lesson to Accelerate Your Progress

A 3-hour, private 1-on-1 surf lesson in Santa Monica offering focused coaching, tailored equipment choices, safety instruction and optional pro photos.

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Three Hours, One Instructor: A Private Surf Lesson to Accelerate Your Progress.

Duration
3 hours
Location
Santa Monica
Operator
Surf with Candice LLC
Category
Surf
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

This extended, private surf lesson is a focused, one-on-one session designed to accelerate skill development over a full three hours. The instructor delivers personalized coaching, hands-on technique work, and essential safety and warm-up guidance, with optional professional photos and video available on request.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TEACHING

Private 1-on-1 Attention

A private, one-on-one format gives you concentrated feedback and a progression plan tailored to your abilities — the core reason this extended lesson speeds learning.

THE KIT

Variety of Surfboards and Quality Gear

Lessons include a selection of surfboard shapes and top-quality equipment chosen to match your goals and skill level, so you spend more time practicing the right movements for your board.

THE MOMENTS

Optional Professional Photos & Video

If you want a visual record of progress, professional photos and video are available on request to capture your best moments during the session.

What the day feels like

What the Three Hours Feel Like

The lesson unfolds as a deliberate, coached progression: warm-up and stretching guidance, a safety briefing and a short crash-course in surf lingo, followed by extended in-water coaching tailored to your level and equipment. Over three hours the pace allows for repeated practice, targeted drills and steady refinement under one instructor’s attention.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this private, three-hour lesson suits — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Beginners & First-TimersIdeal: the private one-on-one format and extended time let beginners work through fundamentals with repeated coaching and safety instruction.
2
Intermediate SurfersWell suited: personalized coaching and a variety of board choices help intermediate surfers focus on refining technique and progressing skills.
3
Active Families (Ages 6+)Suitable for families with children aged six and up who want private instruction geared to each participant’s level.
4
Solo Travelers Seeking Intensive CoachingA strong match: solo travelers who want focused, accelerated learning will benefit from the extended, private format and tailored equipment selection.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The lesson runs three hours, providing an extended private session rather than a standard shorter class.

What to Bring

Expect top-quality equipment and a variety of surfboard shapes to be provided; bring swimwear, sun protection and any personal items you need for a three-hour session. Professional photos and video are available on request.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the lesson?

The private lesson lasts three hours.

Is the lesson private or in a group?

This is a private, one-on-one extended lesson designed for individual coaching.

What ages can participate?

The program accepts participants ages 6 and up.

Are boards and equipment provided?

Yes — lessons include a variety of surfboards and top-quality equipment chosen to match your goals and level.

Will the instructor cover safety and warm-ups?

Yes — sessions include warm-up and stretching guidance plus essential safety pointers.

Can I get photos or video of my lesson?

Professional photos and video are available on request to document your session.