MILL VALLEY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Mill Valley’s Focused Shorebreak: A 1.5‑Hour Private Surf Lesson Tuned to Your Level
A concise, 1.5-hour private or semi-private lesson that teaches fundamentals, safety, and wave dynamics with instruction tailored to your group and skill level.
Mill Valley’s Focused Shorebreak: A 1.5‑Hour Private Surf Lesson Tuned to Your Level.
Spend 1.5 hours on the water with instruction tailored to your ability — a focused, personalized surf lesson that covers fundamentals, paddling and positioning, safety and etiquette, and the mechanics of riding waves so families and small groups can make real progress in a single session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Instruction Built Around Your Skill Level
This private lesson is customized to participants’ levels and concentrates on the building blocks — paddling, board positioning, pop‑ups and stand‑up technique — so each minute in the water advances a clear skill set.
Safety, Etiquette and Wave Dynamics
Beyond the mechanics of standing and turning, the lesson includes surf safety, wave dynamics and lineup etiquette to help participants read conditions and surf responsibly.
Designed for Families and Small Groups
Offered as a private option suitable for small groups — perfect for families or friends who want a shared, supportive learning environment.
What the day feels like
What the 1.5‑Hour Lesson Feels Like
The session moves quickly from brief onshore orientation to shore drills and then coached time in the water: a short assessment and warm‑up, targeted instruction on paddling and board positioning, progressive attempts at popping up and riding whitewater, and technique coaching that refines timing and maneuvering — all shaped to the group’s abilities so the lesson is efficient and productive.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring swimwear, a towel and any personal sun protection. Wetsuits and boards are not included but can be rented from the operator if needed.
Rentals are available at set rates: board $30, wetsuit $15, or both for $40.
The lesson runs 1.5 hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The lesson duration is 1.5 hours.
What is the price for a private lesson?
Private lesson base rate is $200 for up to 3 people.
Can more than three people participate?
Yes — additional surfers after three may join for an extra $50 each (participants must be age 5 and up).
Is equipment included?
Equipment is not included but can be rented: board $30, wetsuit $15, or both for $40.
What will we learn during the lesson?
Lessons cover surfing fundamentals such as paddling, board positioning, stand‑up technique, maneuvering, plus safety, etiquette and wave dynamics tailored to participant level.
What ages can participate?
Participants must be at least age 5 to join the lesson.