EL GRANADA WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Half Moon Bay’s 2025 Summer Surf Camp: A Week of Focused, Safety-First Surf Instruction in El Granada
A week-long, instructor-led surf camp in Half Moon Bay that pairs small-group, safety-focused coaching with classroom shore lessons to build ocean knowledge and riding confidence.
Half Moon Bay’s 2025 Summer Surf Camp: A Week of Focused, Safety-First Surf Instruction in El Granada.
Tommy Tsunami Surf School runs a week-long 2025 Summer Surf Camp on the shores of El Granada / Half Moon Bay, offering concentrated morning and afternoon sessions where participants learn surf technique, ocean currents, and water safety under experienced instructors.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Industry-leading 3:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio
The camp guarantees personalized attention with a 3:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio, keeping groups small so each participant receives focused coaching and safer in-water supervision.
Instructors from Mavericks, local lifeguards, and teachers
Coaching staff includes Mavericks surfers, lifeguards, and teachers, a mix that merges big-wave experience, formal water-safety training, and pedagogical skill to accelerate learning and reinforce ocean respect.
Ocean knowledge plus wave time builds confidence
Beyond standing up, the curriculum teaches ocean currents and water safety alongside guided wave practice, aiming to leave surfers with stronger skills and a measurable boost in confidence.
What the day feels like
What a Week Feels Like
Each day mixes shore-side lessons on ocean currents, safety and technique with supervised in-water coaching in small groups; sessions run in concentrated blocks that let participants practice repeatedly under instructor guidance.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits—and who should check other options.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Camp runs as a week-long program with concentrated daily sessions offered 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00; each instructional block is three hours long.
Bring a swimsuit or rash guard (to wear under a wetsuit), towel, reef-safe sunscreen, reusable water bottle, snacks or a light lunch for after camp, hat and sunglasses for shore time, sandals, and a dry change of clothes.
The camp runs on the Half Moon Bay / El Granada shoreline and is operated by Tommy Tsunami Surf School.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is each instructional session?
Each instructional block is three hours long.
When are the daily sessions scheduled?
Daily sessions are offered from 9:00–12:00 and 13:00–16:00 as part of the week-long camp.
What is the instructor-to-surfer ratio?
The program guarantees a 3:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio for personalized instruction and safer supervision.
Who teaches the camp?
Instructors include Mavericks surfers, lifeguards, and teachers, combining big-wave experience, formal water-safety training, and teaching skill.
What should participants bring to camp?
Participants should bring a swimsuit or rash guard (to wear under a wetsuit), towel, reef-safe sunscreen, reusable water bottle, snacks or a light lunch, hat and sunglasses, sandals or flip-flops, and a dry change of clothes.
What will participants learn besides surfing technique?
The curriculum includes ocean currents and water-safety instruction to build a foundation of ocean knowledge and respect.