Surf School: Learn to Read and Ride Waves

Master the art of wave reading and ride the best, most fun part of the wave with our experienced surf instructors. Custom-made boards, warm wetsuits, and American Red Cross certified. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2400 Barnard Way - In a total of two hours, you’ll learn how to catch waves and ride them all the way to shore! About 30 minutes of this two hours is spent on the beach working on great surf habits, safety, and development to be able to paddle past the break and surf to shore. The rest of the time is yours to shred.
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What's Included
  • SCUBA equipment provided
Additional Information

Surf academies frequently promise to have you upright on your debut surfing adventure. It’s a common claim. For the average surf coach, getting a student standing on a board is child’s play. However, our Surf Academy takes it a step further by teaching you how to actually interpret and ride a wave from your preliminary lesson. Comprehending wave…

Location
2400 Barnard Way
Barnard Way
Look for the classic blue VW bus with our name on it! PARKING: use the smaller short-term lot on the north side of the lot for $1 an hour (two hours max). There is also a general lot for the entire day if you’d prefer.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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S3643nsrachel
Jul 11, 2024
BASS is BEST - Jake and his staff were amazing! We couldn't think of any better way to be Californian than to have the kids surf. We are from Florida - and it was the kids first visit to the west coast. While I had researched different surf schools prior to our trip, we opted for flexibility in our schedule and didn't book anything prior to our arrival. We saw BASS set up on the beach for their summer camp. And even though we met Jake at about 3pm, after having taught a whole day of camp, he put in full effort to teach my kiddos how to surf for over 2 hours...at the LAST minute. He was incredibly knowledgeable, showed safety in each step, and had a great time! He knew my kids names, worked to make sure they got the most of their time, recognized their personalities immediately and had big smiles on all their faces at the end. Jake's incredible partner even agreed to come and help with the lesson with no notice. The entire time the kids were surfing, they were swimming back and forth between the kids to keep them moving (we had a 2 to 1 - student to teacher ratio). I'm super impressed and so glad we 'ran' into him on the beach.
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Mobile37342937620
Nov 6, 2023
Perfect! - I wouldn't change a thing! Despite the minor language barrier, I felt incredibly comfortable. Jake, my instructor, did an excellent job explaining the basics. Thanks to his tips and tricks, I went from being a complete beginner who had never set foot on a surfboard to catching my own waves and surfing independently after just 3 lessons! :) I had a blast and always felt secure.
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Sjw4747
Nov 4, 2023
Perfect Conditions - 2 hours of fun and learning - expert tuition and a great bloke - Cheers Jake - good luck in all that you do ! Stephen and Jimmy
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Christinegr6455zr
Oct 2, 2023
Loved it! Highly recommended - I’ve always dreamed of learning how to surf and since taking a few lessons with Badass Surf I can honestly say my surfing has improved every single time. Every class I’ve stood up on the board, started learning to read waves, and left with a big smile on my face. If you’re looking for supportive and knowledgeable instructors who will help you every step of the way, this is the place to go. Super grateful for Jake and his team of instructors, couldn’t be happier with my experience!
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Nchen93
Sep 8, 2023
Awesome! - Legit. They were on time, clear instructions on where to meet, brought all the gear, gave a good lesson on wave timing, pop ups, and swimming out. Then it was into the water with great supervision but enough freedom and flexibility to go for it and really learn by practicing. Throughout, we felt well taken care of and safe. It was sad when the lesson ended but we’ll be back for sure.
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Courtneypa1460eo
Sep 6, 2023
Can’t wait to come back! - Had a blast taking a lesson with BASS with Jake. Myself and three friends went out on a Saturday am and learned the basics of surfing / safety on land before each getting into the water individually for our first ride. Everyone stood up and caught numerous waves. We had a great day. Can’t wait for our next lesson!
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542zachj
Jul 20, 2023
i feel like i can now actually rent a board and surf myself, unlike after surf lessons elsewhere! - a few details, my nephew and i took two lessons together this week with our very own instructor. i’ve taken a surf lesson or two before but my nephew was completely new. what i liked about this company was that it really felt like a personal experience. our instructor jeff had some really detailed tips for both of us, individually, even though we, at different surf levels, did the lesson together. jake, the owner, seemed really passionate about developing surfers, which is why we decided badass surf school. even though i’m no badass, surfing sure was with these guys.
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Aliciaiy
Jul 10, 2023
Learn to SURF, not just how to get up on the baord - Love Badass surf school. Just finished my second batch of four sessions, and feeling more confident each week. Jeff Byrnes is an excellent coach, not just concerned with getting you on the waves, but of paramount safety awareness in the ocean. He teaches surf etiquette and some fun surf history. More importantly, I get Jeff every week, whereas other surf schools I've tried have assigned different coaches which makes it hard for them to give you individual feedback. Jake Mcnulty, the owner is also great. Communicative, supportive, and great attitude. Can't recommend them more, especially for adults learning to surf a bit later in life.
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Meganpz7499no
Jul 4, 2023
Highly recommend - Great lesson with Jake! Kids loved it and learned so much in just a couple of hours. By the end of the lesson they were up on their boards riding the surf. What an amazing experience in Venice beach!
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Boltronic
Jul 3, 2023
Epic 5yr old first surf lesson - Our 5yr old did his first surf lesson with Jake and had a BLAST. Jake was extremely understanding and patient, and when our son got scared and needed some time to run around on the beach, Jake went with the flow and slowly got him back interested in the crabs. Totally amazing introduction to the waves, and our 3yr old even got to jump on for a bit. Can't wait to come back for more lessons and highly recommend.
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From $185
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).