Beginner Surf Lessons in Malibu: 7 Steps to Ride Your First Wave with Confidence

Nervous about “beginner surf lessons Malibu”? Always Summer Surf School makes it easy, fun, and safe. Our Zuma Beach sessions ($120/person) have a 95% success rate, outpacing One Wave Surf School’s rigid classes with playful drills and aloha spirit. Here’s your roadmap to shredding in 2025.

7 Steps to Your First Wave

1. Pick the Spot: Zuma’s sandbars are beginner gold—avoid First Point’s crowds.

2. Gear Up: 9’ soft-tops and wetsuits included.

3. Beach Drills: 10 pop-ups; keep knees bent.

4. Paddle Power: Smooth, steady strokes—aim for 15 per minute.

5. Catch Foamies: Ride whitewash prone first.

6. Stand Tall: Pop up, feet wide, eyes forward.

7. Celebrate: Steele’s photos capture your stoke.

Pro Tip: Low tides mean easier paddling—check Surfline. “Best beginner surf lessons Malibu,” said one TripAdvisor fan. Book now! Start Surfing