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Southern California is the nation’s capital for surfing making it an excellent place to begin your surfing experience. Open to a full range of swell producing storms in the north and south pacific, waves can be found year-round in San Diego. If you are interested in beginner surfing instruction or need additional coaching, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center’s surfing program is the perfect way to get involved within a relaxed, social environment.

Choosing the right course for you:

  • SURFING - Full Course is best for surfers looking for a well-rounded introduction to the sport of surfing. This is the best value.
  • SURFING - Two Sessions is best for surfers who would like to learn the fundamentals of the sport but only have one weekend to spare.
  • INTRODUCTION TO SURFING - One Session is best for surfers who would like to try the sport but are not yet able to commit more time to a longer class.

Classes Offered

SURFING- FULL COURSE
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION

SURFING- FULL COURSE
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4 class sessions. Since 1973, thousands of surfers have learned to love the sport of surfing by taking our most popular surf class. Beginning with a lecture on the fundamentals of surfing, you will learn from experienced instructors about topics such as tides, swells, currents, surf conditions, proper equipment, terminology, and etiquette. Surfers will take that knowledge and put it to practical use by charging the waves of Mission Beach. The majority of the class will take place catching waves with instructors coaching from the water and the beach. This four-session class sets an excellent foundation for surfing skills and will encourage surfers to safely enjoy the ocean.

$139.00 Course Fee
$109.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets two times a week for two consecutive weeks.
SURFING- FULL COURSE SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
25130 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 02/04/2012
25131 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 02/04/2012
25132 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 02/18/2012
25133 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 02/18/2012
25134 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 03/03/2012
25135 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 03/03/2012
25136 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 03/17/2012
25137 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 03/17/2012
25138 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 03/31/2012
25139 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 03/31/2012
25140 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 04/14/2012
25141 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 04/14/2012
25142 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 04/28/2012
25143 SAT/SUN 12:00pm-2:30pm 04/28/2012
Advanced registration required. Please call (858) 488-1000 to register.

SURFING- TWO SESSIONS
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2 class sessions. Designed to teach the fundamentals of surfing in just two short sessions, this class is perfect for the aspiring surfer to learn the basics in one weekend. Beginning with a quick lecture on the fundamentals of surfing, you will learn from experienced instructors about topics such as tides, swells, currents, surf conditions, proper equipment, terminology, and etiquette. The class quickly progresses as surfers charge the waves of Mission Beach. Surfers will try their luck at catching waves with hands-on coaching from the water and the beach. This two-session class is a great introduction to the Southern California surfing experience and will encourage surfers to safely enjoy the ocean.

$84.00 Course Fee
$69.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets two sessions.
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
25226 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 02/04/2012
25227 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 02/11/2012
25228 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 02/18/2012
25229 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 02/25/2012
25230 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 03/03/2012
25231 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 03/10/2012
25232 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 03/17/2012
25233 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 03/24/2012
25234 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 03/31/2012
25235 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 04/07/2012
25236 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 04/14/2012
25237 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 04/21/2012
25238 SAT/SUN 10:00am-12:30pm 04/28/2012
Advanced registration required. Please call (858) 488-1000 to register.

INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION
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1 class session. Southern California has been synonymous with surfing and surf. Intended as an introduction to surfing, this session will briefly discuss the fundamentals of surfing and then charge the waves of Mission Beach. Novice surfers will have the opportunity to learn the basics and experience the thrill of riding a wave in a short time. This class is designed for anyone wanting to experience the sport and get a taste of the surfing lifestyle.

$59.00 Course Fee
$49.00 SDSU/UCSD Students Fee

Minimum class size 3.
This class meets one session.
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION SCHEDULE
1 Class Sessions
Section Day Time Class Starts
25352 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/04/2012
25353 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/05/2012
25354 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/11/2012
25355 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/12/2012
25356 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/18/2012
25357 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/19/2012
25358 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/25/2012
25359 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 02/26/2012
25360 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/03/2012
25361 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/04/2012
25362 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/10/2012
25363 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/11/2012
25364 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/17/2012
25365 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/18/2012
25366 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/24/2012
25367 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/25/2012
25368 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 03/31/2012
25369 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/01/2012
25370 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/07/2012
25371 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/08/2012
25372 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/14/2012
25373 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/15/2012
25374 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/21/2012
25375 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/22/2012
25376 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/28/2012
25377 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 04/29/2012
Advanced registration required. Please call (858) 488-1000 to register.

The Mission Bay Aquatic Center is owned and operated by Associated Students of San Diego State University and Campus Recreation of the University of California San Diego.

858) 488-1000