Santa Cruz Surf Academy, Santa Cruz | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

I had the best surf lesson with Ron. High quality tuition for a very reasonable price.

I called Ron in the morning and we had a time and location ready later that day – all equipment was included for the best price I had come across when researching surf lessons in Santa Cruz.

The lesson exceeded my expectations. We went to a gem of a beach, no one else apart from us in the water, consistent waves, a great spot for my Partner to watch from the land above. Seals, pelicans and other sea life bobbed around in the water which made for a perfect setting.

Ron was very patient, experienced, enthusiastic and friendly. I feel like I’ve learnt tricks of the trade that you wouldn’t get from your standard surf school due to Ron’s background as a professional surfer and years of experience.

I felt Ron understood my level of comfort in the water and helped me catch waves that were to my ability. At the end of the lesson I pulled my calf from catching so many waves! Once I told Ron this he immediately came to my aid and towed me back safely to the shore. From the start to finish I felt like I was in safe hands and my surf abilities improved from the afternoon of coaching.

I can’t recommend Ron and Santa Cruz Surf Academy enough, it was the best.

I don’t take naturally to sports and even worse in the water, so I need all the help I can get. I’ve taken two lessons so far with this team and they’re no joke, Ron is the real thing. I hung out with a repeat student the first day who spoke very highly of Ron, and his class reminds me of my best snowboarding teachers when I struggled through ten straight classes before I could get off the chairlift. If you’re not naturally talented and didn’t grow up surfing or snowboarding etc. lessons are super important. That being said, the teacher can only do so much so much of it is your responsibility as well, but if you’re willing to listen and work hard the SCSA is going to get you there. While I’m kind of intense, the class is also friendly to people who are casual, and the location is spot on. Highly recommended, and one of the key people helping me get into surfing!