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Surf Open Group

Ocean Experience Surf School

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Open group surf lessons are perfect for individuals who want to learn the fundamentals of surfing and do not mind surfing with new friends. Your surf lesson experience starts by building your fundamental skills and ocean knowledge/safety on land and then taking it to the ocean.Group lessons are three hours long and entail a dry land balance and technique training session as well as time in the ocean to ride the waves! Students are offered free rentals the day of the lesson and half-off rentals for the remainder of the week. All of our instructors are ocean safety certified, and will be there to coach you and give you personalized instruction to help you get a jumpstart to riding waves.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
14 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 180 min)
Class days
Monday - Sunday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in San Diego.

Class size

Average 5 students
Maximum 50 students

Student age

Age range 5 years old and older
Average 15 years old
(10 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Increase Your Ocean Experience with the most comprehensive surf lessons in San Diego available for people that want to learn to surf ages 6 to 60+ in Mission Beach, San Diego. Our team of certified, trained, and experienced instructors use a proven, 5 - step skill progression method of instruction to help you learn to surf with confidence. Taught in our easy-to-learn format at skill level appropriate locations you are sure to master the fundamentals of surfing. Ocean Experience offers surfing lessons for advanced, intermediate and beginner students of all ages in private, couples, semi-private or group settings; all of our lessons are designed to take your surfing to the next level. With our authentic San Diego style, we will have you up on a board and smiling in no time. Ocean Experience Surf School develops skills and confidence while instilling a passion to surf for life. Hundreds of our students have gone on to be competitive surfers with many becoming professionals.All students receive complimentary equipment rentals for the remainder of the day after their lesson and exclusive discounts on future rentals and purchases.

Year opened
1999
Number of classrooms
4

Facilities

  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Ocean Experience Surf School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 15. In the summer, the average age is 10.

School holidays

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Ocean Experience Surf School is located at Ocean Beach Surf & Skate on the main strip of Ocean Beach, Newport Avenue. We are 1.5 blocks away from the ocean and are directly across the street from The Harp Irish Pub.

NOTE: This is not the location of your surf lesson or surf camp. This location serves as the headquarters for Ocean Experience Surf School, as the retail shop for Ocean Experience related activities and programs, and as the meeting place for Baja Experience Tours. See Mission Beach Location for details on surf lesson and camp meeting areas.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying full time in the United States for more than 18 hours per week, you will receive an I-20 that you need to submit to the US embassy along with your F-1 student visa application. The I-20 has a SEVIS tracking number on it. Students who wish to apply for a student visa must pay the SEVIS fee online before going to the US embassy or consulate for their visa interview.

Your I-20 will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Please note that United States law states that an I-20 can only be issued to students who intend to pursue full-time English language studies. United States law does not permit students to study part-time with an F-1 Student Visa. If you are studying for less than 18 hours per week, you have to apply for a Visitor Visa (B1/B2) on your own.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to San Diego based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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