Master the Waves with Encinitas' Top Instructors
Personalized morning surf coaching, extended ocean time, and curated camp perks for all skill levels.
Featured Experience
Morning Surf Clinic — a focused, welcoming session for beginners through intermediate surfers.
About Eli Howard Surf School
Eli Howard Surf School is a professional surf instruction company based in Encinitas, California. The school specializes in beginner-to-intermediate surf clinics, with a signature Morning Surf Clinic that focuses on personalized coaching, extended water time, and a supportive learning environment. Instructors emphasize safety, technique, and ocean awareness while tailoring feedback to each participant's skill level.
Sessions include local knowledge of tides and conditions, coached practice in small groups, and hands-on instruction covering paddling, positioning, wave selection, and standing up. Students receive amenities such as fresh fruit and homemade pastries to start the day, plus a Rip Curl camp t-shirt and curated goodies distributed on the final day of the clinic.
Eli Howard Surf School partners with experienced local instructors who bring regional expertise and certified lifeguarding or coaching backgrounds. The program prioritizes clear communication, progressive skill-building, and environmental respect for the coastline. The clinic structure provides ample supervised ocean time to build confidence in real conditions.
The school serves individuals, friends, and families seeking a safe entry into surfing or a focused skills upgrade. Equipment is managed to match participant ability and comfort, and instructors maintain low instructor-to-student ratios to maximize coaching quality.
With a consistent focus on hospitality, practical instruction, and proven teaching methods, Eli Howard Surf School delivers a reliably positive surf experience in Encinitas. Prospective students can expect professional coaching, thoughtful logistics, and memorable ocean time designed to accelerate progress and create lasting surf memories. Booking information and schedules are available online or by phone directly now.
Top Instructors
Encinitas' top instructors
Experienced local surf coaches.
Morning Sessions
Morning Surf Clinic
Energizing breakfast included.
All Skill Levels
Beginners to Advanced
Supportive environment for every surfer.
Reserve a Spot in the Morning Surf Clinic
Spaces fill quickly — secure a morning of expert coaching, fresh bites, and a Rip Curl camp tee.