Price includes all fees! - Ages 6+ • 2.5 Hours
Learn to surf Long Beach with focused, private instruction in Pacific Rim National Park. Perfect for families or solo learners, this 2.5-hour lesson delivers hands-on coaching, wetsuit and board rental, and local guidance on reading Pacific swells.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be comfortable in the ocean, able to swim short distances and handle light paddling; basic stamina helps.
Wildlife
History
This coastline is part of Nuu-chah-nulth territories; local Indigenous knowledge and place names shape the area’s cultural landscape.
Conservation
Operators emphasize Leave No Trace: stay off dunes, carry out all waste, and avoid disturbing marine mammals and shorebird nesting areas.
Price includes all fees! - Ages 6+ • 2.5 Hours
Check the tide
Low to mid tide often exposes gentler breaking waves ideal for beginners; confirm the instructor’s recommended tide window before you go.
Layer under your wetsuit
Wear a thin synthetic or polypro base layer under the wetsuit to stay warmer on cool mornings and reduce chafing.
Protect your phone
Bring a waterproof phone case or dry bag to keep belongings safe while on the beach and during transport in wet conditions.
Respect wildlife and dunes
Stay off sensitive dune grasses and keep distance from hauled-out sea lions and birds to avoid disturbance.
Wetsuit
Wetsuits are provided, but a properly fitted suit is essential for warmth and mobility in Pacific waters.
Rashguard or base layer
A lightweight layer under the wetsuit reduces chafing and adds warmth on cool mornings.
summer
Neoprene booties
Useful in cooler months or rocky entry points to protect feet on cobble and reef banks.
fall
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps your phone and valuables dry on the beach and during boat transfers if applicable.