Do I need prior experience to book?

No; sessions accept first-timers (minimum age five) and beginner-intermediate surfers seeking progression.

Is equipment provided?

Yes; wetsuit and board are provided and matched to your size and conditions.

How do you choose the lesson location?

Tommy scouts tide, wind, and swell to select the safest, most teachable break for your ability that day.

Bring sunscreen, towel, warm post-session layers, a water bottle, and any required medical information for minors.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellation details are provided at booking; scheduling is flexible to match tides and forecasts.

Will I get ongoing support after the lesson?

Yes; students receive 24/7 access to spot recommendations and follow-up guidance to maintain progress.

Surf with Tommy: Private Coaching & Wave Scouting in Half Moon Bay

Half Moon Bay, California — On the raw Pacific edge of the Bay Area, Surf with Tommy offers one-on-one mentoring that treats the ocean like a precision instrument. Tommy's program brings two decades of coastline reading, tide timing, and hands-on coaching to surfers who want results fast. The session starts on a sand stretch near Half Moon Bay where wind, swell, and a shifting sandbar decide the lesson plan. What makes this experience different is the emphasis on scouting and timing. Rather than a fixed class, Tommy hunts the best peel for your skill level, levering local tide windows and wind forecasts to put you on quality waves. Coaching is technical and direct: efficient paddle technique, position in the lineup, and mechanical pop-ups combine with individualized drills to accelerate skill acquisition. Surfcraft is premium; you're matched to a board suited to your size and the conditions to maximize learning. Geology and marine life play roles here. The coastline near Half Moon Bay features steep coastal bluffs, cobble beaches, and offshore kelp beds that signal productive breaks and support sea birds and harbor seals. Expect occasional gray whale sightings in migration season and persistent cormorants and pelicans riding the winds. The ocean floor varies between sandbars and rocky points, and that variability is exactly why scouting matters. Sessions welcome beginners as young as five and also support beginner-intermediate surfers aiming to break plateaus. Tommy's "no-nonsense" approach cuts fluff and focuses on measurable progress. Students appreciate the 24/7 access to spot recommendations after lessons; that continuity turns single sessions into sustained improvement. Practical details: lessons run in one-hour blocks with flexible scheduling to match tides. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and warmth for post-session wind; wetsuit and board are provided. Expect hands-on feedback, several in-water repeats of key maneuvers, and concrete takeaways like exact entry points and paddle lines to practice between sessions. Beyond the lesson, Surf with Tommy connects visitors to the Half Moon Bay coastline in a way group classes rarely achieve. It's part coaching, part mentorship, and part local-eye advantage—useful whether you want a safe elite introduction or a shortcut to consistent green-wave rides. For travelers staying in Half Moon Bay, this is a fast, effective way to experience Pacific surf with a guide who treats time on the water as an investment in your progression. Beyond technique, Tommy's program plugs you into the local surf ecosystem: respectful lineup etiquette, how to read seasonal swell windows, and low-impact beach practices that keep Half Moon Bay swimmable and surfable. The result is not just a better turn but more confident ocean citizen—an efficient offering that appeals to travelers who want measurable gains, local insight, and well-spent days in California's dynamic coastal playground.

About Tommy Tsunami Surf School

Tommy Tsunami Surf School is a surf instruction company based in El Granada, California, serving Half Moon Bay and Surfer's Beach. The school offers beginner and intermediate-focused lessons, private sessions, group lessons, and a week-long summer surf camp. Lessons are led by expert instructors from diverse backgrounds who focus on ocean safety, wave selection, and practical technique.

The 2025 Summer Surf Camp is a week-long program in Half Moon Bay that provides concentrated skill development, ocean education, and supervised practice sessions. Group Lessons introduce beginners to essential paddling, standing, and riding techniques in a supportive group environment at Surfer's Beach. Private Surf Lessons provide one-on-one instruction tailored to each student’s level, with individualized progression plans and direct feedback.

Tommy Tsunami Surf School emphasizes safety and accessibility. Lessons include a "Stand Up Guarantee," and equipment—surfboard and wetsuit—is provided for lessons that list gear inclusion. The school maintains a 3:1 surfer-to-instructor ratio for personalized attention in supervised sessions where specified. Programs are designed to accommodate a range of ages and abilities and prioritize building confidence in the ocean.

Booking information, exact schedules, and age or skill-specific requirements are available through the school's official booking channels. The school's focus on licensed instruction, small instructor ratios, equipment provision, and location at Half Moon Bay and Surfer's Beach defines its approach to teaching surfing in the El Granada area. Families, solo travelers, and youth groups commonly choose these programs for hands-on learning, local surf exposure, and structured progression under experienced supervision. booking is available online.

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