Southern California is the nation’s capital for surfing making it an excellent place to begin your surfing experience. Open to a full range of swellproducing storms in the north and south pacific, waves can be found year-round in San Diego. If you are interested in beginner surfing instruction or need additional coaching, the Mission Bay Aquatic Center’s surfing program is the perfect way to get involved within a relaxed, social environment.

Choosing the right course for you:
  • SURFING – Full Course is best for surfers looking for a well-rounded introduction to the sport of surfing. This is the best value.
  • SURFING – Two Sessions is best for surfers who would like to learn the fundamentals of the sport but only have one weekend to spare.
  • INTRODUCTION TO SURFING – One Session is best for surfers who would like to try the sport but are not yet able to commit more time to a longer class.


SURFING- FULL COURSE
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION

SURFING- FULL COURSE
SURFING- FULL COURSE SCHEDULE
4 Class Sessions

4 class sessions. Since 1973, thousands of surfers have learned to love the sport of surfing by taking our most popular surf class. Beginning with a lecture on the fundamentals of surfing, you will learn from experienced instructors about topics such as tides, swells, currents, surf conditions, proper equipment, terminology, and etiquette. Surfers will take that knowledge and put it to practical use by charging the waves of Mission Beach. The majority of the class will take place catching waves with instructors coaching from the water and the beach. This four-session class sets an excellent foundation for surfing skills and will encourage surfers to safely enjoy the ocean.

$89.00 SDSU/UCSD Students*
$119.00 Other Affiliated*
$155.00 SDSU Extended Studies
*Plus $9.00 Insurance Surcharge. Minimum class size 4.
This class meets two times a week for two consecutive weeks.
Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
85141 SAT/SUN 9:00-11:30AM 05/10/2008
85142 SAT/SUN 12:00-2:30PM 05/10/2008
85143 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 05/31/2008
85144 SAT/SUN 4:00pm-6:30pm 05/31/2008
85145 MON/WED 4:30pm-7:00pm 06/02/2008
85146 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 06/14/2008
85147 SAT/SUN 4:00pm-6:30pm 06/14/2008
85148 SAT/SUN 4:30pm-7:00pm 06/17/2008
95101 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 06/28/2008
95102 SAT/SUN 4:00pm-6:30pm 06/28/2008
95103 MON/WED 4:30pm-7:00pm 07/07/2008
95104 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 07/19/2008
95105 SAT/SUN 4:00-6:30pm 07/19/2008
95106 TUE/THURS 4:30pm-7:00pm 07/22/2008
95107 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 08/02/2008
95108 SAT/SUN 4:00pm-6:30pm 08/02/2008
95109 MON/WED 4:30pm-7:00pm 08/04/2008
95110 SAT/SUN 9:00am-11:30am 08/16/2008
95111 SAT/SUN 4:00pm-6:30pm 08/16/2008
95112 TUE/THURS 4:30pm-7:00pm 08/19/2008
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS
SURFING- TWO SESSIONS SCHEDULE
2 Class Sessions

2 class sessions. Designed to teach the fundamentals of surfing in just two short sessions, this class is perfect for the aspiring surfer to learn the basics in one weekend. Beginning with a quick lecture on the fundamentals of surfing, you will learn from experienced instructors about topics such as tides, swells, currents, surf conditions, proper equipment, terminology, and etiquette. The class quickly progresses as surfers charge the waves of Mission Beach. Surfers will try their luck at catching waves with hands-on coaching from the water and the beach. This two-session class is a great introduction to the Southern California surfing experience and will encourage surfers to safely enjoy the ocean.

$55.00 SDSU/UCSD Students*
$69.00 Other Affiliated*
$89.00 SDSU Extended Studies
*Plus $4.00 Insurance Surcharge. Minimum class size 4.
This class meets two sessions.
Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
85219 SAT/SUN 9:30-12:00PM 05/03/2008 Call to enroll.
85220 SAT/SUN 9:30-12:00PM 05/17/2008
85221 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 06/07/2008
85222 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 06/21/2008
95201 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 07/12/2008
95202 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 07/26/2008
95203 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 08/09/2008
95204 SAT/SUN 9:30am-12:00pm 08/23/2008
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION
INTRODUCTION TO SURFING- ONE SESSION SCHEDULE
1 Class Sessions

1 class session. Southern California has been synonymous with surfing and surf Intended as an introduction to surfing, this session will briefly discuss the fundamentals surfing and then charge the waves of Mission Novice surfers will have the opportunity the basics and experience the thrill of riding wave in a short time. This class is designed anyone wanting to experience the sport of and get a taste of the surfing lifestyle.

$39.00 SDSU/UCSD Students*
$45.00 Other Affiliated*
$59.00 SDSU Extended Studies
*Plus $4.00 Insurance Surcharge. Minimum class size 3.
This class meets one session.
Section
Day
Time
Class Starts
85344 SUN 12:30-3:30PM 05/04/2008
85345 SAT 12:30-3:30PM 05/10/2008
85346 SUN 12:30-3:30PM 05/11/2008
85347 SAT 12:30-3:30PM 05/17/2008
85348 SUN 12:30-3:30PM 05/18/2008
85349 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 05/31/2008
85350 SUN 12:30am-3:30am 06/01/2008
85351 SAT 12:30am-3:30am 06/07/2008
85352 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 06/08/2008
85353 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 06/14/2008
85354 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 06/15/2008
85355 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 06/21/2008
85356 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 06/22/2008
85357 SAT 12:30am-3:30am 06/28/2008
85358 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 06/29/2008
95301 SAT 12:30am-3:30pm 07/12/2008
95302 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 07/13/2008
95303 SAT 12:30am-3:30am 07/19/2008
95304 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 07/20/2008
95305 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 07/26/2008
95306 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 07/27/2008
95307 SAT 12:30am-3:30am 08/02/2008
95308 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/03/2008
95309 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/09/2008
95310 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/10/2008
95311 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/16/2008
95312 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/17/2008
95313 SAT 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/23/2008
95314 SUN 12:30pm-3:30pm 08/24/2008