Surf Education Academy
Your Gateway to Surfing in San Diego, CA
By Surf Education Academy coaches · Updated May 2026 · 15 min read Tags: surf camp packing list, La Jolla Shores surf camp, kids surf camp San Diego, summer surf camp 2026, what to bring to surf camp Real talk — every parent shows up to their kid’s first surf camp day with the wrong …
From the first splash to mastering green waves, learn how Surf Education Academy builds confidence and life skills in young surfers at La Jolla Shores. *May 7, 2026 · 10 min read* by: KC S.E.A. blog human writer, not ai 🙂 While many parents worry about ocean safety when booking their first lesson, the real …
By: KC @ S.E.A From La Jolla Grom to Global Advocate Sean grew up in San Diego’s surf culture—paddling out at La Jolla Shores, learning wave etiquette from older locals, and developing a love for ocean safety early on. His professional roots started at Rusty Surfboards, where he worked his way from sweeping floors to …
What Is the Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve? The Matlahuayl State Marine Reserve (SMR) is a no-take zone, meaning no fishing, collecting, or disturbing marine life is allowed. Located at La Jolla Cove, this reserve protects: Activities You Can Do in the Matlahuayl SMR ✓ Allowed Activities: ⊘ Not Allowed Inside the Marine Reserve: Pro Tip: …
Surfing in La Jolla Shores dates back to the early 1900s, when Hawaiian-born surfer and Olympic swimmer George Freeth first introduced the sport to Southern California. By the 1930s, La Jolla Shores was already gaining popularity among local surfers, and in the 1960s, it transformed into a legendary hotspot for the sport during the Golden Age of Surfing. With a history deeply rooted in surf culture, La Jolla Shores has been and continues to be the perfect location for surf lessons in San Diego.
Aloha, wave riders! Welcome to Surf Education Academy, your number one destination for surf lessons in San Diego and surf camps in La Jolla. Here at the Academy, we're all about having a blast in the ocean while ensuring your safety and education are top priorities. In this blog post, we'll be exploring the fascinating science behind wave formation and breaking, the parts of a wave, and why waves are so vital to our ecosystem as surfers. Let's dive in!
Surfing is an exhilarating and adventurous sport that requires a good understanding of the ocean and its behavior. At Surf Education Academy, we believe that ocean awareness and safety should be a core pillar of every surfer's education, especially for kids. We want our students to have a lifelong relationship with the ocean and to be confident near bodies of water. That's why we're taking a moment to talk about one of the most significant ocean hazards: rip currents.
American Surf Magazine is a new media outlet that covers all things surf related from sea to shining sea. Check out their recent feature interview with Liv Stone, one of the leading faces in adaptive surfing, and get ready to get inspired as she chats about her journey, progression, and working with SEA’s own Coach Sean Brody on Team USA’s Para Surf Team.
“Our coach, Sean Brody, is the best. He helps us with heat strategies and training at a high level. This way, we’re prepared, and when we surf, we can bring out the best in our surfing and show the judges what we trained so hard for. I love being a part of Team USA.”
- Liv Stone, 3X World Champion Surfer
Surfing is a sport that is synonymous with freedom, adventure, and a sense of community. It’s no surprise then that surfing has given birth to its own language, style, and culture. Among the many traditions of the surfing community is the hand gesture known as the “shaka,” a symbol of aloha spirit, goodwill, and friendship.
Surfing is more than just an adrenaline-pumping water sport; it's a way of life. For those who have experienced the thrill of riding a wave, they know it's about more than just balancing on a surfboard. Surfing can teach us valuable life lessons, and one of the most important lessons is resilience. At Surf Education Academy we believe that learning to surf not only helps you connect with the ocean, but also helps you cultivate the resilience needed to overcome life's challenges. In this blog post, we'll discuss the ways in which surfing can help build resilience and improve overall well-being.
Aloha, surf enthusiasts! As surfers, we know that riding waves is more than just a sport; it's a way of life that brings people together, stirs the soul, and connects us with the ocean. Among the many surfing terms you might encounter, one word stands out as the very embodiment of the surfing experience: \"stoke\". In today's blog post, we'll dive deep into the meaning of this magical term and why it's so significant in the surfing community.
The good folks at Skudin Surf, invited me to bring along some of our athletes from USA Surfing’s Para Surf Team to experience their facility, Skudin Surf at American Dream. Along for the strike mission was Team USA Captain, Christiaan “Otter” Bailey, Joshua “the Jedi” Loya, Ty Duckett, and Forrest Weinberg, and in a word, it was EPIC.
