Welcome to Surf Club
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Humboldt County Family focused surf club
Programs grounded in ocean safety, marine education, social-emotional learning, and cultural connection.
Harnessing the healing power of the ocean to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of youth and families.
We have a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; our programs are avaible to anyone regardless of socioeconomic status ensuring equitable access to all.
Through regular community events, hands-on service projects and beach clean ups, we foster stewardship, strengthen relationships, and inspire collective care for our coastline and each other.
Inclusive, family-centered surf clubs that connect youth with the ocean, outdoor learning, and one another.
Surf Skills
Local, family-centered surf clubs that meet regularly to learn, surf, and grow together.
Progressive surf coaching for all experience levels
Emphasis on ocean awareness, safety, and self-regulation
In-water mentorship that builds confidence, strength, and focus.
Surfing becomes both a skill and a practice in mindfulness—teaching balance, resilience, and the joy of being fully present in the sea.
Ocean & Coastal Ed
We integrate marine science, climate science, environmental stewardship, and cultural learning into every program.
Surfers explore the ocean as both classroom and community, deepening their relationship with coastal ecosystems and traditions.
Youth explore the science, stories, and stewardship of the sea through hands-on, place-based learning.
Community Building
We believe lasting impact happens when families and communities learn and grow together.
Our club invites parents and caregivers to be active partners—whether helping in the water as a certified coach, supporting logistics, or exploring shared learning at home.
After-school surf programs are 100% volunteer led and made avaiable free after registration cost.
Afterschool Surf Club
We run a regular coach supported afterschool youth surf club.
We encourage a monthly 'General Community' surf event.
On-location direct support, with in water supervised surf experimentation.
Target age group 5-13 years old.
Bi-Weekly Sessions; 3:30pm - 6pm at Moonstone Beach
Cohorts launch Mid March & Mid August and run for ~12 weeks
Learn more about our progressionPlaying is Learning
Surf Progression built with family collaboration at it's core
Security and Basic Equipment
Paddling and Passing the Break
Take off
Stance
Wave Reading and Positioning
Matching Speed
Turns
Surf Ediquette
Turtle Roll
Angling and improving Consistency
Moving Hips and Footwork
Adapting your Approach
Trimming
More Turns
Surfboard Design & Surf Conditions
Duck Dive
Faster Take off to Proper Stance
Precise and Constant Adjustments
Peak Position, Predict Peeling & Agility
Surf Near Pocket, going Higher and Lower
Adapt Turns to Wave’s Peeling
Advanced Surfboard Design
Sprinting and Kicking
A Fast Standard Pop Up
Stance Exceptions and Variations
Precise Peak Positioning & Crowds
Pumping
Bottom Turns, Cutbacks, & Top Turns
Swim Test Requirement
Swim 100 yards with following times:
- 7-9 yrs: Complete 100 yards
- 9-11 yrs: under 2:35 minutes
- 12-13 yrs: under 2:15 minutes
Tread water for 3 minutes.
Swim 10 yards underwater.
Group Organization
1 Coach per Pod
6 Surfers per Pod
1 Land Team Coach
1 outside break water Coach
Maintaining a 1:4 Coach:Surfer Ratio
Land team 1:8
Daily Schedule
1. Suit Up and Board Arrangement
2. Warm-Up / Workout
3. Small Group Education Review
4. Head out into water
5. Return and Debrief
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