Pre Surf Lesson Info
Please print and sign the Surf Release prior to you lesson
Have Cash, Check or Groupon ready to go and we’ll get you suited up and down to the beach.
Groupon: present groupon and signed waiver on arrival
Linda Mar, Pacifica, CA aka Taco Bell Beach
Pacifica is located fifteen minutes south of San Francisco
Take Hwy 280 to Hwy 1 over the hill into Pacifica
Linda Mar is the southern most beach in Pacifica before Devils Slide
Pass thru Sharp Park and the Pier, deadly heavy waves and shorebreak
Next is Rockaway Beach is and advanced wave with territorial locals
Go over the hill into Linda Mar; go thru the light called Crepsi
Do not turn into the next crowded lot, pass Taco Bell and go right at
Linda Mar Blvd/ San Pedro Ave
Make an immediate right into the first parking lot
Mapquest The zip code is 94044
The intersection is “San Pedro Avenue/Linda Mar Blvd”
Look for the University of Surfing flag and big soft surfboards and possibly a black and white border collie named Kai
We try to park close to the bathrooms and shower south of Taco Bell.
Post Surf Lesson Info
Attention: University of Surfing Alumni
Thanks a ton for coming out and learning to surf with University of Surfing. Please come back again for $90 (group lesson, $150 for another 2 hour private). The Prices are all listed on the bottom of the page.
If you are ready to go out on your own here is some info to help. Be SAFE. Look out for other surfers, cover your head and hold on to your board.
It’s a good idea to buy a good wetsuit now and try out different rental boards before you buy. Feel free to ask any questions and I look forward to seeing you out in the surf.
We offer intermediate to advanced lessons. Whether you have been surfing for less than a year or more than 5 years, we can help you have more fun by seriously increasing your wave count. Lessons are available on yours or our equipment at Linda Mar, or your home break.
Links
Surfline Premier Surf Site
WaveWatch Free Surf Report
SurfPulse Local
Info. OB Cam’s
Local Shops
NorCal Surf Shops 5460 Coast Hwy, Pacifica, CA - (650) 738-9283
Log Shop 640 Crespi Dr, Pacifica, CA - (650) 738-5664
Sonlight Surfshop 575 Crespi Dr # 1, Pacifica, CA - (650) 359-5471
HMB Surf Report (650) 726-0654
Suggested Movies
ESPN: Down the Barrel Great Movie, Must See
Step Into Liquid Best all around Surfing Movie
Surfs Up Super good, best Hollywood surf movie ever
North Shore All time classic 80’s Hollywood Surf Movie
Surfing for Life Documentary on aging surfers
Linda Mar
To the south end, aka Boat Docks it is a mellow reef break that can have a really fun long left. Careful it’s rocky and you should only surf out there if you can surf safely and respectfully. Next is San Pedro creek, rocky reef that can create some fun waves. Main beach, aka Taco Bell beach at Linda Mar is a Beach Break. The further north you go the more advanced and secluded the wave gets. The Pump House is in front of the north lot showers and is a good mid level wave. Next break is in front of the Park and Ride at Crespi, good wave with smaller crowds. The far north end has a few reefs and large exposed rocks, advanced only. So for your best bet, stay between San Pedro creek and Taco Bell. It’s a mainly sandy bottom, slow, usually mushy wave that often closes out allowing multiple surfers to ride each wave. All these spots can become much nastier at high tides, or they can go flat if the tide is too high.
Wave. Energy in water that breaks in water that is approximately 1.4 times deeper than it is high. Ex. A 2-foot wave will break in about 3 feet of water.
Whitewater. Broken wave, mush, horizontal, better for beginners.
Tides. Changes twice a day, low tide tends to have more mellow mushy waves. High tide tends to have more hollow advanced waves.
Inside. Waves or whitewater close to the shore, where we usually hang out
Outside. Further out, where waves 1st break and beyond
Right. Wave breaking to the right from surfer’s perspective, left from shore. Regular foot surfers (left foot forward) are facing the wave, easiest way to surf.
Left. Wave breaking to left. Goofy foot surfers (right foot forward) are facing wave.
You are better off taking off at an angle for a few reasons: That’s how you properly surf a wave, It’s safer (less pear dives) and extend ride time by going down the line.
Ideally, you want to as close as possible to the shoulder of the wave at all times.
Other good beginner beaches in the Bay Area
Surfers Beach in Half Moon Bay, aka Princton or HMB Jetty. Mellow little wave that is protected from north swells, mellower waves at low tide, hollow and fast at high tide.
Cowell’s in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Manresa is Aptos, Balinas in Marin
University of Surfing Facebook
Join our Facebook group and get $10 off your next lesson!
Meet other Alumni and Surfers! Many of my students are all just looking for someone just like them, just like you, to surf with.
Let’s meet up and plan: Surf Sessions, Lessons, Equipment, Tips, Clothing, ASP, Pacifica Paddle Battle & more!
Surf/ Massage: Bella Luce in north Pacifica
Come for a surf lesson then hit them up at 2014 Palmetto Ave. Suite A, Pacifica, CA
Advanced reservations are required. If you combine your lesson and massage, we will take 10% off both.