Beginner
First Wave Session
2-hour group lesson on the sand and in the whitewash. Beach safety, pop-up technique, and your first ride to shore.
$85 / person
Book First Wave
Oregon Coast · Pacific City
Catch your first wave on the Oregon coast.
Beginner-friendly surf lessons with local instructors, soft-top boards, and small groups. No experience needed — just bring saltwater courage.
12+
Years teaching
3,400
Students coached
4.9★
Average rating
5:1
Student-to-coach
Lessons
Three ways to get in the water.
Most popular
Full-Day Surf Camp
5 hours with two water sessions, video review, lunch at the Pacific City brewpub, and a wetsuit if you need one.
$245 / person
Reserve a dayPrivate
1-on-1 Coaching
Two hours, fully tailored. Ideal for returning surfers dialing in technique or anyone who wants the ocean to themselves.
$220 / session
Book privateWhat to expect
Local coaches. Real waves. Zero pressure.
Every coach grew up surfing these beaches. We pick the safest, cleanest break for the day — usually the sandbar at Pacific City or Cape Lookout when it's firing — and we stay in waist-deep water until you're ready for more.
- 0130-minute beach lesson: ocean safety, etiquette, pop-up on the sand.
- 02Guided whitewater session with hands-on coaching in the water.
- 03Photos and a debrief so you remember every wave.
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I was terrified of the ocean. Two hours later I was standing up. The coaches made it feel safe and ridiculously fun.
Maya R. · First Wave Session
Book a lesson
Ready to paddle out?
Tell us your dates and group size. We confirm tides and conditions within 24 hours and send a packing list with directions to the beach.
Meet at: Pacific City boat ramp, Cape Kiwanda
Season: Year-round · Wetsuit provided
Phone: (503) 555-0188
Email: hello@orewasurflessons.com