Surf Club, San Diego

2026 Schedule Start Dates

May 5th
june 2nd
July 7th

August 4th
September 8th
October 6th

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This is a fantastic surf school! The hosts and instructors were super personable and gave individualized critiques, and just the right amount of motivational push. They worked super hard for us, made sure we got waves, but also made sure we were getting them on our own. I felt super inspired leaving the camp - I would 1,000% go back!!
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Sarah Bachman
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Jordy and Kim have a well-rounded, comprehensive program with Independent Surfer. I'm a novice surfer and I did the 1 week beginner retreat in Nicaragua this past Spring. The daily personal video reviews were invaluable along with the dry-land practice. I was able to overcome some pop-up and maneuvering barriers to graduate from my foam log to a fiberglass longboard. I left the retreat with plenty of fundamentals to work on. The days were packed with two-a-day surf sessions and the location in El Transito at the Mandla Estate was nothing short of magical. Plus, daily yoga session w/ Lakeshore Flow kept me limber and ready for the next day. I highly recommend Independent Surfer to anyone looking for an amazing retreat with aspirations to take their surfing to the next level.
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Will Longhurst
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Our family of 5 had an amazing time with Jordy and his staff. We had an all around great experience. The coaching, and accommodations were five-star. We’re excited to do another camp with this group.
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Brett Allred
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I had an amazing trip with Jordy and rest of the independent surfer team in Nicaragua. The setting and the people all made it a time to remember. Would definitely do it all again if given the chance!
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An incredible experience for anyone who wants to improve their surfing, at any level, hands down. The teaching system Jordy has developed is nuanced and incredibly valuable. I've been surfing for 10+ years, but was sick of making the same mistakes and not progressing. This retreat represented a major pivot point for me; I'm very grateful for the experience.
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Spencer Currie
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Amazing retreat in Nica. Tons of surf, great theory, specific and helpful video review. I definitely progressed during a week with Jordy / Independent Surfer. Fun and relaxed, incredible yoga, amazing location, food and space. Stoked. I want to go back.
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Shaun R
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I attended Independent Surfer's intermediate retreat in Nicaragua and had an amazing time! It was my favorite surf retreat to date -- everything was very well-planned and thoughtful, and the accommodation / location was perfect. And most importantly, there was tons of time allocated to surfing, reviewing videos and learning theory, which was so valuable and genuinely improved my surfing even after just a week! Jordy is a great surf instructor and really did a great job breaking down more advanced movements and giving you specific feedback. The staff at the hotel were all so helpful and accommodating, the food was delicious and the rooms were clean / luxurious. Thought the price of the trip was extremely reasonable for everything you get while you're there and would 100% attend any surf retreat they host in the future!
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Alice Kim
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Independent surfer hosted the retreat of a lifetime. The combination of luxuary amenities, world class surf instruction, and incredible excursions, I cannot recommend them enough! I will definitely attend any retreats they host in the future. Thank you for providing such an phenomenal experience!
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Dr. Kristen Kochamba
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I attended a surf retreat with Independent Surfer in Nicaragua and cannot say enough good things about them. I only previously had some surf experience so I felt a bit nervous at first, but the entire crew helped me gain confidence and develop my surfing skills. I found the video reviews particularly helpful to see my progress and know what I should continue to work on. Thanks so much to these guys for an amazing experience all around, will definitely be back!!
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Emily Cordes
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Kim and Jordy are absolutely the best surf coaches and I had an amazing experience with them! I was in the beginners group surf camp held at Mandla resort in Nicaragua and had the experience of a lifetime. They were great with communication in terms of planning the trip and responding quickly to emails and questions in WhatsApp. But more importantly, they are excellent coaches in and out of the water. They took slow motion video to review in surf analysis sessions which was super helpful and gave me the coaching I needed at the right times. I feel like I progressed SO much within just a few days. I will be looking out for any more surf camps held by them! Thank you guys for everything and being such a positive force of energy in this world!
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BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Beginner

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Wednesday

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session With Videography

Thursday

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Theory Class & Video Review

FRIDAY

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session

Intermediate

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Tuesday

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session With Videography

Wednesday

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Theory Class & Video Review

Thursday

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session

Wednesday

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session With Videography

Thursday

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Theory Class & Video Review

FRIDAY

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session

Tuesday

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session With Videography

Wednesday

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Theory Class & Video Review

Thursday

6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Surf Session

Surf Club Pricing

$ 599
  • 8 Surf Sessions With Coaching
  • 4 Theory Classes
  • 4 Video Analysis Sessions
  • All Your Footage

FAQ

Surf Club is hosted in Encinitas, California. We mostly surf between Pipes and Grandview. We occasionally go to Cardiff Reef, Ponto and in very rare occasions, go to Swami’s

There is a limit of 4 people per group. This creates a great encouraging experience for all, while still offering personalized coaching for everyone. 

Yes, you do need your own wetsuit and surfboard. We recommend a 4/3 wetsuit for the Fall, Winter and Spring and 3/2 wetsuit for the summer months. 

If you are a beginner and are looking for advice about what board to buy, feel free to reach out to us and we will be happy to help you choose the right board. 

The theory classes are a series of presentations designed to help you fundamentally understand surfing. This information is the bedrock of your surf progress. We cover topics like, the pop up, bottom turn, speed generation, top turn, wave reading, understanding the line up, surf scenarios and even etiquette. 

This vital information combined with video reviews and direct feedback in the water is the secret recipe to your success. 

Video reviews and theory classes are done via video call. We use video comparison software and drawing applications to present detailed analysis. 

Independent Surfer Stories

EVERYONE HAS A STORY, WE WANT TO SHARE YOURS

Meet Erica

Hi, my name is Erica! I have been surfing for 6 months. Most of my time spent surfing has been in the white water and I really struggled to read and catch unbroken waves and paddle out behind the break. I signed up for Surf Club in Encinitas, California, and managed to paddle out the back and catch green waves in my very first session! Now, after just 1 month I am a completely independent surfer! I would highly recommend their club and retreats! 

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This is a fantastic surf school! The hosts and instructors were super personable and gave individualized critiques, and just the right amount of motivational push. They worked super hard for us, made sure we got waves, but also made sure we were getting them on our own. I felt super inspired leaving the camp - I would 1,000% go back!!
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Sarah Bachman profile picture
Sarah Bachman
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Jordy and Kim have a well-rounded, comprehensive program with Independent Surfer. I'm a novice surfer and I did the 1 week beginner retreat in Nicaragua this past Spring. The daily personal video reviews were invaluable along with the dry-land practice. I was able to overcome some pop-up and maneuvering barriers to graduate from my foam log to a fiberglass longboard. I left the retreat with plenty of fundamentals to work on. The days were packed with two-a-day surf sessions and the location in El Transito at the Mandla Estate was nothing short of magical. Plus, daily yoga session w/ Lakeshore Flow kept me limber and ready for the next day. I highly recommend Independent Surfer to anyone looking for an amazing retreat with aspirations to take their surfing to the next level.
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Will Longhurst profile picture
Will Longhurst
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Our family of 5 had an amazing time with Jordy and his staff. We had an all around great experience. The coaching, and accommodations were five-star. We’re excited to do another camp with this group.
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Brett Allred profile picture
Brett Allred
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I had an amazing trip with Jordy and rest of the independent surfer team in Nicaragua. The setting and the people all made it a time to remember. Would definitely do it all again if given the chance!
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alex greenberg
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An incredible experience for anyone who wants to improve their surfing, at any level, hands down. The teaching system Jordy has developed is nuanced and incredibly valuable. I've been surfing for 10+ years, but was sick of making the same mistakes and not progressing. This retreat represented a major pivot point for me; I'm very grateful for the experience.
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Spencer Currie profile picture
Spencer Currie
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Amazing retreat in Nica. Tons of surf, great theory, specific and helpful video review. I definitely progressed during a week with Jordy / Independent Surfer. Fun and relaxed, incredible yoga, amazing location, food and space. Stoked. I want to go back.
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Shaun R
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I attended Independent Surfer's intermediate retreat in Nicaragua and had an amazing time! It was my favorite surf retreat to date -- everything was very well-planned and thoughtful, and the accommodation / location was perfect. And most importantly, there was tons of time allocated to surfing, reviewing videos and learning theory, which was so valuable and genuinely improved my surfing even after just a week! Jordy is a great surf instructor and really did a great job breaking down more advanced movements and giving you specific feedback. The staff at the hotel were all so helpful and accommodating, the food was delicious and the rooms were clean / luxurious. Thought the price of the trip was extremely reasonable for everything you get while you're there and would 100% attend any surf retreat they host in the future!
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Alice Kim
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Independent surfer hosted the retreat of a lifetime. The combination of luxuary amenities, world class surf instruction, and incredible excursions, I cannot recommend them enough! I will definitely attend any retreats they host in the future. Thank you for providing such an phenomenal experience!
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Dr. Kristen Kochamba
Google star 1Google star 2Google star 3Google star 4Google star 5Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I attended a surf retreat with Independent Surfer in Nicaragua and cannot say enough good things about them. I only previously had some surf experience so I felt a bit nervous at first, but the entire crew helped me gain confidence and develop my surfing skills. I found the video reviews particularly helpful to see my progress and know what I should continue to work on. Thanks so much to these guys for an amazing experience all around, will definitely be back!!
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Emily Cordes
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Kim and Jordy are absolutely the best surf coaches and I had an amazing experience with them! I was in the beginners group surf camp held at Mandla resort in Nicaragua and had the experience of a lifetime. They were great with communication in terms of planning the trip and responding quickly to emails and questions in WhatsApp. But more importantly, they are excellent coaches in and out of the water. They took slow motion video to review in surf analysis sessions which was super helpful and gave me the coaching I needed at the right times. I feel like I progressed SO much within just a few days. I will be looking out for any more surf camps held by them! Thank you guys for everything and being such a positive force of energy in this world!
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Why, What and How

Surf Club Explained

We created surf club because we have a passion for surf education and . Surf Club is an exclusive community based club created to connect surfers of similar ability and help them progress to the next level. We realized that it is difficult to experience realtime progress without creating a structured syllabus around surfing. 

So, we created a detailed syllabus that includes theory classes, in-water coaching, and professional videography and analysis, so you can easily improve your surfing. Surf Club is a two-month course that includes two x two-hour surf sessions a week, one theory class and one video analysis session. Surf club is limited to 4 people per group and we offer 3 different group options, beginner, intermediate and advanced. All surf sessions are done before and after general working hours, so anyone can join. 

Learn To Surf
Beyond White Water

Surf Club for Beginners

Location

Encinitas

All surf lessons will take place between Cardiff and Leucadia. Surf spot is flexible to access the best conditions for learning to surf. 

Time Period

Surf Club is an in-depth surf clinic offered over the course of 1 month period. 

Equipment

In progress

We provide soft tops for the beginner group. However, we always recommend students to practice outside of the scheduled sessions so it’s good to have your own.

Ability

Beginner

This surf club is for beginner surfers who want to make their way our of the white water, into the line up and eventually transition from a soft top to a hard top.

1 On 1

Group of 4

Surf Club is limited to 4 surfers per ability category. Share the experience with friends and like-minded surfers. 

Duration

1 Month

8 surf sessions, 4 theory classes and 4 video analysis sessions over the course of 1 months

What You Will Learn

Beginner Surf Club Breakdown

Board handling refers to how confident you are with turning, siting up, lying down, turtle rolling and much more. Board handling is an essential skill to surfing confidently out in the line up. Being able to handle your board will be the difference between catching 1 wave in the session and catching 10. This is the first skill we cover in the beginner surf clinic

I am sure you have heard that surfing is 90% paddling, 9.9% falling and 0.1% standing up on the board. Master the paddling technique so you can catch any wave you want. We cover the paddling technique in-depth and constantly review in every surf session. 

The connection between catching the wave and standing up. The Pop up is another essential surfing skill that we cover in our 2-month surf clinic. We teach the fundamental technique of the pop up so you are able to understand and correct your own mistakes. We coach you to coach yourself! 

Surf Scenarios is a concept based surfing theory class, that covers the basics principles of line up management. The surf scenarios theory class will give you a basic understanding of what the line up is and how you should manage yourself in it while you are progressing from surfing white water waves to surfing green water waves. Not sure what I mean by that? Well this theory class explains it all

Reading and catching waves is by far the most exciting and challenging aspect of surfing. This theory class breaks the concept down into bite size chunks so you have the ability to catch any and every wave you want. 

Timing the pop up is imperative to your success as a surfer. Generally it takes reviewing the technique a couple of times before most people are able to master it. So, we will be reviewing the pop up multiple times. This theory sheds light on the most common mistakes associated with the pop up technique, how to spot them and how to fix them without the help of a coach. 

In order to fully understand waves, you need to understand the variables that both create them and destroy them. This theory class breaks down how waves are created and how they break so you have a holistic understanding of waves. Ultimately making it easier for you to learn how to read surf forecasts and how to read and catch waves. 

The next step in your surf progress is to learn to turn the surfboard. In this theory class we discuss how to turn the surfboard, we break down both wave mechanics and body mechanics so you know exactly why, how and when to turn the surfboard. 

Surf Club Schedule

Beginners

Wednesdays

SURF SESSION WITH FILM
6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Thursdays

THEORY CLASS & VIDEO REVIEW 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fridays

SURF SESSION 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM

Master The Line Up,
Out Surf The Groms

Surf Club For Intermediate Surfers

Location

Encinitas

Between Cardiff and Leucadia. We are flexible to make the most of the best and least crowded line ups.

Time Period

APRIL - SEPTEMBER

Surf Club is an in-depth surf clinic that runs over the course of 1 month.

Equipment

BYOB

Bring your own board. 

Ability

Intermediate

For intermediate surfers wanting to perfect wave reading and wave riding techniques. 

1 On 1

Group of 4

Surf Club is limited to 4 surfers per ability category. Share the experience with friends and like-minded surfers. 

Duration

1 Month

We offer both one and two hour surf lessons. However, we are flexible email us to book an unorthodox time frame. 

What You Will Learn

Intermediate Surf Club Breakdown

The connection between catching the wave and standing up. The Pop up is another essential surfing skill that we cover in our 2-month surf clinic. We teach the fundamental technique of the pop up so you are able to understand and correct your own mistakes. We coach you to coach yourself! 

I am sure you have heard that surfing is 90% paddling, 9.9% falling and 0.1% standing up on the board. Master the paddling technique so you can catch any wave you want. We cover the paddling technique in-depth and constantly review in every surf session. 

Reading and catching waves is by far the most exciting and challenging aspect of surfing. This theory class breaks the concept down into bite size chunks so you have the ability to catch any and every wave you want. 

Understanding the line up is crucial to managing crowded line ups. In this theory class we cover all the different scenarios you might find yourself in and how to manage them so you can get your fair share of waves in a crowded line up. 

Compression to extension, rail engagement, weight distribution, foot placement and body mechanics are just a few of the many concepts we cover in the bottom turn theory class. giving you the tools to control your surfboard

More speed, more turns. Learn the art of speed generation and control to put that extra exclamation mark on your turns. We break down the concept, movement and variations of speed generation. 

In order to fully understand waves, you need to understand the variables that both create them and destroy them. This theory class breaks down how waves are created and how they break so you have a holistic understanding of waves. Ultimately making it easier for you to learn how to read surf forecasts and how to read and catch waves. 

There’s nothing better than scoring good surf whether its planning a big surf trip or choosing the right day to call in ‘sick’, if you know what I mean. We give you the tools, beyond color coding conditions, to predict the best time for you to go surfing. 

Surf Club Schedule

Intermediate

Tuesdays

SURF SESSION
6:30AM - 8:30AM

Wednesdays

THEORY CLASS & VIDEO REVIEW 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Thursdays

SURF SESSION WITH FILM 6:30AM - 8:30AM
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