Start on the sand
Get comfortable with your board, paddling, ocean safety, and the pop-up.
Pacific Beach, San Diego
Learn to surf
with Will.
Two-hour private surf lessons. At your pace.
All included
Board. Wetsuit.
GoPro photos & videos.
$150 soloSee group prices
Just you or your group. Will confirms availability personally.
Hi, I’m Will.
I’m Will Machado, a Brazilian surf instructor in Pacific Beach. Surfing has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. Teaching is the part I love most.
First time? We’ll start with the basics. You don’t have to arrive knowing how to surf.
Lessons taught in
English · Español · Português
New to surfing?
You’re in good company.
From Will’s Airbnb Experience guests.
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Will made me feel very comfortable and never made me feel silly for trying (even when failing, haha). I definitely recommend this experience!
Will was the best teacher. He was very patient with us being beginners and super knowledgeable. We stayed out extra long to wait for waves that were good for our skill level (or lack thereof)! Would highly recommend this experience with Will.
My instructor was so patient with me. What an amazing time!
Will was special and made everything easy for me. He's great!
2 hours · Your own private lesson
Who’s coming surfing?
Board, wetsuit, coaching, and GoPro photos & videos included. No equipment to rent separately.
Your group
2 hours · USDChoose your group size to start an inquiry.
Just you and your people.
Learn solo, with friends, or as a family. For children, check suitability with Will before arranging a lesson.
Choose your group size and send a preferred date. Will confirms availability and your Pacific Beach meeting point.
No payment to inquire. Once arrangements are confirmed, pay upfront by cash, Venmo, or Zelle to reserve.
From the sand to the water.
Get comfortable with the basics, then put them into practice together.
Paddle out together
Read the water and practice catching waves with Will’s guidance.
Catch waves. Keep trying.
Practice catching and riding waves at your pace. Each try is part of learning.
Your surf-preparation e-book is included, too. Will confirms equipment fit and arrangements before the lesson.
GoPro photos & videos included
Your waves,
caught on camera.
Look back at your waves, learn from the session, and share the day.
Good to know.
What to bring, where to meet, and how it works. Have another question? Send me a message.
Send a textIs this for complete beginners?
Yes. You don’t need surfing experience. Will starts with the basics and works at your pace. You can also ask about a lesson if you’ve surfed before and want to improve. Progress is different for everyone.
What swimming ability do I need?
Surfing takes place in the ocean. Tell Will about your swimming ability and comfort in the water before arranging a lesson so you can discuss whether it’s suitable. Being new to surfing is different from being unable to swim.
What should I bring?
A swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, and drinking water. Your surfboard and wetsuit are included. Confirm equipment fit and any other arrangements with Will ahead of time.
Where and when do we meet?
Lessons take place in Pacific Beach, San Diego. Will sends the exact meeting point before your lesson.
Preferred time options are 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM, and 6:00 PM in summer, all in San Diego local time. These are request options; Will confirms availability personally.
Can children, couples, or groups join?
Families, couples, and friends can inquire about learning together. Your private lesson is for the people you book with. For children, share their ages and swimming experience with Will to confirm suitability and arrangements. Four or more surfers need a quote.
There’s also a couples surf photoshoot, plus multi-lesson options and returning-student discounts. Ask Will for details.
Which languages can we learn in?
Will teaches in English, Spanish (Español), and Brazilian Portuguese (Português). Choose your preferred lesson language in your inquiry.
How do payment and confirmation work?
First, send an inquiry. Will confirms availability and arrangements with you. Then payment is made upfront to reserve the lesson, using cash, Venmo, or Zelle. Sending an inquiry does not require payment.
What if plans or ocean conditions change?
The cancellation policy provides a full refund with at least 24 hours’ notice. Unsuitable ocean or weather conditions may lead to rescheduling. Confirm the details of your lesson with Will.
Let’s find a day to surf.
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