Greenwave Surf offers lessons for individuals and small groups, as well as weekly surf coaching programs. Our teaching philosophy emphasizes water safety, ocean awareness, and personalized instruction tailored to each surfer's goals.

 
 

Private Lessons and Coaching

San Clemente and Huntington Beach

Private / Semi-Private Surf

If you are interested in surfing for the first time or would like to improve your surfing skills, consider taking a private or semi-private lesson.

We offer lessons for individuals and small groups. Our teaching approach prioritizes water safety, ocean awareness, and personalized instruction tailored to each surfer's needs.



 Monthly Surf Coaching

Whether you’re already on the surf team, want to get there, or simply looking to improve your surfing we will connect you with the right group to develop and hone your skills.

Weekly sessions focus on improving maneuvers, wave knowledge, competitive tactics, and becoming an increasingly confident ocean user. 

A mix of video analysis and in-water coaching will make up the bulk of the sessions.

4 90 min sessions

4 to 1 surfer-to-coach ratio

Ages 10-17

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Ocean Exploration Course

Learn how to surf or continue improving your surfing skills. This program is designed to help kids gain confidence in the ocean, learn about water safety, and explore local marine life.

4 90 min sessions

3 to 1 student-to-instructor ratio

Ages 6-12 yrs

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Getting so stoked for our UOE course to kick back up in April 🎶🏄‍♀️🎉 ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Ukulele and Ocean Exploration Course was designed to introduce the basics of how to play and strum a ukulele, build confidence in ocean play through surfing
Getting so stoked for our UOE course to kick back up in April 🎶🏄‍♀️🎉 ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Ukulele and Ocean Exploration Course was designed to introduce the basics of how to play and strum a ukulele, build confidence in ocean play through surfing, boogie or body surfing in a relaxed and encouraging environment. 📸 @smills1
A little Monday motivation 🌟 ”Habits are not a finish line to be crossed, they are a Lifestyle to be lived.” - James Clear Have a great week! Keep on making those little choices that culminate into big changes down the road. Grea
A little Monday motivation 🌟 ”Habits are not a finish line to be crossed, they are a Lifestyle to be lived.” - James Clear Have a great week! Keep on making those little choices that culminate into big changes down the road. Great work @kolebasilio it’s been so fun to see you pursue your passion and create such beautiful content through your photography 😊 Repost from @kolebasiliophotography • •Sunkissed• Decided to head up North for some epic waves! This sunrise was just amazing. From the way it illuminated the sky to the way the colors mesh and combine, it was beautiful!🙌🏼 Shot on @sonyalpha #santabarbara #outside_project #amongthewild #surfing #hellofrom #hikingbangers #earth_shotz #moods_in_frame #stayandwander #earthoutdoors10k #wildernesstones #depthsofearth #ecletic_shotz #tlpicks #folkmagazine #shooters #visitcalifornia #theoutbound #trekkingtoes #escapeandwonder #cc5k #wwtty #yourshotzjan22 #nomadict #nature #sonyalphaclub #wonderfulwestcoast #folkscenery #visualambassadors #earthhotspots @bay.shooters @sfgate @ventanabigsur @trekkingtoes @eclectic_shotz @shotzdelight @bigsurcalifornia @instagram @among_the_wild @outside_project @theoutbound @folkmagazine @stayandwander @wildernesstones @travelandleisure @createcommune @hikingbangers @earthoutdoors
Don’t let the weekends fly by without squeezing in a little play time 🌊 . . . . #surfy #surf #surfing #socal #pelicansofinstagram #smallwaves #justforfun #greenwavesurf #optoutside #getoutsideandplay #saltyair #smileandsurfoften
Don’t let the weekends fly by without squeezing in a little play time 🌊 . . . . #surfy #surf #surfing #socal #pelicansofinstagram #smallwaves #justforfun #greenwavesurf #optoutside #getoutsideandplay #saltyair #smileandsurfoften
P. R.O.G.R.E.S.S.I.O.N 🤙 This crew started the school year off with a coach in the water and one on the sand getting clips 🎥. Last week they transitioned to the next phase of coaching for those interested in competing. Mock heats were run as they
P. R.O.G.R.E.S.S.I.O.N 🤙 This crew started the school year off with a coach in the water and one on the sand getting clips 🎥. Last week they transitioned to the next phase of coaching for those interested in competing. Mock heats were run as they learned about what judges look for and how heats are conducted in a relaxed fun environment. 🏆 Thank you to coaches Elijah and Curran for creating this program! . . . . #surfpe #surfcoaching #surftraining #greenwavesurf #socal #getoutside #saltykids #surfing #videoanalysis #progression #focus #improvement #dedication
Happy birthday WEEK 🥳 to Coach Curran! This guy always has a smile on his face, is thoughtful, fun and rips 🏄‍♂️
Capture the goodness in life, pursue those passions, keep smiling and be a light along the journey ✨💚✨ @jordanjoygray thank you for leading the way 🏄😘
These warm, glassy, fall days full of chest/head high swell have been terrible lately 😜 . . . #greenwavesurf #surfpe #surfcoaching #surf #surfbuddies #bepresent #movingmeditation #oceanlife
These warm, glassy, fall days full of chest/head high swell have been terrible lately 😜 . . . #greenwavesurf #surfpe #surfcoaching #surf #surfbuddies #bepresent #movingmeditation #oceanlife
California’s Waikiki 🌊🌊🌊 #octobersessions
California’s Waikiki 🌊🌊🌊 #octobersessions
Halloween 👻 surf 🏄 was full of fun waves 🌊 warm sunny 😎 weather and goofy smiles all around. 📸 @smills1 . . . #greenwavesurf #costumesurf #surfbuddies #surfclub #pe #surf #socal
Halloween 👻 surf 🏄 was full of fun waves 🌊 warm sunny 😎 weather and goofy smiles all around. 📸 @smills1 . . . #greenwavesurf #costumesurf #surfbuddies #surfclub #pe #surf #socal
The back to school grind isn’t looking so bad 😉. Fall surf coaching PE is back in session starting September 💦 📸 @smills1 #localssummerstartsnow . . . . . #surfpe #backtoschool #surfscience #surfcoaching #excelacademy #ilead #cabrillopoin
The back to school grind isn’t looking so bad 😉. Fall surf coaching PE is back in session starting September 💦 📸 @smills1 #localssummerstartsnow . . . . . #surfpe #backtoschool #surfscience #surfcoaching #excelacademy #ilead #cabrillopointacademy #missionvistaacademy
Seriously,always smiling and shredding #monkeybusiness 💕💕💕Love to see connections made and surf buddies formed. These two met through surf coaching this last year and now they celebrate birthdays together like the little surf monkeys 🐒 they are
Seriously,always smiling and shredding #monkeybusiness 💕💕💕Love to see connections made and surf buddies formed. These two met through surf coaching this last year and now they celebrate birthdays together like the little surf monkeys 🐒 they are 📸 @smills1 • • • #happybirthday #surfmonkeys #greenwavesurf #surfbuddies #surfergirls
“Will LOVED his surf lesson last Monday!!! He has a new wetsuit from the “used” store you recommended, and is more than ready to go back out on Monday. Elijah, your work with my son was so meaningful to him. A HUDGE thank you! You
“Will LOVED his surf lesson last Monday!!! He has a new wetsuit from the “used” store you recommended, and is more than ready to go back out on Monday. Elijah, your work with my son was so meaningful to him. A HUDGE thank you! Your demeanor toward him, suggestions, presence, attention, and example had a really positive effect on him. Your doing great work:)” • • • #positivefeedback #awesomecoaches #thankfulforourteam #surfcoach #goodvibes #greenwavesurf
Surfing Skittles🌈 and Uke’s 💦🎶🥰 • • • #greenwavesurf #surfergirls #surfstylePE #romerocreationsukelele #springishere🌸 #oceanlife
Surfing Skittles🌈 and Uke’s 💦🎶🥰 • • • #greenwavesurf #surfergirls #surfstylePE #romerocreationsukelele #springishere🌸 #oceanlife
The waves have been huge and messy for the past couple days but we found a fun little spot. Thank you @mulekesurfboards this board is so much fun! 🌺🏄‍♂️🤙
The waves have been huge and messy for the past couple days but we found a fun little spot. Thank you @mulekesurfboards this board is so much fun! 🌺🏄‍♂️🤙
So proud of these girls sticking to their in between surf🌊 workouts! 🐬💪🏽💦 . . . #surfinggoals #corestrengthening #musclememory #surftraining #morewavesmorefun #greenwavesurf
So proud of these girls sticking to their in between surf🌊 workouts! 🐬💪🏽💦 . . . #surfinggoals #corestrengthening #musclememory #surftraining #morewavesmorefun #greenwavesurf
Wahine Wednesday 🙌🌊💕
Wahine Wednesday 🙌🌊💕
Loving these surf journals! Taking time to notice the rhythms of the ocean 🌊 builds connection and understanding 💡 #bepresent #awareness #goals . . . #greenwavesurf #surfcoaching #outdoorsports #naturalrhythms #swells #tides #forcasting #nearshoref
Loving these surf journals! Taking time to notice the rhythms of the ocean 🌊 builds connection and understanding 💡 #bepresent #awareness #goals . . . #greenwavesurf #surfcoaching #outdoorsports #naturalrhythms #swells #tides #forcasting #nearshoreforces #hastainc
Pretty sure you can never surf to many sunsets 🙌 . . . #swellbeforethestorm #sunsetsurfsession #greenwavesurf #socal #surf #oceanlife #joyfulliving
Pretty sure you can never surf to many sunsets 🙌 . . . #swellbeforethestorm #sunsetsurfsession #greenwavesurf #socal #surf #oceanlife #joyfulliving
Enjoy this beautiful weekend full of glassy surf and strawberry 🍓 sunsets 🌅 . . . #greenwavesurf #weekendfun #surferparadise #enjoylife
Enjoy this beautiful weekend full of glassy surf and strawberry 🍓 sunsets 🌅 . . . #greenwavesurf #weekendfun #surferparadise #enjoylife
Getting so stoked for our UOE course to kick back up in April 🎶🏄‍♀️🎉 ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Ukulele and Ocean Exploration Course was designed to introduce the basics of how to play and strum a ukulele, build confidence in ocean play through surfing A little Monday motivation 🌟 ”Habits are not a finish line to be crossed, they are a Lifestyle to be lived.” - James Clear Have a great week! Keep on making those little choices that culminate into big changes down the road. Grea Don’t let the weekends fly by without squeezing in a little play time 🌊 . . . . #surfy #surf #surfing #socal #pelicansofinstagram #smallwaves #justforfun #greenwavesurf #optoutside #getoutsideandplay #saltyair #smileandsurfoften P. R.O.G.R.E.S.S.I.O.N 🤙 This crew started the school year off with a coach in the water and one on the sand getting clips 🎥. Last week they transitioned to the next phase of coaching for those interested in competing. Mock heats were run as they
Happy birthday WEEK 🥳 to Coach Curran! This guy always has a smile on his face, is thoughtful, fun and rips 🏄‍♂️
Capture the goodness in life, pursue those passions, keep smiling and be a light along the journey ✨💚✨ @jordanjoygray thank you for leading the way 🏄😘
These warm, glassy, fall days full of chest/head high swell have been terrible lately 😜 . . . #greenwavesurf #surfpe #surfcoaching #surf #surfbuddies #bepresent #movingmeditation #oceanlife California’s Waikiki 🌊🌊🌊 #octobersessions Halloween 👻 surf 🏄 was full of fun waves 🌊 warm sunny 😎 weather and goofy smiles all around. 📸 @smills1 . . . #greenwavesurf #costumesurf #surfbuddies #surfclub #pe #surf #socal The back to school grind isn’t looking so bad 😉. Fall surf coaching PE is back in session starting September 💦 📸 @smills1 #localssummerstartsnow . . . . . #surfpe #backtoschool #surfscience #surfcoaching #excelacademy #ilead #cabrillopoin Seriously,always smiling and shredding #monkeybusiness 💕💕💕Love to see connections made and surf buddies formed. These two met through surf coaching this last year and now they celebrate birthdays together like the little surf monkeys 🐒 they are “Will LOVED his surf lesson last Monday!!! He has a new wetsuit from the “used” store you recommended, and is more than ready to go back out on Monday. Elijah, your work with my son was so meaningful to him. A HUDGE thank you! You Surfing Skittles🌈 and Uke’s 💦🎶🥰 • • • #greenwavesurf #surfergirls #surfstylePE #romerocreationsukelele #springishere🌸 #oceanlife The waves have been huge and messy for the past couple days but we found a fun little spot. Thank you @mulekesurfboards this board is so much fun! 🌺🏄‍♂️🤙 So proud of these girls sticking to their in between surf🌊 workouts! 🐬💪🏽💦 . . . #surfinggoals #corestrengthening #musclememory #surftraining #morewavesmorefun #greenwavesurf Wahine Wednesday 🙌🌊💕 Loving these surf journals! Taking time to notice the rhythms of the ocean 🌊 builds connection and understanding 💡 #bepresent #awareness #goals . . . #greenwavesurf #surfcoaching #outdoorsports #naturalrhythms #swells #tides #forcasting #nearshoref Pretty sure you can never surf to many sunsets 🙌 . . . #swellbeforethestorm #sunsetsurfsession #greenwavesurf #socal #surf #oceanlife #joyfulliving Enjoy this beautiful weekend full of glassy surf and strawberry 🍓 sunsets 🌅 . . . #greenwavesurf #weekendfun #surferparadise #enjoylife
““Will LOVED his surf lesson. Elijah, your work with my son was so meaningful to him. A HUGE thank you! Your demeanor toward him, suggestions, presence, attention, and example had a really positive effect on him. You’re doing great work:)” ”
— Elisha Larson
““I just checked in with him to verify he wants to continue and his response was a very enthusiastic YES! He truly loves it. I think it’s really a good fit for him. Thanks so much to you, Curran, Elijah, and the Greenwave community for having such a positive influence in his life. We are so appreciative!” ”
— Liv Stibolt
“My daughter LOVES this surf camp and I know it’s because you are a great teacher and example! Can’t wait to come again next year :-)”
— Bekah Dougher
“Elisa is incredible and so amazing with the kids. Her passion for the ocean, surfing, health, fitness and life truly shows. Such an amazing program.”
— Dave Hough
“My daughter Emalee (age 10) had the most wonderful experience! The instructors were amazing in and out of the water. The whole crew had such diverse skill sets from surfing, to water safety and oceans ecology to teaching art and ukulele. In just a few days Emalee’s surfing improved leaps and bounds and she even learned how to play the ukulele, which by the way she now plays every day! I can’t say enough about Mrs. Popka and her crew. Thanks guys for all you do!
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— Kelli Miller

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