Get Your Surf On Blog
Why Kids Love Surf Camps and How They Benefit
Looking for a summer camp that is safe, fun, and full of new adventures every day? Surf camps for kids are the perfect solution. They provide an engaging summer experience that will boost confidence and create lifelong memories while teaching ocean safety and the need...
How to Find the Best Surf Camp for Your Needs
Don’t give up on your dream just because finding the best surf camp is challenging. Look for a camp that caters to your skill level, has solid instructors, and a focus on keeping campers safe. Small camp sizes, structured sessions, and a supportive environment are all...
How to Get the Most Out of Surf Camp for Beginners
Beginners who join surf camps often underestimate the physical and mental challenges of surfing. Expert instruction, proper structure, and an encouraging environment set the tone for everything necessary to learn the basic skills of surfing, allowing you to progress...
How Women’s Surf Camp Is Changing the Sport
Men have long dominated the surf industry. However, with the addition of women’s surf camps, it is becoming increasingly inclusive. Around the world, women are building skills, confidence, and community as they reshape what it means to be a surfer. By making surfing...
10 Benefits of Enrolling in a Summer Surf Camp
Summer should be spent on adventures like summer surf camp. It gets kids and teens outdoors while boosting their social and communication skills. They will learn about perseverance as they build confidence and develop a love for a new passion, along with a greater...
What to Expect from All-Inclusive Surf Lessons
If you are new to the sport, all-inclusive surf lessons can be the ideal way to give surfing a try without all the hassle. You will have access to expert instructors, quality, well-maintained gear like surfboards and wetsuits, as well as a safe, supportive...
Why Surf Lessons for Adults Are More Fun Than You Think
Stop assuming that surf lessons are just for kids. They offer so much for adults, from adventure and fitness to mental wellness and stress relief. They also bring you together with others seeking the same break from everyday life. It doesn’t matter who you are, what...
Why Adult Surf Lessons Are Gaining Popularity
Feeling burnt out from the daily grind? Adult surf lessons are a great way to escape the everyday and breathe in the fresh, salty air. No experience is necessary. If you want adventure, connection, or just want to learn a new skill, these lessons deliver the...
Surfing Lessons 101: Know the Waves
If you head to an LA surf school for surf lessons, you’ll quickly find out that surfing is about more than learning to stand up on a board. You have to learn more about the waves before you can become a pro at surfing them. Each wave is a little different, so you need...
10 Surfing Tips for Beginners
While surfing may look easy, there’s a lot to learn if you’re a beginner. Like any other sport, it takes some hard work and practice. If you’re ready to take surfing lessons in Malibu, here’s a look at some helpful surfing tips for beginners to keep in mind. Find the...
What Causes Ocean Waves?
What causes ocean waves? Ocean waves are created by the transfer of energy from the atmosphere to water. Most water waves are generated by wind moving over the water’s surface that creates fractional drag. The size of the resulting waves is dependent upon the wind...
Four Tips on Surfboard Care
Malibu Makos offers the following tips on surfboard care and how to keep your surfboard in great condition. Have a Surfboard Bag When out of the water, always keep your surfboard on a bag to prevent damage such as punctures or cracks. Store it Safely Long exposure to...
Piers and Jetties
A pier is a platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars, used to secure, protect, and provide access to ships or boats. Piers attract thousands of beach goers each year to take walks, fish, and even enjoy fine dining overlooking the...
Red Tide
Red tide is a condition that usually occurs during the summer months in Southern California and is characterized by plumes of brownish-red water that drift up and down the coast with the ocean currents. A red tide is caused by a “bloom” of microscopic, red algae. Red...
Marine Life
The Pacific Ocean is home to thousands of species of different marine life ranging from the microscopic to the gigantic. The Southern California coast houses all kinds of invertebrates, fish, and marine mammals. Even with this vast ecosystem off of our coastline, very...
Longshore Currents, Shoreline, and Beach Drafts
Longshore currents are common at any beach that is exposed to breaking surf. A longshore current is an ocean current that moves parallel to shore. It is caused by large swells sweeping into the shoreline at an angle and pushing water down the length of the beach in...
Learn to Swim!
We cannot stress enough the importance of having strong swimming skills when entering the ocean. The ocean is a dynamic environment, meaning that it changes constantly. Waves and currents can change drastically in a matter of seconds and can turn a relatively harmless...
Flag Conditions
The Los Angeles County Lifeguards use different flags that are posted on the beach and or left flying from the lifeguard towers to designate appropriate and safe areas for swimming, surfing, and other recreational activities. LA County Lifeguards use black ball and...
Water Termperature
The water temperature in Southern California generally varies between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit, depending on the time of the year. The California Current is a large ocean current, which dives down the coastline of California from the frigid water of the North...
Submerged Rocks and Reef
Submerged rocks in the ocean are rocks that lay beneath the water's surface. Similarly, a reef is a strip or ridge of rocks, sand, or coral that rises to or near the surface of a body of water. Submerged rocks and reefs are common at Southern California beaches such...