Mother-daughter surf lessons create an unforgettable bonding experience. Under the guidance of expert instructors, you can learn a new skill, build trust, and strengthen your relationship —while still having fun. There will be plenty of encouragement and calming effects from the ocean along the way, too. Connect, grow, and learn skills that can lead to future success when you decide to ride the waves.
When you’re a mom, time can seem to fly by so fast. Days spent juggling the demands of life can be so overwhelming that all your intentions of spending meaningful time with your daughter fall by the wayside. Before you know it, she is grown and heading out into the world.
While we cannot stop time, we can show you how to slow down and relish in the moment with an intentional experience.
Mother-daughter surf lessons provide the perfect opportunity to strengthen your bond, grow your relationship, and make lifelong memories—all while learning a new sport. Let’s explore all the reasons this needs to be on the top of your to-do list sooner rather than later.
Surf Lessons: Strengthen the Bond
Sure, there are many sports and activities that you can enjoy with your daughter, but surfing is different. It is more about overcoming personal challenges—together. Showing up, encouraging one another, and finding comfort in unconditional support can solidify the bond between the two of you.
Learn Something New
Regardless of how much experience either of you has, intentionally coming together to learn how to surf can instantly bring a sense of excitement and joy. It can also create a safe space to learn, knowing that you aren’t alone. Side by side, you will develop skills that will take you out into the ocean. Maybe you will pop up on your board, or maybe you will take a tumble before you even get vertical. But one thing is for sure: when you do it together, you will always have someone to share the experience with.
Overcome Life’s Barriers
Mother-daughter relationships can be complicated. There is often a dynamic that shifts over time as kids grow. Early on, moms are viewed as a super-human caregiver who knows everything, later becoming the go-to confidant when life throws a curveball. Of course, we cannot overlook those teen years in the middle when mom just doesn’t understand or doesn’t know anything.
Surfing puts everyone in a new territory. Both mother and daughter stand on the dry shore looking out at the endless ocean, surfboard in hand. It is humbling enough that all the roles each plays are tossed aside, leaving two women on an adventure.
Increase Encouragement and Trust
Since surfing is an individual sport that requires a lot of grit and perseverance, one party is usually cheering the other one on before, during, and after a wave. Showing this level of support not only builds confidence and makes you feel good, but it also strengthens the connection between the two of you.
From this support, mothers and daughters learn to rely on each other to be there. This fosters a level of trust that can extend to all other areas of life as well.
Reap the Calming Benefits
There is no denying that being by the ocean is peaceful. The sound of the waves crashing, the smell of the salty air, and the feeling of tiny droplets of ocean spray on your face help to release the exhale. Life can be so busy, but surf lessons can reduce stress, boost your mood, and allow you an emotional reset.
Let’s be real—moms and daughters both need this.
Sharing the Experience: What You Can Expect
Surfing is an experience that brings challenges for the mind and body. You could spend your time together chatting about life over a cup of coffee and a slice of chocolate cake. Or, you could go on an adventure that will tighten your bond and enlarge your smile.
When sharing the opportunity, you celebrate each other’s accomplishments and offer support and empathy when something doesn’t go your way. These moments have a way of naturally bringing you closer together. Consider it is so much more than just a surf lesson.
So, what can you expect when you sign up?
Some surf lessons will consist of on-land instruction, showing you how to pop up on the board and successfully balance. Practicing this way will help you get comfortable with various techniques, making them easier to conquer on the water.
When you are ready, you will paddle out into the ocean, taking turns riding waves. There will be successes and wipeouts, celebration and empathy. Later, you can reflect on progress made and the adventure as a whole.
A Teaching Moment
Moms, this one is for you. While you are going to gain the same life lessons, we know you are all about building your daughters up to be strong, independent women. Did you know that surf lessons can help? It’s true.
Surfing isn’t as easy as it may seem. It takes a lot of patience, perseverance, resilience, and confidence to be successful. It also requires you to focus your mind on the present moment at all times.
As you attend your surf lessons together, these skills are being taught alongside surf skills. And, they don’t disappear once you step out of the water. What a fun way to equip your daughter for a bright future.
Ready for Mother-Daughter Bonding Time?
Mothers and daughters have a special bond like no other. But the busyness of life can get in the way, and catching moments that truly matter can become far and few between. Surf lessons can be an intentional way to learn something new while strengthening your connection. Facing the challenge together can be transformative for your relationship. See for yourself at Malibu Makos, located at Zuma Beach.
We welcome mother-daughter teams. Our expert surf instructors will teach you everything you need to know about surfing in an environment that is safe, fun, and supportive.
Book your surf lesson today and let the ocean bring you closer together.
