Welcome to Surf Club!
Now Enrolling for our 7-week
'Grommet' Clinic
starting April 27th
Free program for ages 5-13. All equipment provided.
In-water supervised water play led by CPR certified volunteer coaches.
Clinic focus on Boogie Boarding, Ocean Safety and Awareness, Surf Fundamentals, Ocean Stewardship and Respect.
Meeting Tuesday / Thursday 3:30-6:00pm @ Moonstone
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Welcome to Surf Club
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Welcome to Surf Club
Come Surf With Us!
Moonstone Family Surf Club is a Humboldt County family focused surf club.
We help kids and families build ocean skills, confidence, and connection through fun, safe surf programs.
Our sessions blend ocean safety, hands-on learning, teamwork, and beach culture so every kid can grow both in and out of the water.
Through beach cleanups, community surf days, and hands-on activities, we teach kids to care for the coast, support each other, and give back to the place we love.
Afterschool Surf Club
We operate a regular coach-supported after-school youth surf club that provides consistent, structured ocean-based learning opportunities.
On-location instruction with direct in-water supervision, allowing for safe, guided surf practice and progressive skill development.
The program serves children ages 5–13.
Regular sessions are held twice per week from 3:30 - 6:00 at Moonstone Beach.
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Inclusive surf programs.
Helping youth build connection, confidence, and ocean skills.
Surf Skills
Local, family-centered surf clubs that meet regularly to learn, surf, and grow together.
Progressive coaching that supports youth across all experience levels.
A strong focus on ocean awareness, safety, and emotional self-regulation.
Supportive in-water mentorship that builds confidence, physical strength, and focus.
Surfing becomes both a skill and a mindfulness practice, teaching balance, resilience, and the ability to stay present in dynamic ocean environments.
Ocean & Coastal Ed
We integrate marine science, climate education, environmental stewardship, and cultural learning into every program.
Participants engage with the ocean as both a living classroom and shared community space, strengthening their connection to coastal ecosystems and local traditions.
Youth develop scientific understanding, environmental awareness, and stewardship skills through hands-on, place-based learning experiences.
Building Community
We believe sustainable youth development is strongest when families and communities are engaged as active partners.
Moonstone Family Surf Club encourages parent and caregiver involvement through volunteer coaching, program support roles, and family-based learning activities that extend program impact beyond the beach.
All after-school surf programs are volunteer-led and provided at low or no cost to participating families, ensuring equitable access to coastal education opportunities.
'Grommet' Clinic
Program is designed to introduce young surfers to the ocean in a safe, supportive, and fun environment while building lifelong water confidence and coastal stewardship.
Free program for ages 5-13. All equipment provided.
Ocean Safety
- Understanding wave movement and whitewater
- Safe board handling and spacing
- Entry and exit procedures
- Rip current / Long Currents awareness
- Calm recovery after wipeouts
- Coach signal recognition
Boarding Fundamentals
- Balance drills
- Core engagement
- Board control exercises
- Coordination games
Ocean Stewardship
- Beach respect and cleanup habits
- Wildlife awareness
- Ocean Science Thinking
- Leave No Trace principles
- Balance drills
- Core engagement
- Board control exercises
- Coordination games
Ocean Stewardship
- Beach respect and cleanup habits
- Wildlife awareness
- Ocean Science Thinking
- Leave No Trace principles
Now Enrolling for the 7-week 'Grommet' Clinic
On location direct support, with in-water supervised surf experimentation.
Tuesday / Thursday Sessions; 3:30pm - 6:00pm @ Moonstone Beach
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Surf Progression
Playing is Learning
Boogie Boards
Personal safety protocols and equipment use
Safe entry and exit techniques
Reading beach conditions, and guidance
Basic wave formation and breaking patterns
Wave reading fundamentals
Identifying safe takeoff and whitewater zones
Catching and riding whitewater
Proper bodyboard positioning and trim
Efficient paddling technique
Observing coastal patterns during sessions
Long Board Foamies
Surf etiquette and shared space awareness
Adapting approach based on conditions and crowd flow
Paddling and Passing the Break
Turtle Roll
Takeoff fundamentals
Pop-up mechanics
Angling and improving Consistency
Turns and directional control
Trimming
Hip movement and footwork fundamentals
Shorter Boards Soft Tops
Surfboard design fundamentals
Matching board choice to surf conditions
Duck dive technique
Faster takeoffs into proper stance
Peak positioning and predicting peeling waves
Moving higher and lower on the wave face
Adapting turns to wave shape
Continuous micro-adjustments for speed and control
Surfers Choice
Advanced surfboard design concepts
Performance board selection
Sprint paddling and powerful kicking
Fast, consistent pop-up execution
Precise peak positioning in crowded lineups
Stance variations and adaptive positioning
Pumping for speed generation
Bottom turns
Cutbacks
Top turns
Swim Test: Levels II - IV
Swim 100 yards in under 3 minutes
Tread water for 3 minutes.
Swim 10 yards underwater.
Group Organization
1 Coach per Pod
6 Surfers per Pod
1 Land Team Coach
1 outside break water Coach
Maintaining a 1:4 Coach:Surfer Ratio
Land team 1:8
Session Schedule
1. Suit Up and Board Arrangement
2. Warm-Up / Workout
3. Small Group Education Review
4. Head out into water
5. Return and Debrief
Our Community Sponsor
Our In-Kind Sponsors
Barefoot Surfers
Kassia + Surf
E Body Boarding
Los Bagels
Community Events
Surf Adventures
Surf Travel Campouts
Our Youth Surf Campouts are weekend coastal adventures designed to introduce young participants to surfing, ocean safety, and community connection in a supportive outdoor setting.
These trips take place at sandy-bottom beach breaks selected for their beginner-friendly conditions, with waves that are typically smaller and more manageable for new surfers and bodyboarders.
Each campout is designed to be accessible, confidence-building, and fun - creating a positive first surf travel experience.
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Beach Cleanups & Restoration
We offer hands-on coastal service projects that engage youth, families, and community members in caring for Humboldt County's shoreline and dune ecosystems.
Beach Cleanups focus on removing marine debris while learning about pollution sources and their impacts on ocean health. Activities are designed to be welcoming, educational, and accessible for all ages.
Dune Restoration Projects support habitat recovery along local coastal dunes by removing invasive, non-native grasses that threaten native plants, wildlife, and natural sand movement.
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Community Centered Support
Our fundraisers bring families together to support youth coastal education through hands-on, engaging experiences. Events often combine outdoor activities, science learning, and creative exploration that connect youth to the coast in meaningful ways..
Activities may include guided nature walks, youth science workshops, film screenings, and surf- and ocean-inspired gatherings that build community and environmental awareness.
All proceeds support youth coastal education programs.
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