Enjoy The Ride Surf School

Instruction aimed at independent wave catching

The school’s about page describes a surfing background that began in Hawaii before a move to Encinitas. Its stated aim is helping people recognize wave patterns and surf on their own. The verified biography does not give an unambiguous full name, so the coach field remains blank.

What a lesson looks like

Beginner lessons introduce safety, the pop-up, balance and stance. Intermediate coaching turns toward reading waves, timing, direction, turning and speed. The booking page lists supplied 3/2mm wetsuits and foam boards in different sizes, with the session tailored to the skills the student wants to develop.

Confirm the location for your lesson level

The website advertises instruction around San Diego without fixing one teaching beach. Ask the school to confirm the meeting spot and why it suits your level. Use those directions rather than assuming that an Encinitas biography establishes the session location.

Morning versus afternoon in San Diego surf

Enjoy The Ride advertises sessions from early morning into the evening, and in San Diego the time of day can change the surf as much as the beach. The pattern is consistent: overnight and early morning, land-to-sea breezes are light or slightly offshore, which keeps wave faces smooth. As the land heats up, a westerly sea breeze usually builds from late morning into the afternoon, adding chop and making waves harder to catch. Many San Diego evenings calm down again around sunset, giving a second clean window.

Tide adds another layer. Our profiles for beginner-friendly North County beaches such as Moonlight State Beach list mid tide as best, while Del Mar and Ponto in South Carlsbad usually prefer low to mid tide. La Jolla Shores prefers mid tide and is often the softest beach in the county. That means a morning lesson isn't automatically better. A clean morning on a very low tide can be steeper than a slightly breezier mid-tide afternoon. When you book, open the forecast for the beach the school confirms and check the hourly rating. BODI shows tomorrow's best 2-hour session, combining wind, tide and size into one score. If the school can be flexible, aim for that window, then ask what wetsuit thickness to wear based on the listed water temperature.

Who it’s best for

Consider a beginner lesson if you need the foundations explained and practiced. Intermediate coaching is more relevant once you are working on wave selection or riding direction. The school also advertises kids’ lessons; discuss the child’s age and ocean comfort directly.

Local tips before you go

Share the difference between what you can do with assistance and what you can do independently. Ask for the session length, price and location before reserving. Bring swimwear and confirm your equipment size so the supplied gear is suitable.

Check the surf before your session

Look at conditions for the beach confirmed by the school. Use the forecast to discuss the goal of the lesson: whitewater practice, more independent catches or riding along a wave.

FAQs

More surf schools in San Diego

• D&C Surf Academy · San Diego; confirm the session beach
• Step Up Surf · San Diego County, from Imperial Beach to Oceanside
• Sea Love Surf · San Diego County; beach chosen for the session

Breaks near Enjoy The Ride Surf School

Nearby surf spots with live BODI forecasts, tides and wind.

Sources

• Enjoy The Ride: sessions and equipment
• Enjoy The Ride: lesson options
• Enjoy The Ride: about

Facts checked against the school's website, October 7, 2026. Written by the Surfing Tomorrow Team.