San Diego County · Surf school
Oceanside Surf School
Tyson Street Park, Oceanside
Oceanside Surf School identifies Tyson Street Park, south of the pier, as its teaching base. Its booking menu offers lessons for one or several surfers, plus packages for students planning to return.
Lesson prices
Published lesson totals are $150 for one person, $280 for two, $399 for three and $499 for four. One-person 90-minute packages are listed at $399 for three lessons and $599 for five. Confirm the duration and total for your selected booking.
Where they teach
Tyson Street Park, south of Oceanside Pier. The provider uses Tower 5 and 208 South The Strand as meeting references.
208 South The Strand, Oceanside, CA (provider’s map reference near Tower 5)
Locally owned by Matthew Berry
The contact page names Matthew Berry as the school’s owner. The homepage describes local ownership by a former Camp Pendleton beach lifeguard. Its public contact page recommends calling directly for booking assistance.
What a lesson looks like
Choose the party-size lesson or package that fits your plans, then call to confirm the session details. The product menu clearly identifies 90-minute packages, but single-session inclusions and lengths should be checked for the exact reservation.
Meet south of Oceanside Pier
The school’s location references narrow your destination to Tyson Street Park and Tower 5. Save the meeting details before arriving. Confirm where the instructor will be waiting, since a map reference does not always identify the exact check-in position.
Tyson Street, just south of the pier
Tyson Street Park sits on The Strand south of Oceanside Pier, a stretch of open sandbars with lifeguard towers spaced along the beach. Our nearest forecast is Oceanside Pier Northside, which reads the same swell exposure: northwest and south swells, best on low-to-mid tide. The pier pilings create currents, so lessons stay well away from them. Sand shifts through the year, and winter swells can leave the beach steeper and narrower than in summer.
Who it’s best for
A convenient comparison for visitors staying near the pier and local students looking at repeated lessons. Packages may suit people who can make time for several bookings; ask how those sessions are scheduled before choosing.
Local tips before you go
Use the business phone for time-sensitive questions and clarify equipment arrangements before the lesson. Check the selected product’s duration and cancellation terms. Build in enough time to find the meeting area and change into your surf gear.
Check the surf before your session
Check the surf outlook for the area south of Oceanside Pier and ask the instructor how the session will use the conditions. Follow the school’s current meeting instructions if any arrangements change.
Check the surf before your lesson
Live forecasts for the breaks where Oceanside Surf School teaches.
FAQs
Where is the school located?
It lists Tyson Street Park south of Oceanside Pier, using Tower 5 as a landmark.
Who is the owner?
The contact page names Matthew Berry.
Are lesson packages available?
Yes. Three- and five-lesson packages for one surfer are listed.
Arrange a lesson at Tyson Street Park
Choose your party size, then call Oceanside Surf School to confirm the session length, equipment and Tower 5 meeting arrangements.
View lessons and programsNot sure which day to book?
Small, clean 1–3 ft waves are perfect for learning. Ask BODI which day looks mellow, or check the other schools.
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Breaks near Oceanside Surf School
Nearby surf spots with live BODI forecasts, tides and wind.
Sources
Facts checked against the school's website, October 7, 2026. Written by the Surfing Tomorrow Team.
Prices, schedules and booking rules can change. Confirm your reservation details with Oceanside Surf School before you go. Surfing Tomorrow isn't affiliated with this school.