San Diego County · Women’s surf coaching
Sea State
San Diego and Orange County
Sea State offers women’s surf coaching that connects technical feedback with confidence and community. Private sessions are available across San Diego and Orange County, while its small-group format focuses on surfers progressing on midlengths, fishes and shortboards.
Lesson prices
The private coaching pack is listed at $750 for four sessions with filming each time, with an option to pay $375 monthly for two months. Ask about current single-session and group rates before booking.
Where they teach
Private coaching is offered in San Diego and Orange County. The provider describes a range from Bolsa Chica to Sunset Cliffs; confirm the chosen beach and access for each session.
Coaching with Maddy
Sea State names Maddy in its private coaching package and mentorship descriptions. Its women’s community combines surf technique with discussion of confidence, decision-making and personal surfing goals.
A plan before the surf, feedback afterward
Private coaching begins with a goal-setting workshop, continues with in-water feedback and finishes with a review of what to work on next. Filming is available as an add-on for individual bookings and is included in the four-session pack.
Select a beach around your coaching goals
Private coaching spans two counties instead of one fixed teaching beach. Ask how the chosen location relates to the skills you want to practice. Group sessions have their own place and time, so check the current listing separately.
From Bolsa Chica to Sunset Cliffs
The stretch Sea State describes runs from Bolsa Chica's open sandbars to Sunset Cliffs' reefs at Point Loma. Those ends could hardly be more different: Bolsa Chica is a wide state beach with sand peaks, while Sunset Cliffs breaks over rock reefs below steep bluffs. Private coaching across that range means picking a beach for the skill you want to work on. Use our forecasts to compare a few nearby breaks on the same morning and see which suits your goal.
Who it’s best for
A relevant option for women already surfing who want clearer feedback and a supportive practice community. The group page specifically addresses shorter-board progression. First-time surfers should discuss suitability directly before choosing that format.
Local tips before you go
Bring specific questions about your current board and the changes you want to make. Confirm whether filming is included in your booking. Ask how footage is reviewed and what equipment you should bring to the session.
Check the surf before your session
Check the forecast for the agreed coaching break and discuss it with Maddy. Ask which goals fit the conditions and whether the meeting time or location should change before you head out.
Check the surf before your lesson
Live forecasts for the breaks where Sea State teaches.
FAQs
Is filming included in the private pack?
Yes. The published four-session pack includes filming in every session.
Where is private coaching offered?
San Diego and Orange County are listed service areas.
Who is the group program aimed at?
Its page describes women progressing on midlengths, fishes and shortboards who already know how to surf.
Make your next surf more intentional
Contact Sea State with your current board, experience and goals to compare private coaching with the next appropriate group session.
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 Sea State
Nearby surf spots with live BODI forecasts, tides and wind.
Huntington Beach Pier Southside
Huntington Beach · Beach break beside a pier · Intermediate
Best: 2–6 ft, low to mid tide
See forecast →
Tamarack
Carlsbad · Beach break with jetty · All levels
Best: 2–5 ft, low to mid tide
See forecast →
Moonlight State Beach
Encinitas · Beach break · Beginner to intermediate
Best: 1–4 ft, mid tide
See forecast →
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 Sea State before you go. Surfing Tomorrow isn't affiliated with this school.