San Diego County · Youth surf camp
Surf Ride Surf School
North Jetty, Oceanside Harbor Beach
Surf Ride’s Oceanside camp blends surf instruction with ocean education, beach activities and conservation. The program is based at North Jetty in the harbor area and groups campers by their surfing ability for water sessions.
Where they teach
North Jetty at Oceanside Harbor Beach. Confirm the current lifeguard tower: the webpage names Tower 16, while the linked 2025 packet names Tower 18.
Surf Ride’s camp team
Surf Ride’s camp page names Maylee Foster as director. Its program includes instruction alongside beach cleanup and ocean stewardship, with a published five-to-one student-to-instructor ratio.
A camp day at Oceanside Harbor
The advertised camp runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., for children aged eight and older. Activities include surfing, ocean safety, beach games and a Friday surf contest. Boards, wetsuits and rash guards are listed as provided.
Confirm the North Jetty drop-off landmark
Both the main page and parent packet place camp at Oceanside Harbor’s North Jetty, but their tower numbers differ. Ask Surf Ride for the current check-in point and pickup procedure. Use its latest directions rather than treating an older packet as definitive.
North Jetty's sheltered corner
Lessons at the North Jetty use the corner of Harbor Beach beside the Oceanside Harbor breakwater. Jetties often hold sand and can shelter one side from some swell angles, which is part of why our data lists Oceanside Harbor as a reliable sandbar setup. The same sandbars get punchy on bigger days, so beginner lessons work best on smaller forecasts. Check the tower number on the day, since the provider's own materials list two different towers.
Who it’s best for
A fit for families seeking a surf-focused camp with beach activities alongside water practice. Grouping by ability lets parents discuss the child’s existing skills before registration and ask how the program accommodates different starting points.
Local tips before you go
Read the current welcome packet and waiver instructions. Bring lunch, snacks, a towel and a warm layer for cooler days. Tell the camp about authorized pickup adults and ask staff to confirm any individual needs before the first day.
Check the surf before your session
Review the harbor beach outlook and watch for camp communications. Ask how conditions affect water activities for your child’s group. Drop-off and pickup instructions remain important even when the day’s activity plan changes.
Check the surf before your lesson
Live forecasts for the breaks where Surf Ride Surf School teaches.
FAQs
What is the minimum age?
The camp page sets a minimum of eight years.
What are the published hours?
The camp is advertised Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Is lunch supplied?
The provider asks campers to bring lunch and snacks.
Plan a Surf Ride camp week
Contact Surf Ride to confirm the next available camp dates, eligibility and the current North Jetty meeting point.
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.
More surf schools in San Diego
- Oceanside Surf School · Tyson Street Park, Oceanside
- Wavehuggers · Southern California; camps in Encinitas and Huntington Beach
- North County Surf Academy · Oceanside, California
Breaks near Surf Ride Surf School
Nearby surf spots with live BODI forecasts, tides and wind.
Oceanside Pier Northside
Oceanside · Beach break beside a pier · Intermediate
Best: 2–6 ft, low to mid tide
See forecast →
San Clemente State Beach
San Clemente · Beach break · All levels
Best: 2–5 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 →
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 Surf Ride Surf School before you go. Surfing Tomorrow isn't affiliated with this school.