Welcome Sea People!

What kind of education is right for you?

  • Foundational Surf Clinic

    6 hours | $300

    In this immersive experience we cover the mechanics and science of surfing that it takes years to learn on your own. Turn your surf sessions from getting tumbled relentlessly in the white wash into using the oceans energy to glide into waves!

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  • Progressive Summer Camp

    12 hours | $500

    Meet once a month (June, July and August) for a 4 hour lesson to build skills gradually, get real time feedback as you progress and have time to practice in between lessons.

    Coming Summer 2025

  • Private Lesson

    3 hours | $200

    Not a fan of crowds? Let's get you in the water for a 1:1 session where we will focus on exactly what you need to accomplish your surf goals!

    (Private lessons are also great for couples or kids)

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  • Surf Photography

    $10/photo or $100/hour with all photos

    Take your surfing to the next level by being able to see yourself in the water! Best for intermediate and advanced surfers.

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  • Advanced Surfing Workshop

    4 hours | $300

    Read to fly? Join us for a day of breaking through the habits and mindsets that are keeping you stuck in the beginner phase.

    Coming Summer 2025

  • Babes On Waves Open Surf

    TBD

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Our Mission

Our mission at Sea People Surf Education is to create calm, connected and capable surfers who will care for this coastal environment for generations to come.

A woman catches her first wave at Agate Beach in Newport Oregon on a sunny blue day with tropical blue water (although the water is actually 50 degrees!)

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What people are saying…

  • "I loved Kay's lessons and plan to take more this summer! She did great for our group of varying experience (none to 3/4 years). I really like her approach to dropping into your breath and body, and the experience of having a woman instructor. The focus on safety and knowing your limits is also great. See you again this summer!"

    -Meghan

  • "Highly recommend! You will love Kayli! She is patient, encouraging, thorough and helpful. She took plenty of time explaining things BEFORE even getting in the water which was very helpful. She makes sure you are comfortable first and goes at your own speed. She’s a great teacher and just a fun person to be around. Enjoyed my lesson immensely!"

    -Lori

  • "Coming out to the coast irregularly and trying to surf can lead to feeling frustrated and like you will never get better. (Trust me I should know 🙄) Kayli really helps you build the foundation of your surfing knowledge and ability so you can leave that frustration behind and start to progress! She also truly cares about each person she works with and wants them to succeed. I’ve taken lessons before and this was not always the case. 💛"

    -Claire

  • "Learning to surf can be intimidating and challenging but Kayli is an awesome person in and out of the water and the perfect person to ensure a great experience (and I have seen some bad surf instructors). I can’t recommend her enough for lessons!"

    -H

  • "What I find so special about Kayli's lessons and clinics is that, beyond getting in the water to catch waves (which you will do!), she passes on knowledge that ensures you can continue to grow on your surfing journey, long after the lesson is over. Highly recommend."

    -Dean

  • "Kayli taught my first surf school lesson at Agate last summer with Ossies and it changed my life! She was so encouraging and provided good instruction and feedback! Surfing has been one of the most therapeutic experiences, counteracting chemotherapy and the effects overall of a treatable, but currently incurable cancer! Thank you Kayli! Here’s a shot of me heading out for a session at first point Malibu!"

    -Samuel

  • "I attended Kayli's Foundation Surf Clinic and it was amazing. Surfing has always seemed intimidating to me, but she does such a great job of breaking down the information so it's more approachable, and in the end, you really do have everything you need for a foundation! Her teaching style is also easy going, friendly, and welcoming! I had so much fun and even went out the next weekend to surf with some friends!"

    -Bri