newbie surf program

Our intergenerational newbie and newcomer program is for folks who are new to the Salted Roots community and new to surfing!

Our Beginner Intergenerational surf sessions are programs for adults and youth ages 9 and up who are new to surfing and to the Salted Roots community. We introduce you gently to all elements of surfing – from wetsuits, to board safety, to learning how to practice comfort and safety in the ocean. This program is a great way to start your wave riding journey as there are no waves where programs are held and the water is shallow. We have the time and space to practice first, just being in the water with our surfboards and going slowly. All equipment is provided. All Newbie programs are held in Alameda.

Program Offerings:

April 9, 9am-11:15am
April 23, 5pm-7:15pm
April 30, 5pm-7:15pm

If you are new to the ocean, to surfing, or just want a slower (re)introduction, we recommend this program as our pre-requisite to our other program offerings.

what you will learn

How to put on a wetsuit
Universal Ocean Safety Signals
Parts of a board
How to carry a board
Focus on your unique surfing goal for the day
Ocean observation and surf safety
Learning about and practicing new surf techniques
Mindfulness + healing space

What to bring
A bathing suit. Please arrive wearing your bathing suit UNDER your clothes. If you don’t have a bathing suit, anything form fitting that you don’t mind getting wet will work fine. Shorts and a tank top or sports bra will do the trick.
Towel
Warm layers (even when it is warm in Oakland, it can sometimes be VERY cold at the beach) Make sure you have at LEAST a sweatshirt and pants. You may also want a jacket and warm socks
A reusable water bottle
Sun protection (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses if you have them)
Beach shoes (optional)
A loose change of clothes for when you get out of your bathing suit.
A bag to put your wet bathing suit in at the end of the day.
If you carry medication (ex. EPI pen) or use an inhaler, please bring it.
What we provide
Wetsuits
Booties (if needed)
Surfboards + boogie boards
All surf related safety equipment
Snacks + sunscreen
Click to view a sample schedule
4:45 – 5pm Check-in & Arrival
5pm Opening Circle & Land Lesson
6pm Water Time
6:50pm Closing Circle & Group Photo
7pm Good bye!

note about the ocean:
At Salted Roots we always put safety first. Our surf programs are subject to change due to weather and air quality. While we use all the means at our disposal to predict conditions ahead of time, sometimes conditions on site the day of an event do not align with the forecast.