“After 8 months of surfing on my own, I started taking lessons with Ryan, and I can't stress enough how much of a difference it's made in my progression and how I think about surfing. Ryan has a finely tuned eye for the small details that make the biggest difference when learning how to surf. He's also extremely kind, positive, and patient, which creates an incredible environment for learning. Whether you're a complete beginner or further along in your journey, Ryan's deep knowledge and passion for surfing make him a fantastic resource. If you're trying to level up your surfing, I can't recommend working with him enough!.”

— Keean F.

“Whether you are an experienced surfer or just starting to learn, Ryan is the absolute best. He’s super patient no matter what your skill level is and is a great teacher who thoroughly explains what you can do to improve after each wave. Always a great overall experience!”

— Garrett G.

“Ryan is very passionate about the ocean, surfing and helping others to learn how to surf as well. From the very start, he brought out all of the equipment to the beach with a smile on his face. He took the time to genuinely get to know us and then precisely assessed our surfing knowledge and skill level. Afterwards, he knew exactly what to teach us. Ryan is a true professional, very knowledgeable and immediately earned our trust to take us out into the water. He is very patient, confident, calm and took care of us the entire time. He high fived us and celebrated us each time we caught a wave. He genuinely loves sharing the surfing experience and is an amazing teacher. He corrects your mistakes to properly improve your skills and positively encourages you. Due to his extensive expertise and ability to make this such a fun experience, I highly recommend that everyone books their surfing lessons with Ryan. We will definitely be coming back again. Thank you Ryan, for all the great memories that were made and for all that you taught us!”

— Shahzad J.

“Ryan's thoughtful, patient, and passionate approach to instruction was refreshing after having experiences with other instructors who just want to get you on a wave and call it day. I'm an adult beginner, but with a desire to actually learn surfing as a SoCal resident rather than a one-time tourist. Ryan is both instructive and observant - he's quick to pick up on your mistakes/weaknesses and offers actionable advise on correcting them.”

— Zheng

“Ryan is a great coach who is patient and helpful in every section that we had. He helps you in the green wave region and direct you to catch waves. In the meantime, he will teach you how to read the wave report and wave situation. We got a lot of beautiful waves together. Also, he is patient to all of my questions which helps me understand the wave better. A great option for you if you want to correct some mistakes that you made when you learnt surfing by yourself and expect to have some progress to advance level.”

— Xiang D.

“Hands down the best surf instructor and coach in San Diego. This will be a long(ish), but well worth reading review if you're interested in surfing. I've worked with Ryan from the very start of my surfing journey. During our first few lessons, he was so enthusiastic to share his passion and knowledge. I always felt like he was excited to take me into the water and ensured I was both safe and had fun. Since then I've continued to work with Ryan and he's gone from instructor to coach as I progressed from beginner to intermediate and what we would now consider me, an advanced intermediate! I am a life-long athlete and wanted to be very good at surfing. Ryan took this and tailored his coaching to push and challenge me. I'm often too hard on myself and many times he reminded me how learning to surf is a lifelong journey and it should be one you enjoy. Every time I've worked with Ryan in or out of the water (film, analysis, etc.) he's patient and thorough in his work. He truly is a seasoned waterman who loves to share his passions with everyone who is interested. I will always give Ryan a ton of credit for being in integral part of my surfing journey (so far). I've fallen in love with the sport and recently moved to Bali because of the incredible waves. So now Ryan has an excuse to come surf the waves with his student in Bali :) Anyone interested in starting to surf or improving your surfing in San Diego / LA area, this is your guy!!”

— Kayla S.

“I had a spinal fusion surgery a few years ago that affected my pop up. I surfed on my knees for a year but wanted to get back on my feet. I was referred to Ryan from a friend of my son. We met up at Mondo’s for a lesson and he had me standing up again in a couple hours! I was was beyond happy to say the least. I find such joy in surfing and now I’m in my late 60’s. He helped me get back into it and I love it. I can’t praise this guy enough. He has a gift and if you have challenges then he’s the guy to call.”

— Harry M.