Richard Schmidt Surf School
About
- Decades of surf instruction on Monterey Bay's diverse breaks
- Group lessons, private coaching, and SUP tours
- Winter surf & yoga retreats in Nosara, Costa Rica
- Small instructor-to-student ratios for better progression
- Ocean safety and surf etiquette taught every session
- All equipment provided including wetsuits
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Surf details
- Price Range
- $$
- Best Season
- May–Oct
- Skill Level
- BeginnerIntermediate
- Swell Window
- Year-round
- Disciplines
- Beginner Lessons, SUP, Surf Camp / Retreat
- Break Type
- Beach
- Gear
- Longboard, Funboard, SUP
Current conditions
Waves
3.2 ft @ 6s
Wind
1 kt
Gusts 8 kt
Water
63°F
Air
58°F
Rain chance
0%
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