Michael Nguyen
Surfing Coach in Santa Monica, California
Aloha friends! I’m Mikey and I’m just a dude that has been surfing for 30 years now. I started as a teen to be cool and win over the cute girls. I never got the cute girl but I did quickly became obsessed with surfing. Surfing is my life and I’m a surfer. I love to share the stoke of surfing! It’s the most exhilarating and rewarding sport. Actually, I would call surfing a lifestyle. I hope to meet y’all and teach you how to catch a bunch of waves and to appreciate the beauty of the ocean. Y’all will also learn to respect the power of ocean so I keep it safe and most importantly super fun! See ya out in the water and stay stoked!
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28 reviews
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About Michael
Aloha friends! I’m Mikey and I’m just a dude that has been surfing for 30 years now. I started as a teen to be cool and win over the cute girls. I never got the cute girl but I did quickly became obsessed with surfing. Surfing is my life and I’m a surfer. I love to share the stoke of surfing! It’s the most exhilarating and rewarding sport. Actually, I would call surfing a lifestyle. I hope to meet y’all and teach you how to catch a bunch of waves and to appreciate the beauty of the ocean. Y’all will also learn to respect the power of ocean so I keep it safe and most importantly super fun! See ya out in the water and stay stoked!
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“Michael was an amazing instructor. He was kind and very patient. I am 62 yrs young woman and it has been my dream to learn how to surf. Hey better late than never! lol. Michael was able to make the lesson enjoyable and took the fear out of me. I can’t wait for my next lesson with him!!!!”
Quynn S.
3 lessons with Michael
What Students Say
Catalina L.
4 lessons
Mikey’s the best! He’s patient, encouraging, and brings a great attitude to the learning process. He gives concrete specific feedback to improve each session. I’ve had a few surf instructors and he’s definitely one of the best! Highly recommend!
Sarah
3 lessons
My surf lesson with Michael was amazing! He is such a patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging instructor. I especially appreciated how he paid attention to the small details of my technique and helped me feel much more confident on my longboard.
Arnold H.
3 lessons
Mike was encouraging and detailed on techniques which help my progression as a surfer
Nick T.
3 lessons
Helpful, friendly and encouraging - exactly what I was looking for.
Sam A.
16 lessons
He was very responsive and knowledgeable! Thanks Michael!
Diego C.
1 lesson
Great professional and an amazing person
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