Camp · Water Sports · Ages 4–17 · $525/week (2026 price)
▌ Water Sports · Ages 4–17

Malibu Makos Surf Camp

Malibu · $525/week (2026 price) · ★ 4.7 (3 reviews)

Offers surf camps and lessons in Malibu for all ages and skill levels, focusing on safety and fun.

▌ Editor's read The Malibu Makos Surf Camp website loads successfully and appears to be a legitimate camp. The camp has been operating for over 40 years, founded by Richard 'Dickie' O'Reilly, and offers day camps for surfing. They explicitly state a student-to-instructor ratio of 1:4, which is excellent for water sports safety and instruction. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many parents praising the instructors' patience and the camp's ability to get kids surfing quickly. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @malibumakos and a Facebook page 'MalibuMakos'.
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Since 1986 40+ years operating

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
Established
1986 (40 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Water Sports
  • Ages: 4–17
  • Hours: 8:45 AM–3:00 PM
  • Address: 30600 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265
  • Phone: (310) 317-1229
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes (2026): $525/week for Classic Surf Camp. Other options available.

Last season (2026): Runs 8:45 AM–3:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.

Last season's sessions (Summer 2026)

These are last summer's dates and prices. 2027 details are not posted here yet, so check with the camp before you plan around them. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $749 Last season

↗ What parents like

  • Transportation available
  • Flexible attendance

↘ Watch for

  • No lunch provided

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Malibu Makos Surf Camp

What ages does Malibu Makos Surf Camp accept?
Malibu Makos Surf Camp is open to children ages 4–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Malibu Makos Surf Camp cost?
Malibu Makos Surf Camp listed $525/week for the standard session in 2026. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on, and new-season rates may differ.
What are Malibu Makos Surf Camp's hours?
Malibu Makos Surf Camp runs 8:45 AM–3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Malibu Makos Surf Camp?
Malibu Makos Surf Camp is operated by a private business, with 40 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Malibu Makos Surf Camp provide lunch?
Malibu Makos Surf Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Does Malibu Makos Surf Camp offer transportation?
Malibu Makos Surf Camp provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
Does Malibu Makos Surf Camp offer financial aid?
Yes — Malibu Makos Surf Camp offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).

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