One Wave Surf

Venice, United States

4.8

20 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 323-521-9283
Website:
www.onewavesurf.com
Address:
Venice, CA 90291
Venice
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
2.3 miDowntown Santa Monica
2.6 mi17th Street/Santa Monica College
2.8 mi26th Street/Bergamot
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Description

Specialties

The best choice in LA, Venice and Manhattan Beach Areas for New & Used surfboards, surf lessons, surf instruction & surf travel.

One Wave Surf has a large selection of used boards & surf equipment available for sale or rent at our workshop in Los Angeles.

Surfboard repair and recycling is an environmentally and cost friendly way to surf good quality boards. New board prices can be quite inhibition, especially longboard and funboard prices, so it is way cheaper to buy used surfboards and get great ones made right here in southern California.

We also rent high end longboards, funboards and shortboards for reasonable weekend/​weekly/​monthly prices.

Our surf instructors are awesome & get you up surfing waves on your first try!

Tyler has been surfing and teaching for 13 years with the private surf school and will help you match a good board for your surf style and ability.

We show surfboards by appointment only so please reach out by email or txt!

In addition, One Wave Surf Training offers private, semi-​private, and coaching lessons for all levels of surfers who are serious about learning to surf or improve their surfing skills. Lessons are customized to you and locations vary with where the waves are the best for you, from El Porto to Ventura County Line. If you need to borrow a board or wetsuit only quality materials are used to teach on.

Check out One Wave Surf Training school on Yelp for more details and specials!

Aloha!

History

Established in 2003.

The founder, Tyler Trafas, is a Los Angeles local with over 15 years of surfing experience. He came up with the idea over a decade ago, during a summer break as a school teacher, repairing surfboards in his garage. He recognized that countless surfboards being thrown away or incinerated could easily be restored to full-​use. He began buying and refurbishing surfboards, creating an eco-​friendly business: high-​quality boards at low cost while keeping considerable synthetic materials out of the landfills and atmosphere.

Tyler discovered that many clients requested surf lessons. Utilizing his Masters degree in education, Tyler developed distinct training programs: a comprehensive course to develop serious, independent surfers, and a one-​day class providing the rush of riding a wave. Tyler has been teaching to a wide age range in private and small group sessions for over six years.

One Wave Surf also provides advanced coaching, surf guides, and surf-​oriented Yoga instruction.

Meet the Business Owner

Tyler T.

Business Owner

Tyler earned a Master’s in Education and has over 15 years of surfing experience. He has been giving private and small group surf lessons and surf coaching for 12 years to a wide range of ages and skill levels. In addition, he teaches a class on meditation and whole body wellness that incorporates both physical and mental elements of surfing. The surf/​yoga class combines the natural elements of the beach, physical exercise and fun!

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Tyler T. says,

«Don is good guy who does high-​quality surfboard repairs at a good price. I’ve been taking my boards to him for years.»

One Wave Surf Training

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Fitness & Instruction

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Surfing

Tyler T. says,

«In addition to recycling boards, Tyler also offers surf lessons at a great price all over the LA area»

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20 reviews of One Wave Surf

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Place rating: 5
Chelsea, MA
I rented a board for a week in Jan while visiting CA. Tyler made special arrangements to have someone meet me to get a board at a time when the shop was normally closed. They hooked me up with a decent board for a rental & gave me some surf spot tips. Without those tips my LA surf experience would have sucked because where the waves were massive closeouts where I was staying. They sent me to the right spot & I scored long rights :).
Really nice guys, highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I met Tyler through a girlfriend who took a lesson with him and she raved about how great he is as an instructor. My husband and I joined his first surf trip to El Salvador. It was awesome! We surfed three times a day for 10 days. It was the biggest and best surf I’ve been in to date. I’d consider myself an intermediate skilled surfer and Tyler was able to push me to take my skills to the next level. There were a number of great boards to choose from and he helped us select a good one based on our skill level and what we were wanting to accomplish on the trip. We also were able to experience the culture of El Salvador with side trips to go hiking, markets and festivals, and even have local chefs make dinner at the beautiful house we stayed at. He was very open to suggestions and was flexible and accomodating on what everyone in the group wanted to do.
Back in LA, I always reach out to Tyler if I’m looking for a board. We’ve purchased 2 boards from Tyler and have absolutely loved them. I’m getting ready to purchase another. He is very knowledgable and can help you pick out the right one for you.
If you are looking to take a surf lesson, by a used surfboard and a fraction of the cost you would pay at a shop, or attend one of his surf camps here or abroad, I highly recommend hitting Tyler up.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
This little place was so cool! They had so many surfboard options for me and once I found the perfect board, I ended up spending about half as much as I would have on a new board. There was an adorable golden retriever doggy that greeted me upon arrival and the guy who helped me was so friendly and knowledgeable. I can’t wait to go back and buy more from him! It was a super easy transaction with Venmo and I’m so happy I came to these guys. He even gave me a free waxing kit and a leash for only $ 15.
Thanks guys! I can’t wait to ride waves on my board. THIS PLACE IS DOPE!!!
Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, CA
Tyler and Dave are the best. I highly suggest taking their surf4real program. They have me safely /​confidently out there catching waves. Also, i bought a board from Tyler for a great price and its fantastic. So if your in the market for a good board at a fair price… Tyler’s got you there too.
Place rating: 5
El Monte, CA
Just had a lesson with Clay today in El Porto. I loved it! He taught me how to turn and got the perfect board size to perfection it! His instructions were very clear and very helpful! I’m almost ready to get my own board!!! Thanks Clay!!!
This spot gets crowded very fast so my advise will be to ask for an early lesson or you’ll have to be patient for parking ;)
Place rating: 5
Oak Hills, CA
Well we don’t surf, but we were looking for a long board to make a bar out of. They had a nice selection and were super friendly! Even wanted to hear how the bar turned out. Which was amazing!
Place rating: 5
Torrance, CA
This review is for the surf for real program.
If you want to learn how to surf in the shortest amount of time, meet other local people learning how to surf, and get a great deal on your own gear then look no further and give One Wave a call.
They have a great lesson plan, awesome instructors, affordable classes, and sell used surfboards at great prices. It’s everything a beginning surfer like me needed at a very reasonable price.
Tip: As one reviewer mentioned there is no retail shop so if you already know how to surf and are just looking to buy a surfboard you should contact them via phone/​email first and schedule an appointment
Place rating: 5
Marina del Rey, CA
I was looking for a used 9ft Longboard and they had a really nice selection. Tyler asked questions about my surfing experience and from that information he chose a couple of boards he thought would be good for me. I ended up with a Stewart surfboard that came with fins and was in great condition. I’ve surfed a few times on the board and I already love it! What a great board… easy to engage with the wave and great on the turns. A couple of surfing friends were asking me how much I paid and they thought it was a really fair price.
My friends and I will probably take a lesson from One Wave Surf to improve our intermediate surfing skills.
Place rating: 5
Manhattan Beach, CA
I have been doing the learn to surf program and it has been great. I’ve tried surfing before with pretty poor results and gave up quickly due to fear. Instructors here have been truly amazing in helping with technique and confidence. They are incredibly patient and encouraging. Im 100 percent seeing results and cannot get enough of being in the water. Most of my lessons have been with Dave and he is awesome–
Place rating: 5
Brooklyn, NY
I had a great experience with One Wave from start to finish. They were great with communication and making us feel ready for my lesson. Our instructor Jamie was awesome! We felt safe and excited and when we got up it was exhilarating! Jamie was perfect at making us feel comfortable/​safe and giving us constructive criticism while still applauding our efforts and totally seems to share our excitement! Thanks One Wave for a great day!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Tyler is awesome and so is his surfboard collection. First, the concept if brilliant. Tyler and his team fix up beautiful boards to their original state and then sell them for a really great deal. It not only keeps great boards on the water, but allows surfers to ride high quality boards for a really good price. Secondly, he is super helpful and does a great job of pointing customers to the board that is the best fit for their size and skill level. This is the first time I have bought a board from Tyler, and it most certainly won’t be my last. Plus, they offer lessons and trips, which I would love to go on. Overall, a fantastic experience and a really great place to get a board.
Place rating: 1
San Francisco, CA
The information about this shop is incorrect. I drove to the address posted on their Unilocal page and couldn’t find the shop. I then called the number, I get a rude and very combative person on the line that gives me the attitude that I am not worth his time. I am then imformed that this is the surf school not a surf shop and that to look at the boards its by appointment only at someone’s house. When I asked him the contact of the shop portion of the business I get this repsonse «hold on a second and stop talking so I can just tell you». If you want to be talked down to and treated rudely within 2 minutes of doing business than this is your kind of place.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Tyler and his team of skilled teachers are AMAZING. I have learned so much from them. I went from never being on a board to feeling confident and safe in the water on my board all by myself. They are so knowledgeable about the steps you need to take in order to progress as a surfer, along with surf specific workouts. Tyler is super supportive. One Wave Surf is more than a place to take a lesson, its like joining a surf family.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Trying to find the ‘right’ surfboard can be incredibly overwhelming. There are so many variables to take into consideration, which is why finding an experienced surfer like Tyler with OneWave was a huge advantage for me. He was incredibly responsive and easy to get in touch with, first and foremost so great first impression. We met and based on what he knew about my skill level, experience, challenges, etc, he had already set out various options for boards when I arrived. He spent 1:1 time asking me a few simple questions to help with his analysis, then had me actually pick up boards and shared an explanation as to why I was going through these exercises. I ended up with a gorgeous used 7’9″ Gary Linden for a great price, and have been catching waves ever since. I went from weeks on end on a shorter board (6’8″ not catching anything) to endless waves on my Gary Linden, Equipment is EVERYTHING and we often step to a shorter board too early. I definitely recommend these guys if you are interested in purchasing a used board, the experience was worth it and the end result (me catching waves again after many sessions of no waves) obviously proved that he knows his stuff. Thanks Tyler!
Place rating: 5
Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles, CA
Well I better update this as I have gotten another three boards from Tyler!
First off I am a long boarder but wanted to step down my board size so I could surf my local break El Porto. Got a great 8ft Dan Colby that rips at Porto, Huntington, Zeros etc.
Second was a board that I could travel with. I planed a trip through Ecuador, Peru, Costa Rica and El Salvador so I wanted a board that was durable and lightweight. He had two great options for me a bisect (splits in half) or an epoxy board by surftech. I went with the SurfTech and was not disappointed. That thing withstood busses, planes, mopeds and some seriously gnarly wipeouts.
The last board is a beauty. My beloved 9ft Terry Senate quad met its demise on a very large day at C street so it was time for me to invest in a new big wave board for California. Ty found an awesome custom for me from Epic surf boards. Chimed rails, 2+1 or quad set up (love that) perfect width and paddles like a dream!
If he dose not have exactly what your looking for give him the specs or an idea and he will keep an eye out for you. I loved that SurfTech so much and wanted a second one to leave with friends in Hawaii for when I visit. He found the exact same board! It took some time but hooray!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
One Wave is the best. I agree with other reviewers who’ve said that anyone can push you into waves. This program truly encourages becoming an independent surfer.
The guys are super professional and easy to get in touch with /​book over email and text. The locations they teach at are great waves, and again, genuine and nice people. Excited to get my board from Tyler and Dave. And my instructor Jamie was super helpful, professional, and fun.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I had a great experience for my first surfing lesson. They were very helpful, accommodating and a great company /​instructors. Jamie did a fantastic job teaching all of us.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I had a great experience with One Wave Surf. My lesson had to be re-​scheduled due to stormy weather, and they offered to refund my payment if I wasn’t able to reschedule. Safety came first and I appreciate that.
I rescheduled for the following weekend, which turned out to be a beautiful day with great surf conditions. With instructor Jamie’s help, I got up on my board by the end of the lesson and I’ll be scheduling another lesson soon.
Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
You won’t fine a more experienced combined with a more nicer surf coach in Los Angeles County. Tyler is the one you need to move forward in your surf goals, with strong foundations and then follow through. He is not just a great surfer trying to make money, he’s an adept teacher as well. He also is a really solid, good hearted human being. So don’t look for others, you just found your surf coach: give him a call or write him.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
As a first timer, this was a great surf experience! Our instructor Tamer was patient with us, provided background knowledge of waves and was encouraging through the learning process. All equipment rentals were provided. I will be coming back for another session!