{"id":836388,"date":"2026-09-17T17:36:03","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:36:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=836388"},"modified":"2026-09-17T17:36:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T17:36:03","slug":"ocean-safety-lessons-in-malibu-ca-leading-surf-school-emphasizes-water-confidence-for-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/ocean-safety-lessons-in-malibu-ca-leading-surf-school-emphasizes-water-confidence-for-all-ages_836388.html","title":{"rendered":"Ocean Safety Lessons in Malibu, CA: Leading Surf School Emphasizes Water Confidence for All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right;  width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/09\/1789622211.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Ocean Safety Lessons in Malibu, CA: Leading Surf School Emphasizes Water Confidence for All Ages\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2026\/09\/1789622211.jpg\" alt=\"Ocean Safety Lessons in Malibu, CA: Leading Surf School Emphasizes Water Confidence for All Ages\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">MALIBU, Calif. &mdash; September 17, 2026 &mdash; Malibu Makos Surf Club is reinforcing its longtime focus on water safety, helping surfers of all ages build confidence in the ocean. Founded in 1991 by a former ocean lifeguard, the organization has spent more than three decades introducing kids and families to the Malibu coastline while prioritizing safety above all else. Today, the club remains based at Zuma Beach, where instruction continues to center on comfort in the water before technical skills are introduced.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tom Corliss, founder and provider of <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/top-provider-of-beginner-surf-lessons-in-malibu-ca-highlights-the-role-of-ocean-safety-in-building-confidence-for-new-surfers_830867.html\">ocean safety lessons in Malibu, CA<\/a>, began his career as an ocean lifeguard before turning his attention to teaching. That background continues to inform every session at Malibu Makos, where safety fundamentals are introduced before students ever attempt to catch a wave.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Malibu Makos Surf Club, a well-known <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/Y8NuCi0PJJ0YIjgGg\">surf school in Malibu, CA<\/a>, has grown from a handful of lessons into one of the few licensed surf camps operating along the coastline. Programs are based at Zuma Beach, where instructors guide students through ocean conditions, currents, and general water awareness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For many families looking to <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Malibu+Makos+Surf+Club\/@33.9715556,-118.9666163,124740m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m10!1m2!2m1!1slearn+to+surf+in+Malibu,+CA!3m6!1s0x80e818f6ff194279:0x1c5505afa2f062ac!8m2!3d34.0291627!4d-118.8412348!15sChtsZWFybiB0byBzdXJmIGluIE1hbGlidSwgQ0FaHCIabGVhcm4gdG8gc3VyZiBpbiBtYWxpYnUgY2GSAQtzdXJmX3NjaG9vbJoBI0NoWkRTVWhOTUc5blMwVkxka05mYjJWZk5YWnFRMXAzRUFF4AEA-gEECGoQLw!16s%2Fg%2F1v42g35j?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">learn to surf in Malibu, CA<\/a>, the program has become a starting point for a lifelong relationship with the ocean. &#8220;We&#8217;ve watched kids who were once afraid to put their faces in the water grow into confident surfers,&#8221; said Tom Corliss, Founder of Malibu Makos Surf Club. &#8220;That transformation, more than anything, is why we do this.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Beyond surfing itself, Malibu Makos has heard from parents describing meaningful changes in their children&#8217;s confidence and outlook. Students who once hesitated near the shoreline have gone on to challenge themselves in new ways, while many participants form friendships that last well beyond a single summer. For many, the experience extends well beyond the water, shaping resilience and self-assurance that carries into everyday life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As interest in ocean education continues to grow, Malibu Makos Surf Club, providing some of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Malibu+Makos+Surf+Club\/@33.9712954,-118.9666144,124740m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m10!1m2!2m1!1sbest+surf+lessons+in+Malibu,+CA!3m6!1s0x80e818f6ff194279:0x1c5505afa2f062ac!8m2!3d34.0291627!4d-118.8412348!15sCh9iZXN0IHN1cmYgbGVzc29ucyBpbiBNYWxpYnUsIENBIgOoAQFaICIeYmVzdCBzdXJmIGxlc3NvbnMgaW4gbWFsaWJ1IGNhkgELc3VyZl9zY2hvb2yaASNDaFpEU1VoTk1HOW5TMFZMZGtOZmIyVmZOWFpxUTFwM0VBReABAPoBBAhqEC8!16s%2Fg%2F1v42g35j?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDcxNS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\">best surf lessons in Malibu, CA<\/a>, encourages families to reach out and learn more about upcoming programs. More information is available at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.malibumakos.com\/\">https:\/\/www.malibumakos.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About Malibu Makos Surf Club<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Founded in 1991, Malibu Makos Surf Club is the leading provider of surf instruction and ocean safety education for kids, families, and individuals along the Malibu coastline. Founded by a former ocean lifeguard, the organization operates as one of the few licensed surf camps in the area, with a continued focus on water safety, skill-building, and confidence in the ocean. Malibu Makos is committed to helping students of all ages and experience levels develop a lasting, positive relationship with the water.<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/malibumakos.com_178973.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Malibu Makos Surf Club<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Tom Corliss<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=ocean-safety-lessons-in-malibu-ca-leading-surf-school-emphasizes-water-confidence-for-all-ages\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> +1 310-317-1229<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>Malibu, CA  <br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Malibu<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> CA 90265<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malibumakos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.malibumakos.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=ocean-safety-lessons-in-malibu-ca-leading-surf-school-emphasizes-water-confidence-for-all-ages\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MALIBU, Calif. &mdash; September 17, 2026 &mdash; Malibu Makos Surf Club is reinforcing its longtime focus on water safety, helping surfers of all ages build confidence in the ocean. 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