Palm Springs Surf Club
The strongest barrel setting in the United States, and a desert airport pair that is often cheap out of season.
What a session costs
Published prices at Palm Springs Surf Club, as printed on 2026-09-07. Operators change prices and seasons without notice, so treat these as the shape of the cost rather than a quote, and check the operator before you book.
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| Beginner | $100 / session |
| Intermediate / advanced | $200 / session |
| 5 Slabs (expert) | $250 / session |
Prices collected 2026-09-07 from palmspringssurfclub.com. Session prices do not include flights, boards, wetsuit hire unless noted, or accommodation.
The waves at Palm Springs Surf Club
Palm Springs Surf Club opened in 2024. It is an outdoor pool on Surf Loch.
- Waikiki Wave beginnerA mellow, slow-peeling wave for learning to stand up.
- Reform Wave Pass beginnerA knee-to-waist-high A-frame for bodyboarding only.
- Intermediate A-Frames intermediateA split peak where two surfers ride in opposite directions, in sets of 6.
- Lefts And Rights intermediateLonger rides with a 3 to 4 second barrel and a playful end section.
- Advanced A-Frames advancedPunchy split-peak A-frames for strong surfers.
- 5 Slabs expertA fast tube that needs an early entry, for surfers with barrel experience.
When to go
The surf pool lists daily hours of 8am to 10pm. Hours change with season, events and maintenance.
The operator showed 81.4 F in the pool on 7 October 2026.
Boards, wetsuits and lessons
Board hire costs extra. Wetsuit hire costs extra.
Soft tops cost $25 and hard performance boards $35 for the first session.
The Surf School coaches beginners, and beginner waves run seasonally.
Public sessions go on sale a couple of months at a time. Surfers must be at least 42 inches tall and swim alone.
Getting there and where to stay
PSP is a short drive from the club. LAX and SAN are usually cheaper and about two hours out.
The Southern California coast is about a two-hour drive from the Coachella Valley.
Taking your own board? Check which airlines charge for one and whether your board bag fits.
Good to know
- Children under 14 need adult supervision.
- Press reports waves from about 2 ft to 7.5 ft.
- The pool closed several times in 2024 after opening, so check before you travel.
- Private groups can book the whole pool, up to 12 surfers an hour.
Questions
- How much does a session at Palm Springs Surf Club cost?
- From $100 a session, for Beginner. That is the operator's price on 2026-09-07.
- What is the nearest airport to Palm Springs Surf Club?
- Fly into PSP. PSP is a short drive from the club. LAX and SAN are usually cheaper and about two hours out.
- When is Palm Springs Surf Club open?
- The surf pool lists daily hours of 8am to 10pm. Hours change with season, events and maintenance.
- Can beginners surf Palm Springs Surf Club?
- Yes. 2 of its sessions are for beginners: Waikiki Wave; Reform Wave Pass.
Venue details checked 2026-10-07. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. New to pools? Wave pool 101 covers how a session works.
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