Salt Shore · Lessons

Lessons for first timers and lifers.

Five formats, all six-students-max, every one of them taught by an ISA-certified instructor who's surfed this beach since they were a kid. Pick the one that fits.

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90-min lesson · ages 8+

The Intro Lesson.

The classic. Twenty minutes on the sand learning paddle technique and pop-up timing, then sixty minutes in shoulder-deep water with one instructor for every three students. Everyone catches a wave by minute thirty.

  • Soft-top board
  • Wetsuit + leash
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Photo of your first wave
Duration
90 min 20 sand · 70 water
Group
3:1 students per coach
Price
$95 per person
Book the intro
3-pack · across one week

Starter Series progression.

Three 90-minute lessons spread across a single week. Lesson one: pop up confidently. Lesson two: angle take-offs and trimming. Lesson three: soft turns and reading the lineup. Most students leave the third session paddling out on their own.

  • Same coach all three sessions
  • Schedule flex within the week
  • Save $40 vs. booking singles
  • Ages 10+
Duration
3 × 90 min
Group
3:1
Price
$245 per person
Book the 3-pack
5-pack · two-week window

The Five Pack.

Five lessons, two-week window, your scheduling. The fastest way from "first wave" to "I can paddle out on my own and trim down the line." Includes a free GoPro session on lesson five so you can see what you're doing.

  • Free GoPro on lesson 5
  • Save $90 vs. singles
  • Choice of coach
  • Reschedules free 24hr ahead
Duration
5 × 90 min
Group
3:1
Price
$385
Book the 5-pack
Private 1:1 · all levels

Private lessons.

One coach, one student, two hours. For first-timers who want extra hand-holding, parents learning alongside their kids, intermediate surfers working on a specific issue, or anyone who'd rather not share. Schedule any tide window.

  • 1:1 in the water
  • Video review at end
  • Choose your coach
  • Tides 6am-7pm
Duration
2 hr
Coach
1:1
Price
$220 per session
Book a private
What's included

Everything but the towel.

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The board

Soft-top 9'0" or 8'0" depending on your size and skill. Pre-rinsed and waxed.

3/2

Wetsuit

Spring through fall: 3/2mm full suit. Summer: shorty. All sizes XS-XXL on the rack.

SPF

Reef-safe SPF

Free zinc and SPF 50 at the shack. Apply 30 minutes before you paddle out.

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One photo

Your coach takes one good action photo from shore. Texted to you that night.

Group rates

Bringing the whole crew?

We do bachelor / bachelorette parties, corporate offsites, school groups, family reunions, and "we have nine cousins in town" weeks. Discount kicks in at 6 students.

For groups over 12 we'll close the cove for two hours and bring extra coaches.

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Group size
Per person
Save
1-5 studentsstandard rate
$95
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6-9 studentssmall group
$80
15%
10-15 studentsmedium group
$70
26%
16+ studentsprivate cove
$60
37%
Common questions

Things people ask first.

I've never surfed. Will I actually stand up?

Almost everyone does, on the intro lesson, within the first 45 minutes. Our coach-to-student ratio is 1:3 and we use soft-tops that are extremely forgiving. The trick is patience and the right wave — we pick those for you.

Do I need to know how to swim?

You need to be comfortable in shoulder-deep water and able to swim about 50 yards. We do everything in waist-to-shoulder-deep water with leashes. If you're a non-swimmer or anxious in water, ask about our shallow-water clinic instead.

What should I bring?

A swimsuit you can move in, a towel, a refillable water bottle, and (after the lesson) something dry to change into. Skip lotion sunscreen — we'll give you reef-safe zinc at the shack.

What's the cancellation policy?

Free reschedule with 24 hours notice. Less than 24 hours, we charge 50%. If we cancel because the surf is unsurfable (rare — usually happens 3-4 days a season) you get a full refund or reschedule.

Is there an age minimum?

For the regular lessons: 8 and up. For the kids camp specifically: 7 and up. For private lessons we'll go down to 6 with a parent in the water alongside.

Ready?

The water's warm. Let's go.

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