I know some of you are looking at surfing lessons and thinking, "That sounds cool, but I dunno." I…read morehope I can help you resolve your ambivalence by telling you what an awesome experience this was!! Let me start with the registration process. It was really easy. Just go to their website and fill out the form. You will receive an automated email telling you all the details, like timing and what to bring. If there is inclement weather or weird tides, they will call you prior to the lesson, otherwise, you are good to go! When you pull up to the surf shop, the lessons are around the left corner on the outside of the building. You'll probably see multiple buff guys with wet suits on pulling out surf boards. Don't be intimidated- these guys are the instructors and they are SUPER nice and down to Earth. We were greeted with a smile by one of the owners (Brian), who took our payment and provided us with wet suits for the lesson. The wet suits kept us totally comfortable the whole time. I was a little surprised to see how popular these lessons were as there were about 8 instructors and around 10 "students." By the way, there was quite a range of ages of students (not just children) and my instructor said he has worked with young children through age 80! Once everyone suited up, we walked across to the street to the ocean. The DH and I were each assigned our own instructor who carried the heavy boards over for us. One tip- I brought a big beach bag with towels, cell phones, and water. I think next time, I would just bring a small bag with cell phones and a water bottle. Even though it was a cool night for summer (in the low 70s), I think I could have left the towels at the surf shop as we were comfortable in the wet suits. After a brief safety and instructional overview, we were out in the water in minutes! You go out with your individual guide who holds on to the end of your board and does all of the hard work for you. He/she will pick good waves and tell you when to stand. They will also help push your board over really big waves while you are floating out there so that you don't wipe out while just floating on the board waiting for a good wave. The DH and I asked for about a 5 minute break a piece so that we could take pictures of each other and our instructors were totally accommodating. In case you're wondering what is physically involved, you spend most of the time laying stomach down on the board and when you catch a wave you move into a plank, then bring one leg forward and stand up. Really not hard, just a matter of keeping balance! The DH had Nathaniel and I had Phil as our instructors. They were knowledgeable and friendly and will really make you feel at home on the board. I can't recommend this experience highly enough and I hope I can go again next year!

What a fantastic beach experience! This is so well…read moreorganized. Instruction was 1:1. Meera was a fabulous teacher !!

Friendly service good chairs and umbrella Be prepared to put your umbrella in yourself. it was very…read morereasonable.

Love the Lewes Surf Shanty! Clean beach chairs, umbrellas, surf stuff and scooters. The owner's…read morevery nice and her employee Shai was very helpful, attentive and upbeat! Just what you want in customer service. Great place!

amazing Local surf shop! Good selection of boards for sale and rentals. Necessities like board…read moreshorts, wax, and awesome T-shirts. Family owned and downtown Ocean City convenient location.

I had a weird request and Malibu's delivered like a BOSS!…read more I needed some surfboard wax for an off-label use (slipping horseshoes in an aqua treadmill) and I needed it quickly. Lee helped me choose the right products, choose a shipping method, and offered to personally get my order to the post office to ensure its timely delivery. After calling five different surf shops who refused to help, I was blown away by this level of customer support. Thank you, Lee and Malibu's!

Although Atlantic Shoals is a Delmarva Beach chain, the Bethany Beach location is such a part of…read morethe community and always a great place to stop! From the welcoming dog bowl ready for any passing pup, to the attentive staff greeting you as you enter, to the epic local merch for Bethany Beach... we always enjoy when we stop here during our stroll up and down the Main Street of town. With a wide selection of name brand surf clothing and beach gear, you can be assured to find something that you need or just something that you want to remember your trip by. I have purchased all of my Reef sandals from here over the years... it is nice to try on what you are buying and to check out the latest trends. Even with Size 15 shoes, they always have plenty of sizes and options for me too! I LOVE their Bethany Beach merch. An homage to the towns totem pole and a cool drawing of the Main Street with noted icons of the town! The price is great too! Always nice to support a local shop and enjoy the vacation vibes of Bethany Beach.

Always fun going in! Great merch and great people! Whenever I need a Ted shirt or a sweatshirt…read morethat's my first stop!!

My 2 kids did a surf lesson with Matt & had a blast. He was very patient & a great teacher & both…read moreof them were standing, riding waves most of the lesson. highly recommend.

Took the whole family for surf lessons. Super cool instructors who knew how to have fun while…read morekeeping everyone safe. Will be returning for the surf camp next year!

My kids, nieces, and nephews have been taking these camps for years. Its the highlight of their…read moresummers. The instructors are knowledgable and so fun, and the hours are great. Went into the shack on the bay today on my walk and ended up with the softest stacey's sweatshirt. Stacey and her instructors are the best

When I heard through another local business that this woman had set up surfing camps and lessons…read morethat are woman friendly and all ages welcome, I was excited to try it! As a 40-year-old mom of three Who has always been in good shape but never quite been able to surf, I figured this would be a good place for me to start to learn. I was right. After speaking with me on the phone for a bit she paired me up with gonzo, who is frankly the best surfing instructor I could imagine. I am pretty picky about teachers because I feel like if I'm going to pay you you better know more than I do and be able to correct poor technique and show up on time and have a positive attitude - too much to ask? You wouldn't think so but you'd be surprised what some surfing set ups in the area give you for your money. This mama is satisfied with your experience and can recommend this business to others. It's never too late to start learning to surf! I know they do kids and stuff too but everyone does.

took a lesson with tim & he and the staff were great! on time and super attentive and got me…read morecatching waves first lesson and now i'm addicted. i can't recommend them enough! i'm also 33, it's never too late to start a new hobby. thank you guys so much!

Surftopia is awesome, the coconuts are out of this world!! The owner is super nice and awesome…read more One of wildwoods true gemstones!

We had a really fun surfing lesson with Dan on Thursday at Assateague. My two kids (14 and 11) had…read morenever tried it before, but within an hour they both stood up and caught some waves. The conditions were pretty rough, so I ended up as an extra swimmer to help the kids paddle out. But it was all good - Dan was very patient with the kids, and focused on safety and fun. Finally, have to mention that I was very impressed with Dan's communication. I texted him out of nowhere the day before, and he responded almost immediately with detailed and specific info about the lessons, location, etc. I really appreciate that level of service.

From the owner: Dr. Shred's Surf Adventures offers safe, affordable, and fun surf lessons for all ages and skill…read morelevels. Lessons are given 7 days a week with flexible hours to adjust to your schedule (weather and wave conditions varying). Dr. Shreds also offers surfboards for rent, whether its for the hour, day, or week. With a selection of soft top longboards to high performance shortboards, I'm sure to have a board for you. Delivery and pick-up of surfboards is also offered if needed. Some quick facts about Dr. Shred's Surf Adventures: - CPR and First Aid certified - 10 plus years of experience surfing Ocean City - Intructions in ocean safety, surfing safety and etiquette, pre-surf warm up, fundamentals to get you on your feet and have an experience you will never forget - Most important, fun! - Private, group, and special occassion lessons available

Best surf camp on jersey shore! The workers are very…read morefriendly and are great with the students of all ages! Avalon Surf Camp is a great way to start off a summer day, so fun!!!!!

Hands down a great organization! We took out 8 and 7 yo for their 1st ever Surf lessons and not…read moreonly did they kids love it, the instructors and team went above and beyond to make sure they had fun, and also were able to stand once by the end of the lessons. Will definitely be going back for more in the future