Needed a gift card at Christmas! They were friendly and helpful! I was in and out even though it…read morewas a busy time of year!

My son and his 2 children were here visiting and I scheduled surf lessons for them. We have done…read morethis in the past and everyone enjoyed the time in the water and the instructor. Would definitely recommend

Our second experience with Paddle Surf, we booked a semi-private lesson for our 9 year old grandson…read moreand his friend, first timers. We arrived early but our instructor (Carter) took us immediately. The waves were challenging for beginners but Carter had the boys in the water quickly and both said they had a fantastic time. Memory-making experience for all!

This is our second experience with Paddle Surf RI and it did not disappoint! Brian worked great…read morewith our 8 and 6 year olds in the water. Great experience all around, highly recommend.

My husband and I wanted to take our first surf lessons as adults at 34 and 35 years old. We were…read moretold that Rhode Island would be a great place to give it a try and I found this location through a google search. Signing up was very easy through their online booking platform. We got all of the details through email and showed up the day of ready to go. Our instructor, Chris, took us through the basics before getting in the water and then we got to have the remainder of the time playing on the waves. He helped us get up on a few and gave us opportunities to do it ourselves too before heading back in. We had a great experience and would recommend anyone looking to give lessons a go to say yes!

Stepped on a board for the very first time with Lance and then a few days later with Travis - Both…read morereally patient and fun, and also great teachers! Super fun and the experience is seamless -- All you have to do is show up to the beach and everything else is taken care of. Can't wait to go back!

Had a great time learning to surf with Chris today! He took us to a great spot and taught us how…read moreto surf in one day! He is a really nice guy and will take time to explain everything. He's been doing this along time and he knows how to make it seem easy!

This was a first time paddle boarding for myself, my husband, and our dog, Mochi. Chris was very…read morepatient while helping Mochi acclimate to the board. He went above and beyond by giving us a quick lesson and ensuring that Mochi and I were able to manage the board before embarking on our own. We loved the experience and would recommend it to first time paddle boarders who want to bring their dogs!

Amazing family operation! Super helpful and knowledgeable in the water. Great for kids and adults…read morewho want to give surfing a try!

From the owner: Gansett Groms is locally owned and operated by the Bennett Family with over 40 years of experience…read moresurfing in Narragansett and around the globe. We specialize in getting surfers Standing Up, Riding, and Having Fun on Day One! Our experienced surf instructors are highly trained to teach surfers of all ages and levels of experience. We use the highest quality gear. Each lesson includes: Surfboard Surfboard Leash Wetsuit or rash guard. First timers start with a land lesson, then it's off to the surf. Surfers are matched with boards that are suitable for their size and ability.

Island Surf & Sport is essentially two different stores in one. You got the surf shop down bottom…read moreand the clothing store up top. The store up top you can find a solid selection and variety from the latest surf and outdoor brands with in-season clothes as well as some of previous seasons items on sale. The Board Room down below you can find a vast choosing of the latest and greatest from shapers and boardmakers. In addition they offer a surf camp and private lessons to those trying to get started. Every time I visit I have found the people working to be helpful and willing to engage in a conversation about what I am looking for or helping me find the right fin for my board. It is important to buy local when shopping for a new board, wetsuit, or leash so the surfing community can continue in areas like Newport/Middletown.

I parked my car and walked around the side to the store and got yelled at by an employee that he…read morewas going to tow my car in 5 minutes if I didn't move, just assuming I was there for the race and not the store. Well I was going to the store but not anymore! I'll find somewhere that appreciates our business.

The team at CoreysWave was super professional, communicative, and met me where I was at. I've had…read moresome lessons previously but had a few years off, and Aviad gave lots of super helpful tips and pointers to help me strengthen my paddle and better read the waves. Strongly recommend!

Corey's Wave offers a personal and professional surfing experience. My instructor is incredibly…read morepatient, encouraging, and made everything feel fun and approachable. They broke things down step-by-step and really focused on safety and confidence in the water. Highly recommended for anyone who's curious about surfing but not sure where to start--this is the perfect introduction; and for more experienced beginners who are looking to develop their skills and get out in the lineup.

Great instruction, well-kept equipment, have done both surf and stand up paddle and very satisfied…read morewith the experience. Great access to beautiful parts of the island otherwise inaccessible, and not crowded. Highly recommended!

From the owner: We offer Stand Up Paddle Lessons and Tours far from the crowded vineyard shores. Our equipment and…read moreour experience is second to none. Even well seasoned Stand Up Paddle Boarders find elements of SUP that that they have never experienced before!

I think this is one of the best beaches in the area…read more There are lots of sandy spots to walk, lay, sit and relax. There are many places to get food or drinks around. It's accessible by public transportation or by car.....During the summer season, parking is free after 5pm, so that makes it easy for those wanting to save some bucks. I could not find a public restroom open after 5pm, but I believe they are open during the paid parking hours. Great for surfing during those windy days.

This is one of the best beaches in the east coast I've been to. It is so clean and not too crowded…read more We try to avoid crowds. I love freedom and space. So we came on a gloomy weekday. Parking on the streets was easy. The staff were so kind, they helped us carrying the wagon down the stairs to the beach. Beach pass is $12 for the family. The beach was so clean. It is therapeutic to see the ocean and the horizon to the end without any human intervention. This town is so cute and nice. I would totally come back again.

Best selection of surfboards in the Northeast, small but well thought out spear gun selection,…read moregreat clothing and sunglasses options

Shockingly poor and dangerous service. Spent months communicating with them to plan daughter's…read morebirthday celebration. Was a task just to confirm the reservation for a lesson for 10 people. When we showed up - parking was a nightmare at the beach. I specifically asked about parking / general info ahead of time. Would have been helpful for the locals to give a couple pointers and maybe let us know that wrist bands need to be purchased for all beachgoers, but whatever - that's on me. Just seemed like a little common courtesy / customer service. Here's the real issue though. 1 instructor for 10 kids!! The beach lesson was maybe one minute long before he had all of them (ages 16 - 5yrs old) walking into ocean and getting pummeled in the break. They had no idea how to protect themselves or others from the surf board getting thrown around. Kids were getting smashed by boards around them. Several of the adults jumped into ocean to help the kids get past the break and stayed in water to ensure they were somewhat safe. The instructor seemed to only give tips to one kid at a time when he was prompted to give a tip (ie - when do you start paddling to catch a wave). Instructor admitted it was too much for him to handle on his own but that's just how WW operates. If it was a group of 10 random strangers there would be two instructors, but apparently when it's a 'private lesson' of 10ppl - only one instructor regardless of how rough the ocean is. Unacceptable. Dangerous. Should be ashamed of themselves. Find another surf shop for your lessons!