Great hours and in a great area. The shop has beautiful surfboards and skateboards. They also have hacky sacks, sandals, and more. You need to save up for one of their boards but they totally seem worth it. Plus, some of their skateboards are from an eco-friendly company that plants 1 tree for every certain number of boards sold. The employees were also really chill about me having my service dog and didn't really ask any questions (they just said "hello" to him and told me how cute he was). They also told me about great places around the area since I'm currently moving here. :) read more

Great place! Dayo helped me out with a Carver Surfskate and hooked it up! I live in LA, but when I am in Mass, they get my business because of their level of customer service! Keep it up! read more

Great selection of boards and water wear. Found a great shirt for my wife to wear on the beCh or by the pool.

Was looking for a skim board for an eleven year old girl whose never skimmed before. Tim talked me though the different types of boards and their various construction and helped me select the perfect board. A hot pink, 48" Wave Bandit. The perfect gift for a kid moving to Myrtle Beach who doesn't want to look like a rookie. She was thrilled, best gift of the day. Thanks Tim read more

It was great to rent a paddle board here. Really simple - just sign a waver, pick a paddle board, carry it down the beach and next thing you know you're out enjoying the ocean. They will keep your keys or bag behind the counter if necessary while you're out, and you pay when you come back - $20 for 1 hour or $35 for 2 hours (and if you return it 15 minutes late they will only charge for the 15 minutes and not for a whole extra hour). Also, I heard there are often good waves and you can use the paddle boards to surf. The water was warm enough to not need a wet suit, so all-around a great experience. Will definitely rent here again - for surfing or to go explore some of the islands about 2 miles off shore. Coffee isn't great, but I think they're working on revamping the cafe/restaurant. read more

Went back there today. My husband and step daughter both got their breakfast sandwiches, and the girl who took our order said mine would be right out. We waited and waited, and I finally told my poor step daughter to start without me. My husband finally got up to ask about the sandwich. She had forgotten about it and was on her way out the door. Pull it together Ocean House! I don't blame the high school girl - she was distracted - we have all been there. But we paid nearly $25 for three egg sandwiches and two coffees. At those prices, there should be a manager on staff to make sure the young staff is supported and getting things done correctly and efficiently. read more

I enjoy stopping here when I'm on the north shore. Great coffee and service. This is a great spot to stop in the north shore and I frequent it when I'm In the area. read more

The best surf shop in the Boston area! Owned and run by surfers! Right by the beach! Staffed by surfers and skaters who are welcoming. Nobody is "too cool to talk to you" if you don't surf. Small shop with huge board inventory! Longboards, shortboards, funboards, epoxy, foam on glass, national brands, local shapers, and Tim- one of the owners makes his own shapes right here on the North Shore! They also do ding repairs! Great selection of accessories; fins, leashes, board bags, wetsuits, soft racks, etc... Ocean House stocks all sorts of Stand up Paddle boards from beginner models to high performance shapes. They also sell paddles and SUP accessories. They sell all kinds of skate gear! Complete setups, long and short boards, decks, trucks, bearings, wheels, etc... Men's and women's clothing and jewelry! Check out their surfcam! read more

Gosh I want to be a paddleboarder! Have you tried it yet? Awesome exercise, beautiful views, so portable. I have tried it 3 times now at a couple of places, and I can tell you that Tim makes renting one so easy! Ocean House opens early and closes late, and their cafe is wonderful, with indoor and outdoor tables. The friendly and efficient cafe serves Mighty Leaf teas people!, plus lattes and delicious paninis and pastries (ya, we were starving after our paddle). You can buy boards here, of course, but also clothes and sunglasses, etc. This place rocks. I can't wait to go back! read more

Ocean House Surf & Skate - Can't pick a better location for this joint -- here's the launch site across the street. Wicked cool shoreline and ocean views. - Surfing Near Me - Gloucester, Massachusetts

I absolutely love this place. The owner has fully put together a great surf, SUP shop, with great product knowledge, super chill but fully pulled together w/no attitude. What's more there is an excellent cafe/coffee shop that is super tasty, organic ingredients, cozy places inside and out to sit, and the look/feel of the place is spot on - all down the even the bathroom. Spot on across the board. read more

Excellent organic and vegan stuff :) Been once and I'll be back Mmmmmdelishousness read more

I recently bought a longboard here and I can't say enough good things about the shop. Tim even dropped the board off at my house. Ocean House has a great selection of boards and wetsuits. I recommend checking them out. read more

The new Ocean House Surf Shop is a real treat and welcomed addition to the area. Inside the place has a cool vibe and great views, almost feel like you are not in Swampscott but in California. The Hours are perfect open early and close late. The barista who was friendly and knowledgeable , made a great latte with latte art. They use beans from Atomic cafe and milk from Highlawn farm which is a perfect pair for a great latte. Only complaints are the sizes for the iced drinks are rather small and expensive and the area behind the cafe counter could use a some cleaning and sprucing up. If you are a surfer and serious coffee drinker then this is your place to visit. read more

Fake board shop alert. It looks like the place bought a bunch of random surf gear and threw it all in a horribly small cluttered space. The coffee shop idea seems good but it is filthy behind the counter to the point where it grossed me out. I watched the workers not clean the blender and make other drinks. My girlfriend tried to wait and get ice coffee but the 2 workers helped 1 customer for over 5 minutes. Place needs a good cleaning! Also cash register was wide open the whole time I was there, very odd. The hot coffee i poured tasted like soap and i promptly threw it away. Luckily they don't charge for the pour it yourself coffee. I will not be going back here again. Place sucks. read more

Funny, but a small town like Swampscott never really seemed to me like it would be the ideal place to build a surf shop. Despite my own personal doubts, though, the Ocean House has quickly turned into a community favorite. The café is a cool little hangout, with great coffee and awesome sandwiches. You would think that a place like this might become a competitor for old-school local favorites like Newman's, but it's got its own vibe that actually complements the other local businesses on Humphrey Street. read more

I went in to this shop yesterday with minimal knowledge about surfing. I asked about a million questions and Dale was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. He knew all the best spots to surf (that even google searches hadn't suggested), the types of boards that would be best for my body size and how each board would ride. This shop has a wide selection of wetsuits, surfboards, and all associated accessories. When they didn't have one item that I was looking for, he took down my number to call when they got it in stock. I will be doing all my surf shopping from this store from now on. read more

Tim is an awesome instructor! Just finished a paddle surfing lesson with him. Been at a plateau for a while and he was so helpful. He met me at Nahant Beach (where Ocean House was conducting a kids' surfing school, and they were having a blast, as well) and the conditions were perfect. It pays to take a lesson from an expert (we all know what happens when you try to give a lesson to your boyfriend/girlfriend)! read more

I love that there's a surf shop on the north shore. Great to stop by when I'm home in town. Wifi so you can get some work done :) paddle boards, cute bathing suits and drinks and food. read more

The shop is a small cafe tightly wedged within a surf shop. I give them 4 stars for the diversity of the menu - a nice array of coffee, espresso, and sandwiches at a moderate price. However, if it wasn't for the discount I received due to the excessively long wait, I would rate the overall experience 2 stars. I arrived around 1pm and there were four people seated with coffee in the nice seating area enjoying the panoramic ocean view. The ordering area for the cafe is in the rear past surfboards and clothing racks. The staff seemed generally disorganized, managing multiple tasks at once from answering the phone to making espresso to cutting sandwiches in a haphazard fashion. I waited over 15 minutes just to order a sandwich despite nobody being in line (two different people took my order, and were confused over which person made what or if it was already made or paid for). I then waited about 30 minutes for a take out sandwich that had no cooking involved. I was pretty frustrated by the time the server called me over and offered me a small discount, which I appreciated. The sandwich, a sliced turkey sandwich with a nickel sized serving of stuffing on cranberry bread was pretty good and, despite looking small, was quite filling. I felt the price, about $12.00+, was excessive and may be high due to the ocean view. It was served with greens. If it wasn't for the extremely long wait, frustrating ordering process, and general disorder, I would have ranked the order higher, but I was generally unimpressed. Also, I visited last summer for coffee and it was hard to push through all of the surf merchandize and clothing to get to the cafe. This time, there was enough seating to take advantage of the view, but this may differ in the warmer months. read more

Food menu's super limited, which is ok, I suppose, but the prices are incredibly expensive. I spent almost $11 today on an egg sandwich and sparkling water (their non-coffee options are few also). I'd love to support them but can't go there in the future at those prices. The water cannot have been more than $2 (it was tiny), so that means that egg sandwich was $8! Nope, nope, nope, no can do. read more

Great selection of SUPs for sale and rent! Great people too! Learn more about gearing up and paddling in Swampscott harbor in my latest blogpost: https://bulgarianmermaid.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/suping-peacefully-north-of-boston/ read more

Both my daughters are taking the surf camp and absolutely love it. The instructors are so much fun, and they have found a passion for riding the waves. Price is also reasonable. I have also rented paddle boards from Tim and he is always very friendly and convenient dropping it off and picking it up. I highly recommend The Ocean House Surf Shop!!! Continued success in your business. read more

Bought three boards recently from Tim. I scored on all three. Good advice. Good price. Not what I would have expected from what I thought was a surf-leaning coffee shop in Swampscott. read more

Go for the paddleboarding, not for the cafe. I imagine the paddleboard rentals and shop are a welcome addition to the area and offer smooth transactions. But if you're going just for the cafe, I urge you to rethink it, at least until maybe they work out some of the kinks. I popped by here one day because I work nearby and I'm always on the lookout for new places to grab lunch. The cafe is tucked all the way in the back and is very tight in terms of space. The young staff seemed slightly confused in their communication with each other and it took them a solid 20 minutes to make a panini and iced green tea. The bakery items are located in a case after the order counter (closer to the back of the store) which seems backwards. Would also be nice if they listed their menu on their website so I could order ahead of time and not have to wait 20 minutes for a sandwich or salad. Not sure I would go back for the food anyway. read more

Great new surf shop in the area - we need one here near Boston. Stopped by earlier today to check it out and have a coffee. It's right on the water with plenty of parking nearby, and they're open late - 8PM, perfect for sunset surfing. read more

Great coffee and sandwiches. I usually poke my head in thei during the summer months and either rent a paddle board of just stop by for a coffee and a breakfast sandwich. read more

The cafe at the Ocean House Surf Shop has fabulous coffee and organic muffins/bars. The staff is knowledgable about organic eating. Fun spot for a healthy treat! read more

Been to Ocean House a few times, for ding repairs, wetsuits, boots, gloves, and most recently took the plunge a bought an SUP. Now, I've been surfing most of my life but im brand new to SUP. Tim was awesome. He listened to what I wanted out of my SUP and gave me a few options, I never felt rushed or made to feel I was "stupid" for asking many questions. The selection was great, so good in fact it was tough to decide which one to get. Until he pulled a 10ft Laird stand up from the rack and I knew right then I found my board. The shop is exactly what you want in a small town business, friendly, knowledgable and welcoming. If you are looking for a great place to find the "right" board for YOU Ocean house is where you want to go. I've been to so many surf shops all over New England to California and 90% of them you find arrogant young kids shocked that you don't know everything there is to know about Surfboards and gear. Not here, I'm pumped we finally have a surf shop here in Swampscott, from here on out I found my shop. read more