We had an amazing experience with Ron Jon Surf School! We just moved to the area and thought, "when in Rome..."--so we signed our two teens up for lessons, and it was the best decision. Their instructor, Christian, was absolutely fantastic. He was patient, encouraging, and really knew how to connect with them. They both started as complete beginners, and by the end of the lesson they had not only gotten up on the board but also left with real confidence and a solid understanding of the basics. Most importantly--they had a blast. They're already talking about getting back out there and taking the next steps! Highly recommend for anyone with kids (or adults!) wanting to learn to surf in a fun, supportive environment. read more

They are such good teachers I raw a lesson every time I'm in Florida! I've had a few different instructors and they've all been so consistent and nice. read more

For my 54th birthday, I was given a surf lesson as a gift. I was given excellent instructions which I applied and I got up on my 3rd attempt. I rode all the waves there after for my 1 hour lesson. I would recommend this surf school to everyone young and old that wants to hang ten at least once in their life ! ​ read more

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I vista Ron Jon on the Grand Turks island. It had some cute things. Hoping to visit another location.

The instructor, Carlos, was great; while waiting for waves he explained what to look for and the best places to find good waves. As expected, he started with the basics and made sure they could get up and actually surf. Totally worth the money. Also, you can rent boards from the school (even when not taking lessons) for super cheap, like $15 for the whole day. It's about two blocks from the ocean, so if you rent one, you do have to carry it a short walk. read more

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We took the family down to Central Florida to do all the theme parks and such, but having "surfed" Lake Michigan as a family before, we wanted to surf Cocoa Beach too. So, after an entire week of Disney, Universal, and Sea World Discovery Cove (and a lot of money for tickets and such), what do you think brought the most excitement? Yup, surfing Cocoa Beach with our instructor, Jullian. Yes, we went on rides in Orlando and had a good time there - but when you hear your teenage daughter (who generally looks like she can't take another minute with you), say, "Dad, surf this wave with me!" or sincerely say unprovoked "Dad, I really like surfing" it just tugs at my emotions. Thank you Jillian for a day that I will not forget!!! read more

FIVE STARS!!! 100% doing it again!!! I was in town on business alone and really wanted to go surfing for my second time in life. My first lesson was in Bali and the instructor stressed me out HOWEVER RonJon in Cocoa Beach was a totally different experience!! Kristi (I think? I'm so bad with names) was phenom! So in love with her teaching style!! -knowledgeable -chill -kind -supportive -super excited for you when you finally get up -and just a beautiful soul YOU GOTTA DO THIS!!! Best experience this year thus far!!! I feel so accomplished being able to get up on the board 5-6 times! The beach is shallow and there are no rock nearby. The waves are not nearly as intense as they were in Bali (good for beginners like me). Didn't see any jellyfish that day though they warn you in the safety video. read more

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Larry was such a cool dude and great teacher! He gave me a few pointers and I got up and road all the way to the shore on my first try! I tried surfing 20 years ago and couldn't ever figure it out. I have had 3 knee surgeries, 1 nose and 1 neck surgery and suffer from chronic pain everyday. With his instructions and encouragement I was able to succeed more attempts than not. I would highly recommend taking lessons from Larry! read more

My daughter and I had a great time learning to surf! Grant was our instructor and we were able to get up on the board the very first try! Grants knowledge and easy to learn instructions made it a great experience. read more

I can't thank Carry enough for how relaxed and encouraging he was during our lesson. The hour flew by and the kids were able to get up more often than we thought for having no experience! No matter what it was a ton of fun! read more

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Lauren and Nick were amazing instructors. They took the time to explain everything in a very simple way and had me up on the board in no time.... well most of the time. Lol. Seriously tho, I would come back to Ron Jon Surf School again! read more

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So impressed with the camp! My midwestern Grandson loved it! All the kids looked great and were able to get up on their boards. The staff encouraged the kids every step of the way. Very professional and felt 100% confident leaving my 7 year old in their care. read more

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This place is the best I was an absolute beginner and the instructor Jillian helped me every step of the way she said I did awesome and I even stood on the board and rode a wave 10/10 read more

I did the two-hour lesson with some friends yesterday, and it was great! We were all 100% surfing beginners (although we all love water sports) and we all managed to have some solid surfing experiences! They have some tips on how to best apply your sunscreen, so wait until you get there to do it (e.g., don't put it on the front of your legs or it will get all over the board). They also provide rashguards of various sizes and colors. After a safety talk, it's a short walk to the beach, where you grab your board from the back of a trailer and head to the water! A few minutes is spent on dry land learning on how to stand on your board. They have a small tent set up on the beach for parents / loved ones who aren't surfing to hang out and watch during the lesson. We all managed to get up on our boards after just a few tries, with the help of our instructors. Our semi-private lesson was merged with another semi-private so that we could have the help of two instructors, and that was great! Both instructors were incredibly nice and helpful, and passionate about surfing. After the lesson, there are outdoor, fresh water showers back at the surf school building so you can rinse off. We all had a great time and can't wait to go back! The only "hmm" to the whole experience was the lethargic guy on the phone, and at the front desk, who wasn't particularly enthusiastic or helpful providing info when we signed up and when we first arrived. But it was really all about the surfing, so we didn't care too much about that. :) read more

Not my first time training with these guys they also teach Kite Boarding which I worked with them in 2011 , friendly group of guys definitely living their life style and have a passion for what they do , we took a 3 hour class and everyone in our group got up on the board, great experience thinking about sending girlfriends son back down during the summer for the surf camp. Also before you go buy all the surf gear in the Big Ron Jon store stop by Surf School and pick up the 10% discount card Get Off the Path Adventure Bums read more

Excellent! We were able to get our daughters in for surf lessons on the same day we called. They only allowed one hour lessons due to COVID, but that is all that was needed. Surfer dude Warren had them both up and riding waves in no time. He was very encouraging and enjoyable for them to work with. WELL WORTH IT!!! read more

Everyone was very helpful and patient. The safety class before my lesson was very informative. I did much better than I ever thought I would thanks to a great teacher. I'd definitely recommend Ron Jon to anyone of any age to learn to surf! read more

We had such a great time!!! It was an amazing, fun, positive experience! As first-time surfers, my 11 yr. old daughter and I were incredibly nervous, but we had such a great time and it was such a positive experience because of our instructor Nicky. She was phenomenal! She was so positive and encouraging! She gave clear, concise instructions and nothing seemed to phase her. We booked an amazing two-hour private lessons for three - one who has some surfing experience and two who had never surfed before. The office personnel were courteous and helpful. The school building is very neat and clean inside and out. The surfboards are all in very good shape. They had wetsuits that you can borrow -- all in good condition. I can't say enough about Nicky our the instructor. What I really appreciated was how she worked with my daughter. My daughter quickly bonded with her and she did a great job of assessing her and tailoring the lessons accordingly. Nicky noticed right away that my daughter was incredibly nervous, and thinking too much. Nicky gave her a lot of confidence and really helped her have the confidence to pop up to ride the waves - which she did several times. Nicky was great at celebrating even the smallest success, which was a great confidence builder. She offered great instruction on what we were doing right and what we were doing wrong and how we could do better. She made it so much fun! I really can't say enough positive things about her. There were other groups of Ron Jon surf students in the water and everyone was having a great time and supporting each other. I highly recommend Ron Jon Surf School! Thanks to all employees of this school! read more

I'm 16 went in not knowing how to surf and cane out being able to catch my own waves and turn Larry was our instructor and he was amazing and super fun and overall a great person 10/10 would recommend read more

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About a month ago my sister's and I took a group lesson with Instructor Megan at Ron Jon Surf School. For me the whole experience was a dream come true. Even though I live no where near the ocean I've been a huge fan of the sport of surfing since I was 13 years old. Until now at the age of 24 I had never had the opportunity to try riding a board myself. With my 22 year old sister moving down to Florida from Minnesota we decided to hit up the surf capital and take the lessons. During our lessons Megan did a fantastic job adjusting to our individual skill levels and made sure we understood the feedback she was giving us. I really enjoyed having conversations with the various instructors we met and about their surf experiences. Everyone was super friendly, so don't be shy. Being a waterskier/wakeboarder it was difficult to get use to the different format of the board, but in the end I got the hang of it and the fact that I was able to do it with my sisters made it even sweeter. If you're not athletic don't be discouraged to try. It's a lot of physical work paddling out to where the waves break, but its not a race, take your time and believe in yourself! Wear lots of sunscreen (even if you have an early morning lesson) and have a friend come with a camera. Our only regret was not having someone on the beach to take our pictures. So all we have are mental memories. Lastly, Cocoa Beach is the hometown of the 11x World Surf Champ, Kelly Slater, and is the perfect place for beginners. The waves were a great size constantly pumping, set after set. If anyone from Ron Jon Surf School reads this THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! For getting my sister's stoked about surfing the way I am. I can't wait to go surfing again and will highly recommend you to anyone visiting Florida. read more

I can now check surfing off my bucket list. Frankie and Jillian were awesome instructors. I did the small group 2 hour lesson and it was definitely worth it. I had never been on a surf board or any board for that matter, I surfed many waves successfully during this two hour period, even wiping out was fun and I felt completely safe the entire time. I was also helped by Tom, the owner who also just so happens to be a surf legend, is super humble, kind, and a great person. Definitely try surfing when in cocoa beach, you won't regret it! read more

we've been coming EVERY summer for the past 8-9 years for surf school. great instructors, really good control of the kids who are having fun. our one week is now 3+ weeks of camp and one we all look forward to annually. great learning opportunity for any age kid, even the kids at heart. read more

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Signed up for the all day, week long kids summer camp. The instructor told the kids that they would just be practicing rather than getting much instruction. He snapped and yelled at my kiddo all day and was annoyed with the kids. As well, they didn't group beginners with same abilities, instead it was all over the place. We have done summer camps around the nation, my son has never complained until this one. It was very expensive compared to other camps but we *thought* it would be a great experience-nope. It was a waste of money. Looks like the 2.5 hour session would have been a better deal. read more

We had two great surf lessons with Frankie and Gil. We really enjoy our time on the board and on the waves. Great instructors with very good teaching skills. If you would like to visit a surf school on the Cocoa Beach, Run Jon Surf School is warmly recommended! read more

I am 35 years old and in less than optimal physical shape. 100% beginner. However, Tyler my instructor had me out in the surf very shortly after going through precautions and rip currents etc..He did a fantastic job in teaching me the basics of surfing. I will be returning to see him again. He did amazing and I learned a lot. Can't say enough good things about this school. Easy going, down to earth, great times. Thanks Tyler! Recommended for sure! read more

Three of my family members went for lessons this morning and all three learned lots and had much fun. They did the two hour semi private lessons with Mike and thought he was an excellent teacher. I enjoyed watching from under a tent and sitting in a chair. They are very accommodating! We recommend these lessons! read more

Lovely staff. Very easy and convenient transaction. Very knowledgable instructors.

Ask for Jillian! She's amazing with first timers, very patient and gives great constructive feedback to make sure you have a great experience. She made my daughter's sweet 16 celebration rememberable. read more

This is the spot. You and your instructor grab boards and walk to the beach. Went out with Larry two consecutive Saturdays and he got me from squirrelly to standing up and turning up and down the line. Highly recommended. Take your kids here and they will be stoked. read more