Our oldest child (11 years old) was super hesitant after a previous experience that didn't work for…read morehim. They are amazing, professional and awesome. Can't recommend enough!

All of the instructors were so nice and so patient with me as a beginner. Would definitely…read morerecommend!

Surfing is the source. It will change your life! Locals is the source of surfing! They will change…read moreyour life! Good people at a great spot. Throw on a 5mm and go year round!

I really wanted to like this school but after thinking on everything that's happened, it's really…read morenot great. My first session, we did basic stance on sand then we were in the water with an instructor who was pushing me onto waves. He just kept talking with other instructors and wasn't really teaching me anything. When I asked questions on form or technique he'd give me short answers in an agro tone. During one of the wave rides I fell off the board and it hit me in the throat and I was under water for a little. No one noticed lol not one instructor. Maybe because they were too busy talking about the surf spots like to go to. Second time my session ended up being on a day of a storm and the waves were insanely big. They still got us out into the water - I was scared since it was my second timer ever. I think it was stupid for them to hold the session instead of offering to come back another time. I could barely get over the waves and was flipped over multiple times. When I come out to Rockaways I always see that instructor I had my first session with and he acts super agro still. Maybe he doesn't like women bc he seems to get on with the guys. Don't know what the deal is but I'd recommend doing a session with a private instructor in the area instead of this school.

Saw an ad on Instagram about Daddy & Me lessons for swimming, and we couldn't pass up the chance…read more We ended up taking our 3 month old to Rafe & Co Sports Club in Bellmore and were definitely not disappointed. The level of care and professionalism far exceeded my expectations, and we can't wait to continue our swim lessons. Getting our son comfortable with the water is high priority for us, and Rafe & Co was able to help us achieve that. Thanks to Joey and team!

Our kids loved swim lessons with Rafe & Co! Coach Joey met our kids where they were at - and…read morefocused on age appropriate milestones and instruction. Our kids were 2.5 years old and 8-9 months at the time of our lessons. We will definitely be using what we learned this summer and are recommending Rafe & Co to all our friends. I see more lessons in our future - they do surf too!

I highly recommend New York Surf School. I booked a 4 hour (double-session) because I figured it…read morewould take a me a while to get the hang of it. The water was 65 degrees, but with the wet suit they provided I felt comfortable the whole time. The board was a 9 foot foam top with three fins. Angela provided on-beach instruction on how to paddle and pop-up -- which was pretty quick, so we got right in the water. Andrew took us in the water and we started catching waves right away. He puts you in just the right position and gives you a push and tells you when to pop-up. We basically caught a ton of waves all day with tips on form throughout. Andrew is very nice and a pleasure to hang with. The waves were small, maybe 2 to 3 feet, but it was perfect for learning how to stand up and ride straight in to the beach.

I really recommend going surfing in the Rockaways if you're looking for a fun activity to do…read more My biggest regret was not going to Rockaway Beach more frequently because of how accessible by public transportation it is.....it just takes a bit of time depending on where you live. I've surfed before, but wanted to try this school out since it's been a while and was unfamiliar with the waves. I did the $90 group package and it was definitely worth it. They provided the wetsuit and board, so all you had to bring was yourself. The instructors were super friendly and encouraging. The guy I had did a really great job of just simply explaining key points so you can get on your board and ride. The amount of time spent surfing is plentiful and you will have a ton of chances to ride nice waves. My recommendation is to google the wave heights and coordinate the best time to ride. Would definitely do it again, and I think for next year I'm contemplating on buying a 10-pack package so I can go more often. Surfs Up!

I brought my friends and took my first two lessons with Chris so far, and those were fun and…read morevaluable. Chris is such a chill guy and he's also a good instructor. Everything he taught was easy to understand and to follow. If you're the first time surfer or someone who hasn't surf for a while and want to have a refresh lesson, I'd definitely recommend for Chris!

My friend and I took a surfing class for the first time and we had an awesome experience with…read moreChris! Under his instructions, we were able to learn fast and get up on the surfboard within just a few tries. Absolutely loved it.

Yasssss I just had a terrific Sunday morning session with NYC Surfing with Jay (the main man) +…read moreTravis (fellow coach) on 67th St Rockaways. So what am I looking for in a surf school / instructor? Obviously the coaching - I want someone who will be honest + tell me what I'm doing right / wrong. I want to know what I can do on land to improve my surfing. I want to get some seriously awesome tips on how to better my game. But I also want a cool human being to hang with for 1.5hrs. Someone who is personable, fun, engaging. And you get all of that with NYC Surfing. My friend (surf newbie) who joined us was super nervous + she was made to feel comfortable. I was able to catch a bunch of waves thanks to the detailed instruction. Loved it! I'll be back! I've found my NYC surf coaching home! ‍

I had a great surfing lesson with Jay! I'm a beginner, only my second time surfing and Jay taught…read moreme some things that I will always remember when surfing in the future. He's an excellent instructor, very knowledgeable and was very aware of everything I was doing and everything that was going on in the water. I can't wait to go again!

My teen daughter did a surf camp with Sierra and loved it! David is an amazing instructor who cares…read morefor his students. He made sure to give every student some one-on-one instruction even within the group class. He prioritizes safety and is very encouraging and generous to students! I will sign up my daughter for another surf camp!

I purchased a group package and received 2/3 of the lessons…read more David kept asking to reschedule until we were in mid winter. I waited until the summer and he held my outstanding lesson hostage until I wrote a good review for sierra surf school. I wrote one and therefore he finally agreed to schedule my prepaid lesson. I show up for my lesson and he completely stood me up. I spent an hour waiting for him to show up and nothing. Very unprofessional. I have yet to get a refund or the last lesson.

Use caution. Shady business practices…read more I purchased 2 surf lessons for the Winter Warriors program and the day after caught a really bad cold. I emailed (a day in advance) to let them know I can't make the lesson and did not hear back. I then tried calling several times, left two more emails, but they've seemed to disappear from the face of the earth. I've taken classes with them before and was very excited to try the winter programs, but I'm now considering filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau or escalating to my credit card company, since Skudin is holding my $150 and completely unresponsive. Terrible customer service, complete disregard for honest business practices and protecting the client.

I had a great time on my first stand up paddle boarding lesson last month. They've just started up…read morethis year. It's a perfect location because it's super calm for learning, I didn't even get wet getting onto the board. Jen is super friendly, knows her stuff and I can't recommend her lessons enough.