I have been wanting to take a surf lesson for over a decade and something always prevents it. This…read moremorning the stars finally aligned for me and Tommy was so patient and wonderful! It was such a fun experience! Very professional and enjoyable! I'm 40 yrs old for the record for anyone wondering if they're too old! The answer is no!

My daughter had her first ever surf lesson today with Gabe in Lavallette. She had a blast and Gabe…read morewas so patient and energetic! Such a great, memorable experience!

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.

Friday was my first time ever on a Stand Up Paddle Board... and with Sandy's detailed instruction,…read moreI was able to catch on quick... and fell in love with it! We did it on the beautiful Manasquan River, which felt really private. Sandy has such a friendly, warm spirit and her yoga sequence on the SUP board was meditative and restorative (I think she knew just what I needed that day). Don't be fooled--it's a great workout too. And I can't wait to do it again!

What an amazing experience. This last Friday we hit the beach at the Belmar location for my…read moredaughters first surf lesson. We were immediately met with high energy well informed staff that got her set up without delay. My daughter (age 9) was taught about surf safety, board construction and practiced popping up on the beach for about 10 mins then it was straight to the surf. Her instructor was Hunter and was outstanding. Conditions were great and they were in the water for the remaining 1 hr 20 mins catching wave after wave. My daughter is hooked. All the staff that we ran into were very down to earth and very personable. We have 2 lessons left from the 3 pack we purchased, Summertime Surf is our spot!

My 9-year-old son had been asking for surf lessons since visiting Asbury Park last summer and was…read morethrilled to know he'd finally get one during our 2022 vacation. His instructor, Chris Wilson, was patient, encouraging, informative, and dedicated to ensuring my kid had an amazing experience...and he did! It's no wonder that the school is so busy -- it's TOTALLY WORTH IT! Thank you!

AMAZING! Great Program! My girls (7yo & 9yo) LOVED the camp. We will be doing this again!read more

Convenient shop by the water for your last minute beach needs. Nice branded merchandise.read more

Cool spot. Staff is friendly and helpful. Have some locally made boards and their hats are sickread more

Quaid, Mike, Claire, Tom, Sophie and Ryan were AWESOME! We had 10 of us during our family Girls…read moreWeekend out here last Saturday. We ALL got up at least once. The attitudes of the instructors were just phenomenal! We could not have asked for a greater experience. More than half of us our now addicted to catching waves! Thank you Surfing with Nicole crew! You are all gnarly teachers

This chick will you get you up and surfing, no matter age or shape! She does not give up--makes it…read moreeasy, everything is there for you, safe and secure, positivity but not to a cheesy extent, and, most importantly FUN. LBI is awesome!! But Nicole is the real pull. Make it happen.

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 came for the rainbows beach slides, I stayed for the super cute designs lauding the many things…read morethat make LBI unique including the red beach haven water tower, the 50-year anniversary of the shark attacks that inspired JAWS, and more. Owned and run by a local family, this is the spot for good vibes and good advice on swimming, surfing, skateboarding, and generally getting the most out of this great island.

Amazing ownership! One of the last standing business that offers true customer service…read more Was referred to them ironically by their competition bc of the lack of inventory. When I called the store and spoke with the owner about for a SUP. They had the largest inventory of SUP within hour radius. When I told the owner I was coming from an hour away, he offered to meet me on the mainland and saved me over an hour of travel time. With all that said, Matt(owner) not only had highest quality board I was able to find but the price was better than anywhere else, even Amazon! Wish more small businesses like this still existed

It used to be focused on surfing but this year they changed the format- they barely surfed each day…read more-the kids camp got about 40 minutes of surfing each day, the other 2.5 hrs was swimming or running relay races on the beach, they call it ocean skills, but really they just overbooked - too many kids in the camp so they didn't have enough instructors for the amount of students - i even asked them and they said there were too many kids to allow them to surf safely- really frustrating for a kid who just wanted to surf like the last 4 years. if we know they didn't focus on surfing we wouldn't have signed up

My 8-year old and 6-year old boys took two weeks of Summertime Surf camp this summer at Point…read morePleasant. My 8-year old also did three weeks last summer. They absolutely loved their time with this camp! The surf instructors are incredibly kind, patient and FUN! I watched them challenge the older and/or more experienced kids and gently push the first timers to do something greater each time. It is incredibly well run and we really hope we are able to vacation in the area again next summer so they can do camp again.

Wow. I LOVE IT HERE. I'm a gal who prefers a more quiet, peaceful beach experience. I spent the…read moreday at Avon By the Sea on a weekday in September and it was perfect. All parking is FREE. Can't complain about that! There's plenty of street parking right in front of the boardwalk as well as residential parking nearby. Since I visited after the summer season ended, I had no problem finding a spot at 12pm. If you're going during the season, I would suggest coming much earlier if you want to get a good spot closer to the beach. During the summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), beach badges are required from 9am-5pm on weekdays and 9am-5:30pm on weekends/holidays. It's $13 per person. Children ages 11 and under + active military and their dependents are free of charge. They don't accept credit/debit cards, so remember to bring CASH. The beach is beautiful - clear, blue water and clean, soft sand. The crowd is more mature and family-oriented. They do have a lot of rules (no alcohol/smoking/cannabis/canopies/tents/sound systems), but I don't mind. It's not rowdy here, so you'll have a peaceful experience. There are bathrooms, a playground area for children, and a boardwalk. The boardwalk is small, but charming. There are benches for you to sit, relax, and enjoy the ocean view. There aren't many restaurants, bars, games, or entertainment around. They have a snack/food pavilion, but I'd suggest driving a few miles away to Asbury Park or Long Branch for a better dining and night life scene. Seeeeee yaaaaaaaa at the shore!

Avon-by-the-Sea is perfect if you're looking for a quiet, peaceful beach day. It's way more low-key…read morethan Belmar -- not much going on, mostly retirees and families, which honestly makes it super relaxing. Don't come here expecting to walk to a bunch of restaurants or bars -- it's more of a bring your own vibes kind of place. But they do have a snack shack, bathrooms, and the beach itself is really clean with clear water. Daily entry is $13, and there's lots of street parking, which is rare and amazing for beach towns. If you just want to chill, read, and enjoy the ocean without the crowds, this is the spot