OCEAN CITY SURF FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours to Your First Wave: Group Surf Lessons with 7th Street Surf Shop in Ocean City
A hands-on, two-hour lesson that starts on the sand and moves into the surf with coaches — this guide lays out the flow, practicals, and what to pack.
Two Hours to Your First Wave: Group Surf Lessons with 7th Street Surf Shop in Ocean City.
Group Lessons with 7th Street Surf Shop condense the essentials of learning to surf into a two-hour format: on-beach instruction followed by coached time in the water and individual practice. The program emphasizes safety, keeps coach-to-student ratios low, and supplies boards and wetsuits so participants can focus on getting to their feet and riding waves.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Most students stand up fast
The lessons are structured for rapid progress — over ninety percent of students stand up and ride waves within the first half hour of the lesson, a key reason newcomers gravitate to this program.
Small-ratio instruction with a safety-first approach
Instruction never exceeds a three-students-to-one-coach ratio; lessons typically run with multiple coaches to keep groups manageable and prioritized for safety and fun.
Boards, wetsuits, and regular summer slots
Group lessons include the use of a surfboard and a wetsuit, and during summer are offered seven days a week at scheduled times (weather permitting).
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
The lesson unfolds with focused, practical instruction: a half hour on the beach covering fundamentals, a full hour in the water under a coach’s guidance, and then dedicated time for students to practice on their own boards — all within a two-hour lesson designed for rapid, safe learning.
THE LEARNING CURVE
Most students stand up fast
The lessons are structured for rapid progress — over ninety percent of students stand up and ride waves within the first half hour of the lesson, a key reason newcomers gravitate to this program.
THE COACHING MODEL
Small-ratio instruction with a safety-first approach
Instruction never exceeds a three-students-to-one-coach ratio; lessons typically run with multiple coaches to keep groups manageable and prioritized for safety and fun.
GEAR & SCHEDULE
Boards, wetsuits, and regular summer slots
Group lessons include the use of a surfboard and a wetsuit, and during summer are offered seven days a week at scheduled times (weather permitting).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of these group lessons.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each group lesson lasts two hours: about 30 minutes on the beach, one hour coached in the water, then time for individual practice.
During the summer, lessons are offered seven days a week at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., weather permitting.
Bring a bathing suit, water, and sunscreen; surfboard and wetsuit are provided as part of the group lesson.
Participant rate: $45 per person.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a group lesson?
Lessons last two hours: roughly 30 minutes on the beach, one hour in the water with your coach, then time to practice on your own board.
What does the lesson include?
Group lessons include use of both a surfboard and a wetsuit, plus on-beach instruction and coached time in the water.
How much does it cost?
Participants are charged $45 per person.
When are lessons offered?
In summer, group lessons are scheduled seven days a week at 8:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 5:00 p.m., subject to weather conditions.
What are my chances of standing up during the lesson?
Over ninety percent of students stand up and ride waves within the first half hour of the lesson.
What is the coach-to-student ratio?
The teacher-to-student ratio is never more than three students to one surfing coach; lessons typically use multiple coaches to keep groups manageable.