BEACH HAVEN SURF FIELD GUIDE
90-Minute Private Group Surf Lessons on Beach Haven’s Ocean Street Beach — Ages 6+
A focused 90-minute session that teaches paddling, wave catching and surf safety for groups and families in Beach Haven; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
90-Minute Private Group Surf Lessons on Beach Haven’s Ocean Street Beach — Ages 6+.
Gather friends and family for a structured, instructor-led 90-minute surf lesson in Beach Haven that covers ocean reading, surfboard handling, paddling, wave catching, safety and surf etiquette in a supportive group setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on skills in a single 90-minute session
This private-group lesson concentrates fundamental skills — paddling technique, catching whitewater, and surf safety — in a compact 90-minute format so groups learn together and progress at a shared pace.
Small groups with attentive, certified staff
Instructors maintain close supervision with a low surfer-to-instructor ratio and bring certified, insured oversight to each session, creating a learning environment geared to each group’s level.
Designed for friends and families
The format is built for shared discovery — groups of varied ages can learn surf etiquette and basic ocean reading together while instructors adapt drills to the group’s skillset.
What the day feels like
What the 90 Minutes Feel Like
The session moves efficiently: a brief check-in and fitting followed by focused instruction on paddling, positioning and wave catching, with instructors tailoring coaching to the group so everyone rides the same basic progression during the 90-minute lesson.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring hydration, sunscreen and a towel; participants must be able to swim. Wetsuits are fitted prior to the lesson at the shop.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The group surf lesson lasts 90 minutes.
Where do we meet before the lesson?
Arrive 15 minutes early at South End Surf 'N Paddle (220 S Bay Ave, Beach Haven) for check-in and wetsuit fitting.
What ages can participate?
Lessons are available for participants ages 6 and up.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes — swimming ability is required to participate in the lesson.
What should we bring to the lesson?
Bring water for hydration, sunscreen and a towel; wetsuits are provided and fitted at the shop prior to the session.
How closely are instructors supervising the group?
Instructors work with a low surfer-to-instructor ratio (3:1) and are CPR-certified and insured to provide attentive, safe instruction.