private and group SURF lessons

FOR all ages and skill levels.

Topsail Island

Surf School

We Are Topsail Island Surf School

Topsail Island Surf School is family-owned and operated. Located on Topsail Island, North Carolina. Specializing in private and group surf lessons for all ages and skill levels. Our mission is to share our love of surfing to everyone. Offering the best surf experience possible by providing a safe, positive, and fun surf lesson. Come surf with us at our location, 101 Roland Ave. The best waves on Topsail Island are just steps from TI Surf School. We offer mobile service to all of Topsail Island, bringing surfboards and our crew right to your beach house, for just a $50 fee. Please call to book mobile lessons. All our instructors at Topsail Island Surf School are FIRST-AID/CPR CERTIFIED, and have many years of surf experience, we will have you riding the waves in no time! Contact us to schedule your personalized surf experience.

Services

Topsail Island Surf School

Private SURF Lesson

Private surf lessons are specifically designed to teach anyone how to surf at their own pace. Guaranteeing 1 on 1 instruction, maximizing your wave count and knowledge during the lesson. Offered for 1 person, or groups up to 4 surfers.

- surfboard and rash guard provided

$100 per person

Book Lesson

Group SURF Lesson

Group surf lessons are perfect for those looking for a group activity full of fun, while making great memories with your family and friends. Everyone will learn a ton about the ocean, and ride plenty of waves. Offered for 2 or more surfers (2-3 surfers to 1 instructor)

- surfboard and rash guard provided

$85 per person

Book Lesson

Advanced surf lesson

The next step! Advanced surf lessons are for repeat customers of all ages looking to further their skills on the board. Either you want to compete in contest or just get more experience in the water. Whatever it is, we have the knowledge to help. Spending 1 hour in the water working on paddling, positioning, wave selection, and maneuvers.

- call to book

$85 per person

After school surf club

After School Surf Club is designed to provide a space for kids to improve their surfing skills and connect with other young surfers in our community. Bi-weekly meetings are a great way for students to learn more advanced maneuvers or gain overall confidence in their surfing. All skill levels are welcome!

$100 for 2 sessions or $65 for 1 session

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2025 Summer Surf Camp

Monday-Thursday from 8am-10:30am @ Topsail Island Surf School Shack. 101 Roland Ave, Surf City. - Foam surfboards, rash guards, shade, water, and fruit provided. For ages 7-15.

Camp schedule coming soon !

$450 per person

SURFBOARD Rentals

8ft Gerry Lopez foam Surfboard

1 hr $10, 3 hrs $20, full day $40

2 days - $50

3 days - $60

4 days - $70

5 days - $80

6 days - $80

1 week - $80

bodyboard Rentals

42" Krypton Pro Bodyboard

1 hr $5, 3 hrs $10, full day $15

2 days - $20

3 days - $25

4 days - $30

5 days - $35

6 days - $35

1 week - $35

Single beach chair rentals

Tommy Bahama Folding Beach Chair

3 hrs $10, full day $15

2 days - $20

3 days - $25

4 days - $30

5 days - $35

6 days - $35

1 week - $35

Single umbrella rentals

Tommy Bahama Beach Umbrella

3 hrs $10, full day $15

2 days - $20

3 days - $25

4 days - $30

5 days - $35

6 days - $35

1 week - $35

CHAIR & UMBRELLA Rentals

2 Beach Chairs and a Umbrella

3 hrs $25, full day $40

2 days - $50

3 days - $60

4 days - $70

5 days - $80

6 days - $80

1 week - $80

Q and A

Topsail Island Surf School Help Center

What does a private and group lesson involve?

Private and Group lessons both begin with a beach instruction for about 10-15 minutes providing information about the waves, winds, tides, the pop-up, surfboards, surfer etiquette, and water safety. 1 hour will be spent in the water!