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 $30 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

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

2024 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 *

June/ 3-6, 17-20, 24-27

July/ 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 29-1

August/ 5-8, 12-15

Fill out the form below to sign up, once we receive your form we will follow up with a text to finish registration.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2PQs90G6xnDEhPFrvfbhVJ3bu0szbCgUUadjupjKk67h3JQ/viewform

$425 per person

paddle board tour/lesson

Looking for a scenic adventure, a paddle board tour may be up you're alley. First we will teach you the basics of paddle boarding, then head off paddling the intercostal water ways. It's filled with all kinds of wild life including dolphins, birds, and many different fish species. Offered for singles and groups.

- Paddle boards provided

$85 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!

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Whats the difference of private/group lessons?

Private lessons are always 1 surfer:1 instructor - Group lessons are 2-3 surfers:1 instructor

What time do you offer surf lessons?

We offer lessons 7 days a week at 9am, 12pm, 2pm, and 4pm

Where are you located?

We are located at 101 Roland Ave. - attached to the beach side of Buddy's Crab House just over Surf City Beach Access #18

Do you provide surf boards for the lesson?

Yes we have a variety of different size foam surfboards, perfect for new surfers.

How long is a surf lesson?

Private and Group lessons both run about 1 hour and 15 minutes

What are the prices of lessons?

100$ for private one-on-one instruction - 85$ per person for a group of 2 or more surfers

Where do we pick up/drop off beach rentals?

Pick up and drop off beach rentals at Topsail Island Surf Schools shop. Located behind Buddys Crab House on the beach, 101 Roland Ave.

OUR TEAM

Meet the family behind TI Surf School

Holden Griffeth

Main Instructor

Danny And Tessa Griffeth

Mom and Dad

Hunter Griffeth

Main Instructor

Contact Us

Location or areas of service- 101 Roland Ave, Surf City. Mobile service offered to all of Topsail Island.

tisurfschool@gmail.com

Working Hours

Monday: 9am - 5pm

Tuesday: 9am- 5pm

Wednesday: 9am - 5pm

Thursday: 9am - 5pm

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Sat-Sun: 9am - 5pm

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