SPI Sessions- Group Surf Lessons
Group surf lessons are the most fun and affordable way to try surfing with friends and family. With your own group of 4 or more people, we will personalize our instruction and instructor:student ratio to ensure no one is left out. Our sessions are one hour and provide your group with all of the necessary equipment and instruction to begin. Land lessons are essential to safety and understanding technique on your first day, but don’t worry you will have plenty of time in the water. Each person is equipped with their own board and instructors send each student on a wave following the next. Guidance from coaches will help accelerate each new surfer at their own pace and push them into the best experience each person can have.
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Group Surf Lessons
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Group Surfing Lessons
Sessions are available for groups of 4 or more and include; all surfing equipment, land lesson and in-water instruction, ocean safety briefing, sun protection shirt (or wetsuit if needed).
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Surf Board Rentals
Surf board rentals are available at any time. Rentals are an excellent way to continue practicing your new skills with your group! Ask us about our discounted rate of 4 or more boards after group surfing lesson.
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We are excited for your group surfing lesson. Here are a few details about your arrival and check-in experience.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your lesson time
Complete waiver (18 and older must sign individually)
Apply Sunscreen and fit lesson jersey to your size
Manage your belongings on the beach
F.A.Q.'s
Frequently Asked Questions
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We pretty much have you covered on the beach, but there are a few personalized items we suggest you bring to your lesson: a reusable water bottle, ocean-safe sunscreen, towel, and comfortable and proper fitting swim attire.
Our private surfing lessons include all the necessary equipment you will need to get started. We provide you with a surfing shirt for sun and board rash protection, wax, a soft top learning board, a safety leash, and professional one-on-one coaching. We also have wetsuits and booties, if weather permits!
Surf Lessons Include:
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Certified Instructors
- Experienced Surf Instructors
- Surfboards for each participant
- Permitted & Private Beach Location
- Licensed & Insured Program
- 1 Hour Sessions
- Free beach access parking
Meet us on the beach at 2000 Gulf Blvd.. The public beach access at this location is Beach Access #4 and titled "Beach Circle". Public parking is free.
Fall and Winter Season Only: We are local surf instructors that are available for surfing lessons at your convenience. We don't ask you to pay $10 to surf the jetty, we have the whole island! Let us know where you are staying and we will come to you or pick our favorite surf spots for you!
Private lessons are open to all ages and abilities- so no excuses! We are trained professionals that are happy to accommodate special needs. Please make us aware of any special need that you or child may have.
Will you have lifeguards or trained First Responder staff?
All of our beach life instructors are American Red Cross Certified in CPR and first aid, and open water safety. We also take extra precaution and recruit medical interns to help us keep a watchful eye on the water. We have an impeccable safety record and we are very proud of it!
SPI Sessions has a unique approach to our staff. We call ourselves ‘Beach Life Instructors’ because we believe we share more with the student than just a surfing lesson. We are well-rounded individuals with love for all things friendly to our beach and lifestyle. We maintain a rotating staff of 4-5 Beach life Instructors and 3-5 Science Specific Trainers. In a lesson setting we maintain a 4:1 ratio of surfer to instructor staff to maintain the attention necessary for adequate surf technique and stoke. We are very proud to have a strong staff of vetted individuals eager to share the stoke of surfing and eco-awareness.
Safety is a priority with us at SPI Sessions.
-Our instructors follow a designated operational plan for safety during lessons and are trained and certified in First Aid/CPR and open water safety.
- We also have a safety script that each session reviews.
- … and just In case of an emergency, we are prepared with an Emergency Plan (Click here to read).
We are confident that you will see surfing the way we do. It has the capacity to change your life and become one of the most special things you do. Check out what we do to get you started: • The Basics of Surfing • Paddling the Board • Catching Waves • Standing Up on the Board • Wave Selection • Turning Techniques • Surf Etiquette • Ocean Awareness and Safety
Our Lessons Center location is straight out from city beach access 4. It is also called "beach circle". The public parking lot has limited free parking, however, there is also parking on the street side, and in front of both the Aquarius Condominiums and the Padre Grand. Lock up and Meet us on the beach!
Surfing is a variable sport, but there are so many skills and fun ways to experience surfing out of the water. We take pride in making sure that our camps are full of fun things-to-do. We have balance boards, lily pad mats (to roll out and play on in the water), snorkels and SUPS to take out on flat ocean water days). We make sure the kids leave camp with a brain full of surfing knowledge
If you absolutely need to cancel your reservation we ask that you will do so 24 hours in advance of your scheduled lesson. Cancellations not made 24 hours in advance will be charged 50% of lesson cost.
PRIVATE
LESSONS
Our private surf lessons are a great personalized approach to learning how to surf. With a one-on-one lesson, you will learn the basic skills of surfing in just one hour and advance at your own pace and skill level.
SEMI-PRIVATE
LESSONS
Semi-private surf lessons are available for 2-3 people. You’ll learn all the basics, but with the company of friends or family. Lessons are one hour and individual equipment is provided for all surfers.
GROUP
LESSONS
Group surf lessons are perfect for 4 or more people looking to learn to surf. We accompany our guest surfers with a 4:1 instructor to student ratio and we guarantee a great experience for all.
SURF BOARD
RENTALS
Our private surf lessons are a great personalized approach to learning how to surf. With a one-on-one lesson, you will learn the basic skills of surfing in just one hour and advance at your own pace and skill level.
Custom Group Experiences
for School groups, Scouts, or Youth Groups.
Surf Development
Check out advancing your skills in the water.
