
Beginner Lessons · New York
Beginner Lessons in New York
7 operators across New York. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.
Rated 4.5+ on Google
6 of 7
Cities
5
Most in Arverne (2), Montauk (2)
Best season
May to Oct
At a glance
Highest rated on Google
Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 7 operators listed in New York.
| Operator | City | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Seasons Surf School | Rockaway Beach | 5.074 Google reviews |
| Engstrom Surf Lessons | Montauk | 5.047 Google reviews |
| Coreyswave Professional Surf Instruction | Montauk | 5.039 Google reviews |
| Hampton Surf School | Bridgehampton | 5.011 Google reviews |
| Locals Surf School | Arverne | 4.9415 Google reviews |
| New York Surf School | Arverne | 4.9187 Google reviews |
| Skudin Surf | Long Beach | 4.4104 Google reviews |
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