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Beginner Lessons · South Carolina

Beginner Lessons in South Carolina

9 operators across South Carolina. Ratings, hours, contact details and a map for each, all in one place.

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Rated 4.5+ on Google

7 of 9

Cities

4

Most in Folly Beach (4), Myrtle Beach (3)

Best season

Oct to May

At a glance

Highest rated on Google

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across the 6 of 9 operators in South Carolina with 10 or more Google reviews.

OperatorCityRating
Jack's Surf Lessons and Board RentalsMyrtle Beach5.01,223 Google reviews
Isla Surf SchoolFolly Beach5.0546 Google reviews
Carolina Salt Surf Lessons & RentalsFolly Beach5.0364 Google reviews
Native Surf Lessons Myrtle BeachMyrtle Beach5.0147 Google reviews
Grand Strand Surf SchoolSurfside Beach5.076 Google reviews
Shaka Surf SchoolFolly Beach4.935 Google reviews

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Carolina Salt Surf Lessons

Carolina Salt Surf Lessons

Folly Beach, SC5.0(2)
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Carolina Salt Surf Lessons is a surf school based in Folly Beach, SC.

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Carolina Salt Surf Lessons & Rentals

Carolina Salt Surf Lessons & Rentals

Folly Beach, SC5.0(364)
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Carolina Salt Surf Lessons & Rentals is a surf school based in Folly Beach, SC. Rated 5.0 by 364 reviews.

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Grand Strand Surf School

Grand Strand Surf School

Surfside Beach, SC5.0(76)
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Grand Strand Surf School is a surf school based in Surfside Beach, SC. The school provides surf camps, private lessons, and coaching. Surfboard rentals are available.

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Isla Surf School

Isla Surf School

Folly Beach, SC5.0(546)
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Isla Surf School is a surf school based in Folly Beach, SC. The school offers private, group, and corporate lessons, as well as summer camps, for all ability levels from first-time surfers to…

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Jack's Surf Lessons and Board Rentals

Jack's Surf Lessons and Board Rentals

Myrtle Beach, SC5.0(1,223)
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Jack's Surf Lessons and Board Rentals is a surf school based in Myrtle Beach, SC. Surfboard rentals are available, and lessons include equipment.

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Myrtle Beach Surf Lessons, Paddleboard & Kayak Tours, Rentals

Myrtle Beach Surf Lessons, Paddleboard & Kayak Tours, Rentals

Myrtle Beach, SC3.0(2)
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Myrtle Beach Surf Lessons, Paddleboard & Kayak Tours, Rentals is a surf school based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The school provides private and group surf lessons, as well as a kids' surf camp for ages 5…

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Native Surf Lessons Myrtle Beach

Native Surf Lessons Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach, SC5.0(147)
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Native Surf Lessons Myrtle Beach is a surf school based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The school provides private and group surf lessons year-round in both Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach, including a…

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Shaka Surf School

Shaka Surf School

Folly Beach, SC4.9(35)
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Shaka Surf School is a surf school based in Folly Beach, SC. The school provides private, semi-private, and group surf classes, as well as week-long summer camps for children aged 7 to 17. All surf…

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Map of Folly Beach Surf Lessons

Folly Beach Surf Lessons

Charleston, SC3.6(5)
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Folly Beach Surf Lessons is a surf school based in Charleston, SC. Rated 3.6 by 5 reviews.

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