Surfing

The best surf lessons and surf camps on the Outer Banks of North Carolina are offered by the Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School.

Surf lessons and surf camps are offered daily in Corolla, Duck, Southern Shores, Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills, and Nags Head at the best sand bars for learning how to surf.  Our lead instructor Herman Hall has taught people how to surf on four continents and is the area’s first licensed surf instructor and surf coach through the National Surf School and Instructor Association (NSSIA). Put that with our experienced staff, perfect beginner surfboard, warm water and consistent waves, and you have the perfect recipe for shredding. 

 

Kitty Hawk, Kill Devil Hills & Nags Head Surf Lessons

Surf Lessons

A typical surf lesson lasts two hours and begins outside of the water with a safety talk and the anatomy of a surfboard and even practicing "popping up" on the board before we even get into the ocean. We offer private lessons, group lessons, lessons right at your rental home, girls only lessons and more. Check out our list and sign up today!

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Duck Surf Lessons at The Sanderling Resort & Spa

Surf Lessons

The beaches of Duck and Southern Shores of the Outer Banks of North Carolina are an ideal place to learn how to surf. Let the experts at the Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School give you a surf lesson and get you on your way to surfing!!! Or get the full shreducation with a 3 Day Surf Camp. 

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Corolla Surf Lessons

Surf Lessons

Surf lessons and surf camps are offered daily in Corolla at the best sand bars for learning how to surf. We do our homework scouting out the best sandbars so all you have to do is show up and blow up!!!

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Private Surf Lessons

Private Surf Lessons

If you prefer the undivided attention of our instructor in a private setting, we offer private surf lessons as well. These lessons last one and a half hours and cover all of the material in our introductory surf lesson, just in a one-on-one setting. A perfect choice for people looking for some private instruction, couples, or special parent/child outings. 

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Girl Power Surf Lessons

Girl Power Surf Lessons

We also offer girls only lessons for women who would prefer instruction for girls only. Our qualified female instructors know what it takes to help you find your way in the water and will make sure that you get surf culture from a female perspective. We will help make your Blue Crush dream a reality.

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Home Break Surf Lessons

Home Break Surf Lessons

We can come to your beach house and shred in the confines of the sand bars right out front of your house in a private surf lesson setting. This is a great option so all the family can watch you surf and best part is all you gotta do is roll out of bed, get a bathing suit on and walk to the beach; we will do the rest. This is definitely the easiest way to learn to surf.

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Board and Wetsuit Rentals

Board and Wetsuit Rentals

We offer rental surfboards for beginners of all shapes and sizes. We have a great selection of soft tops, hard tops, short boards, fun boards and long boards to keep you shredding all vacation long! And if the water feels a bit nippy, why not wear a wetsuit? Keeps the shivers at bay and prolongs your surf session or swim.

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Surf Camps and Retreats

Surf Camps and Retreats

Our Surf Camps are for beginner surfers who are looking to surf as much as they can while at the beach this summer. The camp lasts 3 days and will take you from kook (novice) to shredder (good surfer). Besides learning how to paddle, drop in, go down the line, turn, and judge waves ... we will also enlighten you on the topics of ocean safety, North Carolina coastal geology, lunar cycles, wave formation, surf history, board shape science, surf lingo and all other things surf related.

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Used Surfboards, Wetsuits and Surf Gear for Sale

Used Surfboards, Wetsuits and Surf Gear for Sale

The Kitty Hawk Kayak & Surf School sells used kayaks, paddles, PFDs (lifejackets), wetsuits, and surfboards periodically from Labor Day to Memorial Day. They are a great deal for used equipment. We do not sell any used equipment during the summer as that is when we need it the most. 

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