Surf Lessons

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!

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

Surf lessons 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. Remember to always respect the ocean and never paddle out in unsafe, stormy or ocean conditions beyond your ability.

At the Kitty Hawk Kayak and Surf School, the best surfer is the one having the most fun.

Basic / Group Surf Lessons

Basic Surf Lessons

A typical surf lesson lasts two hours and begins with a safety talk and the anatomy of a surfboard. Next paddling techniques, balance and feet positioning are discussed. Participants then practice popping up onto the surfboard on the beach before getting wet.

The instructor is there to help you catch waves and answer any questions you might have about surfing, the ocean, waves, or surf culture. 

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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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