Do I need prior surfing experience?

No; Ladies Night is designed for beginners and first-time surfers with coaching that starts in the whitewater.

What should I wear to check-in?

Wear swimsuit and layers to the shop; you’ll be fitted with a wetsuit at Liquid Dreams flag ship store at quarter to 5.

How cold is the water?

Water is chilly year-round due to Gulf of Maine currents—expect cool temperatures and come prepared with a wetsuit.

Is the session truly women-only?

Yes; these sessions are designated for women and focus on creating a supportive group learning environment.

Can I bring my own board?

Check with Liquid Dreams ahead of time—rentals are typically provided, but experienced surfers may be allowed to use their own equipment.

What happens in poor weather?

Instructors assess conditions and may reschedule or cancel for safety; confirm details with the operator if wind or storms are forecast.

Ladies Night Surfing on Ogunquit Beach — 1.5-Hour Women-Only Evening Lesson

On a Friday evening in summer, Ogunquit Beach becomes a classroom and a sea of laughter: Liquid Dreams' Ladies Night is a 1.5-hour, women-only surf lesson that turns the cold Atlantic into an invitation. Ogunquit, Maine sits on the southern stretch of the Pine Tree State’s coast, where broad sand flats meet glaciated headlands and steady coastal swell. Beginners and first-time surfers meet at Liquid Dreams flag ship store at quarter to 5 to get outfitted with a wetsuit before walking down to the sand.

Instruction focuses on safety, pop-up technique, wave selection, and reading local tidal rips that shape breaks along this shoreline. Coaches tailor progressions to the group, starting with foam-board practice in the whitewater and moving toward small, shoulder-high waves when conditions allow. The beach here offers forgiving sandbar breaks that are ideal for learners, while nearby rocky points refract swell and create pockets of cleaner surf.

The water is cold—Gulf of Maine currents keep temperatures brisk—so the shop supplies neoprene suits and instructors emphasize warming techniques, quick exits, and staying hydrated between sets. Liquid Dreams’ instructors also teach basic ocean literacy: how tides expose sandbars, how wind affects face quality, and how to spot rip currents. That practical ocean knowledge often makes more difference to new surfers than raw balance.

Socially, Ladies Night functions as an easy entry to Maine surf culture. The session’s length—ninety minutes—allows time for a group warm-up, coached attempts in foam, and a debrief afterward on technique and local conditions. The format encourages sharing tips and post-surf coffee or a meal in town; the shop’s address, 696 Main St, Ogunquit, ME 03907, USA, sits a short walk from beach accesses and municipal parking.

Who should come? Women who can swim and are comfortable in cold water, newcomers who want patient, technique-first coaching, and small groups seeking a social evening by the sea. Expect to bring a towel, layered clothing for post-surf warmth, and a willingness to laugh at early wipeouts. Leave valuables locked in your car or the shop; change rooms are limited on busy summer evenings.

Ogunquit’s shoreline shows glacial grooves and exposed bedrock that contrast with the wide beach, and wildlife sightings can include gulls, oystercatchers, and the occasional seal. A brief cultural note: Ogunquit is derived from an Abenaki phrase commonly translated as 'beautiful place by the sea.' Sustainability matters here—pack out trash, respect posted nesting areas, and follow instructors’ guidance to minimize disturbance to fragile tidal zones.

Book ahead—the women-only sessions fill quickly on summer Fridays—but a single evening in Ogunquit can rewrite what you thought possible on a first surf. The lesson is small, focused, and designed to get you upright and smiling before sunset that evening.