What is the minimum age to participate?

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

Are boards and equipment provided?

Yes — surfboards and yoga mats are provided as part of the session.

Do I need to be able to swim?

Yes; basic swimming ability and comfort in open water are required for safety.

How many people are in each session?

Groups are capped at a maximum of 15 participants for focused coaching.

Meet at Hathaway Avenue Beach in Deal, NJ (Hathaway Avenue Deal, NJ 07723).

Bring a towel, change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, water bottle, and any personal comfort items.

Morning Surf Lesson at Hathaway Avenue with North Beach Surf

At dawn, Hathaway Avenue Beach in Deal, New Jersey holds the quiet hush before the surf wakes up. SETS HYBRID TRAINING X NORTH BEACH SURF runs a focused Sunday surf experience that turns that early hour into a practical, upbeat entry point to ocean skills and shortboard stoke. Meeting at Hathaway Avenue Deal, NJ 07723, the session combines a brisk land warm-up, a clear ocean-safety briefing, and coached time in the water under instructors Paul Francisco, Cole Conti, and Max Hoyle. The format is straightforward: 8:00 AM introductions and warm-up, an efficient land lesson and safety talk, then roughly ninety minutes of guided surf time. Coaches keep groups small — maximum 15 participants — so waves translate into focused feedback rather than crowded lineups. Beginners get hands-on instruction beginning with paddling, pop-up timing, and reading waves; intermediate surfers receive cues to refine positioning and timing. Surfboards and yoga mats are provided, and Feel Good Nutrition supplies drinks to keep you hydrated. This stretch of the Jersey Shore produces a range of beach breaks and shifting sandbars that make every session a little different. Expect soft sand entries, right- and left-breaking beach breaks, and the ever-present possibility of rip currents — all part of the ocean education you’ll be given during the safety briefing. The local surf culture is practical: locals look out for one another and prefer surfers who can read the water and respect the lineup. Why book this outing? For one, the coaches’ blended approach moves quickly from fundamentals to real-wave practice, which accelerates progress more than a purely land-based clinic. The small group cap and inclusive tone make it a great choice for solo travelers and couples alike. It’s also an efficient morning adventure if you only have a day on the Jersey Shore — two hours delivers instruction, practice, and a hit of ocean fitness. Logistics are simple: ages 18 and up, meet on Hathaway Avenue, arrive with a towel and a change of clothes, and expect to get wet. Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a willingness to laugh at your first wipeouts. Whether you’re chasing the first catch of a green wave or sharpening comfortable, everyday surfing, this session is an accessible, coached way to engage the Atlantic along Deal’s beach. It’s local surf instruction with a community feel and a practical focus on safety and progression. After the session, stick around for a coffee in nearby Deal or a shoreline walk to compare notes with coaches and fellow participants; these small conversations often lead to local surf tips and return-visit plans. For travelers short on time, this two-hour community-driven surf clinic offers a concentrated, safe, and social way to experience the Atlantic coast. every season.

About North Beach Surf

North Beach Surf is a Sea Bright, New Jersey surf and wakesurf provider offering instruction, camps, and guided sessions for kids and adults. The team delivers structured programming including a weekly Kids Surf Camp that combines surfing instruction, ocean safety, team-building games, and guided practice on the local breaks. Camp sessions emphasize wave reading, paddling technique, and rip current awareness to help young surfers develop confidence and basic ocean skills.

For wakesurfing, North Beach Surf partners with Eleven to run 1-, 2-, and 3-hour sessions launching from Navesink Marina. These wakesurf sessions feature expert coaching, high-quality equipment, and small group instruction suited to beginners and intermediate riders. Optional add-ons such as drone footage and a recovery package are available to capture and complement each outing.

Instruction focuses on safety and skill progression; coaches teach ocean awareness, board control, and proper falling techniques while keeping group sizes small for individualized attention. Sessions operate from well-known local launch points and beaches to provide consistent conditions and easy access for participants. Booking details and schedules are provided per session offering, with age-appropriate programming for campers and flexible durations for wakesurf sessions. North Beach Surf emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented environment where participants build skills, enjoy the water, and create lasting memories.

Sessions include pre-activity safety briefings and coaching from local instructors familiar with Sea Bright conditions. Equipment, launch logistics, and age or skill requirements are communicated at booking so families and riders know what to expect before arrival.