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Gather your friends or family for a private 90-minute surf lesson in Beach Haven. Learn how to ride waves with expert guidance while enjoying the beautiful Jersey Shore!
90 minutes
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Gather your friends or family for a private 90-minute surf lesson in Beach Haven. Learn how to ride waves with expert guidance while enjoying the beautiful Jersey Shore!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
Basic fitness required; ability to paddle on a surfboard and swim comfortably is recommended.
Wildlife
History
Beach Haven has a rich maritime heritage as a historic Jersey Shore community dating back to the 19th century.
Conservation
Local initiatives focus on protecting dune ecosystems and promoting responsible ocean practices among visitors.
South End Surf 'N Paddle
Gather your friends or family for a private 90-minute surf lesson in Beach Haven. Learn how to ride waves with expert guidance while enjoying the beautiful Jersey Shore!
South End Surf 'N Paddle is a Long Beach, New Jersey water-sports provider offering surf lessons, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours, rentals, and multi-day kids camps in Beach Haven and on Barnegat Bay. The operation runs age-specific camps—Lil Grom (ages 6–10), Bayview Park Watersports Camp (ages 9–14), and Big Grom Surf Camp (ages 11–16)—that combine skill instruction, ocean safety, and team-building in small-group settings.
Instructors include CPR-certified staff and experienced surf coaches who lead private 90-minute surf lessons, private paddleboard lessons, and group surf sessions. Private options provide personalized attention with a 1:1 instructor ratio available for private surf lessons. SUP offerings range from calm-water yoga classes on Barnegat Bay to 2-hour Beach Haven Stand-Up Paddle Board EcoTours that explore local coves and wildlife.
Equipment services include a selection of surfboard rentals — from soft-tops to hard boards — with reservation and delivery options to simplify on-water plans. Sunset Paddle Board Experiences and family-friendly tours offer scenic bay paddles at dusk, suitable for a wide range of skill levels.
South End Surf 'N Paddle focuses on accessible, instructional, and safety-minded programming for kids and adults. All programs emphasize hands-on coaching, safe bay conditions for beginners, and flexible options for families planning lessons, rentals, or multi-day camps in the Long Beach and Beach Haven area.
Location
Long Beach, NJ
Beach and bay-based activities
Tours Offered
10 experiences
Camps, lessons, rentals, tours
Age Range
Kids & All Ages
Programs for ages 6–16 and adults
Session Lengths
90 min–4 days
From 90-minute lessons to multi-day camps
Book surf lessons, SUP tours, or multi-day camps in Long Beach and Beach Haven — select dates and equipment reservations available online.
Arrive Early to Check Equipment
Get to the lesson a bit early to ensure your gear fits properly and you have time to ask questions.
Apply Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect your skin and the ocean environment by using reef-safe sunscreen before hitting the water.
Stay Hydrated
Bring a bottle of water and hydrate well before and after your lesson to keep energy levels high.
Respect Surf Etiquette
Listen carefully to instructors about wave priority and safety to ensure a great experience for everyone.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm in cooler spring and fall water temperatures.
spring
Surfboard (provided)
Stable beginner boards are provided for safe learning.
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects your skin and the ocean ecosystem during sunny summer lessons.
summer
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated before and after your surf session.