Beach Access #36
Join Community Surf at Wrightsville Beach for an inclusive group surfing lesson that welcomes all shapes, ages, and skill levels with prior experience. Improve your wave-riding skills in a supportive, vibrant local surf community.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition with prior surfing experience to keep up with wave paddling and balance.
Wildlife
History
Wrightsville Beach has long been a favorite surf destination since the mid-20th century, supporting a strong coastal surfing culture.
Conservation
Local groups promote beach cleanups and sustainable surf practices to protect Wrightsville Beach’s coastal ecosystem.
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
Beach Access #36
Sean's Private Surf Instruction is a Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina surf provider offering private lessons, youth surf camps, and open community sessions. The business delivers 1-hour and 1.5-hour private lessons with personalized land and water instruction; Sean brings nearly 20 years of teaching and surfing experience to one-hour and 1.5-hour sessions. Lessons include all equipment and hands-on coaching on the sand and in the surf, and private bookings can accommodate individuals or groups up to 20.
Wahine Week Surf Camp is a girls-only program for ages 9–16, limited to 10 students per session and instructed by certified coaches. Grommets' Surf Camp serves boys ages 9–16, limited to five students per session, with a focus on skill building and ocean safety. Both camps combine structured instruction with beach activities in a small-group format.
Community Surf provides an open, inclusive group lesson for participants with prior surfing experience; it welcomes surfers of varied ages, shapes, and skill levels who want to practice with peers. Private lessons with Sean are tailored to each student's goals and schedule, emphasizing technique, safety, and confidence in the water.
Bookings include essential gear and a structured lesson plan. The business operates at Wrightsville Beach and emphasizes personalized instruction, clear safety guidance, and small-group formats for camps. Many private lessons include focused land-based instruction to practice technique and safety before entering the water for all ages and levels.
Years Experience
Nearly 20
Extensive local surf experience
Location
Wrightsville Beach, NC
Oceanfront lessons and camps
Experiences Offered
6
Private lessons, camps, group sessions
Certified Coaches
Yes (select camps)
Wahine Week uses certified coaches
Reserve a private lesson with Sean or join a surf camp — personalized instruction and gear included for a safe, memorable surf experience.
Bring Your Own Gear If You Can
While boards and wetsuits are available to rent, surf with your own equipment for the best fit and performance.
Arrive Early to Pick Your Spot
Get to Beach Access #36 early to choose a good spot in the waves and get briefed before the session starts.
Respect Ocean Conditions
Waves can vary; watch local surf reports and listen to your instructor to stay safe in changing conditions.
Wear Reef-Friendly Sunscreen
Protect your skin and the ocean environment by applying reef-safe sunscreen before you hit the waves.
Surfboard
Essential for riding waves; bring your own or rent one suited to your skill level.
Wetsuit
Useful for cooler water temperatures in spring, fall, and winter to keep warm.
spring;fall;winter
Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protects skin from sunburn and prevents harm to marine environments during summer months.
summer
Waterproof Watch or Timer
Helps keep track of session times and tide schedules while out on the water.