Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard in the calm waters of Ormond Beach with Surfari Surf School. Personalized lessons perfect for all ages and skill levels await you!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; basic balance and coordination helpful.
Wildlife
History
Ormond Beach was known historically for its connection to early Florida beach resorts and as a favored winter retreat.
Conservation
Local efforts promote protecting coastal habitats by encouraging eco-friendly recreational practices like using reef-safe products.
Surfari Surf School
Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard in the calm waters of Ormond Beach with Surfari Surf School. Personalized lessons perfect for all ages and skill levels await you!
Surfari Surf School in Ormond Beach, Florida, offers surf camps, lessons, and equipment rentals designed to make surfing and stand up paddleboarding accessible and fun.
The school runs Surf Camps in Ormond Beach from June to August with a 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio, providing personalized coaching, supervised practice, and use of top-notch equipment. Camps accept participants ages 8 and up and emphasize safety in a fun, structured environment.
Daily Surf Lessons serve all skill levels and cover essential techniques such as paddling, positioning, wave judgment, and ocean awareness. Lessons include expert instruction followed by an additional hour of practice in the ocean so students can reinforce new skills in real conditions.
Stand Up Paddle Lessons provide personalized instruction in calmer waters, focusing on paddling technique, balance, and confidence-building. Lessons accommodate beginners through more experienced paddlers and are suitable for a wide range of ages.
Surfari Surf Shop supplies Rentals for surfboards, stand-up paddleboards, and other gear by the hour or day, with convenient access between the beach and the Halifax River for versatile water access. Booking details, daily schedules, and equipment lists are available at the Surfari Surf Shop in Ormond Beach, with rentals and lessons bookable by the hour or day for all ages.
Location
Ormond Beach, FL
Accessible Atlantic and Halifax River access
Surf Camps
June–August
Seasonal camps during summer months
Student Ratio
4:1
Personalized coaching in camps
Rentals
Hour or Day
Boards available by the hour or day
Book Surf Camps, lessons, or hourly rentals through Surfari Surf Shop and spend more time on the water.
Wear reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the local marine ecosystem by choosing eco-friendly sunscreen.
Bring a water bottle
Stay hydrated during lessons, especially under the Florida sun.
Use a leash during paddleboarding
Always attach the leash for safety to avoid losing your board in the water.
Arrive early to warm up
Give yourself 10-15 minutes before the lesson to stretch and familiarize with the board.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and preserves local marine life.
summer
Water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during your lesson.
Quick-dry clothing
Allows comfortable movement and dries quickly after water contact.
Water shoes
Protect your feet from rocky or shelled shorelines.
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