easy
1.5–2 hours
Basic fitness required; general swimming ability recommended but no advanced skills needed.
Ready to ride the waves? Join Surf Dayton for a private surf lesson perfect for 1-2 people, providing personalized coaching and all the gear you need in Ohio’s Dayton area.
Starting at $175 | 2 hour Sessions
Private Lesson: $175
2 hrs (90 min surfing time/30 min prior instruction)
Surf Dayton offers high quality surf lessons from enthusiastic and professional instructors making for guaranteed fun and memorable experience! Choose between prone river surfing or if you have some stand up paddleboard experience, give SUP surfing a try! Instructors will cater to your skill level whether you are a beginner or have had some experience. We will provide everything you need to get started so just bring your smile and high stoke level!
Includes: Board, Life Jacket, leash & helmet
Minimum age: 13 years old
(PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT A STRONG SWIMMER OR NOT COMFORTABLE SWIMMING IN WHITEWATER/MOVING CURRENT, PLEASE DO NOT BOOK A SURF LESSON. THIS IS A VERY ACTIVE AND PHYSICALLY DEMANDING SPORT AND IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE CONFIDENT ABOUT THEIR PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES.)
Getting to the lesson spot early helps you get acquainted with the gear and warm up comfortably.
Bring water or electrolyte drinks to keep hydrated, especially during sunny days on the water.
Protect your skin and the local environment by using reef-safe sunscreen approved for aquatic use.
Follow instructions carefully for safety and to improve your surfing technique quickly.
Dayton, Ohio, has a rich aviation and innovation history, inspiring a spirit of adventure that carries into outdoor activities like surfing.
Surf Dayton promotes sustainable practices by encouraging reef-safe sunscreen and proper waste disposal to protect local waterways.
Keeps you warm in cooler spring water temperatures during the lesson.
spring specific
Provided by Surf Dayton, perfectly sized for beginners or intermediates to use during the lesson.
Essential for staying hydrated during warm and sunny summer lessons.
summer specific
Protects your skin without harming the aquatic environment during outdoor sessions.
summer specific