Dahlia Surf School in Daytona Beach Shores offers tailored surf lessons for all ages and skill levels. Learn from skilled instructors who prioritize safety, fun, and confidence on Florida’s Atlantic waves.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours per lesson
Fitness Level
Basic swimming ability and moderate fitness recommended; lessons accommodate beginners up to more experienced surfers
Wildlife
History
Daytona Beach’s history as a motorsport hub intersects with its ocean culture, making it a lively coastal community with diverse outdoor traditions.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on protecting dune vegetation and reducing plastic pollution to maintain healthy surf conditions and marine ecosystems.
Dahlia Surf School
Dahlia Surf School in Daytona Beach Shores offers tailored surf lessons for all ages and skill levels. Learn from skilled instructors who prioritize safety, fun, and confidence on Florida’s Atlantic waves.
Dahlia Surf School is a surf instruction company based in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. The school offers a range of guided surfing and paddleboarding experiences for all ages and skill levels. Offerings include Private 1:1 Surf Lessons available year-round, a Physical Education Surf Class held every Thursday from 10:00–11:30 a.m. following the Volusia County school schedule, multi-day Surf Camp sessions with 2.5-hour daily lessons, Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons that meet at Dahlia Ave Park with instructor Ronny, and a group session called Insight & Enlightenment that combines a paddle out, stretching, wave-mapping, and guided surfing for participants with prior experience.
Instructors at Dahlia Surf School are lifeguard-certified and have over a decade of teaching experience, which supports a focus on ocean safety, surf etiquette, and skill progression. Private lessons include surfboards and sunscreen when stated, and camp options allow students to connect with the ocean and community through structured daily instruction. The Physical Education Surf Class integrates with the local school schedule, making lessons accessible for students. The Stand Up Paddle Board Lesson emphasizes paddle board surfing techniques on Daytona Beach Shores and convenes at a known public meeting point, Dahlia Ave Park. Insight & Enlightenment sessions emphasize community, ocean-awareness, and safe wave riding. All descriptions are factual to the listed offerings and instructors provided by Dahlia Surf School. Booking details, current schedules, age guidelines, and pricing are available directly through Dahlia Surf School’s official channels to ensure the most accurate and up-to-date information before booking and safety guidance.
Certified Instructor
Lifeguard-certified
Safety-trained surf instructors
Years Experience
10+ years
Decade of teaching expertise
Year-Round Lessons
Year‑round
Lessons available every season
Meeting Point
Dahlia Ave Park
SUP lessons convene here
Book private lessons, join camp, or try SUP with certified instructors — spaces fill quickly during peak season.
Wear a wetsuit in cooler months
Water temperatures can dip in winter; Dahlia Surf School provides wetsuits to keep you comfortable.
Listen carefully to your instructor
Their guidance is designed to build skills progressively and keep you safe on the water.
Arrive early for gear fitting
Getting properly fitted for rash guards and wetsuits before your class helps maximize your time in the water.
Be prepared for sun exposure
Bring sunscreen with high SPF and apply it liberally before and after lessons.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm during colder water conditions and prolonged surf sessions.
fall|winter|spring
Rash guard
Protects skin from irritation and sun exposure.
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Waterproof sunscreen
Vital for protecting skin during extended exposure to the sun.
Beach towel
Useful for drying off and staying comfortable before and after lessons.