easy to moderate
1–3 hours depending on lesson or camp
Basic fitness is recommended; ability to swim is essential
Coastline Adventures Surfing School in Mantoloking, NJ, offers tailored surfing and stand up paddleboarding lessons along with kids’ adventure camps. Learn from expert instructors who bring safe, skill-building excitement to the Atlantic shore.
Mantoloking, New Jersey, sits along the Atlantic shore offering a stretch of beach ideal for beginners and enthusiasts looking to master wave riding and paddleboarding. Coastline Adventures Surfing School brings the ocean to life here, opening up the water world with hands-on lessons and family-friendly multi-day camps. From private surf lessons and stand up paddleboard (SUP) rentals to immersive kids’ surfing and bodyboarding camps, the school strikes a balance between skill building, safety, and genuine fun.
The surf breaks along Mantoloking aren’t the biggest on the East Coast, but their consistency and accessibility make them perfect for learners of all ages. Coastline Adventures’ instructors stand out with patient, clear explanations and real-time support in the water—as one first-time surfer noted, “I caught waves on my own after just one lesson.” This attention to detail and encouragement sets them apart in an area where quality coaching can be rare.
Beyond surfing, the SUP offerings here highlight the calm bays and salt marsh edges that pepper the New Jersey coastline. The Stand Up Paddleboard Lesson & Eco Tours offer a unique opportunity to see local wildlife like osprey and horseshoe crabs firsthand while gaining confidence on the board. For families, the dedicated kids’ camps—ranging from bodyboarding to multi-day surfing and SUP adventures—pack in skill progression, ocean safety, and group camaraderie supported by expert guides.
Coastline Adventures Surfing School serves as a gateway to ocean skills and outdoor confidence in this stretch of the Garden State’s shore. Whether you’re a local or a visitor from nearby cities, their friendly, adaptive approach and emphasis on safety make them a standout for anyone ready to step into the water and challenge themselves on board.
Popular camps and private surf lessons can fill quickly, especially during summer weekends. Secure your spot early.
Morning or late afternoon sessions typically offer cleaner waves and calmer water for paddleboarding.
Water reflects sun strongly; use waterproof sunscreen and consider a rash guard for extended sessions.
Especially for eco tours, footwear protects your feet when stepping in shallow, rocky areas or marsh mud.
Mantoloking’s shoreline has long been a hub for fishing and beach life dating back to early 20th century summer communities.
Coastline Adventures emphasizes Leave No Trace principles and educates visitors on coastal habitat protection to preserve this delicate environment.
Keeps you warm in Atlantic water, especially outside of summer months.
spring|fall|winter specific
Protects you from strong sun exposure reflected off the water.
summer|spring|fall specific
Helpful for SUP eco tours to avoid sharp rocks or marshy bottoms.
summer|spring|fall specific
Provides additional sun protection and chafe prevention during lessons.
summer|spring specific