Grommets' Surf Camp offers boys 9-16 an exclusive summer surf adventure at Wrightsville Beach with certified instructors and small groups.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3–5 hours per day
Fitness Level
Campers should have moderate fitness and basic swimming skills to comfortably participate in surf lessons.
Wildlife
History
Wrightsville Beach has been a beloved surf spot since the 1950s, growing a strong local surf community with deep coastal roots.
Conservation
The camp emphasizes reef-safe sunscreen use and ocean stewardship to protect Wrightsville Beach's delicate marine ecosystems.
Sean's Private Surf Instruction
Grommets' Surf Camp offers boys 9-16 an exclusive summer surf adventure at Wrightsville Beach with certified instructors and small groups.
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.
Arrive early for best tides
Morning sessions often have calmer waters ideal for beginners, making early arrival key.
Pack reef-safe sunscreen
Protect your skin and the marine environment with reef-safe sunscreen for every day on the water.
Bring a reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated during beach activities is crucial, so have water handy at all times.
Wear a rash guard
A lightweight rash guard prevents sunburn and board rash during surf sessions.
Surfboard (provided but bring own if preferred)
Having a familiar board can improve confidence and comfort during lessons.
summer
Rash guard
Protects against sunburn and irritation while in the water.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Critical for skin protection without harming marine life.
summer
Water shoes
Helpful for walking on hot sand or rocky beach areas.
summer