Ride the waves with NSP Hard Top Surfboards from Tony Silvagni Surf School in Santa Cruz. Perfect for all levels, their rentals provide a reliable way to enjoy the Pacific Ocean's surf. Read on for tips to maximize your surf session!
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Tony Silvagni Surf School
Ride the waves with NSP Hard Top Surfboards from Tony Silvagni Surf School in Santa Cruz. Perfect for all levels, their rentals provide a reliable way to enjoy the Pacific Ocean's surf. Read on for tips to maximize your surf session!
Tony Silvagni Surf School is a Carolina Beach, North Carolina-based provider of surf instruction, stand-up paddleboard (SUP) lessons, guided kayak tours, and beach gear rentals. The school offers group and private lessons, hourly and multi-hour formats, a weekly surf camp, and specialty packages such as canopy setups for convenient beach days. Equipment available for rent includes NSP hard top and soft top surfboards, bodyboards, paddleboards, kayaks, e-bikes, cruisers with child seats, trailers, and accessories like rashguards, wetsuits, chairs, umbrellas, and coolers.
Instructors at Tony Silvagni Surf School include CPR-certified personnel for surf lessons and focus on safety, skill progression, and a positive learning environment. SUP lessons take place in the Carolina Beach Intracoastal Waterway and emphasize balance, strength, and safety for participants of all ages. Rentals are offered with flexible durations — some items note options from 5 hours up to a full week — making it simple to rent gear for a few hours, a day, or multiple days. Beach canopy packages range from simple setups to premium packages with chairs, games, coolers, and labeled service for easy pickup. All experiences are designed to serve locals, families, and visiting guests seeking guided instruction or self-guided beach recreation in Carolina Beach.
Location
Carolina Beach, NC
On-site beach and water service
Certified Instructors
CPR-certified
Safety-focused surf & SUP lessons
Family Gear
Child seats & trailers
Bikes, trailers and child seats available
Rental Durations
5 hours–7 days
Flexible short and weekly rentals
Choose the lesson length, rental duration, or canopy package that fits the day — equipment, safety-focused instructors, and flexible bookings available.
Check the surf forecast
Always review the local surf conditions before heading out to ensure safe and optimal waves.
Arrive early
Getting on the water at first light helps avoid crowds and catch the best swells.
Use sunscreen & stay hydrated
Protect your skin and maintain energy with sun protection and plenty of water.
Respect the ocean and local surfers
Follow proper surf etiquette to ensure a fun and safe environment for everyone.
Rash guard
Protect against sun and chafing while paddling and riding.
spring;summer;fall;winter
Wetsuit (if cold water)
Keep warm in colder waters with a wetsuit to extend your surf session.
winter
Surf wax
Improve grip and control on your surfboard.
Reef shoes
Protect your feet against sharp rocks or coral when walking to or from the surf.
spring;summer;fall;winter