Join Summa Love Surf Camp’s week-long surf adventure in Long Branch, NJ. Learn key surfing skills, enjoy expert safety coaching, and wrap up with a fun pizza party and keepsake photo!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours per day
Fitness Level
Ideal for individuals with basic fitness; moderate paddling and balance needed.
Wildlife
History
Long Branch is a historic coastal town that has been a popular summer destination for over a century, known for its vibrant beach culture.
Conservation
Local initiatives focus on protecting marine life and keeping beaches clean, with regular volunteer beach cleanups supported by surf camp participants.
Summa Love Surf Camp
Join Summa Love Surf Camp’s week-long surf adventure in Long Branch, NJ. Learn key surfing skills, enjoy expert safety coaching, and wrap up with a fun pizza party and keepsake photo!
Summa Love Surf Camp is a Long Branch, New Jersey surf school that offers youth and adult surfing experiences along the Jersey Shore. With over 20 years of teaching experience, Summa Love provides camps and lessons focused on safety, skill development, and fun. Programs include three-day and weekly surf camps for kids, Mini Camp, Grom Camp for ages 5–7, an Adults On Board class, private 90-minute lessons, and a Parent & Child Surfing option with a 2:1 student-to-instructor ratio. Instructors keep group sizes small to ensure personalized attention and clear progress for each student.
Daily activities emphasize ocean safety, board handling, paddling, standing techniques, and wave selection appropriate to each group's skill level. Private lessons include all equipment—wetsuits and surfboards—and a 90-minute format that allows focused technique work. Camp weeks feature low-pressure instruction, games, and a Friday pizza party; weekly programs also include a high-resolution surf photo to document progress.
Summa Love prioritizes a safe, supportive environment suitable for beginners and continuing students. Grom Camp introduces children aged five to seven to shallow-wave surfing under careful supervision. The Mini Camp and Adult class provide shorter, targeted sessions of about 1.5 hours for efficient skill building. The Parent & Child Surfing experience fosters shared learning and bonding in a guided two-to-one setting.
Families and adults book Summa Love for trusted instruction, small group attention, and a memorable beach experience on Long Branch. Booking is available for weeklong camps, three-day sessions, mini sessions, private lessons, and parent-child private lessons throughout the summer.
Years Experience
20+
Two decades of teaching surf
Small Groups
Low ratios
Personalized attention for students
Location
Long Branch, NJ
Surf lessons on Jersey Shore beaches
Programs Offered
8 experiences
Camps, classes, and private lessons
Reserve a camp or lesson on Long Branch beaches — small groups, experienced instructors, and programs for every age and skill level.
Arrive Early for Tide Awareness
Check tide schedules before heading out to maximize safe surfing time during low to mid tides.
Use Reef Booties if Sensitive
Consider reef booties to protect your feet from rocky areas common near Long Branch beaches.
Stay Hydrated Under the Sun
Bring plenty of water and sunscreen to protect yourself during long hours on the beach.
Listen Closely to Instructors
Follow all safety instructions and ask questions to ensure safe surfing practice in ocean conditions.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm in cooler water temperatures common during spring and fall sessions.
spring
Sunscreen
Protects skin from strong sun exposure during extended time in the water.
summer
Surfboard
Optional if you prefer to bring your own board instead of using provided equipment.
Reef Booties
Protects feet when walking on rocky or uneven ocean floor areas.