Secret Spot Surf Shop

Surf Lessons

Secret Spot Surf Shop offers comprehensive surf lessons for all skill levels right here in the heart of Nags Head's premier surfing destination. Our professional instructors bring years of local wave knowledge and teaching experience to help you master the fundamentals of surfing in the safe, consistent breaks that make the Outer Banks perfect for learning. Whether you're a complete beginner looking to catch your first wave or an intermediate surfer wanting to refine your technique, our personalized lessons focus on water safety, proper paddling technique, wave reading, and board positioning.

Each lesson includes all necessary equipment – surfboard, wetsuit, and safety gear – and takes place at carefully selected beach locations based on daily surf conditions and your experience level. With small class sizes and a patient, encouraging approach, we'll have you riding waves and experiencing the pure joy of surfing while respecting the ocean and understanding the unique characteristics of North Carolina's Atlantic coast.

Private Surf Lessons

Looking for a more one on one surf experience?

Private surf lessons allow a more personal one on one surf experience. Have a completely private lesson with one person or bring your family and friends. We have up to a 3 to 1 student to instructor ratio on all private lessons.

Surf Lessons begin with ages 6 and up. We like everyone to have swimming experience.  Children under 9 are required to have a Single person private lesson to ensure safety and a more one on one experience.

Private Surf lessons are offered from Memorial Day to late fall with your choice of times either: 7:30 am, 9:15 am or 4:00pm, 5:45 pm. We book lessons for Monday Through Thursday and Sunday morning, with Friday and Saturday as make-up days for bad weather.

Your Surfing lesson consists of:

  • 30 minutes land lesson
  • 1 hour hands on water instruction
  • Water safety and ocean awareness
  • Basic ocean safety
  • Paddling and positioning on the board
  • Basic wave reading knowledge

Our Guarantee: If you are not STANDING on the board by the end of your surf lesson, you next lesson is free!!

Time / Location of your lesson may change due to weather and sound/ocean conditions. You will be notified via phone or email in advance of the lesson.

What to Bring:

All you need is your bathing suit, towel, sun screen and water. We will provide your surf board, leash and wetsuit if needed.

Group Surf Lessons

Get out in the water in a group setting!

Catch waves and create memories with our group surf lessons.

With our experienced surf instructors, you'll receive personalized attention and expert coaching as you learn the fundamentals of surfing, including ocean safety and surf etiquette. Whether you're a group of friends, coworkers, or family, this is the perfect activity for team building and bonding. Book now and experience the thrill of catching waves together!

Your Surfing lesson consists of:

  • 30 minutes land lesson
  • 1 hour hands on water instruction
  • Water safety and ocean awareness
  • Basic ocean safety
  • Paddling and positioning on the board
  • Basic wave reading knowledge

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Book your Surf Lesson today.