TIDEWARDSURF SCHOOL
Beginner surfer paddling toward a small wave with an instructor nearby

Small groups · North Atlantic coast

Find your
line.

Considered surf instruction from first whitewater to clean, independent turns—built around conditions, not promises.

Today’s example planNorth Cove · shore briefing 08:30Final meeting point is confirmed after the morning assessment.

Course path

Start where you are.
Build from there.

Published prerequisites keep groups aligned. A coach can recommend a different session after speaking with you.

Beginner · 2 hours

First Whitewater

Ages 12+ · $95 per session

Shore briefing, prone balance, paddling, safe board control and coached whitewater rides.

Course details

Beginner · 2 hours

Family Start

Ages 9+ · $320 per session / group

A private, four-person introduction with closer shore-based coaching and matched soft-top boards.

Course details

Progressing · 2.5 hours

Green Wave Foundations

Ages 14+ · $135 per session

Reading peaks, controlled paddle-outs, priority basics and first unbroken-wave choices.

Course details
Small surf class receiving a practical beach briefing

The Tideward method

Look first. Launch second.

Each session begins with a visible condition check, a clear teaching zone and a shore plan. We explain what could change the route—or keep the group on land.

  1. 01 Read the beach together
  2. 02 Fit the right board and suit
  3. 03 Rehearse safe control on sand
  4. 04 Enter only when the plan fits
How sessions are managed
“Progress is leaving the water with a decision you understand.”

Mira Sol
Head coach

Meet the water where it is

Choose a course. We’ll confirm the conditions.

Every request is reviewed against age, experience, equipment needs and the forecast close to the session.

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