A hand skimming a curling wave at Butler Beach in St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine, Florida

Learn to Surf in St. Augustine

Build your surfing confidence with expert, personalized lessons at Butler Beach.

The Experience

Discover the thrill of surfing in captivating St. Augustine, Florida, with personalized lessons that unlock the secrets of tides, wind, rip currents, and sandbars shaping the mesmerizing waves.

Every lesson starts with a gentle stretch session, followed by safety guidelines and surfing techniques, before diving into an exhilarating ocean adventure.

No need to worry about equipment — it's all provided — and with a CPR-certified instructor, your safety is always prioritized. Surfing for all skill levels!

Brandon, surf instructor at St. Augustine Surf Lessons, at a local marsh

About Your Host

Brandon, St. Augustine, Florida

Having called this place home for four decades, Brandon has spent 35 of those years immersed in the joy of daily surfing and fishing. His wealth of experience has granted him a deep understanding of the local waters, including tides, currents, and the fascinating marine life. He also has valuable insights into nearby destinations for day trips and can recommend the best local restaurants to savor the flavors of the area.

Choose Your Package

Illustration of a surfboard, water bottle, and clock representing the standard lesson package

Standard Lesson Package

$80/person

Standard Lesson Package Includes:

  • 90-minute surf instruction
  • Cold beverage / bottled water
  • Group instruction available
  • All equipment provided
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Video Lesson Package

$150/person

Video Lesson Package Includes:

  • 90-minute surf instruction
  • Live-action video recording
  • Cold beverage / bottled water
  • Group instruction available
  • All equipment provided
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Our 5-Star Reviews

  • “Brandon is knowledgeable, punctual, patient and a great teacher. He does have one rule! He is a stickler about it — I won't spoil it for you, but it makes all the difference in the world when you're surfing. Go see this guy, great with all ages... my son has made great improvements during his sessions.”

    Joe · July 2023

  • “Brandon's surf lesson exceeded expectations! He personalized the session, focused on safety and fun, and provided great guidance from his years of experience. Don't miss this if you've ever wanted to try surfing or if you are still a novice. You'll rapidly advance as he gives you quick tips you may otherwise not learn on your own!”

    Molly · July 2023

  • “Brandon was easy going and fun to learn from. His approach to teaching felt approachable and encouraging. We will be booking more sessions in the future!”

    Chloe · May 2023

  • “We had an absolute blast! Brandon is a gifted instructor and an easy going, patient one as well. He quickly took us from absolute zero to catching our first waves — amazing! We absolutely recommend Brandon to anyone looking to learn and have a great time doing it.”

    Michael · April 2023

  • “Brandon is an amazing surf coach. My daughter attained so much new knowledge and truly enjoyed her class! She caught some gnarly waves and the experience was definitely bussin', as she would say!”

    Marlin · April 2023

  • “Brandon was great! He was punctual, very patient and my daughter was surfing early into the lesson with his guidance! Surfing lessons was her favorite part of our trip!”

    Amy · April 2023

Expert Surf Lessons for All Ages and Skill Levels

Ready to catch your first wave? Book today and let's get you in the water.

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