Is winter a good time for a first surf lesson?

It is a good time to surf — the swell is the most consistent of the year. For a very first lesson, many visitors prefer late spring through fall for warmer water and smaller waves; if you are here for the winter, book a morning and we will pick the calmest section of the sandbar for your level.

Do we need to buy a wetsuit for the season?

No. Every lesson includes a wetsuit in your size, along with the board and a rash guard, so you can try winter surfing without buying gear.

Is the air cold in winter?

The air is usually mild — often in the seventies — while the water sits in roughly the mid-sixties to low seventies. The wetsuit covers the difference.

How far ahead should we book in winter?

Winter is our busiest season for swell, so a few days' notice is safer than same-day. For larger family or friend groups, two to four weeks is comfortable — shorter notice is often possible, just ask.

Can we keep surfing through the whole season?

That is what a long stay is good for. Come back through the winter, and private lessons give you coaching on your own waves rather than a group's, so each session builds on the last.

Winter Surf Lessons in Cocoa Beach, FL

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