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Dear Surfers, When surfers identify themselves as being from New Jersey, they are often met with an incredulous response: There are waves in New Jersey? While the surf in the northeast has enjoyed more time in the limelight over recent years, compared to the institutionalized surf locations of California, Hawai‘i, and Australia, it is still…

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Dear Surfers, After running the surf school for 20 years, I have learned a few things about parents’ reasons for exposing their loved ones to surfing.  Most want their children to learn to be safe in the ocean.  Many want to see their kids try something cool and unique.  Others want to give their kids…

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Roaming Reflections: The Mentawai Islands The Mentawai Islands — every surfer’s ultimate dream destination. The idea of traveling to Indonesia, specifically the Mentawais, always feels larger than life. The long travel days, the cost, and the weight of adult responsibilities scare a lot of people from taking the leap. Most say, “Next year…” and for…

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Dear Surfers, Two weeks ago the clocks rolled back, plummeting most of us in the northeast into what feel like shorter days and darker nights. Like the presence of the groundhog Punxsutawney Phil often signals that Spring is just around the corner, the transition away from daylight savings serves as its own marker for many…

Surf Fitness: How to be Ready for the Next Swell The reality of being a surfer in New Jersey is that we do not always have waves, and that can make it challenging to stay in surf shape. There are plenty of programs and protocols out there that can help keep you ready for that…

The Story of Summertime Surf A Look at a Grassroots Company on a Mission In celebration of Small Business Week, we are thrilled to share the vibrant history of Summertime Surf, a company born from the passion of surfers aiming to enhance their local surf culture at the Jersey Shore. Join us as we take…

Celebrating Earth Day Hello, fellow ocean enthusiasts! 🌊 As a surf school, our love for the ocean goes beyond just riding its waves. We are committed to protecting this beautiful blue playground that gives us so much joy. Earth Day is a special occasion for us to reflect on our relationship with the environment and…