Steepwater Surf Shop is a welcoming and knowledgeable surf shop located on the coast, offering rentals, gear, and expert advice. The shop has a long-standing presence in the community, with staff known for their local coast knowledge and friendly service. Customers praise the shop for its good-quality gear, including wetsuits and surfboards, and for creating a true surf vibe that reflects the area's history. The shop also offers surf lessons led by passionate instructors who treat surfing as a way of life. These instructors focus on ocean sense and body mechanics, making lessons relaxed, fun, and safe. First-timers receive encouragement and support, with some mentioning instructors who go above and beyond, even sharing forecasts and playing pool outside of lessons. The experience often includes practicing surfing all day and witnessing memorable moments like catching a first wave. Overall, visitors appreciate the shop’s warm atmosphere, helpful staff, and genuine love for surfing. Many plan to return, and the shop remains a favorite for those seeking the original coast surf vibe, local stories, and quality gear.
Highly experienced, and easy going surf instruction.
October 2023
The instructors at this surf school treat surfing as a way of life. They explain concepts on ocean sense and body mechanics which are very essential. Most of all, they make the session relaxed, fun and safe while in the ocean.
October 2023
Matt and his staff are great! Highly recommend renting surf gear and lessons through Steepwater.
