Surfing Lessons on South
Padre Island
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If you find yourself waiting while
your friends or family members are out learning how to
kiteboard, consider taking up some surfing lessons for a much
cheaper rate of $50 per hour. Bring a friend or relative and
the second person is half off! Learning how
to surf while in South Padre Island is a great idea if you are
looking to learn a new water sport. Surfing takes less
equipment and time to get up and riding, and you can try
getting up on the surfboard within the first lesson. All you
need is the desire to be stoked on a new sport!
Surf Conditions in South Padre
Island
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South Padre Island is home to the
best surfing conditions in the Gulf of Mexico. The waves range
from 2-8 ft depending on the season. All times of the year are
great for learning on the island. Summer is the time for extra
warm water and mellow waves. Spring and fall months usually
have warm water conditions and a little larger waves, and
winter is a little bit chilly, but the largest waves
generally. The water temperatures incredibly warm compared to
most other places in the Unites States, and the waves for
learning will rival any.
What you will need
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Air Padre Kiteboarding provides all
surfboards and accessories for the surf lessons. We use Soft
Top surfboards for safety of all students. Our surf school is
equipped with a 8'2", 9'0", and 10'0" soft top surfboards.
They are great boards to learn how to surf on because of their
large surface area, soft rails, and safe fins. This way if
anyone gets knocked by the board, it will bounce right off of
them. Surfboard leashes for every student so they don't get
away from their board. Other than that, you may want to bring
water or a snack, as well as sunscreen.
What is covered in a surf Lesson
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The surfing lesson begins on the
beach, learning common issues while learning in the sport of
surfing. Terminology and right of way rules are discussed, as
well as stretching to keep you injury and cramp free while out
in the water. We learn the movements, balance, and technique
of paddling and standing up on the surfboard on the beach
first, this way when we get into the water, you know exactly
what to do. Once in the water, we teach in shallow water, so
you can stand at all times. Although, we do require that
anyone taking lessons knows how to swim. The last step is
getting you up and riding on that surfboard! After some
practice riding the waves, you can find your balance and stand
up on the surfboard. Feeling the wave push you through the
water, while standing on a surfboard can be an exhilarating
experience, so be ready to have some fun.