SOUTH PADRE SURF COMPANY

SURFING LESSONS AND SURF CAMPS

Rocket Launch Surf Camps

 
THE COOLEST SURF CAMP IN THE GALAXY!

Watch the SpaceX Starship Rocket launches and landings at Boca Chica from Isla Blanca Beach Park where we surf! Awesome Mission Patch Tshirt available for purchase. Launch dates are sporadically scheduled, so you’ll need to be flexible to witness these historic launches! This 3 hour surf camp will occur before or after the launch so you can completely enjoy this incredible new experience!

WHERE DO WE MEET?

We will meet you on the beach at the south end of the Island, at Isla Blanca Park next to the rock jetty. We are not a retail shop, we specialize only in surfing instruction. Please be on time! Be sure to arrive at the beach at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson. Get changed into your swimwear, sunblock on, stretch and ready to get in the water before your lesson begins. After you enter the park drive past the Dolphin Cove Amphitheater then turn in by the big Jesus statue. Park in the small parking lot by the Bait Stand, you'll see the beach and jetties. Lessons are held near the jetty. Look for our black pickup with bright color surfboards, or we may be in the water with a lesson so walk to the water's edge and you'll see the bright soft surfboards and students and instructors.


WHAT DO I BRING?

We supply the surfboards with leash, lycra rashguard surf shirts, and wetsuits if needed in the cooler months. Bring appropriate surf swimwear: ladies should wear boardshorts or one-piece, the waves will rearrange your bikini. Guys should wear surf boardshorts, not elastic waist shorts. Bring a towel, water, shoes or flip flops. Students should wear 50 SPF waterproof/sweat proof sunblock, the sun and sand in south Texas is HOT!


WHAT DO WE LEARN?

You'll be surfing for three hours. We teach you everything you need to know to get started surfing on your own, basic surfing and paddling techniques, surf etiquette, wave knowledge, water safety and rip current info, and more!


SAFETY:

• Lessons are taught in shallow water, no students are allowed in water deeper than they can stand up.
• Safe Soft Surfboards are used for all lessons, with leashes for safety and soft rubber fins. (The most common cause of injury while surfing is from being struck by a hard surfboard.)
• Rachel and Gene are highly experienced ocean lifeguards, lifelong professional level surfers, and water safety experts, you couldn't be in better hands! We consider it a privilege and honor to take your child into the ocean, and take the responsibility seriously.
• You will be falling repeatedly in shallow water, no diving head first off your board!
• ANY PRE-EXISTING MEDICAL CONDITIONS such as asthma, allergic reactions, knee neck or back problems, epilepsy, recent surgeries or heart conditions must be mentioned before lessons, you may need your doctor's permission, and we can tailor your lesson to fit your personal needs.
• Non-swimmers and small children will remain in shallow water.


WHAT CAN I DO TO PREPARE FOR MY LESSON?

Surfing is a pure and healthy high energy physical sport that demands an adequate level of physical fitness. Paddling out through the waves requires a bit of endurance and lots of energy. But, even if you are unable to paddle, we will do it for you, and push you into the waves, you can just stand up and enjoy the ride! Practice popping up on your feet from a laying position, easily practiced at home. Swimming laps in a pool is a great way to get physically conditioned, building arm and upper body strength along with stamina. Weightlifting will prepare and strengthen you. Competitive swimmers are usually very quick learners! Skateboarding actually helps a lot too, along with a healthy diet. Watch some surf videos and get stoked! 


BE ON TIME!

Be sure to arrive at the beach at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled lesson. Get changed into your swimwear, sunblock on, stretch and ready to get in the water
before your lesson begins.


PRICING:

Rocket Launch Surf Camps are $90/person. We do not accept credit cards, cash or checks only. There is also a $12 per vehicle park entrance fee at Isla Blanca Park. We offer surfing pictures of you and your group by request for only $10/all images.


REGISTRATION:

Reservations required in advance, call or text 956-772-7272 or email South Padre Surf Co.


CANCELLATIONS:

If you are not going to make it for your scheduled lesson, please give us a courtesy call in advance.


SURFBOARD RENTALS:

If you would like to keep surfing after your lesson, or another day while you are here - our surfboard rentals are available for $30/day, no hourly rates.



For any further information or questions call or text us at (956) 772-7272 or email South Padre Surf Co  We'll be happy to help you!

Surfboard and Wetsuit Rentals

Surfboard Rentals

SURFBOARD RENTALS

Surfboard rentals are available daily for anyone wanting to give surfing in South Padre Island a try whether you take surfing lessons or not.

$30/day

wetsuit rentals

WETSUIT RENTALS

Wetsuit rentals are available in the cooler months to make sure that you stay nice and warm for any water activity while you are on South Padre.

$10/day

Surfing Lesson Gift Certificates

GIFT CERTIFICATES

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CONTACT US

Thank you for your interest in surfing with us! We look forward to answering any questions you have about our surfing lessons on South Padre Island.

Feel free to call or text anytime between the hours of 8am and 9pm


  956-772-7272

  spadre@spadre.com

  1 Bait Shop Road, South Padre Island, TX 78597