Learn to Surf in the British Virgin Islands!

Our Certified Surf Instructors will show you how to:


Read the Ocean

Looks like chaos? Looks big and scary? Learn to spot what’s going on out there. How big are the waves? Which ones are good for surfing?


Love Waves

Many people who swim never do it in rough water. You will learn simple techniques to keep you safe and enjoy the energy of the ocean.


Paddle Out

Starting on the beach, you’ll learn how to lie on a surfboard and paddle it. Then, with close instruction, you’ll start catching waves in no time.


Stand Up

"It’s like walking on water!" said one student. Standing up on a board while it’s sliding down a wave is a feeling like no other...


Basic Safety

Surfing is a ton of fun but to keep it that way, we need to know safety and rules of the road - stuff that’s easy to learn and keeps everyone smiling.


Etiquette

Surfing is famously laid back but for everyone's safety there are some simple rules of the road. Don't worry, they're easy.


Track Swells

Surfers always want to know more about waves. Don't worry, we'll clue you in so you can do your own forecasting and know when they're coming.


Warning!

Surfing might change your life! Seriously, some of our students have so much fun that they keep surfing forever. As we say in the BVI, "Fun for days!"

The BVI are blessed with some of the
finestsurfingconditions in the world...



Surf School BVI is all about having fun in the sun and enjoying the thrill of the ocean. You don’t have to be an athlete, a high-energy kid or an accomplished adventurer to try surfing. Everyone who can swim can have a go! Come and try it out, have our instructors help you gain confidence and teach you to find your feet. Whatever your levels of fitness, we guarantee you’ll be stoked by what you achieve!

Surf Lessons


  • Beginner
  • $1-2Hrs: $60+
  • Basic Ocean Knowledge
  • Core Paddling Skills
  • Body Balancing
  • Catch your First Wave
  • Standing Up
  • Lessons start on the beach. We’ll get you started on a soft surfboard. This way, you’ll get the feel of two of your most important tools – learning to paddle and getting to your feet. Once you’ve tried the dry run, it’s time to get wet!

    Get Started

  • Improver
  • $1-2Hrs: $60+
  • Increasing Ocean Knowledge
  • Doing Simple Turns
  • Basics of Duckdiving
  • Surfing Bigger Waves
  • Ever surfed before? Want to improve? Josiah’s Bay is the perfect place. Our instructors are talented surfers themselves, trained in coaching to advanced levels. With their help, plus consistent, clean waves in warm tropical water and a relaxed vibe, it’s safe to say- we can help!

    Let's Go!

  • Rentals
  • Hour/Day/Week
  • Longboards
  • Shortboards
  • Bodyboards
  • Kayaks
  • Snorkel gear
  • Want to rent a stick? We have all your surfing needs. We also have masks, snorkels and fins as well as SUPs', kayaks and other equipment available. Drop by or drop us a line and we’ll make sure you get exactly what you need.

    Get Gear

  • Learn2Surf
  • From $160
  • Best Package Deal
  • Family Style Apts
  • Short Walk to Beach
  • Discounts Available
  • Surf'nStay is the name of our well-maintained housing unit just minutes away from Josiahs. Ask us about our 2024 accommodation packages with discounted rates.

    Lets Do This!


Surf Team

Meet your Instructors. We are all Certified, world class surfers with international experience.

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Steve Howes

Partner/Chief Surf Instructor

Steve has been a professional Surf Life Saving lifeguard for 14 years and a surfer for over 20. All his years working on the beaches of the world have taught him two important things – one, that surf conditions become safer the more knowledge a person has about the wave environment, and two, that learning to surf has the power to transform people’s lives. Steve is known locally as one of the BVI’s best, most stylish surfers. When it comes to teaching, he just can’t help passing on his stoke.

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Icah Wilmot

Surf Instructor

Icah is a professional surfer from Jamaica. He has won countless Jamaican national titles and represented his country many times over a surfing career that began in childhood as part of Jamaica’s first surfing family. In between teaching surfing and playing music, he competes and represents his sponsors around the Caribbean and the US East Coast, as well as making film and photo trips around the world. Amongst all of this, Icah has an uncanny knack for helping people stand up on a surfboard and smile all the way to the shore and beyond.

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Alex Dick-Read

Partner/Media Guy

Alex is a BVI-born surfer of over 30 years. Learning to surf in the BVI literally changed his life. After working as a journalist for international and regional news organizations, Alex spent 17 years working as Founding Editor of the acclaimed international surf travel magazine, The Surfer’s Path. The magazine’s work took him all over the surfing world and one of the many lessons learned along the way is that there’s probably no where better to learn to surf than in the BVI. He sees surfing as similar to a martial art. "Thirty years in and I’m still learning."

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Jackie Sparrow

Assistant LifeGuard

For over 12 years, little Jackie has been safely guarding and protecting our pristine coastline. If you ever see her on a wave, give way, she's a true local. Jackie is one of several types of marine turtle that inhabit BVI waters. She feeds on coral, seaweeds, jellyfish, and small fish. Other ocean locals include whales, dolphins, reef sharks, stingrays, barracuda, jacks, bonito and a huge range of important sea creatures that pose no danger but demand our respect. Everything is part of the chain of life here and we believe in protecting it and enjoying it. Photo by Clark Little.

More Fun Stuff in the BVI

We offer numerous other BVI adventures and activities like eco tours, kayaking, SUP adventures, hiking, snorkeling, scuba diving and more. Contact us for details.

We offer much more than just surfing.

Surf School BVI is part of a bigger family called GroundSea Adventures. We offer a range of exciting nature-based activities all over the BVI, including: Kayak tours, Hiking tours, Historical and Cultural tours, SUP lessons, Scuba Diving, Sailing Adventures and more.

Call +1 (284) 343-0002 Ground Sea Adventures

Surf'nStay Lodging

If you would like help finding accommodation for your Learn2Surf vaction, we can help! With our extensive knowledge of the islands we’ll be happy to book you into the perfect place. So whether it’s a simple apartment above the beach or a luxury villa that’s ideal for you and your family or friends, we can help you find exactly the right place. Our directory of places to stay takes into account the style and price range you’re looking for as well as how near it is to Surf School BVI, transport links and other amenities you’ll be interested in.



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Surf Villas or Apartments

  

If you’d like to pick and choose your accommodation for your Learn2Surf vacation, let us help. With our extensive knowledge of the islands we’ll be happy to book you into the perfect place. So whether it’s a simple apartment above the beach or a luxury villa that’s ideal for you and your family or friends, we can help you find exactly the right place. Our directory of recommended places to stay takes into account the style and price range you’re looking for as well as how near it is to Surf School BVI, transport links and other amenities you’ll be interested in.

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