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Learn to Surf
We started giving surf lessons on Lake Michigan in 2005 and now take more people out into the waves than ever. Whether you’re a total beginner or have a little surf time under your belt, our experienced instructors are ready to help you get wet!
Rent A Surfboard
Ready to paddle out into Lake Michigan? Now is your chance - we take pride in being the only shop in the Great Lakes region with a full line of high-quality rental surfboards! Choose from soft and epoxy surfboards, available for half-day or full-day sessions.
Wetsuit Rentals
Make the most of your surf session - even on the chilliest Great Lakes days - with the right wetsuit. Temperatures can vary throughout the year, so we offer wetsuits for cold and mild water, along with mittens and boots.
Surfing 101 Surf Lessons
Our Surfing 101 lesson is an introductory lesson that includes learning about the equipment, the weather and lake, getting dry land instruction on the beach, and plenty of time practicing in the water. It’s the perfect way to be introduced to surfing, and surfing in the Great Lakes!
• 1.5-hour lesson at a local St. Joseph beach
• Ages 6 to adult are welcome
• $95 per person includes all equipment, including wetsuit
• Instructor/student ratio never exceeding 1:6
• Students meet at Third Coast Surf Shop (212 State Street, St. Joseph, Mich.)
• Surf lessons must be booked by midnight the day before your lesson (no "walk-ups")
Additional Info
• After you book, look for an email confirmation with a link to a liability waiver and other details.
• For larger groups, please contact us.
• If we are unable to hold your lesson due to unsafe weather conditions on the day of your reservation, we will notify you to reschedule.
• We will gladly reschedule your lesson, but there are no refunds.
Surfboard Rentals
Ready to paddle out into Lake Michigan? Now is your chance - we take pride in being the only shop in the Great Lakes region with a full line of high-quality rental surfboards! Choose from soft and epoxy surfboards, available for half-day or full-day sessions.
• After receiving your order, we will contact you to confirm your pick-up time, date, and other details.
• For groups larger than 10, please contact us.
• We will gladly reschedule your rental for the current or following season, but there are no refunds.
• Rentals must be booked 24 hours in advance (no "walk-ups").
Surfboard Rental Pricing
SOFT BOARDS
Half Day (4 Hours): $25
Full Day (8 Hours / 10a-6p EST): $40
EPOXY BOARDS
Half Day (4 Hours): $30
Full Day (8 Hours / 10a-6p EST): $45
Wetsuit Rentals
Make the most of your surf session - even on the chilliest Great Lakes days - with the right wetsuit. Temperatures can vary throughout the year, so we offer two types:
Mild Water Wetsuits – generally appropriate from late May through early October.
Cold Water Wetsuits – generally appropriate from late October through mid-May; cold water mittens and boots are also available.
• After receiving your order, we will contact you to confirm your pick-up time, date, and other details.
• We will gladly reschedule your rental for the current or following season, but there are no refunds.
• Rentals must be booked 24 hours in advance (no "walk-ups").
WETSUIT RENTAL PRICING
MILD WATER WETSUIT
Half Day (4 Hours): $20
Full Day (8 Hours / 10a-6p EST): $30
COLD WATER SUIT (Suit Only)
Half Day (4 Hours): $30
Full Day (8 Hours / 10a-6p EST): $45
COLD WATER PACKAGE (Suit + Mittens + Boots)
Half Day (4 Hours): $40
Full Day (8 Hours / 10a-6p EST): $55