Build surf skills with beach practice and guided ocean instruction
1.5 hours
Surf instruction, water safety
Learn surf fundamentals with a professional instructor experienced in ocean safety. Start on the beach, then take your skills into the water with step-by-step guidance.
Cancel at least 48 hours before the activity start time for a full refund minus a 5% processing fee. No-shows are charged the full price. Receive a full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: MDW2RD
A swim shirt or rashguard is recommended but not required for your surf lesson.
Beach in front of Sea Watch Resort
Kayaking to Waites Island and surf lessons on the Myrtle Beach shore are both well-represented here, and reviewers are consistently enthusiastic about both. Wyatt leads the kayak tours and comes up repeatedly for his knowledge of local wildlife and area history, while Brandon and Chase get high marks for surf instruction, with guests noting their patience and genuine passion for teaching. The operation itself seems refreshingly straightforward. Booking is easy, directions are clear, and equipment like dry bags are included without any fuss. Several guests mention returning year after year, which says a lot about the consistency of the experience. If you're trying to see a less touristy side of the area, the salt marsh kayak tours in particular seem like a solid choice. First-timers are well taken care of, and the guides clearly know how to read their audience. It's a genuine local experience run by people who care about what they do.
We've done Kokopelli two years in a row now, and if you want the real deal, I'd highly recommend it. My girls loved Brandon and Jesus and had an amazing time -- their surfing and confidence progressed quickly over the 3 days and their stoke is through the roof!!
Brandon Witt
August 24, 2026
We've done Kokopelli two years in a row now, and if you want the real deal, I'd highly recommend it. My girls loved Brandon and Jesus and had an amazing time -- their surfing and confidence progressed quickly over the 3 days and their stoke is through the roof!!
Brandon Witt
August 24, 2026
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