Sommers Surf Lessons

Surf lessons begin May 2020

Have you always wanted to learn how to surf but not sure how to get started?

Are you too intimidated to try surfing on your own?

Are you a mom who wants to be able to surf with your kids and/or husband?

Since 2009, Michelle Sommers has been specializing in offering private and group surf lessons and camps for women of all ages in the Maryland and Delaware beach areas. 

Learn the basics of surfing in a safe environment with the area's best female surf instructor.

Michelle is the only instructor in the area with an agreement to provide surf lessons at Assateague State Park.  Lessons may also be offered in Ocean City, Maryland and Fenwick Island, Delaware as long as sandbars allow for beginners.

Surf lessons and camps are dependent on weather & surf conditions, and scheduled around the daily tide each day. 

Lessons are offered every day of the week in season as long as conditions are safe and fun for beginners.

Lessons are also available for guys and children (minimum age is 10)!

Watch this video to see how much fun you will have learning to surf with Michelle Sommers!

A Surf Lesson with Michelle.....

Michelle offers personal instruction for the beginner surfer.  All surf lessons begin on the beach with the basics - safety, paddling techniques, surf etiquette, wave & water knowledge - and then venture out into the water to get comfortable on the board.  She supplies a soft-top surfboard for your lesson or you may prefer to use your own.  Lessons are only conducted in small surf conditions.

All you need is a comfortable swimsuit, boardshorts and/or rashguard, a towel, plenty of sunscreen and willingness to relax and have fun!

Due to changes in beach & sandbars, locations for the surf lessons & camps will be determined at the beginning of the season.  Lessons may be scheduled May thru October, and times will vary depending on tides and schedule.

Surf lessons and camps may be held at Assateague State Park or in Ocean City, Maryland. This depends on sandbars and tides.  Currently, I am the only instructor in the area with an agreement that allows me to offer my lessons at Assateague State Park. Assateague offers the best waves in the area for beginners.    

Initial lessons are approx. 90 minutes in length with additional lessons being 1 hour and are dependent on weather and surf conditions.  Weekend surf camps are 2 hours in length each day.  

Michelle is AED Certified for Adult & CPR Certified for Adults, Children & Infants through the American Red Cross.

To schedule a lesson, or for more information, please email Michelle at sommerssurf@comcast.net



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             --Isak Dinesen

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Womens Surf Camps

2020 Season

2-Day Weekend Camps

June 27 & 28

July 11 & 12

July 25 & 26

Aug 15 & 16

Aug 29 & 30

One-Day Refresher Clinics

Open to women & men

May 30 or 31*

June 13 or 14* 

Minimum age for attending surf camps is 12 years old.  Younger ages should register for lessons. 



* Ocean water temps may still be chilly and wetsuits may be necessary for these dates.