Seasonal Surf Camps & Cold Water Clinic

Service Description

Pricing varies · Multi-day sessions · Progressive training Our Seasonal Surf Camps & Cold Water Clinic are immersive learning experiences designed for surfers who want to build confidence, skill, and cold-water awareness at Short Sands Beach on the North Oregon Coast. These programs go beyond single surf lessons, offering structured progression and deeper ocean understanding in one of Oregon’s most consistent surf environments. Held seasonally at Short Sands Beach, camps focus on fundamentals, repetition, and learning how to work with real ocean conditions. Participants develop the skills needed to read swell, tides, wind, and currents while gaining comfort in cold-water surf. Each clinic combines land-based instruction, beach strategy, and in-water coaching. Sessions are intentionally paced to allow time for repetition, recovery, and learning over multiple days. Whether you’re brand new to surfing or looking to strengthen your foundation, these camps provide structure that single lessons can’t offer. What’s Included • Multi-day surf camp or clinic sessions • Progressive instruction focused on fundamentals • Cold-water surf education and safety awareness • Ocean knowledge: swell, tides, wind, and currents • Beach coaching on positioning, timing, and technique • In-water guidance emphasizing confidence and control • All surf gear included (board, wetsuit, safety equipment) • A calm, supportive learning environment Why Cold Water Training Matters Cold-water surfing requires patience, preparation, and awareness. These clinics teach surfers how to surf Oregon conditions safely and confidently, building strong fundamentals and decision-making skills that transfer anywhere. Great For • Beginners building a strong foundation • Surfers progressing beyond first lessons • Cold-water surfers developing confidence • Locals and visitors seeking deeper Short Sands knowledge Location & Conditions All sessions are held at Short Sands Beach, with daily adjustments based on swell, tide, wind, and safety. This protected cove offers an ideal balance of consistency, challenge, and learning conditions on the Oregon Coast. Requirements • Basic swimming ability required • No prior surf experience needed • Moderate physical activity expected Why SurfLife SurfLife is a locally owned Oregon surf school rooted in cold-water surf culture. Our seasonal camps emphasize safety, progression, and respect for the ocean. This is intentional surf education done at Short Sands Beach.