Where do we meet?

Opposite 26-28 Esplanade, Sumner.

What time do we meet ?

Please be at the surf school 10 minutes before the start of the lesson to grab a wetsuit and put it on, or if you have your own please check in 5 min before the scheduled start of your lesson.

Do I have to wear togs ? 

No you don't, but it is much easier to get your wetsuit on with togs underneath.Bring a towel !

Do Stoked provide a changing room ? 

No, hence why it's great to rock up in togs, there are toilets and changing rooms at the surf club 50 meters back towards the main road.

Do Stoked provide wetsuits ?

Yes, 3’2 mm long arm and long leg steamer wetsuits are provided to keep the chill off.

Do you provide sunblock ?

Yes we do, please ask at the trailer.

When does the season start ?

Early to mid October through to Easter the following year.

If I book and pay for a term of surfing (8-10 weeks ) can I miss a class?

Yes, and we offer one make up lesson during one of the other class times during the week.

What if I miss a class, can I rebook for the following season?

No, classes and class make up lessons are only available for the season you book and pay for them.

Can my parents / friends watch and take photos ?

Yes, there are great vantage points for photos all along the beach.

Will you take children under 6 years old? 

Not in a group lesson, however you are welcome to book a private.

Can I book a surf party ?

Yes, we charge our group lesson rates, however you get your own instructor (s).

Can I do a lesson with my family?

Yes, we do a family lesson and you get your own private instructor.Please book a family lesson, and if there are more than 4 in your family, send us an email and we will do a special price.

Is the water cold ?

The water can be slightly chilly at the start of Spring when the snow is melting into the rivers of Canterbury. However, it starts warming up through November and December.

Sumner Bar water temperatures peak in the range 14 to 19°C on around the 8th of February and are at their lowest on about the 2nd of August, in the range 8 to 10°C .The highest seasonal water temperatures at Sumner Bar in December to mid February lend themselves to a 3’2 mm wetsuit or sometimes a spring suit. At its lowest in early August, low water temperatures at Sumner Bar are suited to a 5/4mm or 5/3mm good quality wetsuit with neoprene gloves, hoods and 3mm boots. You will need a hood if it's windy or the air is cold.