Shops range from retail stores focused on board sales and gear tune-ups to dedicated surf schools offering private and group lessons. Finding the right spot depends on whether you need beginner-friendly soft-top rentals, advanced custom shaping, or guided stand-up paddle tours. A map pin shows location, but it will not tell you if a shop provides wetsuit rentals, certified instructors, or local tide guidance.
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Nantucket Surf Club
21 S Water St, Nantucket, MA 02554
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ACK Surf School
64 Nobadeer Ave, Nantucket, MA 02554
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Levitate Surf Shack
39 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554-3539
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Indian Summer Surf Shop
6 Broad St, Nantucket, MA 02554-3503
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Levitate
6 Harbor Sq, Nantucket, MA 02554-6107
Orleans 4
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Pump House Surf Shop
9 MA-6A, Orleans, MA 02653
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Vec Surfboards
125 MA-6A, Orleans, MA 02653
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Nauset Surf Shop
2 RT-6A, Orleans, MA 02653-2412
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Nauset Surf School
239 Beach Rd, Orleans, MA 02653-2910
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Seaberry Surf
461 US-6, Wellfleet, MA 02667
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Sickday
3 W Main St, Wellfleet, MA 02667
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Marconi's Beach Outfitters
955 US-6, Wellfleet, MA 02667
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Montego Bay Surf Shop
45 Chappie St, Charlestown, MA 02129-1403
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The Town
Charlestown, MA 02129
Essex 2
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Cape Ann Sup & Surf Co, Board Barn
2 Southern Ave, Essex, MA 01929-1442
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SurfSap.co
31 Lufkin Point Rd, Essex, MA 01929-1023
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Surfari
210 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930-6003
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Surfari
88 Bass Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Hull 2
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Northeast Surfing
99 Hull Shore Dr, Hull, MA 02045
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Paddle Surf MA
189 Nantasket Ave, Hull, MA 02045
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Local Noon
92 Washington St, Marblehead, MA 01945
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Deveraux Beach Marblehead Ma
105 Ocean Ave, Marblehead, MA 01945-3641
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Levitate
1871 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050-4904
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Marshfield Brant Rock
230 Ocean St, Marshfield, MA 02050-5217
Nahant 2
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Ocean House Surf Shop
2A Wilson Rd, Nahant, MA 01908-1017
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Ocean House Surf
2 Wilson Rd, Nahant, MA 01908-1017
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Wildflow Surf Co.
26 Ocean Front S, Salisbury, MA 01952
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Salsibury Beach
Salsibury Beach, Salisbury, MA 01952
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Massport Beach
139 Harborside Dr, East Boston, MA 02128
Eastham 1
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Sugar Surf Cape Cod
50 Brackett Rd Ste 1, Eastham, MA 02642
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Boneyard
47 Main St, Edgartown, MA 02539
Falmouth 1
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Board Stiff Falmouth
193 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Mashpee 1
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All Good
16 Central Square, Mashpee, MA 02649
Millbury 1
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Henley Foils
4 Abbott Pl, Millbury, MA 01527
Newbury 1
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Plum Island Sandbar
Newbury, MA
Scituate 1
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Noreaster Surf Shop
376 Gannett Rd, Scituate, MA 02066
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Eismans Beach
Puritan Rd Apt, Swampscott, MA 01907
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Kitesite.net
291 Main St, West Dennis, MA 02670-2203
Westford 1
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Sandy Beach
58 Elm Rd, Westford, MA 01886-1618
Williamstown 1
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The Green River Williamstown MA
The Green River Williamstown Ma, Williamstown, MA 01267
Also in Massachusetts
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Good to know
What is usually included with a surfboard rental?
Most shops include the surfboard, leash, and a block of wax with standard daily or hourly rentals. Wetsuits or rash guards are sometimes included, but some locations charge a small extra fee for neoprene gear depending on the water temperature.
Do I need prior experience to book a group surf lesson?
No, beginner group lessons are designed for first-time surfers and typically cover land-based safety, popping up, and basic ocean awareness before getting into the water. Instructors stay in waist-deep water to assist students with catching soft-top waves.
How much do surf lessons and board rentals typically cost?
Daily board rentals often range from $25 to $50 depending on the board type, while group lessons typically cost between $75 and $150 per person for a two-hour session. Private lessons or specialized SUP tours generally cost more.
How to shrink wrap a boat?
To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Massachusetts, check the 40 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Massachusetts, MarinaAtlas indexes 40 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.