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.
Westerly 5
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Rhode Island Surf Co.
12A High St, Westerly, RI 02891
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Alfies Surf Shop
139 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
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Paddle Surf Ri
3 India Pt, Westerly, RI 02891-5028
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Barefoot Outlet Surf Shop
298 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
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Ride a Wave Surf Shop
144 Atlantic Ave, Westerly, RI 02891
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Levy Surf Designs
85 Congdon St, Narragansett, RI 02882
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Warm Winds
26 Kingstown Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882
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Narragansett Surf & Skate Shop
74 Narragansett Ave, Narragansett, RI 02882
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Boardwalk at salty brine beach
Narragansett, RI 02882
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Omen Newport
89 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842-5611
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Island Surf and Sport
86 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842
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Elemental Surf & Skate
89 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 02842-5611
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Diamondblue Surf Shop
442 Dodge St, New Shoreham, RI 02807
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Block Island Sport Shop
224 Water St, New Shoreham, RI 02807
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Block Island Ocean Adventures
Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI 02807
Newport 3
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Water Brothers
Newport, RI
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Breakwater Surf Company
438 Thames St, Newport, RI 02840
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Newport Bay
Newport, RI 02840
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Drift Surf
231 Robinson St, South Kingstown, RI 02879
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Matunuck Surf Shop
920 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
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Space Rock Glassing
915 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
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Soundings Surf Co.
509 Klondike Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813
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Charlestown Breachway
21 Charlestown Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI 02813-2447
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LC Surf Camp
16 Quicksand Pond Rd, Little Compton, RI 02837-1935
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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.
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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 Rhode Island, check the 24 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.
What is a marine survey?
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