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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Wind & Wave Watersports
10721 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Third Coast Beach Co
14501 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Benjamin Surf & Skateboards
1233 Airline Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78412
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Dockside Surf Shop
10306 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sun: 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Mustang Island Beach Corpus
15820 Park Road 22, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Black Rose Surf Grotto
1001 Waldron Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-3337
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Bob hall pier
15820 Park Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Royboy tikihut
423 Peoples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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Ocean Drive Marina
1402 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2108
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Texas Surf Camps
15820 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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JP BEACH.
Take A Left @ 1st Red Light, Corpus Christi, TX 78418
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Michael J Ellis Beach
15200 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-8029
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North PAC
Corpus Christi, TX
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Mike Doyle Custom Surf Boards
830 Behmann St, Corpus Christi, TX 78418-4914
Galveston 12
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Southern Spears Surf Shop
6026 Seawall Blvd Shop C, Galveston, TX 77551
9 AM - 6 PM - EVERY DAY
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PICNIC SURF SHAPES
2510 Market St, Galveston, TX 77550
Thursday - Sunday 12-5 PM
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Ohana Surf & Skate
2814 Avenue R 1/2, Galveston, TX 77550
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Surf Styles
2119 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550
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Strictly Hardcore Surf Specialties
3702 Avenue R, Galveston, TX 77550
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The Beach (Galveston Seawall)
The Beach Galveston Seawall, Galveston, TX 77551
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Underground Surf Depot
4700 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551-8913
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C Level Surf and Apparel
2101 The Strand, Galveston, TX 77550
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Seawall & 69th Street
6901 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77551-20ND
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Sunny Beach of Galveston TX
Sunny Beach Of Galveston Tx, Galveston, TX 77550
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East Beach Galveston Island.
East Beach Galveston Island, Galveston, TX 77550
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Gulf Of Mexico
Galveston, TX
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Island Native Surf House
700 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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77 Surf & Skate
2100 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597-6828
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On The Beach
2105 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Surf's Up
5600 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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Island Style Surf Sports
410 Padre Blvd #103, South Padre Island, TX 78597
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South Flats
Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597
Houston 4
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Soundwaves
3509 Montrose Blvd, Houston, TX 77006-4322
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Surfhouse
215 E 11th St, Houston, TX 77008-7031
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Rip Curl
2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032
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Rip Curl
17250 Chanute Rd, Houston, TX 77032-5557
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Board House
509 N Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373-4025
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Third Coast Beach Company
101 E Avenue G, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Destination Beach & Surf
516 S Alister St, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Port Arkansas Beach
Port Arkansas Beach, Port Aransas, TX 78373
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Breaker Sports
405 TX-332 E, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
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Psycho Surf Ind.
402 Murex St #2, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
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Surfside Surf Station
402 Murex St, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
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Oceans Village Resport
111 Francis Cv, Surfside Beach, TX 77541
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Brackish Goods
230 W Mill St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Boogie Bahn Surfing Ride
New Braunfels, TX 78130
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Lake Dunlap Surf
Zipp Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, United States, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Waco 3
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Surf Ride Waco at BSR Cable Park
5347 Old Mexia Rd, Waco, TX 76705-4716
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BSR Surf Resort
5347 Old Mexia Rd, Waco, TX 76705-4716
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Zada Surf School
300 S 6th St Unit C, Waco, TX 76701-2064
Austin 2
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Wakestar Surf Company
4515 Hudson Bend Rd #200, Austin, TX 78734
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Mañana Surf
2708 S Lamar Blvd # 100c, Austin, TX 78704-3964
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Doomswell Wakesurf Co.
1851 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573-5152
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Evelio Castillo Surfboards The Art of Fiberglass
114 Byron St, League City, TX 77573
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Camp Thomas Big Spring Texas
503 Driver Rd, Big Spring, TX 79720-7213
Clute 1
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Rise Surf Company
106 Dixie Dr, Clute, TX 77531-5106
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Third Coast Surf Shop
301 W Edgewood Dr, Friendswood, TX 77546-4400
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DFW Surf
100 Bridgeview Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
Plano 1
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Aqua Shop
6121 W Park Blvd Ste R102, Plano, TX 75093
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Latitude 29.2 Surf Shop
1400 TX-87, Port Bolivar, TX 77650
Smithville 1
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Surf 'n Sea Custom Wet Suits
116 Pony Express Dr, Smithville, TX 78957
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Go Surf Assist
21861 FM 2393, Wichita Falls, TX 76310
Also in Texas
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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 Texas, check the 62 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 Texas, MarinaAtlas indexes 62 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.