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Surfing 🏄 lessons with

Instructor Thomas Stelfox

Thomas Stelfox, Surfing instructor in West Gilgo Beach
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Thomas Stelfox, Surfing coach in West Gilgo Beach
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Surfing 🏄 lessons with

Instructor Thomas Stelfox

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per lesson
96
Happy Student Score
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Thomas is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Instructor Rating
5.0
11 ratings
10 reviews
96
Happy Student Score
Great
•
Thomas is reliable and responsive. Students are happy and often return for more lessons.
Instructor Rating
5.0
11 ratings
10 reviews

About your surfing instructor

Born and raised on the shores of Babylon, NY, I've ridden the waves of the East Coast since childhood, braving cold winter swells and eagerly awaiting the summer hurricanes. As soon as possible, I embarked on surf safaris, exploring breaks from the Caribbean to California and Central America, Oregon to Oahu, and beyond. With over 45 years of experience, surfing has become more than a passion—it's a way of life. Now, as an instructor, I find immense joy in helping others catch their first wave, sharing in the exhilaration that becomes a lifelong memory. Join me in the surf, and let's make some unforgettable waves together!

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Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults, Seniors
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Levels: Beginners, Intermediates
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Lives in: Not specified
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Years of Experience: Not specified
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Given: 15 lessons
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Gilgo Beach

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507.8 miles away

Robert Moses State Park

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511.8 miles away

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Near West Gilgo Beach, New York

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What you need to bringBring a towel and a positive attitude. Depending on the time of year and the time of the lesson a rash guard or a wetsuit can be helpful but not necessary.

What I can bringSurfboards, surf leashes, and surf wax will be ready and waiting.

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  1. Surfing
  2. New York
  3. West Gilgo Beach
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Surfing with Thomas S.⭑ 5.0 (11 reviews)

Closest cities

BabylonWest Gilgo Beach

Reputation

96
Happy Student Score
Great
Reliability
Always reliable ⭐ Shows up on time and ready to teach every lesson. You can count on them.
Average rating
5.0
11 ratings•10 reviews
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Ryan I.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 5•Verified ✓
tom has great personality, knowledge and patience. He’s a natural teacher.
Mehry R.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
I really enjoyed the session with Thomas. It was a fun and engaging experience that made me look forward to trying more. If you're thinking about learning to surf, his lessons are definitely worth checking out. The positive vibe and clear guidance made it all very enjoyable. Give it a go and see for yourself! 🌊
Summer S.Verified ✓
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Thomas is super down to earth and very knowledgeable! Felt like I was in good hands and that gave me the confidence to go all in. Highly recommend!
Rita D.Verified ✓
Lessons taken: 1•Verified ✓
Thomas was great! Very professional and patient. Very knowledgeable
Ellen Tulips mom
Tom’s a great instructor. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing your child succeed. He’s enabled my daughter to do that with surfing through his knowledge and patience.
Aless mac carthy
Tom is encouraging and patient. He’s an amazing surfer, surfed all his life and provides amazing insight to the waves and the ocean overall