Thompson Surf School
Thompson Surf School, 429 1st St S, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
About
Thompson Surf School offers private surf lessons, group surf lessons, video surf coaching, a summer surf camp for kids, and an adult surf camp. The program includes Jacksonville Beach Surf Camp, surf training, surf lessons, and surf coaching for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level surfers. It is described as fun for the whole family and is noted as perfect for beginner surfers looking to build a strong foundation, gain confidence in the water, and progress toward becoming independent surfers.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 11 weeks of summer camp, with a 4-day camp that runs Monday–Thursday from 7:00am–8:30am each morning; 4-day adult surf camp
Thompson Surf School was founded by professional surfer Evan Thompson and is run with his brother, Tristan Thompson. The stated goal of the program is to create an awesome, safe environment where everyone can experience the fun of surfing, from kids’ summer camps to private surf lessons. Campers are described as learning to surf, making new friends, and gaining valuable knowledge about ocean safety in a safe, supportive environment. The school notes that it was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach and that the team grew up in the waves there and enjoys sharing the area’s surf with others.
Thompson Surf School reports being the best rated surf school in Jacksonville with a 5-star Google rating. One parent review describes the camp as taking great care in actually teaching the fundamentals, keeping the same instructor with each child for the whole week, and covering topics such as how to read surf reports, surf etiquette, and board types. Another review from a parent of a 7-year-old calls the camp a fantastic experience that was run extremely well, safely, and in an organized way, and mentions planning for more weeks in the future. Multiple reviews mention Evan and Tristan as friendly, knowledgeable, easygoing, and great with kids, and describe kids riding waves, having a great time, and asking to return. Several adult reviewers report that instructors helped them catch several waves, surf by the end of a session, and enjoy lessons in both good and bad weather days.
Last updated February 19, 2026.
• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: 11 weeks of summer camp, with a 4-day camp that runs Monday–Thursday from 7:00am–8:30am each morning; 4-day adult surf camp
Thompson Surf School was founded by professional surfer Evan Thompson and is run with his brother, Tristan Thompson. The stated goal of the program is to create an awesome, safe environment where everyone can experience the fun of surfing, from kids’ summer camps to private surf lessons. Campers are described as learning to surf, making new friends, and gaining valuable knowledge about ocean safety in a safe, supportive environment. The school notes that it was born and raised in Jacksonville Beach and that the team grew up in the waves there and enjoys sharing the area’s surf with others.
Thompson Surf School reports being the best rated surf school in Jacksonville with a 5-star Google rating. One parent review describes the camp as taking great care in actually teaching the fundamentals, keeping the same instructor with each child for the whole week, and covering topics such as how to read surf reports, surf etiquette, and board types. Another review from a parent of a 7-year-old calls the camp a fantastic experience that was run extremely well, safely, and in an organized way, and mentions planning for more weeks in the future. Multiple reviews mention Evan and Tristan as friendly, knowledgeable, easygoing, and great with kids, and describe kids riding waves, having a great time, and asking to return. Several adult reviewers report that instructors helped them catch several waves, surf by the end of a session, and enjoy lessons in both good and bad weather days.
Last updated February 19, 2026.
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