Guest Services · North Topsail Beach
Brett Clow Surf School
One-on-one attention from a teacher by training. Brett Clow, a year-round North Topsail local with a degree in education and more than 20 years of surfing, runs small lessons for your group only.
Why guests book
His reviews are recent and glowing: adults checking off a lifelong goal, a family of seven kids, and boys who built real skills on a small-wave day. Guests mention clear instruction, encouragement and questions about your goals before the lesson. He’ll meet at the beach stairs to calm first-day nerves.
What you can book
- Private lessonsOne hour, one surfer.
- Semi-privateTwo surfers.
- Small groupThree or four surfers from your party.
- Beginner or intermediateBoard included; bring sunscreen, water and a towel.
Before you book
- Ages 8 and up; younger kids considered case by case.
- Book a few days ahead by web form, phone, text or email.
- Give 24 hours’ notice to cancel. Unsafe-conditions days are rescheduled or fully refunded.
- Lessons usually meet near the St. Regis; he can meet near beachfront rentals by arrangement.
Book it
- Based in: North Topsail Beach (near 2000 New River Inlet Rd.)
- Serves: North Topsail Beach, plus Surf City and Topsail Beach depending on conditions
- Meeting point: Usually the beach near the St. Regis in North Topsail; elsewhere by arrangement.
- Book online: Request a lesson
- Phone: 607-752-2181 (call or text)
- Website: brettclowsurfschool.com
- More options: more surf lessons on Topsail
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Independent local business, not affiliated with Treasure Rentals. Based on the company’s official information and recurring themes in public reviews; checked October 2026. Services, seasons and policies change, so confirm details when you book.