RADICAL RIPPERS

Radical Rippers Surf School, Ocean Club & Beach Rentals, Jeffreys Bay

J-Bay's Outdoor Activity Hub, right on Pili Pili Beach.

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Surf School

Beginner to advanced lessons, taught right on Pili Pili Beach. All ages welcome.

Ocean Club kids sharing ice cream after a session
Free ice cream after every session! Every kid, every time. That's just how we roll.
All lessons include a 10% discount voucher for Pili Pili restaurant.

Group Lessons

Small groups, big encouragement. A great way to learn the basics or sharpen your pop-up with other stoked beginners.

Private Lessons

One-on-one coaching at your pace, ideal for nervous first-timers or surfers wanting focused technique work.

Video Analysis

For intermediate surfers ready to level up, we break down your session on video so you can see exactly what to fix.

School Outings, Parties & Team Building

We specialise in school outings, kids' parties, and company team building days and outings, meals included. Message us directly on WhatsApp for bookings and quotes.

Beach Rentals

Boards, wetsuits and beach gear, ready to grab and go.

Radical Rippers staff carrying rental surfboards to the beach

Surfboards

Longboards, hybrids, shortboards and bodyboards for every skill level.

Wetsuits

A full range of sizes to keep you comfortable in the water, whatever the season.

Beach Gear

Everything else you need for a full day at Pili Pili Beach.

Surfboards for Rent

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Longboard

Long and stable, perfect for beginners and easy cruisy waves.


R200 / hour · R450 / day

Discounts available for longer rentals and multi-day hire.

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Hybrid / Mini-mal

A do-it-all board between longboard and shortboard, great for progressing surfers.


R200 / hour · R450 / day

Discounts available for longer rentals and multi-day hire.

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Shortboard

For intermediate to advanced surfers after more speed and performance.


R200 / hour · R450 / day

Discounts available for longer rentals and multi-day hire.

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Bodyboard

Simple and fun, ideal for younger kids or first-timers not ready to stand up.


R200 / hour · R450 / day

Discounts available for longer rentals and multi-day hire.

Ocean Club

A school-linked, after-school ocean confidence and surf development program for kids. Structured, age-appropriate sessions build confidence, ocean awareness, coordination and respect for the ocean, with surfing as the main activity.

Ocean Club kids sharing ice cream after a session
Free ice cream after every session! Every kid, every time. That's just how we roll.

Membership Groups

Pre-primary (2-6)

Ocean play, water confidence and coordination in a gentle, age-appropriate setting. Wednesday to Sunday at 13:00. One-hour sessions.

R250 / month

Primary (7-14)

Fundamentals through structured coaching and skill progression. Weekdays at 14:30, weekends at 13:00. One 1.5-hour session per week.

R300 / month

+R200/month for a second session per week · +R50/month for equipment use

Intermediates (green wave surfers)

Advanced coaching for confident, progressing surfers. Wednesday to Sunday, one 1.5-hour session per week.

R500 / month

Sessions run five days a week, Wednesday to Sunday. All sessions are 1.5 hours, except Pre-primary which is 1 hour.

What's Included

Runs Rain or Shine

Sessions adapt to swimming, ocean confidence activities, and beach and nature-based games when surf conditions aren't suitable. Only thunderstorms or unsafe weather cancel a session.

Equipment Included

Surfboards and wetsuits provided for kids who need them, subject to size availability. Families with their own suitable wetsuit are welcome to use it.

Beach Games Now Included

We've added a volleyball net and beach soccer goals to the program, giving kids more ways to play and stay active on non-surf days.

Safe & Supervised

Experienced instructors, age-appropriate group sizes, and clear supervision rotations. Parental consent and indemnity required.

Membership

Annual Membership

An optional yearly membership unlocking access to our monthly Ocean Club groups, plus cost price merch, equipment specials, holiday club specials, rental specials and more. Starting 2027, not applicable for 2026.

R500 / year (from 2027)

Getting There

For now, parents are responsible for transport to and from Pili Pili Beach. School-assisted drop-offs may be explored as interest grows at a specific school.

Sign Up

Message us on WhatsApp to enrol.

Come Say Hi

Find us at Pili Pili Beach, Jeffreys Bay. Drop by, call, or message us on WhatsApp to book a lesson or rental.

Radical Rippers kiosk signage at Pili Pili Beach