TOMS RIVER, N.J. – There’s one more morning to trade the beach chair for a surfboard in Toms River.
Toms River Recreation and Coastline Adventures will hold their final Women’s Surf Retreat of the summer Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3rd Avenue Ortley Beach. The session runs from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and is open to women ages 17 and older.
No surfboard? No problem. All equipment is included, and the program welcomes everyone from first-timers who have never stood on a board to women who already have some experience in the water.
One Last Morning in the Waves
The retreat costs $125 per surfer and is designed as a women-only camp experience with individualized instruction. Township officials are encouraging anyone interested to sign up for the final class.
Previous sessions were offered in July and August, leaving Saturday as the last date on this summer’s schedule.
Do I need surfing experience to sign up?
No. The program is open to all skill levels, including beginners.
- The final Women’s Surf Retreat is Saturday, Sept. 5, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
- Lessons are held at 3rd Avenue Ortley Beach in Toms River.
- Registration is $125 per surfer, with equipment included.
The township describes the retreat as a chance to “surf, connect, & recharge” while learning in a supportive group of women.
Surfboards and Equipment Are Included
Participants won’t need to go shopping for gear before Saturday. Coastline Adventures provides the equipment needed for the session as part of the $125 camp fee.
The program is offered through Toms River Recreation in partnership with Coastline Adventures, which operates NJ Surf School.

Where are the Toms River women’s surfing lessons held?
The final class is scheduled for 3rd Avenue Ortley Beach, Toms River, NJ 08751.
Anyone with questions can contact the Toms River Recreation Center at 732-341-1000, extension 8414. Coastline Adventures can be reached at 848-992-7302.
Registration information is also available through Toms River Township Government, which is promoting the remaining class.
How much does the final surf lesson cost?
The Women’s Surf Retreat costs $125 per surfer for the camp, and all equipment is included.
Sources: Toms River Township Government, Women’s Surf Retreat announcement and program flyer