Skudin Surf brings the sport of surfing to people of all ages and abilities in a fun, positive, and safe environment. The company offers a range of private instruction, group lessons, camps,s, and birthday parties for adults and children in the seaside towns of Long Beach corporate event, Lido-Nickerson Beach, and Rockaway Beach 67th Street. Our almost two decades have been a demonstrable success; thousands of surfers travel to us from the tri-state area to participate.
The Skudin family has been teaching surfing for over 30 years. Parents Dave and Beth Skudin surfed together as children in the 60’s with Beth’s dad Dick Bolton. They continued Beth’s father’s tradition and shared their love of the sport with their four boys. The family comes from a heritage of lifeguards, swimmers, and surfing champions. Dave and Beth raised their children in some of the most famous surf spots in the country and have lived in Hawaii, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and Long Beach, New York.
Today, two of the Skudin sons – Cliff and Will – continue their families’ tradition of teaching others the joy of surfing.
Cliff Skudin
Cliff is a career Firefighter EMT for the City of Long Beach, New York. He is the Co-Founder and President of Skudin Surf Inc. Additionally, Cliff is a certified New York State Teacher and holds a Master’s degree in Physical Education from Hofstra University. He is also the Co-Founder of Surf For All, a non-profit organization that helps individuals with special needs enjoy the passion for surfing. The organization serves a wide range of community centers, schools, and organizations throughout Long Island.
Cliff is a former NCAA Division 1 swimmer and a talented waterman. He has entries in the World Surf League Big Wave Awards for biggest paddle wave, including the Ride of the Year category for his achievements at Nazaré, Portugal. Cliff is a BWRAG MRV Marine Rescue Vehicle course instructor, an ISA international surfing instructor, and a Red Cross lifeguard instructor.
Will Skudin
Will is Co founder and Vice President of Skudin Surf. Qualified for the 2017 / 2018 Big Wave World Tour, Will’s passion for chasing waves around the world and determination is second to none. In the 2015 / 2016 Big Wave Season Will was a finalist in the Surflines Performance awards for the World Surf League.
Will is Co-Founder of Surf For All (non-profit organization) which helps individuals with special needs enjoy the passion for surfing ranging from The blind and visually impaired. Cerebral Palsy, Autism, MS, Wounded Military Veterans, Long Beach Schools, MLK Center, and other local community centers and schools around Long Island.