About Us
Committed to sharing the love of surfing
Oliver and Micha grew up surfing together along the Grand Strand and have dedicated their lives to the sport. Starting a surf school was a dream they shared for years—but the timing never felt quite right, until now.
Despite taking different paths in life and being a few years apart in age, they’ve remained best friends and are beyond excited to launch this journey together.
At Grand Strand Surf School, our mission is to create a welcoming, joyful environment where students of all levels can learn and grow in their surfing journey. With decades of combined experience in the water and a passion for teaching, we’ve helped countless people discover the thrill of surfing.
We offer:
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Surf Camps
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Private Surf Lessons
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Surf Coaching for Intermediate to Advanced Surfers (led by Micha)
Our focus is simple: to provide top-quality instruction and help you build a strong foundation in surfing—or take your existing skills to the next level.
Scroll down to learn more about Micha and Oliver!
Oliver's Story
I've been surfing since I was just three years old, and the ocean has always been a huge part of my life. Over the years, I've worked a few different jobs including waiting tables, landscaping, screen printing, and surf instruction. Like every other blue collar surfer, any opportunity I got I would take the chance to travel and grow my skills, both in and out of the water. I've also worked closely with Micha's media company Erratic Nerve, Traveling to Film and photograph the energy and excitement of the East Coast surf community.
Now, I'm excited to bring that same passion and experience to teaching others how to surf. Whether you're brand new to surfing or looking to take your skills to the next level, I'm here to help you catch your best wave yet.
Micha's Story
I was first taught to surf at the age of 4 by my father Stoney. Now 24, I've traveled the world and was a sponsored professional surfer for close to a decade. Since loosing my sponsor, The past few years Ive spent my time working for my pops as a screen printer, saving money, and taking time off for the next surfing adventure. I've also recently found a new joy in surfing by creating surf films. So much so I created a media company called Erratic Nerve with the intentions of highlighting East
coast surf culture in a unique and creative way. I will attach some of the videos below!
The idea of a surf school was presented to me by partner (Oliver).I was instantly hooked! I spend most of my summers working at home anyways so It seemed foolish to not do so. Sharing the love of surfing, spending time in the water, and nothing makes me smile like seeing someone get there first wave. I'm more than excited to do my best to teach any and all the love of surfing.
