Surf shak

About

Welcome to the Surf Shak, HQ for Jersey Surf School.

You'll find us at The Watersplash, staring straight out at one of Europe's most iconic stretches of coastline and Jersey's most consistent surf break.

Formerly the Splash Surf Centre, this little surf shak has been part of Jersey surfing since the early 1960s. It has witnessed generations of surfers pass through its doors, hosted international competitions, survived countless storms and provided the backdrop to thousands of stories, friendships and misadventures.

The original surf school was established here in 1971 by a crew of South African lifeguards who helped shape Jersey's surf culture. Today, that legacy continues under Jersey Surf School.

The Surf Shak is now run by local surfer Jake Powell, who grew up surfing these waves, competing on this beach and causing his fair share of good trouble with the same crew he still surfs with today. From grommets running wild through the dunes to representing Jersey and Team Channel Islands on the international stage, the beach has always been home.

While plenty has changed over the years, the spirit remains the same… This is a place built by surfers, for surfers.

A hub to the local surf community where friends feel more like family with kids catching their first waves, whilst older generations catching their last.

Whether you're joining us for a lesson, hiring equipment, bringing a school group or simply soaking up a small piece of Jersey surfing history, you're part of a story that started long before us and will hopefully continue long after we're gone.

House of Viacy

Surf Shak is also home to House of Viacy. It's the shop side of the building.

A flagship for VIACY, our own label, born in Jersey and shaped by the same car parks and surf shops this place grew up around. Alongside it, a couple of labels you can only get here on the island, like RAGE.

Same building. Same crew. Have a look.

Welcome to the Surf Shak.