Welcome to Share the Stoke
Charleston's Premiere Surf Company that focuses on quality and convenience so you can get your stoke on! We are committed to providing safe, knowledgeable surf lessons and offer a variety of surfboard rentals .
Surf Instruction
At Share the Stoke we excel in private surf lessons. The session starts with a detailed beach lesson where we go over the most critical parts in surfing and how to stay safe in the ocean. The students will practice their pop-ups on land until they feel comfortable to move on. There is plenty of time for any questions to be answered before getting in the water. While in the water, the instructor will be right by the students side giving them feedback after every wave and cheering them on.
A one on one lesson will offer the most attention and coaching from the instructor as they have all eyes on you. A lesson for two is a great way to learn something new with a sibling, significant other, or best friend and still offers thorough surf instruction. Group surf lessons are for parties of three or more people. These lessons are perfect for families or friends that have a common interest in the sport. Since the instructor will have more students to juggle it can be expected to catch fewer waves per student but the added experience of watching others ride waves. We have a 4;1 student - instructor ratio. If your reservation is greater than four people you can expect another instructor to be there.
Our Inventory
Shortboard Foam Tops
Shortboard surfboards are typically under 7 feet. The best time to rent a shortboard is when the waves are bigger and when you are ready to take your surfing to the next level. Since these boards are less buoyant and overall smaller than longboards it requires more paddles to get into waves. In addition, these boards have less surface area for standing so pop ups can be a bit trickier than on a longboard. We have 7 footers, 6'4s", and 5'8s" to choose from.
Longboard Foam Top
Typically boards that are 8 foot and taller are longboards. These boards are perfect for Charleston waves. There are waves year-round here, but on average the waves are a little smaller, or what surfers consider "longboard waves." Longboards are the go-to boards in Charleston. Since they are wider and longer they have more buoyancy in the water making it easier to paddle and catch waves compared to a shortboard. We have 8 footers and 9 footers to choose from.
Meet the Team
Founder of Share the Stoke
Monica Mowers
Certified Surf Instructor
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
American Red Cross Lifegaurd Certified
I never knew I could enjoy something so much that I would want to do it everyday until I started surfing. Surfing has taught me to embrace change. Every time you go surfing the conditions are different. This is what makes the sport so interesting to me. Surfing constantly remains a challenge and I simply cannot get enough of it. Teaching others how to surf gives me the chance to relive it all over again. It brings me great satisfaction to see beginners' face light up after their first few waves.
Head Surf Instructor
Billy Johnson
American Lifeguard Association Certified
Water Polo at USC
Hey guys! I started surfing in 2020 and have always enjoyed it. There’s something satisfying about getting up on a wave that you can’t really find anywhere else. Surfing, especially in Charleston, has taught me a lot of patience because some days can be really slow. But even a bad day surfing beats a good day of working. I enjoy teaching others because it’s awesome to see how much they start to enjoy it once they learn how to do it. I’m currently going into my junior year at South Carolina and play water polo there.
Surf Instructor
Kate Bockrath
Lifeguard Certified
Certified Yoga Instructor
I love surfing because it connects you with nature in a very special way. The key to surfing is to stay present and aware of your surroundings, which gives a meditative quality to the sport. It is amazing to flow with the mystic force of the ocean and to realize that no wave is ever the same. I love surfing because it has no limits. You can never stop improving, and it is incredibly fun and rewarding to make improvements. The only thing better than surfing itself is sharing it with others, which is why I am proud to be part of the Share the Stoke family!
Surf Instructor
Samantha Smiley
Professional Vagabond
I love surfing because it combines 3 of my favorite things: the ocean, movement, and community. Teaching people how to surf allows me to share the magical feeling of catching waves with others (aka share the stoke). I love helping people improve their surfing and seeing their smile grow with every wave. I’m so grateful for the ocean and the joy it can bring. Now let’s go surf!
Surf Instructor
Whitney Gwisc
Competitive Swimmer & Surfer
Parrot Surf Shop Team Rider
Sponsored by ROXY & SANUK
I adore surfing because it is where I am happiest. It has taught me how to push myself, discover my limits, face my fears, and get back up again - all while having fun. The ocean has always felt like home and surfing is a great form of self-expression for me. I love teaching people to surf so I can share the joy it brings me! Stay Stoked y'all!
Pilates Instructor
Logan Byrd
Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Mat Pilates Certified
ACE Group Fitness
With over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, I’m passionate about helping people feel strong, confident, and capable in their own bodies. I’ve taught HIIT, strength training, and Pilates, creating workouts that are both challenging and accessible. For me, fitness is about so much more than exercise—it’s about building community, creating a safe and welcoming space, and celebrating what our bodies can do. My goal is to help every person leave class feeling empowered, supported, and excited to keep moving.
Surf Instructor
Alina Durbin
I am a competitive surfer sponsored by Parrot Surf & Skate.
The ocean has always been my happy place and once I started surfing it got even better. I was the first in my family to learn to surf and was in love with the sport from the day I started. I did my first competition when I was 11. I taught my entire family to surf, so they got to share my love of the sport. I love teaching others to surf because I remember the pure joy I felt when I caught my first wave and want others to share this feeling. Yeww!
Surf Instructor
Jordan Slade
CPR Certified
Works in Communications & PR
Ever since I was little, the ocean has felt like home to me. I grew up near the beach and spent countless days in the water, always fascinated by surfing but never getting the chance to learn.
I didn’t learn how to surf until my 30s, but once I did, I was beyond obsessed. Surfing is unlike any sport I have experienced— it’s humbling, challenging, and grounding all at once.
Surfing has a way of bringing people together, and it's such an amazing community to be part of. Watching someone catch their first wave brings me so much joy. I wish everyone could experience the feeling of surfing, but more than anything, it’s the connection to nature and to other people that makes it so special.
Surf Instructor
Christian Oneal
Surf Instructor
CPR Certified
I've been surfing for ten years and hands down it's the most rewarding thing on the planet to me. It connects me to nature and to myself in a way I haven't found anywhere else. It keeps me present, grounded, and focused on what actually matters. When it comes to teaching others to surf, I'll never get tired of watching someone light up the second they catch their first wave. When I'm not in the water, I run my own surf apparel brand, born from that same love of the ocean. Sharing my passion with others is what it's all about.
Our Story
Hello friends! My name is Monica Becerra and I am the founder of Share the Stoke. I have been a part of the Charleston surf community since I was 16 years old. At age 19 I scored my dream job teaching surf lessons on Folly Beach. During my time as a surf instructor, I developed a passion for working with people and fell in love with the idea of sharing and spreading the sport of surfing with those who have yet to come across it. After two years of teaching surf lessons, it became apparent that there was a need for surfboard rentals. At age 24, with support from my friends and family, I took off with my entrepreneurial side and began to create Share the Stoke. The name of the business derived from my passion of surfing with friends and strangers and sharing that excitement every time someone catches a wave.! Share the Stoke offers surfboard rentals to all of the Charleston area and surf lessons on Isle of Palms.
Why Rent from STS?
As a certified ocean-lifeguard and surf instructor in Charleston for over 5 years, I have the knowledge and expertise to help direct you to what surfboard is right for your skill level and goals. I have traveled to many places around the world to surf; some include: Nicaragua, Indonesia, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. I know how important it is to travel to a destination with waves and have piece of mind that there are surfboards available to rent. Share the Stoke is Charleston's premier surfboard rental company, as we serve all of the Charleston Beaches. We carry boards for all levels of surfing whether you've never done it before or you have been all around the world surfing. STS works with every ones different schedules and we offer delivery making it possible to always get a surf session in! If you are visiting Charleston, we are here to provide you with recommendations of where to score the best waves in the area and a surfboard to ride them. I am also happy to refresh beginners on the key components of surfing and safety in the Ocean.
