🌊 Miami Beach • South Beach • Crandon Park • Haulover Beach

Ocean Safety School / Miami.

Miami families - South Florida's only dedicated ocean safety school is here. Certified ocean lifeguard instructors. 2:1 ratio. Sessions year-round on Miami-Dade County's iconic Atlantic beaches.

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Where We Train

Miami Beach Locations

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Miami Beach & South Beach

Miami Beach's world-famous shoreline is one of the most heavily used ocean swimming areas in the United States - and one of the most dangerous for the unprepared. Persistent rip currents form between the jetties and along the numerous sand bars that run parallel to shore. The Shore Academy teaches students to read these conditions before entering the water.

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Crandon Park Beach (Key Biscayne)

Crandon Park Beach on Key Biscayne is widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the United States. The calm, barrier-island-protected north end transitions to active, open Atlantic surf on the south - providing ideal progression training from calm water fundamentals to active surf navigation.

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Haulover Beach (North Miami)

Haulover Beach, located between Bal Harbour and Aventura, is an open-Atlantic beach exposed to full South Florida swell. Haulover's beach cuts and inlets create strong, well-defined rip currents that are excellent for real-world identification and escape practice with certified instructors.

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Prerequisites Before Enrolling

✓You must already know how to swim independently - no floaties, no assistance
✓Comfortable swimming in deep water and treading water for extended periods
✓Prior pool swim instruction completed
✓Ages 6 and up (younger students by consultation only)
✓Pre-session phone consultation required for all new students

Parent Reviews

Miami Families Love The Shore Academy

★★★★★

“We live in Brickell and take our kids to South Beach every weekend. After a scary moment in the surf last summer, I found The Shore Academy. Two sessions later, my 11-year-old understands the ocean better than most adults. I'm so grateful this program exists in Miami.”

Ana V.

Brickell

★★★★★

“Dominick and his team are the real deal. Certified ocean lifeguards, a 2:1 ratio, and professional media captured every session. My son finished his 6-session mastery course and is a completely different ocean swimmer. Highly recommend to every Miami family.”

Carlos M.

Coral Gables

★★★★★

“The pre-session consultation was impressive - they genuinely wanted to make sure my daughter was ready. The instruction itself was expert-level. She can now identify rip currents, navigate waves, and signal for help. These are life skills. Worth every dollar.”

Laura F.

Coconut Grove

Service Area

Families We Serve in Miami

Miami BeachSouth BeachMid-BeachNorth BeachSurfsideBal HarbourSunny Isles BeachAventuraNorth Miami BeachBiscayne ParkCoral GablesCoconut GroveBrickellWynwoodDoralHialeahKey BiscaynePinecrest

Questions

Miami Ocean Safety - FAQ

Yes - we operate sessions at Crandon Park Beach on Key Biscayne and are convenient for families throughout Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove, and Brickell.

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Book a Miami Ocean Safety Session

Ready to start? Fill in the form below. We'll call to confirm your child's readiness and lock in your Miami session.

Fill In This Form

Session preference, your details, student info, and liability waiver. All in one place.

We Call to Consult

A member of our team calls to discuss each student's swim level, confirm the location, and make sure they are a good fit.

Pay in Full

Full payment is required upfront to secure your spot. Sessions run Saturdays at Deerfield Beach and Sundays at Miami Beach.

Show Up & Learn

Arrive 15 minutes early with swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, and water. We handle everything else.

Session Preferences

Preferred Weekend Date *

Preferred Session Time

Package *

Number of Students

Preferred Location

Student Information

Please complete all fields for each student. This helps us tailor instruction and ensure safety.

Primary Booker

The first student being booked. Your own details go in the Parent / Guardian section below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Age *

Swimming Level *

Medical Conditions (heart conditions, seizures, asthma, etc.)

Allergies (food, marine life, sunscreen, bee stings, etc.)

Emergency Contact Name

Emergency Contact Phone

Additional Notes

Parent / Guardian InformationRequired - student(s) under 18

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Relationship to Student(s)

Liability Waiver & Release

ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I, the undersigned parent/guardian, acknowledge that ocean-based aquatic activities carry inherent risks including but not limited to: drowning, near-drowning, strong currents, marine life encounters, sun exposure, physical injury, and other hazards associated with open water environments.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK

I understand that The Shore Academy conducts instruction in open ocean waters where conditions are variable and unpredictable. I acknowledge that even with qualified instruction and safety protocols, risks cannot be entirely eliminated.

WAIVER AND RELEASE

In consideration of being permitted to participate in The Shore Academy's programs, I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge The Shore Academy, its owners, instructors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action arising out of or related to any injury, loss, or damage that may occur during participation.

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION

I authorize The Shore Academy instructors to seek emergency medical treatment for my child if necessary during sessions. I confirm my child is in good physical health and capable of participating in strenuous aquatic activities.

SWIMMING PREREQUISITE ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I confirm that my child is a proficient pool swimmer, is comfortable in deep water, and has completed prior swimming instruction. I understand The Shore Academy is an ocean navigation program, not a learn-to-swim program.

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY

Full payment is required upfront to reserve your session. A $50 cancellation fee applies if you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled session. There are no refunds for no-shows — failure to attend a session without prior cancellation results in forfeiture of the full session fee. Weather-related reschedules initiated by The Shore Academy are not subject to cancellation fees.

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO CONSENT

I grant The Shore Academy permission to photograph and video record my child during sessions for the purposes of providing session media to families and for marketing/promotional use, unless I opt out below.

I have read, understand, and agree to the Liability Waiver & Release above. I acknowledge the inherent risks of open water activities and confirm all participants meet the prerequisites listed. *

I confirm all participants are proficient pool swimmers who can swim unassisted, are comfortable in deep water, and have completed prior swim instruction. *

I consent to photography and video of the participant(s) during sessions for family media and promotional use. (Uncheck to opt out.)

I understand a team member will call before the scheduled session to discuss each participant's swimming ability, readiness, and session logistics. *

After submitting, our team will call to confirm readiness. Full payment secures your spot. $50 fee for cancellations within 24 hours. No refunds for no-shows. Full refund if we determine the session is not the right fit.

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Miami Beach Locations

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Miami Beach & South Beach

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Crandon Park Beach (Key Biscayne)

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Haulover Beach (North Miami)

Prerequisites Before Enrolling

✓You must already know how to swim independently - no floaties, no assistance

✓Comfortable swimming in deep water and treading water for extended periods

✓Prior pool swim instruction completed

✓Ages 6 and up (younger students by consultation only)

✓Pre-session phone consultation required for all new students

Miami Families Love The Shore Academy

★★★★★

“We live in Brickell and take our kids to South Beach every weekend. After a scary moment in the surf last summer, I found The Shore Academy. Two sessions later, my 11-year-old understands the ocean better than most adults. I'm so grateful this program exists in Miami.”

Ana V.

Brickell

★★★★★

“Dominick and his team are the real deal. Certified ocean lifeguards, a 2:1 ratio, and professional media captured every session. My son finished his 6-session mastery course and is a completely different ocean swimmer. Highly recommend to every Miami family.”

Carlos M.

Coral Gables

★★★★★

“The pre-session consultation was impressive - they genuinely wanted to make sure my daughter was ready. The instruction itself was expert-level. She can now identify rip currents, navigate waves, and signal for help. These are life skills. Worth every dollar.”

Laura F.

Coconut Grove

Book a Miami Ocean Safety Session

Ready to start? Fill in the form below. We'll call to confirm your child's readiness and lock in your Miami session.

Fill In This Form

Session preference, your details, student info, and liability waiver. All in one place.

We Call to Consult

A member of our team calls to discuss each student's swim level, confirm the location, and make sure they are a good fit.

Pay in Full

Full payment is required upfront to secure your spot. Sessions run Saturdays at Deerfield Beach and Sundays at Miami Beach.

Show Up & Learn

Arrive 15 minutes early with swimwear, reef-safe sunscreen, and water. We handle everything else.