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Wakesurf & Wakeboard Open Sessions on Lake Hopatcong
Show up solo or with friends — small-group wakesurfing & wakeboarding with personal coaching. Most people stand up their first session.
The boat's a friendly mix of locals and folks up from the city — plenty come solo. You'll leave with new friends and your best video. About an hour from NYC.
River Styx, Lake Hopatcong
453 N River Styx Rd, Hopatcong NJ
About this session
Group wakesurf & wakeboard sessions on Lake Hopatcong — 6 to 8 riders, two to three hours on the water. Everyone gets personal coaching and real water time. Beginners stand up their first session; your coach runs the whole show. Calm water, 2,500 acres, swim and cruise between rides.
What's included
- ✦~20 min personal wakesurf coaching
- ✦Boards, vests & all equipment
- ✦Fuel & driver
- ✦Photos of your ride
- ✦Premium sound system
- ✦Free cancellation up to 48 hours
It's all in the $95 — coaching, boards, vests, fuel and your photos. No gear fees, no add-ons. NJ sales tax and a small booking fee are added at checkout.
What you'll do
Your session, step by step
Step aboard
Meet the crew at River Styx, Lake Hopatcong. Stow your stuff, grab a spot.
Idle out onto the lake
A few minutes to open water. 2,500 acres, usually glassy in the morning.
Instructions for everyone
Quick run-through of the basics so you know exactly what to do.
~20 minutes each, one by one
Personal coaching on the wave. Your coach talks you up step by step — most people stand up their first session.
Swim, sun & hang
Swim, sun, and relax on the water while the others take their turns.
Back to the dock
Cruise back with your photos and video clips to keep.
"Fantastic day on the lake with Cameron! Communicative and punctual, a great instructor for our junior water skiers, and the friendliest guy on the lake. Great boat, great equipment, highly recommend!"
"Excellent experience. Cameron is knowledgeable, entertaining and a gracious host. He knows the history of the lake too, which made it even more fun. Highly recommend for family or friends. A+++"
"Just an absolute blast with my friends. The captain was great and engaging. Highly recommend. 10/10 experience. Fun for people of all ages."
"Captain Cameron was a fantastic driver and so good at instructing us how to get up on the board. My friends and I had a blast — 100% recommend a day on the boat!"
Where we'll meet
River Styx, Lake Hopatcong
453 N River Styx Rd, Hopatcong NJ — Northern New Jersey, about an hour from NYC. Easy parking right by the dock.
Your coaches
Wake Club New Jersey
Trained drivers & coaches · 2000+ trips · 5.0★
Not bored drivers staring at a phone — the people coaching you live on this lake. Patient with first-timers, sharp with advanced riders. Questions before you book? Text us any time.
Things to know
Guest requirements
Be comfortable in the water — USCG life vests provided. No experience needed; all ages, minors with an adult.
Activity level
Beginner-friendly. Calm lake water makes wakesurfing easier than the ocean — almost everyone gets up.
Cancellation
Free to cancel or reschedule up to 48 hours before start.
Good to ask
Questions, answered
Do I need any experience?+
None. Total beginners are the norm — your coach gets you up step by step, and most people stand up their first session.
Will I actually get up on the board?+
Almost everyone does, usually first try. Wakesurfing is far easier than ocean surfing, and Lake Hopatcong's calm water makes it easier still — the boat's wave does the work for you.
Can I come along and not surf?+
Every guest pays the same. But if you're just coming to be with someone and not surfing, you can give your surf time to them — so they ride more.
What if the weather's bad?+
If we call it for weather, you reschedule or get a full refund. You can also cancel or reschedule yourself free up to 48 hours before.
How many people are on the boat?+
Six to eight guests. Everyone gets around 20 minutes of personal time on the wave with your coach.
Can kids join?+
Yes — families and kids are welcome. Life vests always, and your coach keeps it easy and safe. Little ones can ride tandem with a parent or coach.
What should I bring?+
Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen. We bring the boards, vests and all the gear.
Where do we meet?+
River Styx, Lake Hopatcong — 453 N River Styx Rd, Hopatcong NJ. The map's just above. Easy parking right by the dock, about an hour from NYC.