Staten Island’s Surf Clinic Rides in Midland Beach

Midland Beach splashed last night with Staten Island’s Surf Clinic, carving NYC’s spring by the waves. Surfer Jay Patel taught pop-ups as 40 paddled, a $25 class for board kids. It’s borough swells—pure SI vibe, breaks hot. A kid wiped out; a pro caught a curl. ‘Staten surfs—this is it,’ Patel says, waxing decks. The shore turned lineup.

The clinic’s fresh—March 31’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing sand by 3 p.m. Patel’s a St. George rider; last night’s crowd hit max—waves crashed. A latecomer nabbed a board; salt stung—NYC grit glowed. Rides hit five—surf ruled. #SISurf trended; Bronx wants a swell.

Some griped—’Too cold,’ sniped a newbie, dodging spray. Tide tugged—boards slipped; grit held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville wave, splitting fins. Still, 50 stayed—breaks reigned. Midland’s never ridden so bold.

Patel’s teasing a comp, maybe a dawn sesh if spring bites. ‘NYC’s coast—this owns it,’ he says, packing gear. The clinic’s a Staten win—grit meets tide. It’s a surf rush; join the next. Bring a suit—waves call.