About Us

The Sunset Bay Surf Academy is the culmination of intersecting passions:

Community and place centered learning,

Ecological preservation and restoration,

and A LOVE FOR THE OCEAN!

Meet Your Instructor

Dylan Gunther
MS in Education Policy and Leadership (University of Oregon)

  • International Surfing Association (ISA) certified surfing instructor

  • Certified in ocean rescue, CPR, and first aid

  • BA in history with a focus on racial dynamics in surfing

  • K-12 AltEd Teacher with over 10 years experience in educational spaces

  • Professional swim coach and instructor

Dylan began teaching surfing as a teenager for Spunky’s Surf Shop in Fort Pierce, Florida. His experiences teaching surfing, guitar, and swimming launched a career in education. After 20 years of working with students of all ages in varied educational settings, Dylan brings his pedagogical training and love for learning back to the ocean as the founder and lead instructor for the Sunset Bay Surf Academy.

At the end of the day, Dylan knows that learning spaces work the best when everyone is smiling. At Sunset Bay Surf, having fun and staying safe are always the main goals for the academy.

Apply to join our team!

We are recruiting surfing instructors, paddle board and hiking guides, and retail clerks for next years surfing season starting June 2027. If you’re interested in learning more, contact me at:

dylan@sunsetbaysurf.com