Riley Cullen
Riley has grown up surfing everything from rugged beach breaks to the rock reef points we know and love around the East End, all while developing an impressive feel for the ever-changing ocean conditions. Born and raised in Montauk, Riley is one of the best up and coming surfers in New York at the moment and is entirely in his element in any lineup. As a lifelong Ditch Plains grom, biking to the beach for multiple sessions a day, not many have more experience in the waves than Riley. That experience along with a plethora of natural talent makes him one of our best coaches.
“Pat is an incredible coach. He has patience, passion and overall is an amazing person to surf with and learn from. He knows surfing inside and out, and everything I have learned is all from him. Pat is an incredible person to work with whether you’ve never even touched a surfboard before or if you’re someone who knows the basics and is looking for some more tips and tricks! Overall, Pat is a 10/10 guy to work with. He is an incredible teacher and always fun to talk to whenever waiting for the next set in the water”.
— Ellis, 17 years old