The Surftrip: A 2.5-hour morning surf session for beginners, intermediate surfers, and families.

Catch your first wave in Lanzarote. This four-hour surf trip combines a short ride from Las Cucharas, beach instruction, and a 2.5-hour session with a qualified coach. It suits first-timers, families with older children, and surfers who want help with turns or wave selection.

I like the small groups of up to eight and the friendly teaching style praised by guests who worked with Seb and Sebastian. I also like that boards, wetsuits, transport, and supervision are included. The main consideration is physical: you must be able to swim, stay reasonably fit, and handle time in the water. The class is not suitable for non-swimmers, children under seven, pregnant women, or people over 125 kilograms.

Key points before you book

• First take-off is promised: Beginners work from foam waves toward standing on a real wave, with step-by-step instruction.
• Seb gets especially high marks: His humor, patience, clear directions, and encouragement helped first-time surfers and children feel at ease.
• A short transfer keeps the day simple: Meet at POCO LOCO, then ride about 20 minutes to the surf zone.
• Technical help is available for experienced surfers: Ask about catching waves, frontside turns, and backside turns.
• Everything essential is supplied: Your board, wetsuit, transport, and qualified supervision are included.
• Bring the small things yourself: Pack swimwear, a towel, dry clothes, drinks, and biodegradable sunscreen.

Meeting at POCO LOCO beside Las Cucharas Beach

Your morning begins at POCO LOCO, a small bar-restaurant with a terrace facing Las Cucharas Beach. It serves breakfast in the morning and Mediterranean-style food later in the day, so it is a handy place to meet before your lesson.

Look for the Volcanosurf signs on the terrace and poster. The bar is next to a windsurf and wingfoil school, so it should be easy to identify, but allow enough time to find the correct signs. This is not a hotel pickup service. You need to make your own way to the meeting point.

The setting gives you a useful first glimpse of the sea before you get in it. You can have breakfast if you arrive early, though breakfast is not part of the surf price. Bring your own water, sunscreen, and towel. Those items are specifically left to you.

The meeting point also makes the experience feel less like a large resort activity and more like a local beach outing. You start near the water, meet the instructor, collect what you need, and then leave for the surf zone by bus or coach.

The 20-minute ride to the surf zone

From POCO LOCO, the group travels about 20 minutes by bus or coach. Transport is included, which matters if you do not have a rental car or want to spend your morning figuring out where to park.

The ride is short enough that it does not eat up the day. It also means the four-hour duration includes more than time actually spent surfing. The main lesson lasts 2.5 hours, while the remaining time covers meeting up, equipment, transport, and returning to POCO LOCO.

You should not expect a private transfer or a long scenic drive. The value here is convenience. You can arrive at the meeting point, leave the driving to the school, and focus on the lesson.

Because surfing depends on conditions, the exact feel of the session can vary. The school describes the class as suitable for beginners and more experienced surfers, but your progress will still depend on the waves, your fitness, and how comfortable you feel in the water.

Theory first, then small exercises on the sand

The class begins with explanation and demonstrations before you are sent toward the water. This is important for beginners, since surfing has a few unfamiliar steps: reading the foam, positioning your body, paddling, and standing at the right moment.

The instructors break the process into small exercises. That approach gives you something clear to work on instead of asking you to copy a full surf move all at once. You learn the basics on land, then use them in the water with a board and wetsuit.

The school promises a first take-off, meaning your first successful attempt to stand on the board. That is a useful goal for a first lesson, but you should treat it as a guided aim rather than a promise that every person will ride a long wave. The water, your balance, and your comfort level all play a part.

The best part of this format is that you do not need prior surf knowledge. You are introduced to the ocean and the waves in a controlled sequence, from foam to your first wave. The instructors remain with the group and emphasize safety and encouragement.

A 2.5-hour water session for beginners and families

The main session lasts 2.5 hours, long enough to move beyond a quick try on a board. You have time to hear the instruction, practice, make mistakes, and try again.

For a complete beginner, the likely focus is getting comfortable in the water, catching foam waves, and standing up. The school specifically describes support from the foam through the first wave. That progression is sensible because foam waves move more slowly and give you a better chance to practice the basic motion.

Families can also find this format appealing. The minimum age is seven, and the teaching style has been particularly supportive with children. One parent described the instructor as clear and encouraging with a daughter, while another said a son loved his first surf lesson. These details matter because children often need calm coaching and quick encouragement more than a long technical lecture.

Still, this is an active water session, not a sightseeing stop. Your child must be able to swim and be in reasonable physical shape. The class is not suitable for non-swimmers, and there is no indication that very young children can simply watch from the beach while adults take part.

The group limit of eight is another strong point. It does not guarantee one-to-one coaching, but it gives the instructor a manageable number of people to watch. That is especially useful when the group includes mixed ability levels.

What first-timers can realistically expect

If you have never surfed, you may feel nervous about falling, making a mistake, or failing to stand. The teaching approach is designed to reduce that pressure. You get a theory explanation, demonstrations, small exercises, and direct advice as you practice.

The equipment also removes a major barrier. A surfboard and wetsuit are provided, so you do not need to buy or rent gear separately. One couple specifically found the supplied wetsuits and boards suitable, which is reassuring for beginners who are unsure what equipment they need.

The first successful stand is likely to be the big moment of the morning. You may only ride a short distance, but the lesson is built around helping you reach that first step. The school also places emphasis on social enjoyment, so the mood is meant to stay friendly rather than overly serious.

The instructors speak English, French, and Spanish. That makes the class accessible to many international visitors, though some material may be presented in its original language. If precise technical explanations are important to you, confirm that you are comfortable with the language used when you book.

Useful coaching for intermediate surfers

You do not have to be a first-timer to benefit. The lesson can focus on specific technical points for surfers who already know the basics.

The listed subjects include catching waves, frontside turns, and backside turns. These are practical areas to work on because small changes in timing, body position, or direction can make a noticeable difference to your ride.

You should tell the instructor what you want to improve. A surfer who struggles to catch waves needs different help from someone who can stand easily but cannot turn with control. The small group gives the coach a better chance to notice these differences.

The promise of guaranteed progress should be understood as a teaching aim, not a fixed performance result. You can expect clear instruction and chances to practice, but progress in surfing is never identical for everyone. The value for an intermediate surfer comes from getting focused advice instead of repeating the same habits alone.

The instructors are the heart of the experience

The strongest praise centers on Seb, also referred to as Sebastian. His teaching style is described as enthusiastic, professional, patient, and funny. That combination is useful in surfing, where a relaxed student often learns more readily than someone worried about looking awkward.

One beginner on a second surf outing found Seb helpful and encouraging. Another person said his humor made the full session enjoyable. Those comments suggest that he keeps the class light without losing the instructional side.

The teaching also appears to work across ages and abilities. Parents appreciated the way he supported their children, while first-time adults valued his clear directions. Another class had two instructors, both described as attentive and good at explaining the basics step by step.

That personal attention is important because surfing can feel confusing at first. You need to know what to do with your hands, feet, hips, and eyes in a very short moment. A calm instructor who gives one useful correction at a time can make the difference between frustration and a satisfying first ride.

What to bring and what stays out of the price

The $82 price covers the main practical pieces:

• Surfboard
• Wetsuit
• Transport to the surf zone
• Qualified instructor supervision

You need to bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, beachwear, drinks, and biodegradable sunscreen. A water bottle is a good idea, especially for a 2.5-hour active session.

Do not count on alcohol or alcoholic drinks in the vehicle. Alcohol and drugs are not allowed during the activity. That rule is sensible for a water sport and applies from the transport stage onward.

The school also lists motivation as something not included, with a lighthearted tone. The real point is that you need to take part actively. No instructor can paddle, balance, or stand for you. If you arrive ready to listen and try repeatedly, you will get much more from the lesson.

Is $82 good value for four hours?

At $82 per person, this is not the cheapest way to spend a morning at the beach. Yet the price includes the board, wetsuit, coach, and ride to the surf zone, so you are not paying only for beach access or equipment hire.

The value is strongest for beginners. Buying or arranging each part separately would take time, and you would not get the same structured theory, demonstrations, safety supervision, or personal corrections. The first take-off goal also gives the session a clear purpose.

For an intermediate surfer, the price makes sense if you want targeted help with wave catching or turns. If you only want to rent a board and surf independently, this is more instruction than you need.

The small group improves the value compared with a large class. Eight participants is still a group, but it is limited enough for the instructor to observe what you are doing. Families may also find the price worthwhile because equipment and transport are already handled.

Practical limits you should take seriously

You must know how to swim and be in reasonable physical shape. Surfing involves repeated attempts, time in the water, and handling a board, so this is not suitable if you are looking for a passive activity.

The age limit is seven and up. Pregnant women, non-swimmers, people with mobility impairments, people over 125 kilograms, and people over 95 years old are excluded from the activity.

These limits are not minor footnotes. Be honest about your swimming ability and fitness before booking. If you have a medical concern, the provided information does not offer a special accommodation, so you should check with the operator before paying.

The cancellation policy is useful for an outdoor activity. You can cancel up to 24 hours before the start for a full refund, and you can reserve now while paying later. That gives you some flexibility if your Lanzarote plans are still changing.

Should you book the Volcanosurf session?

I would book this if you want a friendly, structured first surf lesson in Lanzarote and value having the equipment and transport arranged. The strongest reasons are the small group, the clear beginner progression, and the repeated praise for Seb and Sebastian as patient, funny, and encouraging teachers.

Families with children aged seven and over should consider it if everyone can swim and wants an active morning. Intermediate surfers should book only if they want coaching on wave catching or turns, not simple board hire.

I would skip it if you are a non-swimmer, want a private lesson, dislike group activities, or prefer to spend the morning on the beach without a demanding physical session. For everyone else, $82 is a fair package price for instruction, gear, transport, and a real chance to get upright on your first wave.

FAQ

Where does the surf trip begin?

It begins at POCO LOCO, a bar-restaurant with a terrace facing Las Cucharas Beach. Look for Volcanosurf signage on the terrace and poster.

How long does the experience last?

The total duration is four hours. The main surf class lasts 2.5 hours, and the itinerary includes about 20 minutes of transport each way.

How much does it cost?

The listed price is $82 per person.

Is transport included?

Yes. Transport to the surf zone and the return to POCO LOCO are included.

Is surf equipment provided?

Yes. A surfboard and wetsuit are provided.

What languages do the instructors speak?

The instructors speak English, French, and Spanish. Some content may be presented in its original language.

How many people can join the group?

The group is limited to eight participants.

Do I need previous surfing experience?

No. The session is designed for beginners as well as intermediate surfers. Beginners receive theory, demonstrations, and small exercises before working toward a first take-off.

What should I bring?

Bring swimwear, a towel, a change of clothes, beachwear, drinks, a water bottle, and biodegradable sunscreen.

Who cannot take part?

The activity is not suitable for children under seven, pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, non-swimmers, people over 125 kilograms, or people over 95 years old. You must know how to swim and be in reasonable physical shape.