WORLDWIDE · 2-HOUR EXPERIENCES
Two hours is the standard first lesson: twenty minutes on the sand, the rest of it in the whitewater. These 15 fit either side of a day out, and all of them include the board.
Review of Spicy Surfschool’s two-hour Canggu lesson, with beginner tips, instructor details, safety, value, timing, and what to bring.
“We came two people who had never tried surfing before and we were a little scared. Our instructors took such good care of us and made us excited from the first second. In addition to making us excited, they also created a happy atmosphere. I can 100 percent recommend this place if you are a first time surfer.”
Learn to surf in Kihei with a small group, friendly instructors, included gear, and a free second lesson if you do not get surfing.
“So great for beginners. You will definitely catch a wave. My 17 and 11 year old both got up. Instruction was clear.”
Learn to surf at Bondi Beach in a small 2-hour class with qualified instructors, soft boards, safety training, wetsuits, and personal coaching.
“Fantastic experience, really good instructor and they took care of everything you needed”
Review of Byron Bay’s 2-hour beginner surf lesson, with small groups, friendly instructors, safety training, gear, price, and practical tips.
“Guides were very clear and helpful. Marta helped with the basics really well and was very clear on how to do things and how to improve even in the sea. Would definitely recommend.”
Learn to surf at Noosa Heads with warm water, expert coaching, soft boards, rash shirts, and two hours of beginner-friendly wave time.
“Our instructor Reesy was great! He was lovely and chatty and his instructions were always clear - we never felt to be in any danger at all and, even though it was our first time surfing, we managed to stand up within the first few waves! Definitely our favourite experience in Noosa and well worth a visit, we’d love to come again and would absolutely recommend Go Ride a Wave, thank you so much for a great couple of hours!”
Learn to surf at Albufeira’s Falésia Beach with friendly instructors, flexible teaching, full equipment, and a small group of nine.
“The surfing course was very good and a lot of fun. We were both beginners and the surf instructors explained everything step by step. I can recommend it.”
Learn to surf in Canggu with a patient English-speaking instructor, board rental, shower, flexible booking, and strong value at $23.
“Yanto is awesome teacher. Calm and clear with with explaning, giving efford to your experience. Helped me with my irrational fears and let me to feel in love with surfing. Thank you for everything, much appreciate it 🤙🏻🩵”
Review of SurfMilfontes’ two-hour surf lesson near Vila Nova de Milfontes, with prices, timing, instructors, group size, gear, and booking advice.
“My husband and I took a 5 day course. We had a really great time. Teachers are very nice, supportive and professional and our progress was super well followed up. I really learnt a lot in a wonderful environment thank you!! We will come back”
Learn to surf on the Gold Coast with patient instructors, small groups, equipment hire, free photos, and a 100% stand-up guarantee.
“Teachers were very attentive and really wanted to help us succeed! Would have liked to see someone spending more time behind the camera however as we never had any posed photos with our boards in our wetsuits”
Learn what to expect from Go Ride A Wave’s $59 beginner surf lesson at Broadbeach, with safety tips, equipment details, value advice, and FAQs.
“Blake was super nice and really friendly 😀. Surfs up wazzzaaaa 🌊🏄♂️”
Review of Merrick’s Noosa 2-hour surf lesson, with practical details on price, instructors, equipment, fitness, conditions, and value.
“I booked a lesson for my 2 nieces, 2 daughters and I to do together during our stay in Noosa. None of us have ever surfed before and within 2-3 attempts we were all surfing and hooked! They all want surfboards for Christmas now!”
Learn to surf in Famara with Calima Surf, qualified instructors, a two-hour class, wetsuit hire, and flexible morning sessions.
“Alberto notre moniteur était excellent ! Plein d’enthousiasme et de patience pour nous apprendre à surfer. C’était une première pour moi et je recommencerais chez moi en Bretagne !😍”
Learn to surf in the Algarve with certified instructors, soft boards, wetsuits, and small groups, while tides choose the beach and start time.
“It was so much fun! I would do it again for sure !”
Learn to surf Waikiki in a small two-hour class with professional instructors, safety coaching, equipment, and plenty of time on the waves.
“Amazing experience!! Must do in Hawaii. The thrill you get from surfing is addicting.”
Learn to surf at Canggu’s Batu Bolong Beach with patient local instructors, small groups, soft boards, and flexible beginner or intermediate coaching.
“Great surf lesson. Instructors were really helpful and actually cared about you catching some waves, whereas other lessons I’ve had they don’t. Brilliant couple of hours, thank you!”
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