WORLDWIDE · BEGINNER SURF LESSONS
A first lesson is a long soft-top, broken whitewater and somebody pushing you at the right moment. These 15 do that better than most, on sand-bottom beaches from Bali to Cornwall, and every one of them takes people who have never touched a board.
Learn to surf at Legian Beach with patient local instructors, small groups, boards, photos, and optional massage for $16.
“Had an amazing time. 2 hours wasn’t enough! Had so much fun, could have stayed there another 2 hours. Our instructor was super nice and fun. Taught us the technique very well and had a lovely experience. Definitely recommend.”
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 in Uluwatu with expert coaching, equipment, lockers, beach time, and photos or videos included for bookings of two or more.
“Bryan was amazing, great instruction and very helpful. We had a great experience surfing at Dreamland Beach”
Learn to surf at Kuta Beach with private coaching, beginner-friendly waves, equipment, safety tips, and excellent value for $13.
“Absolutely fantastic lesson - it was our first time surfing and we managed to catch a bunch of waves thanks to the super clear guidance and support from the coaches! They were really great, and we may have found a new hobby :) if we didn’t need to catch a flight out, we would’ve been back the next day! Great value for money too”
Learn to surf at Galé Beach near Albufeira with friendly local coaches, included equipment, gentle instruction, and flexible booking for $36.
“We had a great day! Even when we managed to buy some pictures twice, there was no hesitation to help us and get one of the purchases refunded! Amazing day and a huge recommendation to anyone visiting the area :)”
Learn to surf Waikiki with patient instructors, small groups, gear included, and about 70 minutes of guided wave time for $125.
“The instructors were excellent. They were friendly, professional, personable. They tailored the surfing experience, they were patient, they explained things well, they share appropriate lesson technique because they are experienced. My instructor Shuzi, had been surfing for decades, a coach and mentor for surfing and other youth sports. It helped to be somewhat in shape, good balance, the instructor really made the difference.”
Learn to surf near Lagos with an expert instructor, beach transport, wetsuit, and board. See what to expect, what it costs, and who should book.
“Had a fantastic day learning how to surf with Ansan and Alex, they had great knowledge of surfing and were great at explaining the techniques. Would definitely recommend”
Learn what to expect from BeDreamer’s four-hour Fuerteventura surf lesson, with small groups, gear, transport, tips, value, and booking advice.
“Esperienza fantastica. Assolutamente da provare. Il maestro era preparato oltre che gentile e disponibile. Divertiti tantissimo.”
Learn to surf in Noosa with pro instructors, all equipment, small groups, flexible times, and gentle beginner-friendly beach practice.
“A memorable day with fantastic and knowledgeable teachers. Surfing is a lot harder than it looks but seeing my 12 year old stand up and ‘surf’ was fantastic. Valentine, Eugenio and Reezy were so helpful. Thank you for a fantastic day!”
Learn to surf at Luquillo’s La Pared Beach with patient local pros, soft-top boards, snacks, safety guidance, and family-friendly waves.
“Wonderful experience it was a big group but they managed it so well and we were always safe and taken care of, they ensure everyone has lots of fun and help with everything they can. really a fun experience”
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 to surf in Peniche with a two-hour Go4surf lesson, quality wetsuits, patient instructors, flexible booking, and small groups.
“João was a great teacher who got us up on the boards within our first few tries. Highly recommend!”
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 Newquay with warm wetsuits, expert instruction, small groups, and quality boards in a two-hour beginner lesson.
“The instructors were super friendly/ patient and nice! Although for a beginner class I think it's important to take less students in a group so that the instructor can focus more with each person since it's a completely new activity for some of us. Other than that I recommend the surfing class and I would definitely do it again!”
Learn what to expect from Fuerteventura’s beginner surf course, including beach changes, pickup, instructors, price, timing, and practical tips.
“It was a lot of fun, especially for an unexperienced person like me. It was a great feeling trying to ride the waves. I strongly recommend it to anybody.”
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