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The 15 Best Family Surf Lessons Worldwide

31 lessons  ·  from $31 a head

Children learn faster than adults and get cold sooner, so the ratio and the wetsuit matter more than the wave. These 15 take families together, and each one states the minimum age.

Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle - Safety briefing, gear, and the short ride to the beach
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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

1.Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107Our pick

Review of Ohana Surf Project’s Waikiki lessons, with shuttle pickup, patient instructors, family options, gear, pricing, and practical tips.

“The kids enjoyed the surfing class. Everything run smooth from getting us from the hotel, to the lesson, and coming back. Instructors were nice, took good care of us and made sure we all had fun. Would highly recommend.”

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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki - Check-in, gear, and the first safety briefing
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Family, Private & Group Standup Paddle Lessons in Waikiki

Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki - Walking the boards to the beach
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Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki

3.Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $111

A practical review of Waikiki family surf lessons, with gear, shuttle details, child requirements, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Our family of 4 had a wonderful time learning to surf. This team worked hard to help our kids and make sure it was a positive experience. Our girls (11 and 9) were so proud of their accomplishments, that we had to buy the photo and video package. We booked the 2 hour touRead more”

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Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki - Walking the boards to the beach
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Family, Private & Group Bodyboard Lessons in Waikiki

Oahu: Kids Surfing Lesson in Waikiki Beach (up to 12) - The first 20 minutes: beach technique before the water
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Oahu: Kids Surfing Lesson in Waikiki Beach (up to 12)

5.Kids Surfing Lesson in Waikiki Beach (up to 12)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 hours · from $204

See if this private Waikiki surf lesson suits your child, with patient one-to-one coaching, tandem rides, gear, and practical family tips.

“My son LOVED this! Wonderful instructor and overall fantastic experience. There was a photographer in the water and I’ll be forever grateful for the moments captured. It was awesome.”

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Private Family Surf Lesson - The warm-up and first surfing techniques
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Private Family Surf Lesson

6.Private Family Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Review of Tenerife’s private family surf lesson, with transfers, gear, expert instruction, pricing, itinerary details, and booking advice.

“Great expletive! Our instructors Beatrice and Marta were amazing and gave the children a fab morning for their first time surfing.”

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Private Family / Small-Group Surf Lesson (max. 4) in Newquay. - The first 20 minutes on the beach
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Private Family / Small-Group Surf Lesson (max. 4) in Newquay.

7.Private Family / Small-Group Surf Lesson (max. 4) in Newquay.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Newquay’s private family surf lesson: expert coaching, small groups, equipment, beach time, value, and practical booking tips.

“Booked a two hour private lesson for myself and my son. We had Jack as our instructor and he was very good. Friendly, good natured, patient and encouraging. Having spent the past 35 years as a professional sports coach, I know good teaching and coaching. Jack and his colleagues have very well structured lessons and excellent coaching skills. I saw them working with pupils of all ages and abilities and they certainly know how to pitch the lesson and improve people. They got me standing and surfing, so they must be good!”

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Fuerteventura: Kids and Family Surfing Lesson - Boards, Wetsuits, Helmets, and the Physical Effort
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Fuerteventura: Kids and Family Surfing Lesson

8.Kids and Family Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 3.5 - 4.5 hours · from $64

A practical review of Fuerteventura family surf lessons, with gentle waves, child-friendly coaches, small groups, equipment, pickup, and value tips.

“Andy hatte alle Hände voll zu tun, da der Kurs mit zwei spanischen und zwei deutschen (unseren) Kindern gefüllt war, es sprachlich allen verständlich zu erklären. Aber er hat er sehr gut hinbekommen. Die Wellen waren richtig groß an diesem Tag. Kinder waren zufrieden, schöne Aktivität.”

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Surf Lessons on the North Shore Great for Families and all Ages - Why the small group matters
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Surf Lessons on the North Shore Great for Families and all Ages

Children's School Holiday Surf Session (8-13 year olds) - Why Towan Beach works for beginners
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Children’s School Holiday Surf Session (8-13 year olds)

10.Children’s School Holiday Surf Session (8-13 year olds)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $61

Review of Escape Surf School’s 2-hour children’s surf lesson in Newquay, with prices, coaching, facilities, timing, value, and booking tips.

“My twin girls had a lesson yesterday for the first time and I absolutely can not tell you how impressed we were with every aspect of the process. The organiser was extremely friendly and has it organised operationally with impressive skills. The surf instructor was friendly and fun with the kids and they had the best time and we got many great shots of them on the board surfing the waves.”

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Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13) - The Safety Briefing Comes Before the Waves
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Kids Only Surf Lessons at The Spit, Main Beach (Ages 6- 13)

The Surftrip: A 2.5-hour morning surf session for beginners, intermediate surfers, and families. - The 20-minute ride to the surf zone
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The Surftrip: A 2.5-hour morning surf session for beginners, intermediate surfers, and families.

Scheveningen Beach: 1,5 hour Surf experience for families - The first lesson: safety, balance, and board basics
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Scheveningen Beach: 1,5 hour Surf experience for families

Learn to Surf or Watch – Private Lesson for Beginners & Kids - Ninety minutes in the shallow beach break
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Learn to Surf or Watch – Private Lesson for Beginners & Kids

14.Learn to Surf or Watch – Private Lesson for Beginners & Kids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Best value

Learn to surf in Ensenada with private pickup, bilingual instruction, beach practice, wetsuit fitting, and ride-along options for families.

“The nicest people! The instruction was so good and our driver was fantastic and recommended the best tacos after we were done. Highly recommend! Wonderful experience all around!”

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Family Surf Lessons in Kihei at Kalama Park - What the two-hour lesson includes
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Family Surf Lessons in Kihei at Kalama Park

15.Family Surf Lessons in Kihei at Kalama Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $172

Learn to surf with your family at Kihei’s Kalama Park, with private instruction, gear included, gentle waves, and easy beach facilities.

“The entire experience was fantastic. Summer made sure to check in and check out experience levels ahead of time to curate a great day. Eddie was phenomenal as our instructor, making sure to tend to each of us and provide great tips for instruction. His outlook, personality, and spirit were beautiful! Highly recommended this experience!”

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