WHERE TO SURF · INDONESIA SURF LESSONS
Kuta and Legian break over sand into warm waist-deep water, which is why a lesson here costs less than a taxi from the airport. These 15 cover the beginner beaches, the step up at Canggu and the reef at Uluwatu, priced per person.
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 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 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 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 🤙🏻🩵”
Learn to surf at Canggu’s Batu Bolong Beach with patient ISA instructors, gear included, private guidance, and flexible booking for $22.
“Had such a great morning with Yahya. The lesson was clear, well explained and so much fun! Out in the water he was patient and made me feel safe we laughed and lot, I would definitely recommend! Thank you Yahya”
Affordable two-hour beginner surf lesson in Kuta with boards, coaching, showers, lockers, online training, and free surf photos.
“Friendly atmosphere, awesome one on one experience of surf and on time 😊. The weather was perfect with beautiful people and service”
Learn to surf at Kuta Beach with a private instructor, included equipment, beginner-friendly coaching, and useful booking tips.
“My wife and I had ever touched a surf board, and we were a little afraid that we'd both fall and break our necks out in the ocean. But our instructor, Riko, made us very certain that wouldn't happen. Riko gave us along with one other beginner a Read more”
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!”
Review of Kuta’s $25 private surf lesson, with beginner-friendly coaching, equipment, timing tips, value, meeting details, and honest drawbacks.
“I booked the lesson quite last minute, but the provider was very flexible. Jerry took his time explaining everything in detail and stayed patient even though I spent more time falling than on the board itself.”
Learn to surf in Kuta with a private coach, equipment, pickup, professional photos, and video for just $15 per person.
“We had a 1 on 1 guide, my guide Pos was super kind, funny and helpful. At the end of my lesson I was able to catch a few waves. These people work so hard, are so kind and can have some good conversations with you during the conversation. During the lesson someone else also took photos and videos with a professional camera from the shore. We also got a long sleeve shirt for protection and could use the toilet to get changed and the open shower to wash off the sand. 10/10 recommend.”
Learn to surf in Canggu with an ISA-certified instructor, private coaching, beach drills, equipment, pickup options, and flexible times for $25.
“Wouldn’t recommend anyone else, especially for your first time - Yahya is a legend. Such a huge help!! He even picked us up. Can’t thank him enough🤝🏼”
Learn to surf at Seminyak Beach with a private instructor, small groups, safety guidance, flexible tide times, and a $19 price.
“The surf lesson was great and I learned very quickly. The instructors were helpful and very knowledgeable about surfing and I had an awesome time!”
Learn to surf near Uluwatu with a private instructor, beach-ready equipment, and photos and videos included for $46.
“Luis was the best. I had never surfed before, and was quite nervous but the second he pushed me out on my first wave, all i felt was excitement. I had the best day and caught so many waves! Thank you Luis!”
Learn why Galaxy Surf Bali earns top marks for private Kuta Beach lessons, free photos, patient coaching, and strong safety for $18.
“It was a really nice experience, i’ve never did it before but that was not a problem. The instructor was really nice, teached me good and had a lot of patience. I would recommend it a 100%!”
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