Las Américas: Inolvidable Private Surf Lesson Max 5persons

Las Américas puts you in the ocean quickly, with a certified instructor focused on your level rather than a crowded class moving at one pace. The wide bay offers room for beginners and more experienced surfers, and the lesson runs for about two hours.

I like the private group format, which works well for families, couples, friends, coworkers, or a birthday outing. I also like the practical setup: board, wetsuit, reef shoes, insurance, shower, toilet, and locker are included.

The main consideration is the sea itself. Surfing depends on waves and weather, so the school may cancel or reschedule for safety, poor conditions, or a lack of surf. The lesson is also not suitable for people with back problems, epilepsy, or a tendency toward seasickness.

Key points to know before booking

• A maximum of five people keeps the lesson personal, with exercises adjusted to your experience and needs.
• The wide Bay of Las Américas suits different ability levels, from first-timers to surfers who already know the basics.
• All core surf equipment is supplied, including a softboard, leash, 3/2 mm wetsuit, reef shoes, and lycra.
• Ocean Life Tenerife provides useful facilities, including a shower, toilet, and locker for your belongings.
• The meeting point is easy to identify, downstairs at Parque Santiago 2, local 50.
• The price is $88 per person, a stronger value for a full private group than for someone seeking only a brief introduction.

Starting below Parque Santiago 2

Your lesson begins downstairs at Parque Santiago 2, local 50, in Las Américas. Give yourself enough time to find the meeting point without rushing. The supplied directions are short, and the activity does not include hotel pickup, so you are responsible for getting there.

This central meeting point also keeps the start simple. You do not need to bring a board or hunt for a wetsuit rental elsewhere. Once you arrive, the school can provide the equipment needed for the session and prepare you for the water.

Bring swimwear, a change of clothes, and flip-flops. Food is not included, and neither are photos or videos, so you may want to plan those separately. Smoking and intoxication are not allowed, sensible rules for a lesson that involves physical effort and open water.

Getting fitted with the right surf equipment

The package includes a softboard, leash, 3/2 mm wetsuit, reef shoes, and lycra. For a beginner, that all-in-one equipment package removes much of the usual guesswork. You do not need to decide what board to rent or what thickness of wetsuit to choose.

A softboard is a practical choice for learning. It gives new surfers a more forgiving platform while they work on balance and timing. The leash keeps the board connected to you, while reef shoes offer protection for your feet in the water.

The 3/2 mm wetsuit is included for the lesson, though the activity does not specify seasonal water temperatures or whether every participant will need the same size. Tell the instructor about your comfort and experience when you arrive so the equipment and exercises can be handled sensibly.

The school also has a shower, toilet, and locker. These details matter more than they sound. You can leave belongings behind rather than carrying them to the beach, and you can rinse off after the session instead of returning covered in salt and sand.

A lesson adjusted to your level

The most useful feature here is the instructor’s ability to adapt the content to your needs. Beginners can work on the basic movements required to get onto the board, while surfers with previous experience can ask for exercises suited to their current level.

The exact lesson sequence can vary, but you should expect the session to combine instruction with time in the ocean. The goal is not simply to hand you a board and point toward the waves. A certified instructor guides the group and adjusts the exercises as the lesson develops.

That matters in a private session. In a large class, a beginner may spend time waiting while an advanced participant receives attention, or an experienced surfer may repeat material that no longer helps. With a maximum of five people, the instructor has a better chance to focus on the group’s actual needs.

If you book with friends or family, try to keep the group at a similar ability level if possible. The activity accepts mixed abilities, but a group of complete beginners will naturally have different goals from a group that already knows how to paddle and stand.

Why the wide bay helps beginners

The Bay of Las Américas is described as wide enough to offer conditions for all levels. For a new surfer, that space can make the session feel less pressured. You have room to concentrate on the next instruction rather than worrying about being surrounded by a large class.

The bay also gives the instructor flexibility when choosing exercises. Conditions are never guaranteed, and the school may cancel if the sea is unsafe or there are not enough waves. Still, the setting is intended to support both first lessons and skill development.

Surfing asks you to pay attention to several things at once: the board, your balance, the movement of the water, and the instructor’s advice. That is why the activity’s promise of being present in the ocean has some practical truth behind it. You cannot think about every other part of your holiday while trying to stand on a moving board.

The experience may also become a memorable break from standard sightseeing. You are not simply looking at the sea from the promenade. You are learning how to work with it, even if your first attempt ends with more splashing than standing.

Private groups for families, friends, and occasions

The booking is designed for a private group of up to five people. That makes it a flexible choice for couples, families, friends, single surfers, coworkers, school groups, sports centers, football clubs, and tennis groups.

For a family, the private format lets you share the activity without joining strangers. For friends, it can turn a beach day into a proper group event. The school also accepts bookings connected with birthdays and bachelor or bachelorette parties, though the lesson itself remains a sports activity, not a party package.

Companies and coworkers may find the format useful for a short team activity. The two to two and a half hour duration is long enough to feel like a real experience but short enough to fit around other plans in Tenerife.

You should be realistic about the word private. The group is limited to five, but the instructor’s attention still has to be shared among everyone in your booking. If you want one-to-one coaching, confirm the arrangement before paying.

What the instructor adds

The school uses certified instructors and offers the lesson in Spanish or English. You can choose the language that makes technical instructions easiest to follow. That is especially important when you are learning movements in the water, where a long explanation is not useful if you cannot understand it quickly.

One verified booking from Italy praised the instructor as experienced and empathetic, and described the surf school as well organized. That is the clearest signal about the teaching style available here. You should expect a coach who combines technical guidance with patience, rather than a rushed rental handoff.

No instructor name is provided, so you cannot request a particular coach from the information available. If a specific teacher matters to your group, ask Ocean Life Tenerife before booking.

What $88 per person buys you

At $88 per person, this is not the cheapest way to touch a surfboard. The price makes more sense when you count the full package: a private or very small group, certified instruction, equipment, insurance, and access to changing facilities.

For one person, the cost is easier to justify if you value personal attention and want a structured lesson rather than a board rental. For a group of friends or family, the private format may offer better value than paying for separate activities, especially if everyone wants to learn together.

The price does not include food, photos, or videos. If you want a record of your first successful ride, you will need to arrange that separately, and the available information does not confirm whether the school offers an optional photo service.

You should also consider the possibility of a weather-related change. Ocean Life Tenerife may cancel because of sea conditions, weather, safety concerns, or a lack of waves. In that situation, you can choose a full refund or free rescheduling. That policy protects you from paying for a session the school cannot safely deliver.

Timing, cancellation, and practical limits

The activity lasts 2 to 2.5 hours, though the available starting times depend on the date you choose. It is worth checking the schedule before building your entire day around the lesson.

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the class for a full refund or free rescheduling. A cancellation made less than 24 hours before the lesson is non-refundable, and a no-show is also non-refundable.

The activity offers reserve-now-and-pay-later booking, which helps if your Tenerife plans are still shifting. Even so, read the final booking terms carefully and keep the 24-hour cutoff in mind.

The school’s own cancellation rules also account for conditions beyond your control. If the sea is unsafe, the weather turns unsuitable, or there are not enough waves, you can choose a refund or a new time.

Who should skip this surf lesson

This activity is not suitable for people with back problems, epilepsy, or a tendency toward seasickness. Surfing requires repeated movement, balance, and time in the ocean, so those warnings should be treated seriously.

You should also avoid arriving intoxicated. Smoking is not allowed during the activity, and the school may refuse participation if safety is affected.

For everyone else, the main question is your comfort with physical activity and open water. The description welcomes complete beginners, so you do not need previous surf experience. You do need to be ready to listen, use the equipment correctly, and accept that progress may come in small steps.

How this compares with a standard beach day

A normal beach day lets you relax, swim, and watch surfers. This lesson gives you a reason to pay close attention to the water. You learn how a board behaves, how timing affects a ride, and how much work goes into even a short wave.

That makes the activity a good choice if you want something active during a Tenerife holiday. The ocean setting provides the view, but the value comes from taking part rather than simply admiring the coast.

You should not book it expecting a guaranteed string of perfect rides. The school cannot control the waves, and your progress depends on conditions, fitness, and experience. The stronger promise is a guided chance to learn in a suitable bay with equipment and safety arrangements already handled.

Should you book Ocean Life Tenerife?

Book this lesson if you want a small, personal introduction to surfing and like the idea of sharing it with up to four people you know. The included equipment, insurance, shower, and locker make the day easier, while the certified Spanish and English-speaking instructors give the session a clear structure.

The $88 price is reasonable when you want instruction rather than a basic rental. It is less appealing if you only want to try a board for a short time or if your group is unwilling to accept a weather-related reschedule.

For a first surf lesson in Las Américas, I would choose this experience when the group values personal attention and practical support. Check the sea conditions policy, arrive with swimwear and a change of clothes, and keep your expectations realistic. You may not leave as a polished surfer, but you should leave with a better sense of how the ocean works and whether you want another lesson.

FAQ

Where does the surf lesson meet?

The meeting point is downstairs at Parque Santiago 2, local 50, in Las Américas.

How long does the lesson last?

The activity lasts about 2 to 2.5 hours. Starting times depend on availability.

How many people can join a private group?

The private group can include a maximum of five people.

Is the lesson suitable for beginners?

Yes. The activity welcomes beginners as well as people with previous surfing experience. Certified instructors adapt the exercises and course content to your level.

What equipment is included?

The lesson includes a softboard, leash, 3/2 mm wetsuit, reef shoes, and lycra. Insurance is also included.

Are showers and lockers available?

Yes. The surf school has a shower, toilet, and locker where you can leave your belongings.

What languages are available?

The instructors speak Spanish and English.

What happens if the school cancels because of the weather?

If Ocean Life Tenerife cancels because of sea conditions, weather, lack of waves, or safety concerns, you can choose a full refund or free rescheduling.