The 14 Best Barcelona Surf Trips

1.Sunrise Paddleboarding with Instructor and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 782 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Meet Eswell Surf School near Barceloneta, store your things in lockers, then carry your board a few minutes to the beach. Instructors such as Carlos, Santi, Pietro, and Luis help beginners onto the water, take photos, and guide a relaxed 90-minute sunrise paddle.

“I had the most incredible experience doing sunrise paddle boarding – everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The views were breathtaking, the atmosphere was peaceful, and it was the best way to start the day. A very special mention to Carlos, who was an amazing host – friendly, professional, and made the whole experience even better. I’d 100% do this again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for something memorable!”

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2.Paddleboarding at Sunrise. Includes: instructor, photos, equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 570 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Meet at DGPADDLESURF near San Miguel Beach before dawn, learn basic paddleboard skills, then head onto the Mediterranean for sunrise. Instructors such as Felipe, Diego, Cassandra, and Francisco help beginners, take photos and videos, and provide boards, wetsuits, lockers, and hot showers.

“Thank you for Impressive experience of beautifull sunrise tour and valuable skills surfing the board!”

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3.Sunrise or Sunset Paddle Surf with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53

Meet near Port Olímpic for a 90-minute paddle surf session with instructors such as Damil, Claudio, or Eduardo. Learn the basics, head onto the Mediterranean, and enjoy sunrise or sunset views with photos and videos included. Small groups are capped at 10 people.

“Perfect experience - as a solo traveler it was great and I felt safe during the activity with good guidance ☀️ Must try again some day when I get back 🌊🌅”

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4.2-Hour Sailboat Tour with Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $65

Sail from Port Olimpic for two hours, with views of Sagrada Familia, Torre Agbar, Tibidabo, and Montjuic. Your guide handles the boat, explains sailing basics, and may let you steer. Stop for a swim, paddle boarding, floating toys, snacks, soft drinks, and one glass of cava.

“A great experience for an excellent price! You can play music on the boat, enjoy sailing, explore all parts of the ship, and drinks are free. There is also food and snacks. At one point, they provide water gear, so you can swim and jump off the boat as many times as you like. The guide even lets you steer the boat on the way back. Highly recommended for everyone!”

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5.Sunrise Paddle Surf with Instructor and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Meet near Barceloneta Beach before sunrise, collect your board and wetsuit, then walk 150 meters to the sea with a certified instructor. You’ll learn the basics, paddle at your own pace, and receive photos afterward. The group is limited to 14 people, with lockers and showers at the school.

“I did quite a lot whilst in Barcelona, but this was one of the most memorable things. Very special relaxing at sea and watching the sunrise. Definitely recommend.”

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6.Sunset+paddle surf with music+fotos&videos Barceloneta+snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Meet the English- or Spanish-speaking instructor at C/ de Felícia Fuster I Viladecans, 41, then paddle along Barceloneta Beach as the sun drops. Your 1.5-hour session includes a board, paddle, safety briefing, music, photos, videos, a refreshment, and locker access. No paddleboarding experience is required.

“Wszystko było na wysokim poziomie, bardzo dobrze się bawiliśmy i przy okazji był to dobry czas na zresetowanie się.”

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7.BARCELONA PADDLE SURF SUNRISE+BREAKFAST+PHOTOSVIDEOS4K+GUIDE

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Moana Paddle Surf in Barceloneta. You’ll paddle for about 90 minutes with a board, wetsuit, life jacket, gloves, and locker included, while photos and videos capture the sunrise. Return to shore for a local breakfast and coffee.

“Súper buena actividad con una guía excepcional. No hay mejor manera de empezar el día y disfrutar de la playa en Barcelona, muy recomendado!”

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8.Paddle Surfing in Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $23Best value

Meet SEAYOU Barcelona at Barceloneta, receive basic instruction, then paddle independently for about an hour in a small group of up to 15. Boards, paddles, changing rooms, lockers, and showers are included. A €5 neoprene rental is extra.

“We really liked the place - did not have to wait, the staff was quick and nice, explained everything well. The atmosphere is cool and chill. The surfs are very good quality.”

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9.Sunset Paddleboarding Experience with 1 Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Meet Carlos or another English- or Spanish-speaking instructor at the school on Carrer de Grau i Torras 23. After a short briefing, paddle Barceloneta Beach for 90 minutes, get photos, then enjoy a cold beer. Lockers, showers, sunscreen, and equipment are included.

“Lovely end to the day out on a paddleboard. Carlos the instructor was perfect as a teacher and leader. Excellent activity not sure about. changing rooms and showers though so wouldnt rely on them. But cold beer was a nice touch at the end. Would thoroughly recommend it. Also great photographs taken and sent”

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10.Experience Stand Up Paddle Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Meet near La Barceloneta before sunrise for a 90-minute stand-up paddle session with an English-speaking instructor. You’ll learn basic technique and safety, paddle along the Mediterranean, watch Barcelona brighten, and receive a wetsuit, life jacket, board, and gear storage. Photo service is also available.

“Overall, ,One of the most beautiful experiences for me. Skill level does not matter and you get to see all of the sunrise, and roam freely in the water and it feels super safe. It was a little hard to connect with the Anywhere Watersports about the details, I had to be more proactive about reaching out to them than they were to me about location and other information that wasn't listed in the Viator listing. One of the instructors made a Whatsapp for the group which really helped. But one day we were supposed to go and it was too windy, were told someone would reach out to us,…”

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11.Sunset Sunrise or Full Moon Paddle Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Meet your instructor at Club Patí Vela Barcelona for a 90-minute paddle surf session at sunrise, sunset, or under the full moon. Damil has been praised for patient instruction, safety tips, and excellent photos. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Great experience! I recommend doing this during your trip to Barcelona! The guide took incredible pictures of us on the water and was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure everyone felt safe and comfortable on the water.”

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12.Private Sailing with SUP, Drinks and Appetizers from Barcelona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Set out from Marina Vela with a private skipper for a two to eight hour sail along Barcelona’s coast. Expect drinks, snacks, paddleboards, inflatables, and views of Hotel W, Montjuïc, Barceloneta, Columbus Monument, the port, and Sagrada Família. Albert and Anje are named crew members.

“Albert and Anje were fantastic. We did a 3 hour private trip whilst on honeymoon and would highly recommend! Albert was our skipper, he took us out to see the Barcelona coastline and we were lucky enough to see the Americas Cup up close. We then swam and went into the Barcelona harbour to marvel at the architecture and super yachts. The cava, beer and snacks were delicious. My husband and I agree that this was the best day of the 4 we spent in Barcelona. Thank you Albert and Anje!”

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13.Paddle surf guided session

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 to 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Meet at Barcelona’s waterfront for a practical SUP lesson with an instructor such as John. You’ll learn safety and paddle technique on shore, spend an hour on the water with guidance, then enjoy 30 minutes of free paddling. Equipment, lockers, showers, and changing rooms are provided.

“He hecho SUP varias veces en rías del Cantábrico, en playas de Euskadi y en Barcelona, y ANYWHERE WATERSPORTS BARCELONA es de las mejores escuelas que he encontrado. El trato es excelente, el material es muy bueno (y lo desinfectan, importante en tiempos de Covid-19) y el precio no es abusivo.”

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14.Windsurf course

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $60

Meet Anywhere Watersports Barcelona near Barceloneta for a two-hour windsurf lesson. You’ll learn basic theory on the sand, then practice on the water with an instructor such as Teo. The small group has up to three people, with wetsuit, life jacket, and storage included.

“Great first time with Teo. Fast intro and up to practical part. Gives a hand if needed but let you try your own speed if wanted.”

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