4 Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali Worth Booking

1.Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,019 reviews · 1 day · from $16Our pick

Meet near Pullman Bali Legian Beach for a small-group surf lesson with local instructors such as Uncle Bob, Jones, Momo, and John. You’ll cover safety and technique on land, then practice catching waves with a softboard. Photos, rash guard, and water are included.

“Really patient teacher considering I struggled to follow instructions. It’s very good value for money, especially when receiving the high quality photographs of the experience. It was our first lesson and because it was made to be enjoyable, we want to have another go. Really nice group of guys!”

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2.Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 832 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Spend two hours learning to surf with instructors such as Luis, Irawan, Repho, and Aldin. You get safety coaching, equipment, lockers, water, sunblock, and a trainer for every two students. The beach may change with the waves, and photos and videos are included for bookings of two or more.

“For the intermediate site very happy with luis giving tips and pushing in the right break when needed 10/10”

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3.Kuta/Bali: Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1h 30m · from $13Best value

Meet 27 Surf School at Kuta Beach for a 90-minute private lesson with an English-speaking local instructor. You will practice beach safety, paddling, balance, and standing on a soft board. Coaches such as Ozzy, Alex, Ardi, and Tito are praised for patient, clear instruction.

“Great activity we had never surfed before. We done some lessons on land then went into the sea, our guides were very helpful and made the activity fun and were always patient and kind when we were struggling to do it. Really fun activity highly recommend!”

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4.HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $13Top rated

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. Coaches such as Gede, Lubis, Chip, and Paul have taught past sessions. Boards, rash shirts, lockers, showers, online training, and surf photos are included.

“This was such a fun and memorable experience! It was my first time attempting to surf and I had such a good time. The coach I had was patient, attentive, and super knowledgeable. Every time I would mess up he could tell me how to fix it, and he just kept encouraging me to get back on the board! The pictures they got of me were really nice too. If I’d had another day in Kuta, I would have signed up again. Highly recommend this lesson :).”

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