BEGINNER SURF LESSONS IN SPAIN
The 7 best beginner surf lessons in Spain you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much standing up you should expect. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet Dreamwaves Surfschool in Corralejo for a four-hour beginner or intermediate lesson. Your instructor provides the board, wetsuit, leash, water, and transfer, with groups capped at six people per instructor.
“Esperienza fantastica. Assolutamente da provare. Il maestro era preparato oltre che gentile e disponibile. Divertiti tantissimo.”
Meet Surfintrip Academy in Corralejo for a four-hour beginner surf course with equipment, transport, and instruction in English. The beach changes with sea conditions and group level. Alex is one named instructor praised for patient, responsible coaching, including with young surfers.
“Amazing monitor, great experience and a lot of fun ! I am exciting to do it again and go back to the planch ! Thank you”
Meet Red Star Surf & Kite School in Caleta de Famara for a beginner lesson at Playa Famara. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety training, beach practice, water coaching, and video feedback. Instructors including Jerry and Fabio help first-timers find their first waves.
“Friendly and experienced staff. My coach was amazing. Young, helpful and supportive. I would definitely recommend!”
Meet Point Break in Corralejo for a four-hour beginner surf lesson suited to first-timers and returning surfers. Your instructor chooses the day’s best beach according to tide, swell, and wind. Board, wetsuit, leash, transport, and legal insurance are included.
“Fue divertido y duro mucho rato. Por contra tendrían que buscar una alterntiva a tener que arrastrar las tablas desde la furgoneta y llevarlas al finalizar, estás realmente cansado y aunque suene mal decirlo, pagas por aprender a surfear no para cargar con ellas, en mi cRead more”
Meet Red Star Surf & Yoga Camp in Caleta de Famara for a two-hour beginner lesson at Playa Famara. Instructors such as Mariano, Humberto, Garo, and Borge teach beach safety, paddling, and stand-up technique. Your board, wetsuit, rash vest, and lesson insurance are included.
“Great experience! I was quite apprehensive beforehand as I had never tried surfing, but the teachers put us quickly at ease. Very relaxed, welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Didn’t expect at all to manage to stand up 5 times in my first class :) Famara beach is incredibly beautiful and now I want to come back for a proper surf camp!”
Spend four hours learning to surf in Corralejo with ISA, FCS, and FES-certified instructors. You’ll cover theory, warm-ups, beach practice, and small waves, using full equipment and insurance. Roberto is one instructor praised for making the basics click, while flexible timing follows wind, tides, and wave conditions.
“Waardeloze service. Onduidelijk met boeken dat het niet voor kinderen geldt. Kwam hier pas later achter, maar no mercy, kon niet meer annuleren. Geld was foetsie!”
In 1.5 hours, an instructor from Sup Tours Lanzarote teaches you equipment care, balance, paddling, turning, and water safety in Playa Blanca. The lesson suits first-timers and includes hotel pickup in the Playa Blanca area. English, Spanish, French, and Italian are available.
“What a great experience! Laura was fantastic! She was patient and explained everything in simple terms. I had never done anything like this before and by the end of the session, I was standing on the board, moving and turning like a pro (not quite, obviously 😂). Would highly recommend!”
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