8 Biarritz Surf Trips Worth Booking

1.1.5-Hour Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $53Our pick

Meet Axel at the surf school by Marbella Beach’s flagged lifeguard station for a two-hour session, including 1.5 hours in the water. You’ll use a soft board, wear a provided wetsuit, and practice beach skills before riding beginner-friendly waves with an English, French, or Spanish-speaking instructor.

“Small group with individual attention to basics (taught on land) with practice in surf after the break point. My girls ages 13 and 16 both got up a few times on the board. Safe. Beautiful beach. Hardest part was watching them carry the boards down and up the stairs especially after the lesson. All fine and they are stronger for it 👍”

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2.Surf lessons on the Côte des Basques beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 1 day · from $53

Meet Lagoondy at its bungalow by Biarritz’s Côte des Basques beach for a 1h30 lesson in English, French, or Spanish. Qualified instructors teach beginners and returning surfers, with boards and wetsuits supplied. Baptiste has earned special praise for clear advice and a friendly spirit in the water.

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3.Private surf lessons in the Basque Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Meet your instructor at Plage du Centre in Bidart for a 90-minute private surf lesson in English. From age six, you’ll learn safety, bodysurfing, paddling, standing up, and basic board control with equipment and a shower included.

“Great private surf lessons with Etienne. Our 7 and 11 year olds had a great time learning to surf. Our boys loved it and learned so much! Recommend the private experience especially with kids or beginners you will get so much more out of it!”

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4.2 peoples Personal Surf Lesson in Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $216Top rated

Book a two-hour private surf lesson for two in Biarritz with an English-speaking instructor. You’ll receive equipment, warm up on the sand, learn techniques suited to your level, practice in consistent waves, and return to the meeting point after a short debrief.

“Un coach très avenant !!! J'ai passé un bon moment. Il est venu me chercher devant l'hôtel et m'a redéposé après le cours”

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5.Surf lessons beginners in the Basque Country

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Meet Etienne at Plage du Centre in Bidart for a two-hour beginner surf lesson near Biarritz. You’ll learn beach safety, currents, wave timing, paddling position, and how to stand, with boards and wetsuits supplied. Classes are limited to six people and taught in English.

“Etienne was really welcoming, available and so professional even if I made a mistake while booking. I'm really happy that at the end of our 2h class, i was able to stand on the board and really enjoy the waves! I've done classes before and I can say that it's really faster,easier and clearer with Etienne. Thank you!”

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6.Half-day private surf lesson with an instructor!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3h 30m

Spend 210 minutes surfing with Jo Bunel, Jonathan, or another qualified instructor in a private group of up to four. Your lesson can focus on first waves, technique, family fun, or a taxi-and-surf trip to quieter Basque or Landes beaches.

“Thanks so much, Jo. Jo was so attentive and considerate with us all, taking us to the perfect surfing area for beginners. It was great to have a 3 hour session as it meant some of us had the opportunity to progress beyond the beginner parts- really recommended.”

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7.Discover Surfing on the beaches of Biarritz

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Meet your instructor at Impasse Marbella for a two-hour Biarritz surf lesson tailored to your age and ability. After about 20 minutes of warm-up and instruction, you head into the waves with guidance from the beach school team. Private groups, English service, and free cancellation up to 24 hours are included.

“Very Good Welcoming and Competent and Helpful Staff to Progress”

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8.Classes DE Surf Collectif DE 1H30

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet Biarritz Surf Training 15 minutes early at 10 Bd du Prince de Galles, gear up, then spend 30 minutes learning movements on the sand before an hour in the water. Groups are capped at eight, and instructor Damien has earned praise for clear advice and a friendly mood.

“Super Welcoming at the tent on the Basque coast to book the course the day before and for our arrival departure, the course passed super fast our teacher Damien advised us well, the Mood was super friendly, we will come back for sure!Auto-translated”

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