GROUP SURF LESSONS

The 15 Best Group Surf Lessons

59 trips  ·  from $28 a head

Group mornings are the cheap way in, and the ratio is the whole story. These 15 list how many share an instructor, what the board and wetsuit add, and which beaches keep the group inside the whitewater.

Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson - The first 20 minutes: learning on dry land
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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

1.Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 2 hours · from $41Our pick

Meet Kontraola Surf School in Playa de las Américas for a two-hour private or small-group lesson. You’ll get a 20-minute theory session, wetsuit and board, then guided practice at low tide. Instructors including Victoria, Sebastian, José, Filippo, and Nigel teach in Spanish, English, or Italian.

“Had lots of fun. The guide (Lille) was really knowledgeable and supportive and the waves were just right for beginners like us”

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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei - The beach briefing covers more than standing up
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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

2.Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98Top rated

Meet Surf Shack Maui in Kihei for a two-hour beginner lesson with no more than six students. Instructors such as Mike, Ivan, Sofia, Jay, and Francisco teach safety, etiquette, paddling, and standing up. Boards, rash guards, and water booties are included, with optional surf photos afterward.

“People were great, my son's teacher was fantastic. But waves were almost non existent. Pics taken by company were really good.”

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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson - Safety first, before anyone chases a wave
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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

3.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Meet Lets Go Surfing at 5/11 Fletcher Street for a beginner lesson in Byron Bay. Expect beach safety, warm-up drills, paddling, wave selection, and standing practice with instructors such as Tim, Luke, Guido, or Ava. Groups stay small, with no long ride out of town.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this activity. The guides were really lovely and helpful. 🖤”

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Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation - The beach changes with the day
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Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

4.Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 594 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Meet the surf van near Aliados and head to the Porto-area beach with the best conditions that day. In groups of up to seven, instructors such as Igor, Bernardo, and Katerina teach paddling, standing, and wave timing. Transport, board, wetsuit, and insurance are included.

“Super nice and friendly team, very reliable and great instructor. First we booked one day and then came back for another as we had such a great time. We tried another surf school in Porto before. Now we would definately come back to Pura Vida. Felt very safe. The team took great care of us and the places we visited were an experience in itself. Thanks Bernardo and team :-) See you next year.”

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Group Surf Lessons - A lesson that adjusts to your level
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Group Surf Lessons

5.Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet at Fañabé Beach for a two-hour surf lesson with Surf Life Tenerife. Your licensed instructor adjusts the session to your level, from first-time basics to more advanced techniques, with beach warm-ups and guided practice in the water. Pickup is free in Costa Adeje.

“First time and immediatly standing on the board. Cool. Very nice atmosphere and successful coaches 🤙🏼🌊🏄.”

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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson - About an hour catching Waikiki waves
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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

6.Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Meet Stoke Drift at Ocean Patio B in Waikiki for a 90-minute private surf lesson. You’ll spend 15 to 30 minutes learning safety and technique on land, then about an hour catching waves with an instructor such as Chaz, Justice, Joey, Keith, or Cole.

“My son and his girlfriend (first-time surfer) had a great experience learning to surf in their private lesson together. Most of their time was spent on the water with their instructor providing excellent on-task, individual, instruction. Both kids rode waves during their lesson. My wife and I viewed the whole thing from our Waikiki hotel room lanai, too! Highly recommend!”

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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson - What the four hours look like
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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

7.Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 282 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Join Johnny, Kaja, or another MadSea instructor for a four-hour Madeira surf lesson. You get beach transport, wetsuit, board, insurance, and shore-based coaching before riding beginner-friendly waves at Machico, Seixal, or Porto da Cruz.

“Seeing different surf sports and enjoying the water and being able to surf in such great nature”

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Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour - Paddling along Marathi Bay
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Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

8.Chania: Stand-Up Paddleboard Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 275 reviews · from $79

Join SUPinCrete for a two-hour paddle around calm Marathi and Loutraki bays. English- and French-speaking guides teach beginners the basics, coach experienced paddlers, and may add swimming, cave exploring, cliff jumping, turtle spotting, and a white-clay spa stop.

“Such a fantastic tour. The organisers were lovely, Maria was incredibly helpful over WhatsApp organising where we could get picked up. Vasilis, our driver, give us brilliant advise for the rest our stay in Crete. We paddleboarded, swam, cliff dove and instructors were so lovely. They also took photos throughout and sent them through after the tour which were great. Would 100% recommend, well worth the money.”

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Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei - The short land lesson before you paddle out
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Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei

9.Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about two hours learning to surf at Kalama Beach in Kihei. Surf Club Maui supplies the board, reef shoes, and rash guard, then coaches such as Bryan, Sarge, Epps, and Pablo help you catch beginner-friendly waves in waist to chest-deep water.

“Amazing time! First time ever! Our instructor was so good. Only 4 people in our group great help. LOVED IT”

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Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna - Paddling along Punta del Capo
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Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

10.Small group paddle boarding tour to Bagni Regina Giovanna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

Set out from Marina Grande with guides such as Luigi, Antonino, and Valentina after a short SUP lesson. Paddle to Bagni Regina Giovanna, swim in its heart-shaped pool, explore Roman ruins, and return along Sorrento’s coast. Equipment, lockers, water, photos, and instruction are included.

“Such a cool experience. If we were here longer we would definitely go again. Guissepe is the best!!!”

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Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson - The Lahaina meeting point and check-in
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Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson

11.Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Meet at Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy in Lahaina, check in, gear up, and join a maximum five-person lesson near the guardrails between Puamana and Launiopoko beach parks. Instructors such as Lee, Steve, Inaldo, and Connor teach beginners in English, with boards, rash guards, and water shoes included.

“It was amazing my wife and son did because I had a bad ankle but I can’t wait to come back in 6 months so I can do it the guide was beyond helpful and supportive will definitely recommend this guys to anyone who want to do lessons for the 1st time or just wants to go surfing”

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Semi-private kitesurfing lessons in Tarifa (adapted to every level) - How the three-hour session is organized
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Semi-private kitesurfing lessons in Tarifa (adapted to every level)

12.Semi-private kitesurfing lessons in Tarifa (adapted to every level)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139

Meet your English-speaking instructor in central Tarifa and head to Playa de Los Lances for about three hours of level-based kitesurfing practice. Equipment, training, and safety guidance are included. Your private group gets focused support, with pickup available and a return to the meeting point.

“We had a great experience! Everyone was so helpful, and they went above and beyond our expectations.”

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Ribeira Grande, Azores: Group Surf Lessons - The meeting point depends on the ocean
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Ribeira Grande, Azores: Group Surf Lessons

13.Ribeira Grande, Azores: Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours learning to surf with Watergliders Azores Surf Club. English or Portuguese-speaking instructors, including Constantino and Pedro, guide you through safety, board skills, and white-water waves. Groups are capped at six, with the beach chosen for the day’s conditions.

“Great place, great people, great activity. Can just recommend. But be sure you have enough energy :-)”

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Oahu: Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson - A small group with real coaching time
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Oahu: Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson

14.Waikiki 2-Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 191 reviews · 2 hours · from $103

Spend two hours learning to surf about a mile outside Waikiki’s crowded surf zone. Current professional surfers such as Turner, Kai, and Noah coach small groups of up to six, covering safety, etiquette, board handling, and proper stance before helping you catch waves.

“I felt so bad for my guide because he had a workout pushing me all the way in and all the way out. I got one good run only because I was so sick. Sea Sick wasn't a joke. Noah was the guide and was a good sport about pushing my fat butt out!! I would definitely try again and it would be awesome if it was Noah again!”

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2 Hour Semi-Private Surf Lesson - Key points to know before you book
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2 Hour Semi-Private Surf Lesson

15.2 Hour Semi-Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet Jack’s Surf Lessons and Board Rentals for a 2-hour lesson with a surfboard and instructor included. You’ll practice the basics in a small-group setting, with local tips and guidance from instructors such as Kevin. A wetsuit is not included and may be needed through mid to late April.

“My 13 yo son went with a friend. He loved the whole experience. The two girls giving the lessons where amazing.”

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