MIAMI SURF TRIPS
Good conditions and a free morning rarely line up twice. These 15 miami surf trips justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back in the water.
Join SoFlo Water Adventures for a 150-minute kayak or SUP trip from Bill Baggs Marina. Guides such as Francis, Tony, Alejandra, Ashley, and Sean lead you through mangroves and Biscayne Bay to Sandspur Island, where you can swim, take photos, and see friendly raccoons.
“Awesome little experience in Miami! The guide is very fun and knowledgeable! Just a bit on the high side of the price value ratio”
From 10800 Collins Ave, you’ll take a boat to the kayak launch, paddle through mangroves, then cross to Raccoon Island. Guides such as Angie, Tony, Alejandra, Sean, and Liam explain the local wildlife before you explore, swim, and meet the island’s famous raccoons.
“Me and my son was visiting Miami for only few days so I was looking something different to do as we didn’t really had much time but wanted to have some sort of experience. It was an amazing day and we had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Liam was great and very knowledgeable. Kayaking was really easy and fun. Stop at Racoon island was definitely much more what we expected. Was really great to see and feed some of the racoons that made experience really enjoyable. It is definitely one of the things that worth paying money for. We got caught in a bit of rain but that just…”
Meet at Venetian Marina, choose a kayak or SUP, and follow your guide by boat and paddleboard through Miami’s mangroves toward Raccoon Island. Guides such as Sean, CJ, Tony, and Alejandra help beginners get started. Expect wildlife, swimming, fruit, and included drinks.
“Only about an hour and a half of this tour is spent in the kayaks, and we weren’t even given the option to try stand-up paddle boards. The tour was a nice time but definitely not what I had signed up for or expected.”
Paddle a kayak or SUP through Miami’s mangroves and open lagoon waters to Sandspur Island, also called Raccoon Island. Guides such as Sean, Ashley, Adam, Alejandra, and Tony share local nature facts while you watch for birds, dolphins, crabs, fish, and possibly manatees. Fresh watermelon and other fruit are served.
“Racoon island was amazing, we sailed through mangrove forests to see so many cute raccoons, we feed them and give them water. I really liked the guide Sean, he took care of each member of the team, told interesting stories and joked, which raised everyone's spirits!”
Meet your English-speaking instructor at South Pointe, learn ocean safety and surf basics, then practice with a board in a group of up to six. Instructors such as Bryant, Stephen, and Esteban are praised for patient, personal coaching. Bring swimwear, water, sunscreen, and a towel.
“I took a beginner surf lesson and had an amazing experience! Esteban, our instructor, was super patient, knowledgeable, and made the whole session really fun and easy to follow. He took the time to explain the basics clearly and gave each of us personalized tips in the water. Thanks to him, I was able to stand up on the board way sooner than I expected. Highly recommend this class if you’re new to surfing and want to feel confident and supported from the start!”
Meet your guide at downtown Miami’s Lot 17, learn the basics, then paddle the Miami River by kayak or stand-up board for two hours. Guides such as Marco, Caleb, Aziz, and CJ keep the mood friendly and safety-focused. Glow sticks, flashlights, water, beer, and hard seltzers are included.
“Our tour guides were extremely nice and personable and made the experience so enjoyable. The activity itself was so much fun and exceeded our expectations.”
Spend two hours learning to surf at Miami Beach with an English-speaking instructor and a maximum of six people. You’ll practice paddling, board position, and wave timing on the sand before heading into the water. Boards are included, and instructors such as Stephen, Bryant, and Sebastian are praised for patient coaching.
“The teacher was very experienced, patient, and really cool with a sense of humor. We had a lot of fun learning to surf. Thank you”
Learn to kayak or stand-up paddleboard, follow a guide through mangroves, then take a boat to Sandspur Island for shallow-water snorkeling. Safety vests help non-swimmers, and guides such as Tony, Miguel, and Celia are praised for patient instruction. Expect wildlife, fruit, drinks, and a relaxed 150-minute outing.
“not much could be improved. Gabby was an amazing guide but the raccoons stole the show. highly recommend the experience.”
Meet at 8:30 p.m. on the Miami River for a two-hour private kayak or paddleboard outing. Your guide helps you choose your craft, explains safety, and leads you past downtown lights, yachts, and reflections on the water. Guides may include Marco, Chase, Aaron, Brandon, or Sean.
“Marco was a great guide! The kayak city lights tour was really fun! The kayaks had bright LED lights that lit up the water, and paddling while seeing all the city lights reflecting around us was amazing. It felt calm, colorful, and a little bit magical — definitely worth it.”
Paddle with guides such as Parker, Frank, Stefan, or Tom through Lamar Lake, Biscayne Bay, and nearby coastal waters. Expect a safety briefing, gear, manatee sightings from November to April, and a relaxed mix of wildlife and Miami skyline views.
“It was an amazing trip and Parker was a great guide. We saw manatees, dolphins, raccoons, fish and some nice birds. We recommend this trip.”
Join Vanessa or Hector for a two-hour stand-up paddleboarding trip from North Miami Beach through mangrove canals and across the bay to Raccoon Island. Beginners get a short lesson, while everyone can look for fish, crabs, birds, iguanas, raccoons, and possibly manatees.
“I enjoyed meeting new people and had a great time. Standing up for the first time was a little shaky, but after a couple minutes I was fine. Highly recommend this”
At PADL on Virginia Key, choose a paddleboard, single kayak, or tandem kayak and spend about an hour on calm Lamar Lake. Equipment and accessories are included, and you may spot herons, iguanas, fish, pufferfish, or even a manatee near the dock.
“The person who helped us at PADL was really nice. We saw lots of herons, iguanas, fish in the water (including pufferfish), and a manatee!”
Meet your English-speaking instructor at 3 Washington Ave for a two-hour private lesson in Miami Beach. You get a surfboard, a skills check, hands-on coaching, and practice with paddling, wave choice, and board control. Bryant, Juan, and other instructors have worked especially well with children and first-time surfers.
“We had a really good time with our instructor Bryant, he taught us the basics of surfing even in the conditions that were not ideal for surfing for beginners. He explained everything very well and made sure that everything went safe for us. I would recommend this to my friends and others!”
Join guide Arianna or another master naturalist for a private 2 to 3 hour kayak or SUP trip through Biscayne Bay. Paddle mangrove tunnels, look for manatees and rays, visit snorkel spots, and receive water, a dry bag, gear, and digital photos.
“This was an awesome eco tour. The guide was knowledgeable, kind and patient. We had a fantastic time and would recommend this tour.”
Paddle calm Miami Beach waters as the sun goes down, then watch your board lights come alive. Your English-speaking guide provides instruction, points out local sights, and keeps the 90-minute outing friendly for beginners. Groups are capped at 10, though you should confirm the meeting address before setting out.
“I haven’t got my money back and they waiting until I got there to tell me they didn’t have the material”
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