The 9 Phuket Surf Trips That Earn Their Price

1.Mangroves SUP Tour Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · from $55Our pick

Join Tan, and possibly Kate, for a private five-hour stand-up paddleboard outing from Phuket’s east coast. You’ll learn on calm water, paddle through mangroves, reach Phang Nga Bay, and visit a local fishing village. Gear, pickup, water, snacks, and photos are included.

“The tour was great, the guide was very friendly and we had interesting discussions while paddling. I had never been on paddle boarding before, but with the instructions I managed it:) Great experience, highly recommended!”

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3.Bang Tao Beach: Group Or Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 18 reviews · from $31

Talay Surf’s 1.5-hour lesson at Bang Tao Beach starts with beach instruction on paddling, standing, and reading waves, then moves into the water. Choose private or small-group coaching in English or Thai, with one, three, or five-day class options.

“I recently had the pleasure of taking my first surf lesson with instructor Pop, and I was thoroughly impressed. The well-structured lesson expertly balanced theory and practice, with clear and concise demonstrations and explanations. Despite the rain, I had a fantastic time, learned a new skill, and genuinely enjoyed myself. In fact, the overcast weather even proved beneficial, eliminating from the sun. I highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for an exciting alternative to lounging on the beach!! Thanks😊”

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4.Surfing Lesson in Phuket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $16Best value

Meet your instructor at Bangtao Beach for a 1.5-hour lesson in the warm Andaman Sea. You’ll practice on sand, then try gentle waves with a surfboard, leash, sunscreen, and personal instruction included. Private and small-group options suit beginners and improving surfers.

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5.Phuket: Private Surfing Lessons at Beautiful Kata Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · from $49

Meet your Thai, English, or French speaking instructor at SSS Phuket Surf Shop beside Kata Beach. You’ll receive a fitted board and rash guard, learn the basics in a private 1.5 hour lesson, and take home photos and video of your progress.

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6.Phuket Stand Up Paddle Board Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $36

Spend about two hours learning stand-up paddleboarding around Bangtao Bay with a local instructor. Choose a gentle lesson or the Adventure route, which reaches Laem Son Pineapple reef, private beaches and a snorkeling area. Guides including K, Pop, Tom and Toni have helped beginners gain confidence.

“First time to try surfing and don't know how to swim. The instructors K and Pop are so nice and patient to encourage and teach me. Will try next time”

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7.Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $39

Meet your instructor at SSS Phuket, choose a board, practice pop-ups on the sand, then spend about an hour riding small waves at Kata Beach. Your coach helps with stance, balance, paddling, and wave choice. Photos and videos are included, but hotel transport is not.

“Joined both surf lesson and racha yai diving experience with SSS, and we loved it! The surfing coach lady was super helpful and encouraging, even the wave was difficult that day but she was very attentive and we felt very safe the whole Read more”

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8.2 Day / 2 nights Learn To Surf Holiday Package With Accommodation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $288

Spend two nights in Phuket with two 1.5-hour beginner surf lessons at sandy, shallow Bangtao Beach. Talay Surf provides boards, water, breakfast, hotel transfers, extra practice time, and one Thai massage. The small group has a maximum of 15 people, with no individual guide named.

“I traveled up and town Thailand to surf. Booked 5 different surf camps this by far was the best. I even came back up to surf for two more days. I will be recommending Skyla for my friends who are coming next year. Also the accommodations were the best!! Other surf camps but you in horrible accommodations, but not Skyla.”

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9.2 Hours surf lesson on Kata Beach

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · from $110

Meet Ohsabai’s surf coach at Kata Surf School for a private lesson on Kata Beach. You’ll spend 10 to 15 minutes learning board control on sand, then practice balance and wave technique in the water. The lesson can be arranged around your preferred start time and may be split into shorter sessions.

“Why are you still so shameless to ask me for a review? Iv paid the amount in full but nobody showed up at departure point at scheduled time! And why you refused to send refund??”

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