The 15 Best Private Surf Lessons in Indonesia

1.Kuta/Bali: Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1h 30m · from $13Our pick

Meet 27 Surf School at Kuta Beach for a 90-minute private lesson with an English-speaking local instructor. You will practice beach safety, paddling, balance, and standing on a soft board. Coaches such as Ozzy, Alex, Ardi, and Tito are praised for patient, clear instruction.

“Great activity we had never surfed before. We done some lessons on land then went into the sea, our guides were very helpful and made the activity fun and were always patient and kind when we were struggling to do it. Really fun activity highly recommend!”

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2.Bali : Private Surf Lesson With Surf photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

Spend two hours learning to surf at Kuta Beach with a one-to-one coach such as Alex, Pos, Man, or Dika. You’ll cover safety, beach practice, and wave riding, then receive photos and a short video. Pickup is included from central Kuta and Legian.

“We had an amazing time. The guide booked a Gojek ride for us so we didn’t have to figure out the transfer, since we had just arrived in Bali. The surf guides were really friendly and we both had an individual surf coach who gave useful tips for us as beginners. The vibes on the beach were really good, we would recommend it!”

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3.Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Spend two hours learning to surf at Balangan, Dreamland, or Jimbaran Beach. Your instructor adjusts the lesson to the waves, teaches safety and technique, and helps you catch your first rides. Small groups, surf gear, reef shoes, sunblock, water, photos, and videos are included.

“Had a great time surfing for the first time. Our instructor was named Luis and he did a very good job teaching us the first steps to learning how to surf. Will definitely recommend! Also the pictures and videos were very funny to rewatch later.”

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4.The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33Top rated

Meet Curly at Jl. Nelayan in Canggu for a private two-hour surf lesson built around the day’s forecast and tide. He teaches beginners through advanced surfers, starts with beach practice, then coaches you in the white water. Surfshirt and facial sunscreen are available.

“I had my very first surf lesson ever with Curly! First thing, don't try to pick your own time - it's best to keep flexible and listen to what Curly suggests as the best time based on your surfing level. It'll make a huge difference! I didn't expect to Read more”

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5.Seminyak: Surf Lesson for all Levels (Small Groups/Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 67 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Spend two hours learning or sharpening your surf skills at Double Six Beach with Bali Green Surf School. Your English-speaking instructor covers safety, board handling, wave choice, and technique, with small-group or private coaching, hotel pickup, equipment, and refreshments included.

“Lessons were fun and safe. The coaches were very patient and clear with their instructions. It was a good experience overall! However, if u are fair skinned like I am, I highly recommend avoiding 10am - 2pm slots? The sun was scorching hot and I was pretty sunburnt on my face despite putting a good amount of SPF 🫥”

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6.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $46

Meet 27 Surf School at Kuta Beach for a private 90-minute beginner lesson. Your instructor provides a board, rashguard, zinc, sand practice, and close coaching in gentle water. Erwin and Reza are among the named coaches, with photos or video included.

“Thanks to the incredible team at Surf 27! From the moment we arrived, the instructors radiated enthusiasm and warmth. Both my 18 & 12 year old had a coach each who were patient and funny, celebrating every pop-up and wipeout with cheers and high fives. In just one seRead more”

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7.Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang – Uluwatu – Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $149

Learn to surf with a private instructor from Infinite Wave Surf School. Your two-hour lesson may take place at Padang Padang, Dreamland, Balangan, or another Bukit Peninsula break, based on tides and conditions. Board, rash guard, and local transfers from Uluwatu to Bingin are included.

“We had an incredible surfing experience! Yudika and his colleague were both very friendly and professional, took the time to train us and were very patient with us as beginners! Highly recommend them!”

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8.HOT PROMO. Semi Private Lessons (1 Coach/2 Guests)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $13

Meet the UP2U Surf School Bali team near Legian for a two-hour Kuta Beach lesson shared by just two guests and one coach. You’ll receive a board, leash, rashie, coaching, free surf photos, and access to an online training course. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and a friend.

“Or instructor was great, we had so much fun, he had us standing up in no time , with lots of pointers on ways to improve. We had lots of photos taken by their photographer as well. A great visual reminder of the fun had.”

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9.HOT PROMO. Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $19

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour private lesson. You get one coach, a board, leash, surf shirt, photos, showers, and a safety locker. Chip is one instructor praised for patient, useful coaching.

“It was a great experience! Me and my boyfriend were beginners and we totally enjoyed the lessons. Each of us had a personal coach, teaching us all the tips&tricks”

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10.Gili Trawangan: Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $17

Meet beside Ko Ko Mo Gili Trawangan for a private beginner or intermediate lesson with an English or Indonesian-speaking instructor. You will practice paddling, standing, and reading waves, with surfboard rental also available without instruction.

“Amazing! our guides Dodo and Dani were so informative and encouraging! didn't think we'd be able to stand up so quickly and ride waves for the first time🤟 you really don't have to be that fit to do it or that strong of a swimmer. just do it if you've ever wanted to surf!”

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11.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surfing Lesson at Kuta Beach without transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $14

Meet 27 Surf School Bali at Kuta Beach for a private 90-minute beginner lesson. Your instructor covers surf theory on land, coaches you one on one in the water, and works toward your first stand-up or independent wave. Board, rashguard, sunscreen, and photos or video are included.

“Great experience. I love to swim but first time trying surfing or any water sport really. I was not great at it but my instructor was kind and patient. Waves were not too tall, but the waves and undertow can be pretty strong, but your instructor will keep you on course.”

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12.Private Surf Lessons in Selong Belanak Lombok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $44

Meet at Selong Belanak Beach for a private 90-minute surf lesson suited to beginners and improving riders. An instructor such as Ibenk can teach paddling, balance, standing, and wave riding. A board and wetsuit are included, and pickup may be available.

“We had the best time during this surf lesson, definitely a highlight for me!! Ibenk was so helpful and kind, great teacher … do it !! Thank you”

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13.Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $84

Meet at Legian Beach at 8:00 am for a 90-minute private lesson with one instructor and one student. You’ll work on paddling, pop-ups, stance, turns, ocean safety, and surf etiquette, with equipment, rash gear, lockers, showers, water, and pickup in covered areas included.

“We have just has the best weekend of surf and fun thanks to the team at Ripcurl Sanur. It was important that I found the right surf school for my daughter and her friend, both 11 years old and me an ameteur! The team communicated well befoRead more”

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14.Bali Seminyak Beach Private Surf Lesson 2 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $26

Meet at Christian Surf Bali on Jalan Arjuna for a two-hour private Seminyak surf lesson. You receive one hour of theory and one hour of practice, with one instructor for every two students. Instructor Chris is specifically named in the experience feedback, and boards, transport, water, sunblock, and rash vests are included.

“we had an amazing experience to learn how to surf. i am a beginner, but don't worry here the instructor were expert and patient in explaining the theory. i learn how to stand on the board until i can handle the wave without help of instructor. thank you so much for this unforgetable experience. highly recomended.”

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15.Private surf lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50

Meet M88surfschool in Kuta for a private two-hour surf lesson with individual coaching. You’ll cover board handling, surf theory, wave safety, and technique before practicing in the water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, and late sessions may include sunset views.

“They picked us up with the bikes and took us to kuta beach.”

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