SURF LESSONS IN GRAN CANARIA
The 13 best surf lessons in Gran Canaria you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much standing up you should expect. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office in Maspalomas for a beach lesson and two hours in the water. Daniel and his team teach beginners and stronger surfers in English, German, or Spanish, with boards, wetsuits, insurance, water, and fruit included.
“We had an amazing experience with fantastic guidance and instructions from Daniel. 100% recommended !”
Learn to surf in Playa del Inglés with a maximum of five people. Your day includes video theory, beach practice, two coached water sessions, snacks, water, equipment, and free souvenir photos. Instructors such as Marta, Dani, and Kasperi offer patient, individual guidance.
“I had an amazing time with Surf Canaries surf school and would highly recommend it for beginners. The instructors are excellent at clearly explaining techniques and then helping you gradually apply them at your own level once you are in the water. Group sizes are small, which means you get plenty of individual attention and guidance throughout the session. A lot of thought has gone into structuring the classes, including well timed breaks where you can enjoy complimentary fruit, which is a really nice touch. The photos provided at the end are a lovely bonus and a great way to remember the experience. You do need to carry your surfboard…”
Meet Canary Wave Surf School near the Maspalomas Lighthouse for a three-hour lesson suited to beginners and improving surfers. Instructors including Rayco, Doramas, and Charlie teach beach basics, board handling, and safe wave riding in English, Italian, Spanish, or French. Hotel pickup is available in southern Gran Canaria.
“Great experience! First time surfing Rayco is very patient and amazing teacher.”
Meet Canary Wave at Maspalomas beach for a practical surf lesson led by instructors such as Rayco and Tony. You’ll cover safety and technique on land, then practice in the day’s best waves. Groups are limited to eight, with equipment, insurance, water, sunscreen, and possible pickup included.
“Coach Tony was super nice and out going, always smiling and good energy, he is very detailed in teaching and keep correcting us while we did something wrong, I managed to start surfing on the second try so proud :)”
Start at the Eurocenter in Playa del Inglés, collect your wetsuit and board, then ride to the day’s best beginner beach. Instructors including Danny and Ezy teach safety, beach technique, and practical surfing in a group of no more than six, with south-area hotel pickup available.
“Great experience, great instructor! The activity requires a certain fitness, but is a lot of fun!Auto-translated”
Meet the official surf school in Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas for a half-day lesson shaped around the day’s tide, wind, and swell. Certified English- and Spanish-speaking instructors teach beginners through advanced surfers, with pickup, equipment, insurance, and a two-hour beach lesson included.
“The guys make learning surfing easy! Good mood, perfect explanations and much fun included! 1000% worth the Money, don‘t miss out!”
Join a small beginner surf class in Gran Canaria with one companion. Certified instructors teach safety, technique, and beach skills in English or Spanish, with equipment, insurance, and south-area pickup included. The surf spot changes to suit conditions.
“It was marvelous! Very joyful instructors, easy to talk, carreful to everyone’s needs, very detailed instructions. All the best to all of them!”
Meet Wavelovers in front of house 48 at La Laja Beach for a 2.5-hour lesson with board, wetsuit, insurance, and close coaching. Carlos and the other certified instructors teach safety, paddling, balance, and wave reading in English or Spanish, for swimmers age 11 and up.
“An amazing experience, an excellent instructor, and the beach where we surfed was beautiful and sandy. Highly recommended ✨”
Spend two tide-dependent hours learning to surf at La Cícer, Las Canteras’ main surf area. English or Spanish instructors, including Carlos and Marco, teach beginners and improving surfers in private or small groups. Equipment, insurance, and care for belongings are included.
“Les moniteurs étaient vraiment super, je pensais que c’était un cours de deux heures mais finalement c’était 1h40! Sinon je recommande vraiment”
Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office, not in central Playa del Ingles, for a three-hour lesson led in English, German, or Spanish. You’ll cover beach theory, then spend two hours practicing with a board, wetsuit, insurance, water, and fruit included.
“Es war meine erste Erfahrung auf dem Surfbrett. Es wurde sehr gut auf einen selber eingegangen und man hat nach kurzer Zeit Erfolge einheimsen können. Die drei Stunden lohnen sich auf jeden Fall, ich würde es immer wieder tun. Der Strand an dem man lernt ist ebenfalls flach, sodass man jederzeit stehen kann, die Wellen aber dennoch groß genug sind.”
Meet Canary Wave Surf School near Maspalomas Lighthouse for a three-hour lesson at Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas. English- and Spanish-speaking instructors teach beginners and experienced surfers in small groups, with Tony among the named instructors.
“Den var bra men vi fick ingen upphämtning vid vår adress t o r trots att de stod i bokningen att det skulle ingå. I övrigt tydlig och noggrann instruktör.”
Meet your instructor near the Maspalomas lighthouse for a two-hour surf lesson built around your age and skill level. You’ll receive a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, sand practice, and guided water time. If Meloneras lacks suitable waves, the class may move to another beach.
“Kouluttajat valitsivat alueen parhaan rannan aaltojen suhteen joka sattui olemaan viereinen Melorenas. Mikäli sääolot eivät olisi olleet hyvät lähirannassa olisi kuljetus toiselle rannalle kuulunut varauksen hintaan. Ammattitaitoinen ja hyvin käytännönläheinen koulutustapa. Suosittelen”
Meet at Pro Surfing Company in Playa del Inglés, collect your wetsuit, then ride to the beach with the best conditions, usually San Agustin or Maspalomas. Dani and the coaching team teach beginners through sand drills and a two-hour water session in groups of up to six.
“Thank you Danny. (Had to come back for a second time). We have just had the most excellent surfing time, we had the great pleasure of surfing with Danny, who was a great instructor. as a beginner he was great at breaking down the steps in surfing and building us up, assisting us in the water and having an eye on each and one of us,”
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