15 Surf Lessons in Indonesia to Build a Trip Around

1.2-Hour Surf Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,053 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

Meet the Spicy Surfschool team at Black and White surf cafe on Batu Bolong Beach. Beginners practice standing, paddling, and water safety on land before surfing with a coach. Instructors including Oges, Gibe, Ryan, Rapli, and Ramadan provide patient one-to-one help, while experienced surfers head straight for wave coaching.

“Had an amazing 2-hour surfing lesson in Canggu. The instructor was patient, encouraging, and explained everything clearly. Even as beginners, we were standing up and catching waves within the first session. The location was perfect, and the whole experience was fun, safe, and well organized. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to try surfing in Bali.”

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2.Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,019 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Meet near Pullman Bali Legian Beach for a small-group surf lesson with local instructors such as Uncle Bob, Jones, Momo, and John. You’ll cover safety and technique on land, then practice catching waves with a softboard. Photos, rash guard, and water are included.

“Really patient teacher considering I struggled to follow instructions. It’s very good value for money, especially when receiving the high quality photographs of the experience. It was our first lesson and because it was made to be enjoyable, we want to have another go. Really nice group of guys!”

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3.Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 832 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Spend two hours learning to surf with instructors such as Luis, Irawan, Repho, and Aldin. You get safety coaching, equipment, lockers, water, sunblock, and a trainer for every two students. The beach may change with the waves, and photos and videos are included for bookings of two or more.

“For the intermediate site very happy with luis giving tips and pushing in the right break when needed 10/10”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1h 30m · from $13Best value

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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5.2-Hour Surf Class with a Professional Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet instructors such as Yanto, Roy, Eko, or Arti at Canggu beach for a two-hour lesson suited to your level. You will practice on land, choose a board, paddle into the sea, and receive hands-on tips as you catch waves. Board rental and a shower are included, while photos cost extra.

“Had a great time learning from Yanto! Chill guy and a great teacher. Highly recommended!”

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6.Surfing Lesson with ISA Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 232 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet Yahya, Galih, Dede, or another Matahari instructor at Old Man’s bar on Batu Bolong Beach. You’ll learn surf safety on land, practice your pop-up, then work on catching waves with close help in the water. The private two-hour lesson suits beginners and improving surfers.

“My first time surfing - it was all well explained and included comprehensive in-the-water support and advice that I really needed. super experience and I will be back!”

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7.HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $13Top rated

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. Coaches such as Gede, Lubis, Chip, and Paul have taught past sessions. Boards, rash shirts, lockers, showers, online training, and surf photos are included.

“This was such a fun and memorable experience! It was my first time attempting to surf and I had such a good time. The coach I had was patient, attentive, and super knowledgeable. Every time I would mess up he could tell me how to fix it, and he just kept encouraging me to get back on the board! The pictures they got of me were really nice too. If I’d had another day in Kuta, I would have signed up again. Highly recommend this lesson :).”

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8.Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · from $50

You get a private beginner surf lesson on Kuta Beach with one instructor per person. Your coach covers paddling and standing up, then helps you practice in the water. Soft-top boards, rash vests, helmets, towels, lockers, showers, and water are included. VJ and Riko are among the instructors named in guest feedback.

“Everything was as described, everything very well prepared and the staff was really kind and patient”

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9.2-Hour Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Spend two hours learning to surf at Canggu’s Batu Bolong Beach with English-speaking instructors such as Wayan, Ian, or Justin. You’ll get a 20-minute beach briefing, a soft board, rash guard, water, and hands-on coaching in a small group. Swimming ability is required.

“We had a great day surfing for our first time! Our teacher was kind and we always felt very safe! He was a fun and funny guy who made our experience memorable. Would definitely recommend for first time surfers!”

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10.The best surf lessons in Kuta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $25

Spend two hours learning to surf at Kuta Beach with Bali Surf Class. Your lesson covers safety, beach practice, and two 45-minute water sessions. Instructors such as Harman, Jerry, Eric, and Robbie are praised for clear guidance, patience, and good humor.

“Had a great time surfing for the first time! The instructors were awesome and we learned so much from them in no time. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience:)”

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11.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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12.Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $25

Meet Yahya or Ari at Batu Bolong Beach for a two-hour private surf lesson. You’ll learn safety, paddling, and standing on the board, with close coaching in beginner-friendly waves. Pickup from Canggu by scooter is available, and intermediate surfers may receive technique advice at other Bali breaks.

“First time surfing for both myself and my fiancé, it was such a good experience. Yahya & Jo were both so encouraging and patient and allowed us to go at a pace that was comfortable with us. And the most important thing for me as i’m not Read more”

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13.Seminyak: 2-Hour Surf Lesson in Seminyak for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

At Double Six Beach, Christian Surf Bali pairs you with an English- or Indonesian-speaking instructor and one other student for two hours. You’ll cover surf safety and basic technique, practise on land, then work on waves with close coaching. Instructors including Leo, Jo, Luis, and Sion teach beginners and returning surfers.

“Great instructor and amazing beach to learn surfing for the first time. Come before 9am and you will be the only one catching waves. Highly recommend!”

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14.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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15.Kuta Beach, Bali: Surf Lessons For Beginner & Intermediate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

Meet Galaxy Surf Bali beside the Kuta Beach sign for a 90-minute private lesson with one instructor per student. Beginners learn board control, paddling, safety, and standing up. Intermediate surfers work on wave timing, line-up positioning, passing waves, and turns. Photos and videos are included.

“It was such a great experience, I did surfing for the first time and even though the waves were really strong the guide managed to find some that I was able to stand :)”

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