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The 15 Best Surf Trips in the World

595 trips  ·  from $7 a head

Every coast teaches differently and almost all of them will hire you a board. These 15 cover the lessons, the paddle days and the camps worth building a trip around, each with its price, its duration and who it actually suits.

Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks - Cala Bassa: clear water and a proper beach stop
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Ibiza: Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks

1.Beach Hopping Cruise w/ Paddleboard, Food, & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,224 reviews · 6 hours · from $81Our pick

Sail from San Antonio with Float Ibiza along Ibiza’s west coast. Stop at Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida, and Cala Comte, then use paddleboards, snorkels, bodyboards, slides, and floats in a sheltered bay. Johnny and the crew keep the day moving with food, drinks, music, and clear instructions.

“Great day of fun. Three different swim spots. Generous food and alcohol for the day. Owe them some gratitude. We booked this not realizing the meeting spot is a 30 minute drive from the cruise terminal (chat GPT had assured me otherwise 😉). They were helpful when we arrived late and missed the boat, routing us to the beach where the first stop was, and the rest of the day went off without a hitch. But overall highly recommend.”

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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach - Circling the island and passing seven bridges
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Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

2.Dolphin and Manatee Stand Up Paddleboard Tour in Daytona Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,328 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Join a guide from Three Brothers Boards for a gentle paddle through Daytona Beach canals, under seven bridges, around an island, and past yachts. Beginners get a lesson and can switch to a kayak if needed. Early tours offer the best odds for wildlife and cooler weather.

“We saw two dolphins! Great tour. It was a bit windy today which had made it hard for small kids but doable for almost anyone middle-school age +.”

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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding - Secluded bays, rocky shores, and quiet beaches
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Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

3.Magnetic Island Discovery Tour with Snorkeling & Paddle Boarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,372 reviews · from $114

Spend five hours exploring Magnetic Island by boat with Aquascene guides such as Adam, Calvin, Anita, or Jan. Expect secluded beaches, fringing-reef snorkelling, paddle boards, island stories, birdlife, and morning tea. Ferry tickets are extra, and weather can affect the snorkelling.

“The fishing feeding and swimming. Also the information on the island. Had a lovely smoko break and swim. Paddle boarded and snorkelled. The guys were happy and fun. Very relaxed.”

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Tenerife: Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included - The first 20 minutes: learning the basics on land
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Tenerife: Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

4.Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,314 reviews · 2 hours · from $50

Meet the Shaka Surf Tenerife team 15 minutes early for a two-hour lesson at Playa de las Américas. You get a wetsuit, water shoes, board, theory, warm-up, coaching, snacks, and photos. Instructors including Juan, Kaia, Marco, and Rodri teach in several languages.

“It was a lot of fun! The teachers were really kind and helpful. The waves were big so we went to a quieter place. So it is accessible for all levels of experience.”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina without confusion
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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

5.Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,289 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

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”

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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour - Cala Bassa: rocks, fish, and Posidonia meadows
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Ibiza: Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

6.Snorkeling and SUP Paddle, Beach and Cave Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,264 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Join a three-hour boat trip from San Antonio with guides such as Ivan, Miguel, Marco, and Nacho. You’ll snorkel, swim, and use SUP boards at Cala Bassa and Cala Comte, with cave access depending on sea conditions, plus beer, sangria, wine, soft drinks, and water.

“The best thing we did on holiday! The crew was super nice and funny, and we loved every second of it - definitely recommend!”

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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine - Anastasia State Park and its tall sand dunes
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Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

7.Dolphin, Manatee and SeaTurtle SUP Adventure Tour of St Augustine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,219 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $65

Spend about two hours on a kayak or paddleboard with guides such as Ryan, Spence, Nolan, or Todd. Paddle beside Anastasia State Park’s tall dunes, watch for dolphins, turtles, birds, and rare manatees, then enjoy views near the St. Augustine Lighthouse.

“It was a perfect weather day for an early morning kayak trip. We ended up seeing a few dolphins and Nolan was a great guide.”

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Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife - Moving from the beach to the Atlantic
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Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

8.Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Meet Tenerife Surf Point in Playa de las Américas for a 2.5-hour beginner lesson with theory, beach practice, roughly an hour in the water, photos, and technique feedback. English, Spanish, Russian, and Latvian support may be available. Groups are capped at six.

“Amazing experience! My initial plan was to have 1 lesson but it was so nice that I plan to go back and have more.”

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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Course - The first 30 minutes: learning on dry land
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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Course

9.2-Hour Surf Course

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

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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Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons - Starting on land near Pullman Bali Legian Beach
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Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons

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

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

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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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson - The first 20 minutes: learning on dry land
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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

11.Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Meet Kontraola Surf School in Playa de las Américas for a two-hour private or small-group lesson. You’ll get a 20-minute theory session, wetsuit and board, then guided practice at low tide. Instructors including Victoria, Sebastian, José, Filippo, and Nigel teach in Spanish, English, or Italian.

“Had lots of fun. The guide (Lille) was really knowledgeable and supportive and the waves were just right for beginners like us”

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Raccoon Island: Exploration on SUP/Kayak - Meeting at Bill Baggs Marina without confusion
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Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

12.Raccoon Island Exploration on SUP/Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 972 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

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…”

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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei - The beach briefing covers more than standing up
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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

13.Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Meet Surf Shack Maui in Kihei for a two-hour beginner lesson with no more than six students. Instructors such as Mike, Ivan, Sofia, Jay, and Francisco teach safety, etiquette, paddling, and standing up. Boards, rash guards, and water booties are included, with optional surf photos afterward.

“People were great, my son's teacher was fantastic. But waves were almost non existent. Pics taken by company were really good.”

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Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level - Arriving at 128 Ramsgate Avenue
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Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

14.Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet the Let's Go Surfing team at Bondi Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson limited to five people. You’ll learn beach safety, practice on sand, then work with instructors such as Matt, Luke, Marcus, or Jessie to catch your first wave using soft boards and warm wetsuits.

“Instructors were great. Real fun time. Recommend to anyone.”

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Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment - What happens before you enter the water
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Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment

15.Matosinhos: Surfing Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 926 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Learn the basics at Fish Surf School in Matosinhos with a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, sand practice, and guided time in the water. Groups have up to eight people, with English- and Spanish-speaking coaches such as Ivan, Ricardo, Nuno, Rafa, and Diogo. Suitable for beginners aged 10 and up.

“The coach was great and good at teaching the technique and cheer you on. It was a good laugh. The only thing is that there’s quite a lot of different groups in a small area of the beach.”

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