14 Tenerife Surf Trips Worth Booking

1.Surfing Lesson for All Levels, Photos included

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

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

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

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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3.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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4.Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet at Fañabé Beach for a two-hour surf lesson with Surf Life Tenerife. Your licensed instructor adjusts the session to your level, from first-time basics to more advanced techniques, with beach warm-ups and guided practice in the water. Pickup is free in Costa Adeje.

“First time and immediatly standing on the board. Cool. Very nice atmosphere and successful coaches 🤙🏼🌊🏄.”

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5.Surf in Tenerife – Photos Included & Stand Up From Day One

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 190 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Spend two hours learning to surf at Playa de Las Américas with a certified English, Italian, or Spanish-speaking instructor. You get a beach briefing, warm-up, board, wetsuit, supervised water practice, and three edited surf photos. Groups are limited to six, with no transport needed.

“Heel leuke activiteit! Vanaf het begin was alles superduidelijk. We kregen de vraag via whatsapp om een halfuurtje later te komen voor betere golven. We kregen meteen een wetsuit, waterschoenen en een surfplank, plus een lockertje met slot voor onze spullen. We werden in kleine groepjes van ongeveer zes personen verdeeld. Eerst kregen we op het strand een duidelijke uitleg en konden we even oefenen. Daarna gingen we het water in, waar de instructeur iedereen heel goed hielp. Het is me zelfs een paar keer gelukt om recht te staan of op mijn knieën een golf te pakken. De duur van de activiteit was perfect: lang genoeg om te genieten,…”

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6.Private Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $133

Meet your private Tenerife Surf Point instructor at Playa de las Américas for a two-hour lesson covering surf theory, water practice, and photo analysis. English, Spanish, Russian, and Latvian instruction is available, with a board, wetsuit, and reef booties included.

“The instructor was very fun and very funny he was a very good teacher and i learned quickly and had a great time”

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7.Group Surf Lesson at Playa de las Américas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Meet Tilegit Surf School at Parque Santiago II for a two-hour English-language lesson at Playa de las Américas. Instructors such as Manu, Mike, Alvaro, Andreas, Mano, and June teach beginners in groups capped at eight, with the beach and lesson plan adjusted to sea conditions.

“Out group of 4 arrived 40min lates due to missing a bus and even then they were kind to accept us and go through with the lesson as normal. Love the vibes and the teachign is thorough for a beginner.”

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8.Los Cristianos : 1 Hour of Paddle surf Rental

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Meet the AdvenTOURE Kayak team near Los Cristianos Beach, collect a rigid paddleboard and paddle, and head into the bay for one self-guided hour. Staff explain safe areas and suggested routes. You can paddle toward the Guaza cliffs, look for birds, or simply float and sunbathe.

“Top! Volledige vrijheid en je kan doen wat je wil. Wij hebben vooral gedobberd en een kleurtje op gedaan op het water.”

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9.Group Surf Class in Playa de Las Américas with Photographs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Meet Shaka Surf School near Playa de las Américas beach for a 2.5-hour lesson with theory, warm-up, equipment, and guided water practice. Instructors such as Marco, Ciro, Luca, and Davide teach beginners and advanced surfers. Photos, snacks, water, and a shower are included.

“The team of shaka surf Tenerife was very cool and helped me to get my first surf experience and I loved it. It was really crowded in the sea because there were many other surfschools but I can really recommend this one to you! I got good advices and helpful tips, so I could surf already on my first day a few waves and had a lot of fun :)”

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10.2 hours Semi-private surfing lesson in Playa de Las Americas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $132

Join Tenerife Surf Point in Playa de Las Americas for a two-hour semi-private surf lesson capped at four people. You’ll cover theory on land, practice in the sea, and review photos afterward. Lessons are offered in English, Spanish, Russian, and Latvian. Equipment is included.

“My teenage boy had a blast! He enjoyed every minute of this experience. The online registration process was easy and the personnel was nice”

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11.Surf Lesson at Playa de Las Americas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 76 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $41

Meet Rocky Point Surf Experience near Playa de Las Americas, where an instructor such as Edu or Rafa guides up to five students through surf theory and water practice. You will use a softboard, wetsuit, and reef boots while learning to catch your first wave. The lesson lasts about two to three hours.

“one of the best expiriences in tenerife. big thanks to Edu for helping to catch my first wave and then the second one:) i had so much fun, definetelly would come back.”

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12.Tenerife / Playa de las Americas Surf lessons All levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 75 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Meet Single Fin Surf School at Parque Santiago II for a one-hour safety and theory session, then spend 90 minutes surfing in Tenerife South. Groups are limited to six, with semi-private and private options available. Instructors speak five languages and welcome complete beginners.

“it was an amazing experience! so fun. the instructor hugo had a great energy,always smiling and helping us to improve. would recommend!!”

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13.Playa de Las Americas: Surfing Group Lesson +13 Years old

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $48

Join Ocean Life Tenerife for a two-hour surf lesson in Playa de Las Americas. You will warm up, practice on the beach, then work on waves with a certified coach. Groups hold only three to five people, with boards, wetsuits, reef shoes, lockers, and showers included.

“Świetny instruktor Jurek. Już po pierwszej lekcji wszyscy stawaliśmy na desce (dzieci 13 i 15 lat). Instruktor przełożył nam lekcję ze względu na zbyt duże fale jak na pierwszą lekcję, za co jestem mu niezmiernie wdzięczny. bezpieczeństwo przede wszystkim a nie ciśnienie na zyski. Brawo. Samo biuro też utrzymane w dużym pożądanie. Polecam i jeszcze raz dziękuję. Do zobaczenia!”

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14.Private Family Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Learn to surf with your family in Arona during a private two-hour lesson led by licensed instructors. Beatrice and Marta teach beginners patiently, provide boards and gear, push or steady you in the waves when needed, and finish with a hot shower.

“Great expletive! Our instructors Beatrice and Marta were amazing and gave the children a fab morning for their first time surfing.”

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