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Bali · SURF LESSONS
High season eats availability fast. Below: the 15 surf lessons to lock in early, what each includes and how they differ.
Private beginner surf lesson at Kuta Beach with 1:1 coaching, soft-board gear, and 2 hours on the waves.
“My wife and I had ever touched a surf board, and we were a little afraid that we'd both fall and break our necks out in the ocean. But our instructor, Riko, made us very certain that wouldn't happen. Riko gave us along with one other beginner a”
Learn to surf in Canggu with an ISA-certified coach. Private 2-hour beginner lesson at Batu Bolong, gear included, pickup options.
“Fantastic experience. Went with a group of 7 most of us being beginners. The instructor was very well experienced and friendly.”
Learn Canggu surfing in a funny, private 2-hour lesson with Curly—personal coaching, black-sand vibes, and wave time on your schedule.
“This is my first and best surf lesson in my life, luckily to have the best and funniest surf instructor Curly to teach me how to surf like a pro! It is very easy to surf and I have so much fun, the instructions is clear and easy to remember, I can even”
A 2-hour beginners surf lesson near Padang Padang, Jimbaran. Small groups, safety-first coaching with Bintang, gear included, tide-aware spots.
“Bintang was an amazing instructor. This was my first time surfing and I am a bit clumsy so I was weary but I was able to ride in 4 waves due to Bintangs thorough instructions. He made me feel safe the whole time and it was a 10000/10 experience. I am sad that I will not be staying in uluwatu longer because I want to take more lessons from Bintang!”
Private 1-on-1 beginner surf lesson at Kuta Beach with hotel pickup, all gear included, land practice, easy waves, and photo/video.
“Erwin and Reza were awesome! My wife and I had never surfed or been to Bali. We booked 27 Surf school not because of the price (even though they were less expensive than other options) but because of reviews. And they didn’t disappoint. They picked us up at our”
90-minute surf lesson in Canggu with Edy at Batu Bolong Beach. $34 includes board, lycra, zinc sunscreen, water, and coaching.
“Edy is simply the best. I've never found a teacher so patient, competent, funny and polite in my entire life. If you want to try surfing, you have to call him. You won't regret it!”
Private beginner surf lesson at Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu. Learn paddling, pop-ups and wave catching in 2 hours with gear included.
“This was by far the most amazing experience I’ve had. I went back the second time again after learning how to surf the first time yesterday. The team was super fun, instructor was amazing and patient with me. Best day ever!!!”
Private one-on-one beginner surf lesson in Canggu/Batu Bolong with pickup, foam boards, water safety coaching, and real feedback.
“Start easy booking with friendly and great joke, and surf with really nice instructor, 2 hours surfing with instructor always side of me, feel really safe. Thank you will came back again next time”
Private 1-on-1 beginner surf lesson in Kuta Beach with gear, rashguard, sunscreen, and photo/video, no transfer needed. 90 minutes.
“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.”
Bali Surf Lesson in Kuta by Dekom pairs Kuta Beach surfing with a flexible DMZ 3D museum ticket, plus equipment and optional hotel pickup.
“Amazing photos! Highly recommend as it was a fun experience but don't bother with a DSLR camera as the photos are nowhere near as good as phones.”
Learn to surf on Kuta/Legian Beach with a pro coach, all-gear included, plus free photos. Pickup and a 2-hour beginner-friendly session.
“top experience with funny guide. he give clear intruction and good tip for me and this is my first time. great time to spend in kuta”
A 2-hour private surf lesson in Seminyak with theory, hands-on practice, and small-group coaching—boards, rash vests, and transport 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.”
Private 2-hour surf lesson in Kuta with hotel pickup, one-on-one coaching, and wave practice. First-timers welcome, food not included.
“it was best experient surf in Kuta beach Bali , the instructor was patient and nice too 😉 itu was my first time , thank you i will back next time”
A 2-hour private surf lesson in Seminyak with a safety briefing, included equipment, and round-trip transfers for $39.99.
“nous avons eu 3 profs pour 6 personnes et nous avons tous réussi à sortir de l'eau. superbe expérience, belle plage et merci à Lucky luke pour ce beau moment”
Bali Surf School in Kuta offers beginner-friendly surf lessons with gear, certified instructors, and hotel pickup. Great value around $45.
“Very fun! We had our own instructor and they were very sweet and made you feel safe!🌺 so good, if you are going to Canggu and wants to surf go here 🏄♀️”
