11 Surf Lessons in Bali, From Dawn Starts to Lazy Ones

1.HOT Promo. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $13Our pick

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 teach beach basics before helping you catch waves. Boards, leashes, surf shirts, lockers, showers, and free photos are included.

“Had an amazing time learning to surf during my two lessons. Photos of my lesson were sent to me afterwards so I could keep those memories. My instructor taught me how to catch my own waves while also assisting me in catching a few. TRead more”

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2.Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $33

Meet Surfnesia at Padang Padang Beach for a two-hour beginner or intermediate lesson. You’ll learn surf safety, paddling, popping up, wave selection, and etiquette, then practice with an instructor such as Bintang. Boards, rashguards, zinc, and reef shoes when needed are included.

“We had an amazing experience with our instructor Bintang at Padang beach. He really makes you feel comfortable and safe in the water as he gives clear instructions. My friend and I were both able to surf and had so much fun learning from him!”

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3.HOT Promo. Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $19

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour private lesson. You get your own coach, surfboard, leash, rash vest, photos, showers, and an online training course. Chip is one instructor praised for patient, clear coaching. Lesson times change with the surf.

“Had no experience surfing. Within 30 minutes, was able to catch a wave. Chip, my instructor was patient with me and attentive. Gave me feedback on how to improve and what to look out for. Would absolutely do this activity again when I’m back in Bali.”

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4.Surfing Group Lesson Level 1 Beach Surfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $155

Build surfing skills across five 2-hour lessons at Rip Curl School of Surf in Bali. Groups are limited to five students per instructor or assistant, with boards, rash guards, helmets, towels, zinc, water, transfers, and fruit supplied. Lessons cover theory, ocean safety, paddling, standing, and turning.

“I didn’t actually choose this surf school myself, it was part of a retreat program. It was a good experience for my first time surfing. I got up quickly and had a great time learning with my friends. It wasn’t until I went to a much better surf school 6 months later that I realized Read more”

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5.Surfing Trip or Lesson with Coaching in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours with Wave Dancers on a private Bali surf session. Start with coffee and coaching, practice your pop-up, then surf for up to two hours at a beach suited to your level and the day’s conditions. Boards, personal instruction, and pickup and drop-off can be arranged.

“Had a fantastic half day surf tour with Wave Dancers. They catered to our family of mixed ability surfers and found a break to suit both. The more experienced surfer went to the back breaks while the coaches helped our beginner teens. Really good tour for families. Thank you.”

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6.Surfing Course – Beginner with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $28

Start with 15 minutes of classroom theory, then practice board control and standing on the sand before heading into the water. Rip Curl School of Surf provides the board, rash guard, leggings, towel, lockers, water, and insurance. Classes are limited to five students per instructor or assistant, with pickup from much of southern Bali.

“The sufing class at Legian beach was fine, but the price was a total rip off. We paid 3,5 mill IDR for 3 people (1 mill IDR was for the pictures). At another school we paid 550 000 IDR for same class 3 people, pictures included. Yes Rip Curl has certified instructors, insurance and transportation included, but that isnt worth the difference. I just feel stupid and robbed since i paid that much.”

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7.Private surf lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50

Meet M88surfschool in Kuta for a two-hour, one-on-one surf lesson. Your instructor covers board handling, basic theory, wave awareness, practice, breaks, and corrections before returning to the water. Pickup and drop-off are included, while food and drinks are not.

“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”

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8.Surfing Activity with Beginner and Intermediate Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $18

Galaxy Surf Bali offers 90-minute private lessons at Kuta Beach for beginners, including non-swimmers, and intermediate surfers ready for green waves. Learn with experienced surf instructors, including Coach Sardo, and receive free photos and videos of your session. Meet at the beach and finish at the same point.

“I used galaxy surf after being highly recommended by friends. I had a couple of one on one surf lessons with Sardo from Galaxy. By the end of my holiday I was hiring a surf board of Galaxy and surfing Kuta Beach with confidence. Thankyou SRead more”

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9.Group surf lesson by Malu Surf Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $20

Meet Malu Surf Bali at Kuta Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson. Your instructor covers beach theory, leads two 45-minute surf sessions, and supplies the board, surfing suit, rashguard, and bonus photos. Groups are capped at 10, though a booking may become semi-private or private when numbers are low.

“it turned out to be a private lesson as no one else had attended , everything went just fine , if you are staying in canggu be aware that it will take up 35-40 mins by bike”

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10.Beginners Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · from $9Best value

Meet Pulau Biru Surf near Kuta’s Legian Beach for a one-hour private beginner lesson with local surf instructors. Your board and other needed equipment are provided, and the lesson time may shift with the tide. It is a low-cost way to try surfing without arranging gear or joining a large group.

“Pulau Biru Surf was our saviour on Sunday to get Surf lesson immediately after booking at lowest price since most online booking can only serve nx day”

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11.Private Surfing Lesson Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $28

At Gecko Surf Kuta Beach, you’ll learn surf safety, practice on the sand, then spend two 45-minute sessions catching waves with an instructor beside you. The private format suits beginners and intermediate surfers, with help available if you need directions to the meeting point on Kuta Beach.

“Very nice and good surfing lesson, kind teachers. The instructions given helped us to keep standing. Thank you all 🙏 It was excellent”

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