Surf Lessons in South Bali: What 15 of Them Actually Cost

1.Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

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

You get a two-hour beginner surf lesson at Kuta Beach with one instructor assigned to each person. Your coach covers paddling, board control, and standing up before helping you practice in the waves. Soft-top boards, helmets, rash vests, lockers, showers, towels, and water are included. Action photos cost extra.

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

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2.The best surf lessons in Kuta

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

Meet Bali Surf Class in front of Rosso Vivo on Kuta Beach for a private two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll cover safety, practice on the sand, then spend two 45-minute sessions catching waves with an instructor such as Harman, Jerry, Eric, or Robbie. Boards, rash vests, and water are included.

“Well they managed to get two 50 odd year olds who hadn’t surfed before up on a board! 😅 But also recommend for any level! Fantastic crew and great instructors, we highly recommend them!”

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3.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 in Canggu. You’ll cover safety, wave basics, paddling, and standing on the board before heading into beginner-friendly waves. Equipment, rash vest, water, and beach facilities are provided, with optional photos and videos available for purchase.

“Great coaching with patience and in to the point instructions. You feel that safety is the first priority so you can be chill and have more fun.”

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4.The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Meet Curly at Jl. Nelayan in Canggu for a private two-hour surf lesson shaped around the tide, forecast, and your ability. You will practice on the sand, then work in the waves with a local coach who has more than 20 years of surf experience. Surfshirts and face sunscreen are available.

“By far the best thing you can do in Canggu. Curly is an amazing teacher and I had so much fun. He was patient, encouraging, informative and friendly. I enjoyed my lesson so much that I booked again the next day. Before this, I had nRead more”

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5.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $46

At Kuta’s 27 Surf School, you get a private 90-minute beginner lesson with an instructor such as Erwin or Reza. Your coach covers surf theory on the sand, practices the stand-up, then works with you in shallow, manageable waves. Board, rashguard, zinc, hotel pickup, and photos or video are included.

“Erwin was a great teacher! Encouraging and patient as it was my first time surfing. Felt proud of how much I learned in a short time. Thanks Surf 27!”

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6.90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34

Meet Edy at Batu Bolong Beach for a private 90-minute surf lesson suited to beginners and returning surfers. You’ll get a board, lycra surf suit, water, zinc sunscreen, a clear surf briefing, and hands-on coaching in the water. Edy is especially good at patient instruction, wave timing, and helping first-timers stand up.

“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!”

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7.2 Hour Private Beginner Surf Lesson Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $34

Meet Lokal Surf School near Batu Bolong Beach for a two-hour private beginner lesson. A certified local instructor teaches board position, paddling, surf etiquette, ocean safety, and pop-ups before coaching you in the water. Your board, rash guard, zinc, sunscreen, and water are included.

“Such a wonderful surfing experience with the team. We are just very beginners and haven’t managed to stand on the board for over 10 seconds before or even standed. We had 3 trial lessons before in Taiwan and Uluwatu, but never had such a detailed and tailored instrucRead more”

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8.Private One on One Surf Lesson in Canggu area – Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $34

Spend about 2 hours surfing with a private Surf Lessons Bali instructor, often Haris, at Batu Bolong Beach. You’ll get Canggu pickup, a stable foam board, rash vest, sunscreen, water-safety coaching, and personal feedback. Lessons suit first-timers, cautious swimmers, children, and surfers seeking focused help.

“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”

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9.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surfing Lesson at Kuta Beach without transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $14Best value

Meet 27 Surf School Bali at Kuta Beach for a private 1-on-1 beginner lesson. You’ll cover surf basics on land, practice in the water, and receive board use, a rashguard, sunscreen or zinc, plus photos or video. The instructor adjusts the lesson to your progress and may help you catch your own wave.

“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.”

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10.Bali Surf Lesson in Kuta by Dekom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $56

Spend about three hours learning or practicing surfing at Kuta Beach with Dekom’s instructors. Beginners, intermediate surfers, and advanced riders can join. Surf equipment and bottled water are included, with pickup available from selected Bali areas. The lesson costs $56.42 per person and allows up to 15 participants.

“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.”

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11.Private Experience Surf Lessons in Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $33

Meet your private instructor at Canggu’s surf meeting point for a two-hour lesson shaped around your level. Bedi and Yoza teach beginners on soft-top boards, help intermediate surfers move toward fiberglass boards, and coach advanced riders on shortboard positioning and maneuvers. Board, rashguard, and zinc are provided.

“Bedi is an excellent surf coach. He is very knowledgeable about the breaks and communicates very well. I was so grateful to meet him on the beach and have his guidance and teaching in the water. I’ve had multiple lessons with him and have taken my 10 year old daughtRead more”

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12.Legian Beach Bali Surf Lesson All Level 2 Hour with Pro Coach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $19

Meet the Aryava Bali team at Malu Surf Bali on Kuta Beach for a two-hour lesson with a professional local coach. You’ll learn pop-ups, balance, paddling, and timing on the sand before practicing in warm water. Boards, rash guards, lockers, and photos are included, with coach Jojo among the instructors praised for calm, clear guidance.

“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”

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13.Bali Seminyak Beach Private Surf Lesson 2 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $26

Spend two hours learning to surf at Seminyak Beach with an instructor and a maximum of two students. You begin with one hour of theory, then practice for an hour with a board, rash vest, sunblock, and water provided. Chris is one of the named guides associated with the lessons.

“I never surf in my life,but with here is the first time this is amazing instructors and only two hours of session I’ve learned how to stand up, balance and practice surf on the beach without help of the instructor. The staff are extremely polite, usRead more”

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14.Surf Canggu: Unforgettable Lessons for Beginners & Pros in Bali!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $25

Meet Arie SurfCanggu near Batu Bolong Beach for a two-hour private surf lesson with an instructor such as Arie or Jey. You get a 30-minute safety and technique session, a warm-up, then 90 minutes in the water. A board, rash guard, and bottled water are included. Beginners and improving surfers are welcome.

“The lesson was great! My instructor jey was amazing, he was so friendly and polite and gave me the best tip and was super helpful with everything! Loved it 🤠🏄🏻♀”

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15.2 hour Private Bali Surf Lesson in Seminyak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $39

Meet your instructor at La Plancha on Seminyak Beach for a two-hour private surf lesson. You’ll cover safety, surf rules, wave handling, and practical board skills, with equipment provided. Kuta-area transfers and light refreshments are included, and instructor Lucky Luke is one name associated with the experience.

“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”

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