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

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The good surf lessons leave before dawn and sell the seats early. Below: 15 to book ahead, what each includes and where they differ.

HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali - The beach lesson before the waves
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HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

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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Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach - What Kuta Beach offers beginners
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Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

2.Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

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

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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The best surf lessons in Kuta - Meeting at Kuta Beach
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The best surf lessons in Kuta

3.The best surf lessons in Kuta

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

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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Canggu: Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor - The first 30 minutes: safety and dry practice
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Canggu: Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

4.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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The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu - Beach practice before the first wave
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The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

5.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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Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding - The first part of the lesson: board, beach, and safety
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Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding

6.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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Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach - Learning to stand before chasing waves
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Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach

7.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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Sunny Surf School Gili Trawangan - The bicycle ride to the surf spot
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Sunny Surf School Gili Trawangan

8.Sunny Surf School Gili Trawangan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $55

Meet Sunny Surf School in Gili Trawangan for a two-hour beginner lesson with a local instructor and up to three other students. You will receive a surfboard, wetsuit, land instruction, and water coaching. The school may adjust the start time for safer beginner waves, and instructors named by past participants include Sunny and Randi.

“Nice staff, made it easy to get started. Quick to get started and showed us what we needed to know in order to do it safely and learn fast.”

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Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang - Uluwatu - Bali - Choosing between Padang Padang, Dreamland, and Balangan
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Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang – Uluwatu – Bali

9.Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang – Uluwatu – Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $149

Learn to surf for two hours with a private instructor from Infinite Wave Surf School. Your lesson may take place at Padang Padang, Dreamland, Balangan, or another suitable Bukit Peninsula break. Yudi, Yudika, Eureka, and other instructors teach beginners and intermediates, with board, rash guard, and local transfers included.

“They never contacted me, didn’t respond to my message, didn’t pick me up, and I didn’t go surfing… biggest waist of $50”

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HOT PROMO. Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest) - Meeting UP2U in front of the Pullman hotel
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HOT PROMO. Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest)

10.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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Surfing Group Lesson Level 1 Beach Surfer - What happens on the first lesson
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Surfing Group Lesson Level 1 Beach Surfer

11.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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90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu - The first minutes: surf explanation and preparation
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90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

12.90 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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2 Hour Private Beginner Surf Lesson Canggu - What happens during the first beach briefing
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2 Hour Private Beginner Surf Lesson Canggu

13.2 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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Surfing Trip or Lesson with Coaching in Bali - Reading waves is where the coaching becomes valuable
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Surfing Trip or Lesson with Coaching in Bali

14.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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Surf Lesson Gili Trawangan - Meeting near Jalan Pantai Gili Trawangan
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Surf Lesson Gili Trawangan

15.Surf Lesson Gili Trawangan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · from $55

Meet Kubu Surf School on Jalan Pantai Gili Trawangan, then cycle about 15 minutes to the surf spot. Your instructor teaches basic theory, beach technique, and water skills in a group of up to four. Equipment, wetsuit, and reef shoes are included, with timing adjusted for beginner safety and tides.

“The lesson itself was great. The instructor helped me catch lots of waves until I was dead tired and the tips he gave were very helpful. The Viator details are a little out of date or missing information. The surf lesson was at 8 am and the location was near the Enjoy Life Bar. Read more”

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