2 Hours Surfing Lesson in Lanzarote

Famara Beach gives this lesson a fine setting: broad sand, Atlantic waves, and a surf school that keeps the focus on learning rather than showing off. I like the small maximum group of eight, and I like that instructors such as Mattia, Jamie, Dan, and Alex are praised for clear safety advice and quick corrections in the water. The main catch is simple: two hours goes quickly, especially once you have changed, warmed up, and learned the basics.

You get a surfboard, wetsuit, transport from the school to the beach, and certified ISA and RLSS instructors for $60.08 per person. That is good value if you are new to surfing and need the whole setup, though hotel pick-up costs an extra €20 round trip and the meeting point is in Caleta de Famara.

Key points at a glance

• Famara Beach setting: Learn on one of Lanzarote’s best-known surf beaches, with the lesson built around practical time in the water.
• Beginner or intermediate coaching: Choose the class that matches your ability instead of being placed into one general group.
• Small groups, up to eight people: A smaller class gives the instructor more room to watch your stance and offer useful corrections.
• Certified instruction: Your lesson includes an ISA instructor and an RLSS instructor, with safety covered before you head into the waves.
• All key equipment included: A surfboard and wetsuit are supplied, and transport from the surf school to the beach is included.
• Good for families: Children from age six can join with an adult, while children from age ten may participate without one.

Starting at 9:15 in Caleta de Famara

Your morning begins at 9:15 am at Surf School Lanzarote, at bajo, C. el Cjón., 4, 35558 Caleta de Famara, Las Palmas. The activity ends back at this same meeting point, which keeps the morning fairly tidy for planning the rest of your day.

The school provides transport to the beach, so you do not need to work out how to carry a board and wetsuit from the meeting point. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not part of the base price, but they can be added for €20 round trip.

This detail matters if you are staying outside Caleta de Famara. You will need to reach the school yourself unless you pay for the extra transfer, and the published information does not give a hotel pick-up timetable. The school is near public transportation, which gives you another way to reach the start.

Confirmation is provided when you book. The activity is offered in English, so you should be comfortable following safety instructions and coaching in that language.

What happens before you meet the waves

The lesson is not just a quick handover of a board. Instructors begin with the basic theory and technique needed to understand what you are doing, then cover local beach safety before taking you into the water.

That safety briefing is one of the strongest parts of the experience. Jamie is specifically praised for explaining safety measures clearly, while Mattia is noted for making sure a beginner understood the beach risks before the warm-up and surf practice began.

You can expect a warm-up before the practical part of the session. This helps you prepare for the physical work ahead and gives the instructor a chance to explain the pop-up, the position on the board, and the basic steps for catching a wave.

The supplied equipment removes much of the guesswork. Your board and wetsuit are included, so you do not need to rent them separately or decide what size or type of equipment suits a first lesson. The exact board selection is handled by the school, based on the class and your ability.

Two hours of instruction at Famara Beach

Once the group reaches Famara Beach, the focus shifts from explanation to practice. Beginners work on the first building blocks of surfing, while intermediate participants can spend the session improving technique rather than repeating an entire first-day introduction.

The instructors aim to keep advice short and useful. That is important in the water, where a long explanation is easily forgotten between waves. Small corrections to your stance, timing, or pop-up can make more difference than a flood of technical terms.

Mattia has been especially praised for helping a first-time surfer catch several waves after explaining the technique and local safety points. Other instruction has included constant feedback in the water, which is valuable because you can try a correction straight away instead of waiting until the next lesson.

You should keep your expectations sensible. Catching a wave on your first lesson is possible, but it is not guaranteed. Surfing depends on the sea, your fitness, your balance, and how quickly your body responds to the basic movements.

A two-hour session also has a natural limit. Some of that time goes to changing, transporting equipment, warming up, and receiving instruction. You still get meaningful water practice, but this is an introduction or focused refresher, not a full surf course.

Several longer bookings are also described by participants, including two half-day sessions and a two-plus-two-hour format. Those are not the same as this two-hour booking, so check the length carefully if you want a full day or several days of coaching.

Choosing beginner or intermediate coaching

The beginner class is the clear choice if you have never surfed or have only tried once. You will receive the basic theory, safety guidance, warm-up, and step-by-step coaching needed to get comfortable with the board and the water.

The intermediate option makes more sense if you already know how to handle a board and want help with technique. The available information does not spell out a fixed skill test or list every technique covered, so you should be ready to explain your level when booking or at the school.

The instruction is designed to adapt to the person in front of the coach. A useful example comes from the school’s longer sessions, where children and adults with different ability levels were taught at the same time. The point is not that every two-hour group will contain that exact mix, but that the teaching approach can be adjusted across ages and abilities.

Small groups help here. With a maximum of eight people, the instructor has a better chance of seeing how you stand, how you paddle, and what happens when you try to get up. A private lesson is also available if you want more individual attention or prefer not to share the session.

The group size can vary below the stated maximum. One beginner lesson became a solo lesson after another participant dropped out, allowing the instructor to give direct coaching throughout. You should not book expecting a private lesson at the group price, but a smaller class can happen.

The instructors and their teaching style

The school lists instructors with more than 30 years of combined experience and supplies both an ISA-certified instructor and an RLSS-certified instructor. Those qualifications matter most for a first lesson because you need safe, clear direction as much as you need help standing on the board.

Mattia is praised for patience, energy, and simple explanations. Jamie is noted for a friendly manner and strong attention to safety. Dan has been part of lessons that focus on improving technique and giving feedback in the water, while Alex has worked with teenagers who already had some surfing experience.

The strongest pattern is consistency in the teaching style: explain the movement, get you into position, watch the attempt, then offer a direct correction. That is the kind of coaching that helps you improve without making a short lesson feel like a classroom.

The tone also sounds relaxed rather than formal. That can help if you are nervous about falling in front of other people. Still, surfing is physical work, and even a friendly lesson can leave you tired. One longer first-day experience ended with the participant worn out after four hours, so expect to use your arms and legs.

Equipment, transport, and what the price covers

At $60.08 per person, the price includes the two-hour lesson, surfboard, wetsuit, transport to the beach from the surf school, and certified instruction. For a first attempt, that is a practical package because you do not have to arrange the main equipment yourself.

The value is strongest for beginners who would otherwise need to pay separately for board rental, wetsuit rental, and a lesson. The small-group limit also makes the cost more appealing than a large class where the instructor has little time to watch each person.

The price does not include hotel transport. The additional €20 round trip may be worthwhile if you are staying away from Caleta de Famara or do not have a simple way to reach the school, but it raises the total cost. If you can get to the meeting point by public transportation or your own transport, the base price is the better deal.

You should also remember that the activity depends on suitable weather and a minimum number of participants. If poor weather cancels the lesson, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. The same options apply if the minimum number is not reached.

Who can join the lesson

The experience suits most people who want an active introduction to surfing, and the published information says most participants can take part. Children from age six are welcome when accompanied by an adult. From age ten, children can participate without an accompanying adult.

That age policy makes the lesson useful for families, especially because the instructors have experience explaining surfing to different ages and ability levels. Parents should still consider the physical demands of paddling, balancing, falling, and getting back onto the board.

The activity is also a reasonable fit for friends who want to try something together. You can book a small-group lesson, and the maximum of eight keeps the class from becoming unwieldy. If your group wants a more personal session, ask about the private option.

You should be honest about your ability when choosing beginner or intermediate coaching. An intermediate surfer may find a beginner class too slow, while a first-timer could feel lost in an intermediate group. The two-hour format rewards a clear match between your level and the class.

Timing your morning in Lanzarote

The 9:15 am start gives you a fixed morning plan, so it is easy to place the lesson before lunch or another afternoon activity. Allow enough time to reach the school, find the meeting point, and be ready at the stated start time.

The exact amount of time spent on transport, changing, safety, warm-up, and surfing is not given. For that reason, I would keep the rest of your morning flexible rather than scheduling something immediately after the advertised two hours.

Famara Beach is the reason to make room for the lesson. You are not learning in an anonymous indoor facility. The setting gives the session a real sense of place, with the instruction tied to the conditions of the beach you are using.

The trade-off is that the sea controls part of the experience. If weather conditions are not suitable, the activity may be canceled. That is a sensible safety rule, but it means you should avoid making this the only fixed plan of a short Lanzarote visit.

Cancellation and booking details

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the activity are not refunded or accepted.

Because the lesson requires suitable weather and a minimum number of participants, the school may cancel it. In that case, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

The activity is booked by mobile ticket and is offered in English. It is typically booked about seven days ahead, which suggests that reserving before your holiday is sensible if you want a particular morning.

Should you book the Famara surf lesson?

I would book this if you want a well-supported first taste of surfing and value having the board, wetsuit, transport, safety briefing, and coaching bundled together. The instructors’ practical style, the small class size, and the chance to receive feedback in the water make the $60.08 fee fair.

It is especially suited to beginners, families with older children, and intermediate surfers who want a focused session. Mattia, Jamie, Dan, and Alex are all named in connection with instruction, and the feedback about their patience, safety guidance, and clear corrections is unusually consistent.

Think twice if you need hotel transport included, have only a narrow window for activities, or expect a long surf session for the advertised price. Two hours is enough to learn the basics and perhaps catch a wave, but it will not turn you into a confident surfer in one morning.

For the best chance of enjoying it, arrive ready to listen, accept that falling is part of the lesson, and choose the class that matches your real ability. If you want a friendly introduction at Famara Beach rather than a rushed equipment rental, this is a strong choice.

FAQ

Where does the surfing lesson start?

The meeting point is Surf School Lanzarote at bajo, C. el Cjón., 4, 35558 Caleta de Famara, Las Palmas, Spain.

What time does the lesson begin?

The activity starts at 9:15 am.

Where does the activity finish?

It ends back at the same meeting point in Caleta de Famara.

How long does the lesson last?

The advertised activity lasts approximately two hours.

Is transport to the beach included?

Yes. Transport from the surf school to the beach is included. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, but they are available for an additional €20 round trip.

Are a surfboard and wetsuit provided?

Yes. The surfboard and wetsuit are included in the activity.

Is the lesson suitable for beginners?

Yes. You can choose a beginner class or an intermediate class based on your ability.

Can children join the lesson?

Children from age six can participate when accompanied by an adult. Children from age ten can participate without an accompanying adult.

What happens if the weather is poor?

If poor weather causes the activity to be canceled, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.