Where to Book: the 6 Best Full-Day Surf Trips Worldwide

1.Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $35Our pick

Spend about four hours learning to surf with Kool Katz Surf School in Byron Bay. Terry, Tez, Shane, and Jeremy teach beginners in small working groups, shifting to a calmer beach when needed. Boards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen, water, and transport to the day’s best beginner break are included. Bring a towel.

“So much fun!! As a total beginner, Tez was able to get me to stand up multiple times on my own in just a few hours! Would recommend this to anyone who wants an authentic aussie surfing experience!”

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2.Essaouira Day Trip From Marrakech Including Surf Training

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $75Top rated

Travel from Marrakech to Essaouira in an air-conditioned vehicle, with pickup from your hotel or riad. Meet instructors such as Anass or Yunas for a two-hour beginner surf lesson, use the supplied wetsuit and board, explore the seaside town, and enjoy a three-course Moroccan lunch before returning.

“Regarding the tour: Hassna is a very kind and smiling guide. She explained some facts about Morocco in an understandable way. Highly recommended! Along with the Mr. Driver, they are a great duo. They are very organized and pRead more”

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3.1 Day Surf Lesson Beginner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · from $63

Spend about four hours learning beginner surf skills with Point Break Watersports Center in Corralejo. Your instructor chooses the beach and lesson time according to tide, swell, and wind, then provides the board, wetsuit, leash, transport, and legal insurance. The group limit is eight students per instructor.

“Fue divertido y duro mucho rato. Por contra tendrían que buscar una alterntiva a tener que arrastrar las tablas desde la furgoneta y llevarlas al finalizar, estás realmente cansado y aunque suene mal decirlo, pagas por aprender a surfear no para cargar con ellas, en mi cRead more”

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4.Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $57

Meet Kool Katz Surf School at 4/70 Shirley Street for a private Byron Bay surf lesson lasting about four hours. Terry and the Kool Katz team teach complete beginners through more experienced surfers, supplying boards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen, and water. You may visit Pat Morton Lookout, and the lesson ends back at the meeting point.

“I had a really great time, also now understand the basics of how to surf. Terry was amazing patient and chatty.”

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5.Learn to Surf Day Trip – Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $125

Meet in central Sydney at 9:00 am for a full day with Waves Surf School. You’ll travel about 45 minutes south, ride a 4WD over sand, and take two two-hour lessons with accredited coaches such as Deano or Nathan. Surfboards, wetsuits, lunch, and refreshments are included. Minimum age is 8.

“this looked promising but once we were picked up the driver had to get fuel, a prescription for his sinuses and food. Once at the beach (about 1-1 1/2 hr drive from sydney and not a comfy ride) i thought the waves were to small for beginnRead more”

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6.1-day Surf Course for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Meet the Escuela Cántabra de Surf at Somo Beach for a roughly two-hour adult lesson. Professional surfers teach in English, Italian, or French, and your board and wetsuit are included. You’ll practice on the Cantabrian coast with a school that has taught since 1991.

“La clase fue muy divertida y los monitores muy profesionales. Una manera de aprender o perfeccionar muy rápida.”

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