Where to Book: the 4 Best Dominican Republic Surf Lessons

1.Macao Beach Private Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $114Our pick

Spend about two hours learning to surf at Macao Beach near Punta Cana. After a short beach briefing, you practice with your own instructor in the water, using provided boards and a long-sleeve rashguard. Morning and afternoon starts, hotel transport, and small groups make this a practical first lesson.

“I've always wanted to learn how to surf and a friend recommended this excursion. The people were amazing! They had the whole family up on the first run. For two hours we hit baby wave after baby wave. By the end we were itching for a bigger challenge. This is the place to learn!”

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2.Group Surf Lessons Punta Cana – Fun, Easy & Beginner-Friendly

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · from $115

At Macao Surf Camp, you get about two hours of hands-on surfing with one instructor for every two or three people in your party. Samuel, Rafael, and Kendro are among the instructors praised for patient coaching. Boards, rash guards, water, fruit, and hotel transfers are included. Morning and afternoon lessons are available.

“Amazing! A must do for Beach/ocean lovers. The staff was very friendly, and attentive. Great beach. It took several attempts to get the hang of it. Once I got it it was none stop. Definitely recommend it. I am so exited to take surf lessons again. .”

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3.Private Surf Lesson Punta Cana – 1-on-1 Coaching for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $140

Spend two hours at Macao Surf Camp with your own instructor, learning surf theory, practicing on land, and riding warm Caribbean waves. Lessons suit beginners through more experienced surfers, with boards, rashguards, hotel transfers, fruit, coconut water, and a professional photographer included. Instructors speak English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Ukrainian.

“This was an outstanding experience. Don’t miss it as great opportunity to learn surfing. I went there with our daughter and her four kids and three of the kids took the two hour private surfing lessons. They are ages 12, nine, and six, they assiRead more”

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4.Punta Cana: One-on-One Surf Lesson on Macao Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

Spend two focused hours learning to surf at Macao Beach with a personal instructor from Punta Cana Surf Adventure. You get hotel pickup, safety coaching, dry-land practice, a board, bottled water, and a 50+ SPF rash guard. Instruction is available in English, Spanish, or Russian, with coaching suited to beginners and improving surfers.

“The instructors were really hands on and helpful, even with the rough waters. The logistics/pick up info was a little late to arrive. I wish they offered a photo package, it would be great to have some photos to remember the activity!”

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