Where to Book: the 10 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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5.Professional surf lessons Dominican Republic, Cabarete, Encuentro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $49Best value

Meet Victor Bobo Peralta at Bobos Point Surf Camp near Cabarete for a two-hour lesson at Encuentro. You’ll cover safety, wave theory, paddling, balance, and technique before spending about an hour in the water with board and hands-on guidance. Beginners and experienced surfers are welcome.

“The instructor gave the best surfing lesson i’ve ever had. He cares about the quality and the technique of the surfing. Not to many frills to this experience but loads of lessons learned and confidence coming out of the lesson.”

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6.Surfing lesson at beautiful beach Playa Encuentro

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · from $75

Spend about 90 minutes learning to surf at Cabarete Surf Company on Playa Encuentro. Orlando and Daniel are named instructors, and Elizabeth can help coordinate a taxi from the cruise port. Expect a small group of up to four, warm water, steady waves, and a beach shaded by almond trees.

“Elizabeth was very responsive and helped set up our taxi from the cruise port. Orlando and Daniel were our surf instructors. They were patient and had us surfing quickly. We were able to hang out on the beach and surf by ourselves for the rest of the day after the lesson. Safety was no concern. 10/10 experience! Highly recommend!”

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7.Full-Day Surf Camp in Punta Cana –Lessons, Beach Time & Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $200

Spend about eight hours learning to surf at a beginner-friendly Punta Cana beach. Your day includes hotel pickup, a theory and safety class, a personal instructor, board, rashguard, wax, sunscreen, lunch, and a second water session. The private format suits families, couples, and small groups, with a minimum age of four.

“The experience was great!! Instructors was absolutely fabulous!! However we ordered the photo package to include video all photos and a gift…. The only thing we received was the photos via air drop… no video no “gift”…. More upset no video!!!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $115

You’ll learn balance, paddling, and wave-catching at Macao Beach with a professional instructor and no more than three students per instructor. Macao Surf Camp supplies the board and rash guard, with English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, and Ukrainian instruction. Hotel pickup, two hours in the water, and morning or afternoon times make this an easy first surf lesson.

“We are group of five first time surfing. We had lots of fun and everyone had dedicated personal to teach.”

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9.2-Hour Surf lesson at Encuentro Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $85

Meet Dominican Surf School at Encuentro Beach for a two-hour lesson suited to beginners, with dryland instruction on safety, etiquette, equipment, and basic skills before you work on the waves. Intermediate and advanced coaching is available. The group is capped at 12, and surf equipment is included.

“Such a good school for learning surfing. We brought our young kids by for there surf lessons, and they did a great job making sure the kids had a great time and were safe the entire lesson.”

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10.Surfing Experience in Cabarete Dominican Republic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $60

Spend about three hours learning to surf at rustic Encuentro Beach near Cabarete with Eric Franco and his instructors. You get hotel pickup, a beach and wildlife introduction, land practice, two supervised water sessions, board and safety gear, refreshments, and a stop at a local colmado on the way back.

“We had 2 great sessions with Eric, who is really taking care of security, I had no fear about letting my child in the waves with him around. Water bottle and some cookies after session is really kind and welcome. Thanks a lot!”

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