Gran Canaria Surf Lessons: 8 Worth Booking

1.Playa del Inglés Maspalomas: High Quality Surf Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 363 reviews · 4 hours · from $63Our pick

Meet Surf Canaries near the Maspalomas dunes for a four-hour beginner lesson with theory, video tips, and hands-on coaching. Instructors including Julian, Marte, Jordan, and Danny help you catch your first waves at Playa del Inglés or another beach with better conditions. Equipment, transport, water, fruit, insurance, and surfing photos are included.

“Superb! Professional, sustainable and very friendly staff. Highly recommend!”

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2.Puerto Rico, Gran Canaria: boat trip, drinks, food, paddle surfing, snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · 4 hours · from $56Best value

Set sail from Puerto de Escala with an English- and Spanish-speaking crew, cruise past Gran Canaria’s cliffs to Cueva del Agua, then stop at Playa del Perchel for tapas, drinks, snorkeling, paddleboarding, and swimming. The classic boat has hammocks, shade, a bathroom, and life jackets. Jet skis, parasailing, and banana rides cost extra.

“The staff were friendly and made a fuss of the kids on Xmas day. They also dressed up as Santa. As a family we done different activities on there & enjoyed lots of drinks. It was a great day, just a shame it wasn’t for longer.”

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3.Gran Canaria Maspalomas: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59Top rated

Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office in Maspalomas for a 2.5-hour lesson with English, German, or Spanish instruction. You’ll learn beach basics, then practice in the sea with a board, wetsuit, water, fruit, and insurance included. Beginners get patient guidance, while stronger surfers work on technique.

“Daniel was fantastic with our recent surfing lesson. He is a relaxed guy and a pleasure to spend a few hours with. He was very knowledgable about the conditions and did not push you beyond your comfort zone. Our group was myself and my 12 year old son, with a mum and her 2 children from Germany. Daniel speaks multiple languages so it was easy to get the full experience from the lesson, It was our first surfing lesson and we will certainly be doing it again, Thank you Daniel for our first dip into surfing !”

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4.Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Meet Surf Canaries in Playa del Inglés at 9:30 a.m. for classroom theory, beach practice, and two 50-minute surf sessions. With no more than five people per group, instructors such as Marta, Dani, and Kasperi can give direct feedback. Boards, wetsuits, snacks, water, and free photos are included.

“My kids, 18 and 10 loved it. Great instructors and friendly staff. They also kept in great communication.”

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5.Playa del Inglés surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet Canary Wave Surf School near Maspalomas Lighthouse, then learn board handling, beach technique, and wave riding with an instructor such as Rayco, Doramas, or Charlie. Groups are limited to eight, lessons suit beginners and stronger surfers, and the beach may shift between Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas with the weather.

“A really good experiece, thoroughly enjoyable. Doramas took us through the basics on the beach before going into the water. The waves were great and we were with a group of 5, 4 of whom had limted experience and one with none, Doramas very patient with the one ... me ! The Rayco and Doramas were great, both enthusiastic and friendly, recomend highly.”

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6.Maspalomas Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 113 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet Canary Wave near Maspalomas Lighthouse for a practical surf lesson with Spanish, English, or Italian instruction. You’ll learn on the beach, then practice in the water with a group of up to eight. Rayco and Tony are among the instructors associated with the school. The beach may change with the day’s waves.

“It was great! I really recommend this school ☺️ I had a really good time and can’t wait to come back to surf with them again!”

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7.Premium Surf Course in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $77

Meet the Pro Surfing Company in Playa del Inglés at 8:30 am for a beginner-friendly surf lesson. Instructors such as Dany and Ezy cover safety and technique before taking you to the best beach for the day. You get a wetsuit, board, hotel pickup in south Gran Canaria, snacks, water, and about two hours in the water.

“Excelente. el profe dany un genio. Nos pasaron a buscar por la puerta del hotel y después de regreso nos dejaron ahí.”

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8.Gran Canaria Surf Lessons: Playa del Inglés & Maspalomas

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 76 reviews · 1 day · from $62

Meet the surf team in Playa del Inglés, then follow the day’s tide, wind, and swell to the best nearby beach. Certified instructors, including coach Victor, teach safety, beach theory, and practical surfing in English or Spanish. Your board, wetsuit, insurance, hotel pickup, and about two hours of instruction are included.

“Een hele leuke activiteit! Zeer goed opgebouwd en de surf instructeurs zijn mega leuk en grappig! Echt een leuke ervaring gehad xx”

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