Gran Canaria Surf Lessons: 15 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 $56

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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9.Las Palmas: Learn to Surf with a Special Price for Two Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 4 hours

Share a four-hour beginner surf lesson with one companion, a certified instructor, and a small group of up to 10. You receive a wetsuit, board, safety training, beach instruction, and insurance. Classes are listed in English and Spanish, with pickup available from south-area accommodation.

“It was marvelous! Very joyful instructors, easy to talk, carreful to everyone’s needs, very detailed instructions. All the best to all of them!”

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10.Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Group surf lessons on La Laja beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $47

Meet Wavelovers instructors at La Laja Beach, about 10 minutes from central Las Palmas, for a 2.5-hour lesson. You will warm up, learn safety and surf technique on the sand, then practice in the water with a board, wetsuit, insurance, and personal feedback. English and Spanish instruction is available.

“It was my and my cousins first time at surfing and we were super nervous. Both of the two instructors were so incredibly accommodating and especially the younger one who took the time to help us when we were really struggling badly! He made sure that we had fun by taking us to the waves (safely of course) and we really enjoyed it. Although we are not pros yet, but hopefully soon! Both instructors were really kind and accommodating and would absolutely recommend going. - Amira”

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11.Surf lessons in Las Canteras Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Meet the University Surf School at La Cícer, the surfing end of Las Canteras Beach, for a two-hour lesson in English or Spanish. You’ll receive a board, wetsuit, insurance, and safety guidance while instructors such as Carlos and Marco help beginners catch their first waves or improve technique. Classes run Monday to Saturday, with times adjusted for tides and weather.

“Les moniteurs étaient vraiment super, je pensais que c’était un cours de deux heures mais finalement c’était 1h40! Sinon je recommande vraiment”

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12.Paddle Surf SUP at Anfi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17Best value

Start at Anfi Beach in Mogán for a 1 or 2-hour stand-up paddleboard session along Gran Canaria’s south coast. You’ll receive equipment at the beach, paddle in a private group, and return to the same meeting point. Calm water can make this a good first SUP experience, though the active area is limited.

“So much fun. Easy to find on beach. Fell in twice but loved it. My teenage boys picked it up quicker than me but I managed too!”

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13.Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles: Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Meet South Coast Surf School near the Red Cross office by the beach bar and flags. Daniel and the instructor team teach beginners through advanced surfers in English, German, or Spanish. Expect beach theory, board practice, and about two hours in the sea, with groups capped at eight.

“It was an unforgettable experience. Very competent trainer who devoted a lot of time to each participant”

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14.San Agustín Surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Meet Canary Wave Surf School near Maspalomas Lighthouse, collect your board, and head to Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas for a three-hour lesson. Spanish and English instruction suits beginners and stronger surfers. Tony is one instructor praised for moving the class to a better beach when the first waves were too small.

“Den var bra men vi fick ingen upphämtning vid vår adress t o r trots att de stod i bokningen att det skulle ingå. I övrigt tydlig och noggrann instruktör.”

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15.Meloneras Beach Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Meet your multilingual Canary Wave Surf School instructor in front of the Maspalomas lighthouse for a two-hour lesson at Meloneras Beach. You’ll learn safety and stand-up technique on the sand, then practice in the water with a class matched to your age and skill level. If waves are poor, the lesson may move to another beach.

“Kouluttajat valitsivat alueen parhaan rannan aaltojen suhteen joka sattui olemaan viereinen Melorenas. Mikäli sääolot eivät olisi olleet hyvät lähirannassa olisi kuljetus toiselle rannalle kuulunut varauksen hintaan. Ammattitaitoinen ja hyvin käytännönläheinen koulutustapa. Suosittelen”

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