GROUP SURF LESSONS

Where to Learn Together: the 15 Best Group Surf Lessons

45 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Group lessons are cheaper, louder and better company, and the only real question is how many people share the instructor. These 15 are compared on group size, session length and price, with the ones that cap at four flagged.

Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife - The first lesson happens on dry land
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Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

1.Group Surfing Lesson at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,072 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Meet Tenerife Surf Point in Playa de las Américas for a 2.5-hour beginner lesson. Your instructor covers theory, practices the standing position on land, then coaches you in the water. Boards and gear are included, with photos and a useful technique review afterward. English, Spanish, Russian, and Latvian may be available by arrangement.

“Great lesson thanks everyone! Kids had a lovely time teachers were great and area was well looked after”

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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson - What happens during the 20-minute beach lesson
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Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

2.Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 980 reviews · 2 hours · from $41

Meet at Kontraola Surf School in Playa de las Américas for a 2-hour lesson with a certified instructor such as Victoria, Sebastián, José, or Filippo. You’ll get 20 minutes of beach theory, then practice in the sea with a board, wetsuit, reef boots, and close guidance. Private lessons suit nervous beginners and children under 13.

“We had an incredible surfing class The experience was fun, well-organized, and truly unforgettable. Victoria was wonderful one of the best professionals we’ve learned from. Her guidance and positive energy made all the difference. 100% recommended! 🌊”

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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei - The beginner beach and wave setup
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Maui: Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

3.Two Hour Beginner Group Surf Lesson in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $98

Meet Surf Shack Maui in Kihei for a two-hour beginner lesson limited to six students. Instructors such as Mike, Ivan, Sofia, and Francisco teach safety, etiquette, paddling, and wave riding, then help you catch small waves. Boards, rash guards, and water booties are included, with optional photos available separately.

“The area is a little crowded but works fine for first timers. There are family friendly beaches a short walk away for people waiting on those taking the lesson. There are also some shops and food truck area just across the street to keep people occupied or for something to do afterwards. The lesson was mellow with a quick tutorial and standing up on a wave. Our group was 5 people and we all had multiple chances to try and ride small waves. Everyone in our group was able to stand up and catch a wave. They have a photographer in the water that will capture some of the attempts…”

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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson - A safety lesson before the fun begins
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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

4.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Meet Lets Go Surfing on Fletcher Street for a beginner lesson built around beach safety, paddling, catching waves, and standing. You spend two hours on the beach and in the water, with no more than six surfers per instructor. Guides such as Tim, Luke, Guido, and Ava are praised for patient coaching and good humor.

“Luke gave us a brilliant surfing lesson and I felt really safe in the water considering I was so nervous to begin with. It was such a fun activity, the feeling when you catch a wave is unreal!! Thanks for a great lesson we loved it”

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Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation - Meeting the van near Aliados
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Porto: Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

5.Small Group Surf Lesson with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 594 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Meet your van near Aliados and let the guide choose the beach with the best conditions that day. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety and technique coaching, then practise in the water with a group capped at seven. Instructors including Igor, Bernardo, and Katerina teach in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

“Very exciting!! We spend a nice morning surfing with excellent instructors. If you come to Portugal, you must try it.”

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Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii - What happens at 150 Kapahulu Ave
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Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

6.Open Group Surfing Lesson in Waikiki, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 582 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $112

Meet Hans Hedemann Surf at 150 Kapahulu Ave for a two-hour Waikiki lesson led by instructors such as Niko, Sergio, Ella, or Tyson. After safety instruction and dry-land practice, you will paddle, stand, and ride beginner-friendly waves with a board, rash guard, reef shoes, and locker included.

“Great staff here. Very patient and they made sure everyone had fun and was successful. You should do this if you get a chance.”

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Group Surf Lessons - The Boat Ride and Faro’s Quieter Surf Spot
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Group Surf Lessons

7.Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 310 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Meet Surf Life Tenerife at Fañabé Beach for a two-hour lesson matched to your ability. You will warm up on the sand, practise surfing basics or more advanced techniques, then enter the water with a licensed instructor. Free pickup and return are included in the Costa Adeje area.

“First time and immediatly standing on the board. Cool. Very nice atmosphere and successful coaches 🤙🏼🌊🏄.”

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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson - Why private instruction helps beginners
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Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

8.Waikiki Private Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Meet Stoke Drift at Waikiki’s Ocean Patio for a 90-minute private surf lesson. You’ll spend 15 to 30 minutes learning safety and technique on land, then about an hour catching waves with an instructor such as Justice, Keith, Joey, or Cole. Everyone must be able to swim, and the lesson is for ages 13 and up.

“Our surf instructor Erin was wonderful! My son, hubby and I had a blast! Caught so many waves and Erin was so fun and personable. Definitely will be back!”

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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson - Machico, Porto da Cruz, and Praia do Seixal
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Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

9.Funchal: Madeira Island Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 282 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Join Johnny, João, Kaja, or another MadSea instructor for a four-hour Madeira surf lesson. You’ll warm up on the beach, learn board technique, then practice in the clearest, calmest conditions available at Machico, Porto da Cruz, or Seixal. Equipment, transport, insurance, and coaching are included.

“It was an absolutely amazing day. Very beginner-friendly and still not boring. Johnny and Kaia were great trainers, we would absolutely take lessons with them again.”

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Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei - Meeting the Surf Club Maui van at 1900 South Kihei Road
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Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei

10.Group Surf Lesson at Kalama Beach in Kihei

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 264 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

At Kalama Beach in Kihei, Surf Club Maui outfits you with reef shoes and a rash guard, teaches safety and technique on land, then coaches you through gentle waves in waist-to-chest-deep water. Instructors such as Bryan, Sarge, Epps, Pablo, and Brendon have helped beginners stand up on their first lesson. The class is for ages 11 and up.

“Friendly instructors that will be sure you catch some waves!! Highly recommend for any beginner or intermediate surfer!”

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Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson - Checking in at 505 Front Street
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Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson

11.Maui Lahaina Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 235 reviews · 2 hours · from $125

Spend two hours learning to surf near Lahaina with a CPR-certified instructor and no more than four other surfers. Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy supplies the board, rash guard, and water shoes, then takes you through a short beach lesson and repeated practice in the water. Guides such as Lee, Steve, Inaldo, and Connor are known for patient coaching, while a photographer captures optional action shots.

“Thank you so much for the lesson. Great expérience for our first time for my friend and me. The professor is awesome and have a lot of patience! We recommend this activity, if we have the possibility to do that again we will do. Sarah & Solène”

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Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson - Moving into the water for the two-hour session
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Merrick’s Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

12.Merrick’s Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $60

Meet coaches such as Robby, Dylan, Oaki, Josh, Louis, or Anthony at Claude Batten Drive, collect your board and rash vest, then walk to the beach for a two-hour lesson. Merrick’s 1-2-3 method is built for first-timers, with winter wetsuits supplied and morning or afternoon sessions available.

“I booked a lesson for my 2 nieces, 2 daughters and I to do together during our stay in Noosa. None of us have ever surfed before and within 2-3 attempts we were all surfing and hooked! They all want surfboards for Christmas now!”

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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle - Getting ready with a board and safety briefing
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Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

13.Family, Private & Group Surfing Lessons, Waikiki Courtesy Shuttle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $107

Meet the Ohana Surf Project at the Waikiki Beach Marriott, gear up, learn safety and board skills, then ride gentle Waikiki waves with an instructor. Family, private, and group formats are available, with coaching from staff such as Luke, Jayden, Jake, and Tyler. Equipment, rash guard, reef shoes, and Waikiki shuttle service are included.

“Everyone had a great time. All the instructors were fantastic. Very well organized. Definable would recommend to others.”

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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day - Terry’s Aussie teaching style is part of the experience
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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

14.Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $35Best value

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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Ribeira Grande, Azores: Group Surf Lessons - Starting on the sand: safety before surfing
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Ribeira Grande, Azores: Group Surf Lessons

15.Ribeira Grande, Azores: Group Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 198 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

Spend two hours learning to surf with Watergliders Azores Surf Club. Instructors such as Constantino and Pedro teach ocean safety, board handling, paddling, and take-off skills in English or Portuguese. Groups are limited to six, with the beach chosen for the day’s conditions.

“Amazing experience - the guides were so helpful and laid back. Explained everything so well to ensure everyone was safe and got the best out of the experience. They congratulated every move which was so motivating. Had such a great time, I highly recommend.”

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