INDONESIA SURF LESSONS

Surfing in Indonesia: The 15 Best Lessons

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Bali is the cheapest place in the world to find out whether you like this: warm water, no wetsuit and two hours on a soft board for the price of a taxi. These 15 sessions cover Canggu, Kuta, Legian and the Bukit reefs.

Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Course - The first 30 minutes: learning on the sand
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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Course

1.2-Hour Surf Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,053 reviews · 2 hours · from $23Our pick

Meet Spicy Surfschool at Black and White surf cafe beside Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu. Beginners get 30 minutes of land instruction, then about 90 minutes in the water with a coach. More experienced surfers go straight to wave practice. English and Indonesian lessons are available, with private and small-group options.

“Loved it ! Was my second ever lesson and was so fun. I had Oge’z as an instructor and he was brilliant!! We had a good laugh and he helped me paddle out when my arms were tired :) Will be going back for another lesson with him this week !”

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Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons - The short land lesson that makes the water safer
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Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons

2.Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,019 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Meet near Pullman Bali Legian Beach for a beginner or intermediate surf lesson with Pulau Biru Surf. You’ll get a softboard, rash guard, water, safety coaching, and beach photos. Instructors including Uncle Bob, Jones, Momo, and John work closely with small groups, helping you read waves, stand up, or improve your technique.

“We have spent an amazing session with Momo who was very patient and very helpful. We definitely recommend this activity, we enjoyed every minute of it.”

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Uluwatu: Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment - The beach can change, and that is a good thing
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Uluwatu: Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment

3.Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 832 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Join a small surf class at Balangan, Jimbaran, or Dreamland Beach, depending on the day’s waves. Instructors such as Luis, Irawan, Repho, and Aldin teach paddling, standing, safety, and wave timing in English or Indonesian. You get equipment, locker storage, water, a shower, and photos and videos when at least two people book together.

“I had a really great experience for my first time and loved it so much I will definitely make it a new hobby, Our teacher Repho was an amazing guy made the instructions very clear and easy to understand and made the experience such fun. I would defo recommend”

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Kuta/Bali: Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons - Why one-to-one coaching helps first-timers
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Kuta/Bali: Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

4.Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1h 30m · from $13Best value

Meet 27 Surf School at Kuta Beach for a 90-minute private lesson with an English-speaking local instructor. You’ll learn safety, paddling, balance, and wave timing before practicing in the water with one-to-one help. Soft boards and rashguards are supplied. Pick-up is optional in several Bali areas, and some instructors also arrange photos after the session.

“I greatly enjoyed my time! I had never surfed before and I was able to catch several baby waves all due to my amazing instructor OJ! OJ was so kind and patient, his constructive feedback throughout the lesson was much appreciated. I recommend going with this group and taking a lesson in Kuta before exploring the rest of the island.”

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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Class with a Professional Instructor - The beach lesson comes before the sea
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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Class with a Professional Instructor

5.2-Hour Surf Class with a Professional Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 355 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Meet coaches such as Yanto, Roy, Eko, Arti, Sefta, or Ecko for a two-hour Canggu surf lesson. Beginners practice on land before heading into the water, while intermediate surfers work on form and wave choice. Board rental, instruction, and a shower are included. Private and small-group lessons are available.

“Yanto is the coolest instructor. Full of vibes and great motivation. Clear and concise instructions. Definitely going back. The camera man made us look like pros haha Stay blessed!”

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Canggu: Surfing Lesson with ISA Instructor - What happens during the two hours
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Canggu: Surfing Lesson with ISA Instructor

6.Surfing Lesson with ISA Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 232 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Meet Yahya, Galih, Dede, Ari, or another Matahari instructor at Old Man’s in Canggu. After a safety briefing and land practice, you’ll paddle and catch beginner-friendly waves at Batu Bolong Beach. The two-hour private-group lesson includes a board, rash shirt, water, zinc, and sun cream.

“The instructor is very nice and friendly. My friend can surf within a short practice. Highly recommend this activity for people who want to try surfing for the first time. Great experience!”

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HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali - Finding UP2U in front of the Pullman hotel
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HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

7.HOT PROMO. Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $13Top rated

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll practice on the sand, then work with a coach such as Gede, Chip, Lubis, or Prima in the water. Boards, leashes, surf shirts, lockers, showers, an online course, and surf photos are included.

“I went to 2 different surf schools in Bali and this one was better and cheaper. Even though it was a group lesson, the groups were very small (only 2 other people with me) and the instructor catered to our differing abilities. The included photos were also a nice touch and were emailed to me later the same day.”

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Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach - The Beach Briefing Takes 10 to 15 Minutes
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Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

8.Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · from $50

Meet Odysseys Surf School on Kuta Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson with one instructor per person. You’ll learn board safety, paddling, and standing up during a 10 to 15 minute beach briefing, then practice in the waves with a soft-top board, helmet, rash vest, and leg rope. Guides such as VJ and Riko have earned warm praise for patient coaching.

“my husband and I wanted to try surfing on our honeymoon in Bali, I'm so happy we went with this one. our instructor, VJ, was very helpful and supportive and we even briefly rode a few waves! so much fun!”

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Canggu : 2-Hour Surfing Lesson - What two hours really includes
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Canggu : 2-Hour Surfing Lesson

9.2-Hour Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 2 hours · from $27

Spend two hours learning to surf at Canggu’s Batu Bolong Beach with English-speaking instructors such as Wayan, Ian, and Justin. You’ll start with a 20-minute beach briefing, then practice on a soft board in the water. Beginner and intermediate coaching is available, with a maximum of 10 participants and a stated 2-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.

“The instructor Wayan was great and very patient! Recommed you ask for him when you book!”

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The best surf lessons in Kuta - What happens during the first 20 minutes
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The best surf lessons in Kuta

10.The best surf lessons in Kuta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $25

Meet Bali Surf Class at Kuta Beach for a private two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll learn safety and surf theory, practice on the sand, then spend two 45-minute sessions in the water with a break between them. Boards, rash vests, and bottled water are included. Instructors such as Harman, Jerry, Eric, and Robbie are praised for clear, friendly coaching.

“Had a great time surfing for the first time! The instructors were awesome and we learned so much from them in no time. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience:)”

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Kuta-Bali : Private Surf Lesson With Surf photos & Videos - What happens during the two-hour session
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Kuta-Bali : Private Surf Lesson With Surf photos & Videos

11.Bali : Private Surf Lesson With Surf photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · 2 hours · from $15

You get a two-hour, one-to-one surf lesson at Kuta Beach with an English or Indonesian-speaking coach such as Alex, Pos, Boia, or Man. The session covers safety, beach practice, wave riding, a short break, and photo feedback. Boards, rashguards, zinc, showers, pickup, professional photos, and one video are included.

“The surf lesson exceeded my expectations! I’ve had not so good experience lately, but with this perfectly arranged lesson I managed to stand up on board a lot of times! Thank you :)”

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Canggu: Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor - The water session: close coaching and beginner waves
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Canggu: Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

12.Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $25

Meet at Batu Bolong Beach or arrange pickup from Canggu by scooter for a two-hour private surf lesson with Yahya or Ari. You will cover safety, paddling, and standing on the board before heading into beginner-friendly waves. Equipment, rash vest, sunscreen, water, and optional photos or videos are available.

“I really appreciate the care and knowledge that these guys took to make my experience safe and enjoyable. They were very professional and friendly. Very responsive and respectful. Thank you for everything. I really reccommend these guys to teach you surfing.”

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Seminyak: 2-Hour Surf Lesson in Seminyak for All Levels - Why two students per instructor matters
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Seminyak: 2-Hour Surf Lesson in Seminyak for All Levels

13.2-Hour Surf Lesson in Seminyak for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 83 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Meet Christian Surf Bali near La Planca restaurant at Double Six Beach for a two-hour lesson suited to beginners, returning surfers, and mixed-ability pairs. With one instructor for two students, you get close coaching from teachers such as Leo, Luis, Jo, or Sion, plus safety instruction, dry-land practice, and time in the water.

“The surf lesson was great and I learned very quickly. The instructors were helpful and very knowledgeable about surfing and I had an awesome time!”

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Uluwatu: Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos - The first 15 to 20 minutes: theory before the water
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Uluwatu: Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos

14.Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Spend two hours learning to surf at Balangan, Dreamland, or Jimbaran Beach with an English or Indonesian-speaking instructor. The lesson includes beach safety theory, equipment, reef shoes, sunblock, water, locker and shower access, plus photos and videos. Luis, Irawan, and Yasman are among the instructors praised for patient, clear coaching.

“Luis was the best. I had never surfed before, and was quite nervous but the second he pushed me out on my first wave, all i felt was excitement. I had the best day and caught so many waves! Thank you Luis!”

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Kuta Beach, Bali: Surf Lessons For Beginner & Intermediate - What a beginner learns in 90 minutes
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Kuta Beach, Bali: Surf Lessons For Beginner & Intermediate

15.Kuta Beach, Bali: Surf Lessons For Beginner & Intermediate

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1h 30m · from $18

Meet Galaxy Surf Bali beside the Kuta Beach sign for a private 90-minute lesson with one instructor per student. Beginners learn safety, paddling, balance, and standing up. Intermediate surfers work on wave entry, positioning, turns, and timing. Boards, sun protection, water, showers, lockers, and free photos and videos are included.

“the guide was very nice and we enjoyed the surfing experience so much!”

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