Where to Book: the 4 Best Intermediate and Advanced Surf Coaching in Indonesia

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.Kuta Beach, Bali: Surf Lessons For Beginner & Intermediate

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

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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