Where to Book: the 9 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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5.Surfing Trip or Lesson with Coaching in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $29

Wave Dancers gives you a private half-day surf lesson or trip from Seminyak. Start with a coffee chat, practice your pop-up, then surf at a beach chosen for your level and the day’s conditions. Boards, coaching, and optional pickup and drop-off are included.

“Had a fantastic half day surf tour with Wave Dancers. They catered to our family of mixed ability surfers and found a break to suit both. The more experienced surfer went to the back breaks while the coaches helped our beginner teens. Really good tour for families. Thank you.”

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6.Gili Trawangan: Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $17

Meet beside Ko Ko Mo Gili Trawangan for a 90-minute to 2-hour session with an instructor such as Dodo or Dani. You’ll learn paddling, wave timing, and standing up in clear, warm water, or rent a board and surf independently. Rash guard and board are included with lessons.

“This was such a fun activity. I’ve never surfed before and the guide was so great teaching me all the basics. The current was very strong when we went out so my arms got very tired very quickly from paddling, so the guide even helped me paddle the whole session so that I could get the most out of my time. 10/10 highly recommend.”

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7.Beginner and Intermediate Surf lesson Nusa Dua

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7 reviews · 2 hours

Meet Jonni and his team at Nusa Dua Surf Clasa for a two-hour beginner or intermediate lesson. You’ll learn paddling, balance, and wave control with boards, surf shirts, lockers, showers, and free photos included. Small groups allow useful one-to-one coaching, and the team may adjust the surf spot when conditions change.

“I am new to surfing and learning with Jonni and the crew has been a really good experience. From the start, I felt comfortable and safe in the water. They’re attentive and genuinely focus on each individual, not just the group. Jonni is encouraging and gives clear, practical feedback that helps you improve. I started on a foam board and have now moved on to a hard board—still a lot to learn. Would recommend for anyone looking for a supportive and well-guided learning experience.”

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8.Surfing Activity with Beginner and Intermediate Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $18

Galaxy Surf Bali offers 90-minute private surf lessons at Kuta Beach. Beginners, including non-swimmers ages 4 to 60, learn in shallow water on foam waves. Intermediate surfers head to the lineup for green waves, turning, and surf etiquette. Coach Sardo is praised for patient one-on-one teaching, and every session includes free photos and videos.

“Great experience with Galaxy surf and geat deal for the package since its not only including a class but they take video and photos!!! Highly recommend!!!”

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9.Gili Trawangan: Surf Course for Beginners & Advanced‍

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $70

Meet your English-speaking instructor at Bongkas Surf School on Gili Trawangan’s south beach for a two-hour lesson in clear tropical water. You’ll receive a safety briefing, surfboard, and rash guard, with coaching suited to beginners or more experienced surfers. Bring swimwear, sunscreen, a towel, and drinking water.

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