Where to Book: the 4 Best Seminyak Surf Lessons

1.Private Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 563 reviews · 1h 30m · from $13Our pick

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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2.Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

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

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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3.The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Meet Curly at Jl. Nelayan in Canggu for a private two-hour surf lesson shaped around your ability and the day’s tide. Start with beach practice, then work on the waves with a local instructor who has more than 20 years of surf experience. Flexible timing, patient coaching, and a maximum of five people keep the lesson personal.

“This is my first and best surf lesson in my life, luckily to have the best and funniest surf instructor Curly to teach me how to surf like a pro! It is very easy to surf and I have so much fun, the instructions is clear and easy to remember, I can even Read more”

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4.90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34

Meet Edy and the 2getherindo team at Batu Bolong Beach for a private 90-minute lesson built around clear instruction, safe water time, and steady progress. Your package includes a surfboard, lycra, water, and zinc sunscreen. It suits first-timers and returning surfers who want focused coaching in Canggu.

“Edy is simply the best. I've never found a teacher so patient, competent, funny and polite in my entire life. If you want to try surfing, you have to call him. You won't regret it!”

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