Dawn and Dusk: 15 Sunrise and Sunset Surf Sessions

1.Sunrise or Sunset Paddle Surf with Photos

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 184 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53Our pick

Meet near Port Olímpic for a 90-minute small-group paddleboarding session at sunrise or sunset. An English- or Spanish-speaking instructor teaches the basics, supplies the board, wetsuit, life jacket, locker, and captures photos and videos. Guides such as Damil and Claudio are praised for patient coaching, making this a good first paddleboarding experience for confident swimmers.

“Fantastic experience, we paid for our daughters to do this on our last morning totally worth the money they loved every minute. The only thing we didn’t get a video (not a big issue) photos were beautiful although again maybe with the sunset behind them would have been a lovely memorabilia (recommendation not a big issue) all in all the gentleman that took them out was fantastic and so friendly we would definitely do it again.”

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2.Sunset in Paddle Surf

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Top rated

Paddle Surf Sevilla takes you on a 90-minute sunset SUP outing from C. Betis, 19. You’ll paddle past Seville’s main riverfront sights, including the Torre del Oro, Giralda, cathedral, Triana Bridge, and San Telmo Bridge. Professional equipment, changing rooms, photos, videos, and bottled water are provided. Juan may lead your group.

“Great experience seeing a different side of Seville from the water. The instructors were very knowledgeable with stories about Seville.”

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3.Ibiza Stand Up Paddle Surf Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $75

Meet at 7:00 pm for a roughly two-hour stand up paddle outing from Cala de sa Ferradura or Cala Codolar. Your route follows the sea and weather, with stops at coves, caves, rock waterfalls and swimming spots. Guide Nico has helped beginners feel at ease, even when the sea is choppy.

“El atardecer con él agüita . Ha estado estupendo , salvo porque me he pegado un gran patinazo por lo demás estupendo .”

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4.Sunrise Paddle Surf with Instructor and Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet near Barceloneta Beach before dawn for a two-hour paddleboarding lesson on the Mediterranean. Your instructor supplies the board, wetsuit, lifejacket, safety briefing, and guidance for beginners. You will carry the board about 150 meters to the beach, then paddle at your own pace while photos are taken and your belongings stay in a free locker.

“Such a special experience guided by helpful, patient, enthusiastic people. They made the whole experience from start to finish relaxed and do enjoyable, thank you”

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5.Sunset+paddle surf with music+fotos&videos Barceloneta+snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 40 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33Best value

Meet MOANAPADDLESURFBCN near Barceloneta and spend 1.5 hours on a beginner-friendly sunset paddleboard outing. Your instructor speaks English and Spanish, supplies the board and paddle, and handles the route according to sea conditions. Music, a refreshment, lockers, photos, and videos are included.

“Wszystko było na wysokim poziomie, bardzo dobrze się bawiliśmy i przy okazji był to dobry czas na zresetowanie się.”

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6.Sunrise Paddle Surf

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet at 6:00 am near Albatros and Petrel streets in Playa del Carmen for a two-hour paddleboarding session with Water Humans Project. Guides Luis and Gustavo have helped beginners feel safe, taught basic technique, and taken photos during the sunrise outing. Groups are limited to five, and the activity ends back at the meeting point.

“We booked a sunrise padel session in advance to celebrate a birthday, which made the occasion especially important for us. Unfortunately, the instructor/organizer did not show up.”

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7.BARCELONA PADDLE SURF SUNRISE+BREAKFAST+PHOTOSVIDEOS4K+GUIDE

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet the Moana Paddle Surf team at Barceloneta Beach before sunrise. Your English or Spanish-speaking instructor provides a board, wetsuit, life jacket, gloves, and guidance for about 1.5 hours on the water. Photos and videos are included, and some sessions feature music before a typical Barcelona breakfast at a nearby café.

“¡Una experiencia excelente! Llevo mucho tiempo practicando paddle surf y tengo con qué comparar. Por eso puedo decir con seguridad que aquí se puede pasar un rato estupendo, ver el amanecer, tomar un café y empezar el día de la mejor manera posible. Volveré aquí con mucho gusto.”

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8.Surfing Class, Tanah Lot & Kecak Dance Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 12 reviews · 7 hours

Start at 1 PM with a surf lesson on Canggu’s black sand beach, then travel to Tanah Lot for sunset and a Kecak Dance show. You get an English or Korean guide, air-conditioned transport, water, and optional hotel transfers, entry tickets, massage, and Polaroid photos. Basic swimming ability is required.

“Sometimes I feel they don’t know what Guides word stand for. First he ask us what we wanted to do the day before. Which is strange for a guide tour. I was prepared so I send him the list of things we had in mind the day before. When the day arrives he was not prepared at all and brought us very far from the supposed destination to a touristic place with no charm that cost us more than the tour itself. A Gojek would have done better. We have stop the tour half way.”

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9.Sunset Sunrise or Full Moon Paddle Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Learn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding with a professional instructor at Club Patí Vela Barcelona. Choose a sunrise, sunset, or full moon outing, paddle for about 90 minutes, and enjoy a small group capped at 10 people. Damil is one instructor praised for patient coaching, safety, and great on-water photos.

“The sunrise was so beautiful!!! The water was nice and warm !! The instructor was very kind and patient I will definitely return next time in in Barcelona 🏄‍♀️🤙”

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10.Lombok Epic: Exclusive Surfing, Beaches, and Sunset Hills

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours · from $52

Spend 10 hours exploring south Lombok in a private car with an English-speaking driver-guide. Learn to surf at Selong Belanak with an instructor, visit Mawun and Tanjung Aan, then hike Merese Hill for sunset. Guides such as Goni, Accin, Sholeh, and Adi have been praised for attentive service.

“Very kind tour guide - Accin. I highly recommend!”

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11.La Lancha Beach, Sunset Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $109

Leave Sayulita for La Lancha Beach with Jonny’s team, traveling in an air-conditioned vehicle to a quieter surf break. ISA-certified, lifeguard-qualified coaches teach beginners and help experienced surfers refine their skills. Boards, rash vests, transport, snacks, showers, and a 1:3 instructor ratio are included.

“Tolle Erfahrung, hat richtig Spaß gemacht! Die Anweisungen von Jonny waren klar und nach jeder Übung gab es gleich Feedback. Gerne wieder!”

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12.Costa da Caparica: Sunset Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet Portugal Surf School in Costa da Caparica for a two-hour sunset lesson led in Portuguese, English, French, or Spanish. Your instructor supplies the board, wetsuit, and other gear, then takes you to the beach for beginner-friendly wave practice. Showers, changing rooms, lockers, insurance, and optional photography are included or available as noted.

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13.Sunrise & Surf Beach Lifestyle Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $279

Meet photographer Apo Di Coco at Manly Beach for a private, one-hour coastal photoshoot. You can pose alone or with your group, borrow a surfboard or outfit, and receive at least 30 edited images within two weeks. The session can be tailored to your preferred location, clothing, and surf style.

“Apo was amazing—so professional and creative! It was my first photoshoot, and I had no modeling experience, but she made me feel so comfortable and the whole session was so much fun. I’m absolutely thrilled with the photos! It’s such a fantastic way to get beautiful, Aussie-inspired shots, especially if you’re traveling solo.”

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14.Sunset Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet Portugal Surf School in Costa da Caparica for a two-hour sunset surf lesson. Certified instructors teach in English, French, Portuguese, or Spanish, and provide the board, wetsuit, and other gear. Afterward, use the school’s showers, changing rooms, and lockers. Optional photos are available.

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15.Sunset Surfing Trip to Secluded Beach with Certified Instructors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $117

Meet your instructor at Terrenal in Sayulita at 4:00 pm, then head to La Lancha for a short jungle walk, safety theory, dry practice, and a private surf lesson. Boards and UV rash vests are provided. The group is limited to five people, and the session ends back at Terrenal.

“I had an amazing experience. The instructor was very helpful and was able to help me get improve my novice surf technique so that I could catch dozens of waves! I highly recommend!”

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