Punta Cana: Group Surf Lessons at Macao Beach for Beginners

Learning to surf with someone else catching waves alongside you

You get hotel pickup, a 15-minute sand lesson on technique and safety, then time in the water with an instructor who watches your group of two or three. The lesson splits into two sessions with a water and fruit break in between. Surfboard, rash guard, and return transport are included. Plan for a morning or afternoon session depending on what your hotel books.

Step-by-step itinerary

Group surf lessons at Macao Beach

• Hotel pickup in Punta Cana
• Arrive at Macao Beach
• Get fitted with surfboard and rash guard
• Meet surf instructor
• Beginners: sand lesson on safety and technique
• Intermediate/advanced: ocean evaluation
• Surf session with instructor guidance
• Take turns catching waves
• Break with coconut water and fresh fruit
• Continue surfing session

The experience

You'll probably wonder if you can actually stand up on a board in salt water, and then your instructor will show you on the sand first. The lesson starts at your hotel with pickup, and by the time you reach Macao Beach you've already got a surfboard and rash guard waiting. One instructor works with two or three of you at a time, which means real feedback instead of shouting from the shore, but also that you'll take turns in the water while someone else rides a wave.

If you've never surfed, the first fifteen minutes happen on the beach: safety, how to paddle, how to pop up and stand without falling backward into the ocean. Intermediate and advanced surfers skip that part and go straight in after a quick evaluation, but either way your instructor stays close in the water, watching your balance and helping you pick which waves are actually rideable instead of the ones that'll just dump you. The whole thing runs in two sessions with a break between, and they bring coconut water and fresh fruit so you're not parched and starving by the time you're done.

Round-trip transportation from your hotel is included, which saves you the negotiation of finding a ride to Macao Beach and back. Bring a towel and sunscreen (the Dominican sun doesn't wait for you to remember it), and if you want photos or lunch after, bring a bit of cash. The minimum age is four, though honestly a four-year-old on a surfboard is more about the memory than the technique.

What’s included

Hotel pickup and drop-off, surfboard use, rash guard, one instructor shared between two or three students, 15-minute sand lesson for beginners, coconut water and fresh fruit during the break, and guidance in the water throughout both sessions.

Options for this experience

2 options

Surfing lesson for groups, booked on its ownGuide in 4 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Lasts 2 hours. Included: round-trip transport, surfboards, a 2-hour surf lesson, coconut water or purified water, and a lycra rash guard you can borrow. Pickup is included.

Surf lesson plus photo and video packageGuide in 4 languages · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00Photo and video package: professional action shots and videos of your surf session to capture your best moments on the waves. Lasts 2 hours. Included: round-trip transport, surfboards, a 2-hour surf lesson, coconut water or purified water, and a lycra rash guard you can borrow. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 90 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, Italian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Macao Surf Camp

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to learn surfing without arranging your own transport or equipment, and you're comfortable learning alongside one or two other people instead of alone. The shared instructor means real feedback, and the sand lesson first takes the guesswork out of how to actually stand up.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, Italian and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to know how to swim to take a group surf lesson in Punta Cana?

The lesson doesn't require prior swimming ability, but you should have at least moderate physical fitness. The instructor stays with you in the water and helps with wave selection and balance.

What's the difference between a group lesson and a private lesson?

Group lessons pair you with one or two other students and one instructor. Private lessons are one-on-one. Group lessons cost less and let you learn alongside others.

How long is a group surf lesson in Punta Cana?

Lessons run in two sessions with a break in between for water and fruit. Total time from pickup to drop-off is typically three to four hours.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a bit of cash if you want photos or lunch afterward. The rash guard and surfboard are provided.

Is hotel pickup really included?

Yes, round-trip transportation from your hotel to Macao Beach is included in the lesson price.

What if I'm an intermediate or advanced surfer?

Intermediate and advanced surfers skip the sand lesson and go straight to the ocean after a brief evaluation by the instructor.