Private Beginner Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach: 1 on 1 Instruction
Stand up on the board in your first lesson, with an instructor focused only on you.
A private one-on-one surf lesson at Kuta Beach for beginners, with a live English-speaking instructor, hotel pickup, and all equipment included. You'll spend 90 minutes learning to stand on the board in shallow water, starting with theory and sand practice before entering the waves. The instructor adjusts the pace to your fitness level and keeps you in easy waves for safety.
What’s included
- A live English-speaking instructor for the full 90 minutes.
- hotel pickup and drop-off at the beach.
- surfboard, rash guard, and zinc.
- photos or video of your lesson.
- and time to relax at the beach after you're done.
Times
- Every day 08:30 15:00
Before you book
Operated by 27 Surf School Bali
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The experience
What makes surfing click? A private lesson where the instructor watches only you. After pickup from your hotel, you'll arrive at Kuta Beach and spend the first few minutes talking through your background: what sports you've done before, what you're hoping to get out of the session. The instructor will fit you with a rash guard and zinc, then walk you through the theory of surfing and let you practice the pop-up motion in the sand before you ever touch the water. This ground work is what separates people who flail in the waves from people who actually ride them.
In the water, the focus stays on getting you to stand up on the board. You'll stay in the easy waves close to shore: no deep water, no risk of being swept out. If you're already steady after the first attempts, the instructor will push you to catch your own waves instead of just practicing the motion. The whole session runs 90 minutes, which is enough time to feel what surfing actually is without exhausting you on your first try. After you're done, you can stay at the beach and relax, or head back to your hotel.
Photos or video of your lesson are included, so you'll have proof you actually did this. The instructor speaks English, and children as young as six can join. If you want a ride back to your hotel afterward, that's available for an additional charge.
Is this one for you?Book this lesson if you want one-on-one attention from someone who can watch your form and correct it in real time. A private instructor means no waiting for your turn, no competing with other students for waves, and no guessing whether you're doing the pop-up right. You'll know because they'll tell you.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 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.
What do I need to know before my first surf lesson at Kuta?
Kuta Beach is where surfing culture runs deep in Bali, and the waves there are beginner-friendly, not too powerful, not too far out. The beach fills with surfers and swimmers, so the instructor knows exactly where to position you in the water for safety and the best chance of catching waves.
Will I actually stand up on a surfboard in one lesson?
That's the goal of the first 90 minutes. You'll practice the pop-up motion in the sand first, then take that into the water where the instructor watches your form and timing. If you're coordinated and follow the cues, you'll stand up. If the balance doesn't click on the first day, you'll at least know what to work on.
What happens if I'm not fit or I've never done a sport before?
The lesson is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The instructor will ask about your background when you arrive and adjust what you're doing in the water based on how you're moving. You're in shallow water the whole time, so there's no endurance test. Just the specific movements of surfing.
Do I need to bring anything or wear anything special?
The instructor provides the surfboard, rash guard, and zinc to protect your skin. Wear swimwear underneath, and bring a towel and a change of clothes. Public transportation is nearby if you need to get to the beach on your own, but hotel pickup is included in the lesson.
Private Beginner Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach: 1 on 1 Instruction
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 16.97 per person
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