Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima: Stand Up Your First Class

Ride the same waves that ancient Peruvians once surfed along the coast.

A 90-minute beginner surf lesson in Lima taught by live instructors in English or Spanish, with all equipment included. The class splits into 30 minutes of dry-land instruction and stretching, then an hour in the water where you practice paddling and standing on the board. Classes run every two hours starting at 6:30 AM, and you can book a group lesson, a private lesson, or a lesson with full transport from your hotel included.

The experience

The lesson starts on the beach with 30 minutes of basics: your instructor walks you through how to paddle and how to pop up onto the board, then leads a short stretch to keep cramps from cutting the session short. You get a wetsuit, aqua shoes and a surfboard designed for learning. Then you wade into the water with your teacher and practice the moves you just learned. The waves in Lima are forgiving enough that most people stand up on their first try.

Classes run year-round on a fixed schedule (6:30 AM, 8 AM, 10 AM, noon, 2 PM and 4 PM), so you can pick the time that fits your day. All the gear is included, which means you show up with nothing but a swimsuit underneath. If you book the transport option, pickup and drop-off from your hotel are handled. If you go with the group or private lesson only, you arrange your own way to the beach.

What’s included

• All equipment (wetsuit, aqua shoes, surfboard).
• live instruction in English or Spanish.
• 30 minutes of dry-land instruction and stretching.
• one hour in the water with your teacher.
• all taxes and fees. Transport from your hotel is included only if you book the lesson-with-transport option at checkout.

Options for this experience

3 options

Group Surf LessonGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 16:00Enjoy your first surfing experience with a small group of 2 or 3 students per instructor. All equipment is provided. Length: 1 hour 30 minutes, with 30 minutes on land and 60 minutes in the water.

Private Surf LessonGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 16:00Choose this if you want a private instructor just for yourself. Suited to children aged 5 to 10, and also to adults with physical limitations. All equipment is provided. Length: 1 hour 30 minutes, with 30 minutes on land and 60 minutes in the water.

Surf lesson with full transportGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 16:00Choose this if you want a private instructor just for yourself. This service includes full transport, with pickup and drop-off at your hotel. Length: 1 hour 30 minutes, with 30 minutes on land and 60 minutes in the water.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 06:30, the last at 16:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Escuela Pukana Surf

Is this one for you?Book the private lesson if you want one-on-one instruction, or the group lesson to learn alongside other beginners and keep the cost down. If arranging your own transport to the beach adds friction to your morning, the lesson-with-transport option handles pickup and drop-off from your hotel.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

Can I take a surf lesson in Lima if I've never been on a board before?

Yes, this lesson is built for complete beginners. The first 30 minutes covers paddling and standing up on the board on dry land, then you practice in the water with your instructor right there. Most students stand up within the first class.

What's included in the surf lesson?

All equipment is included: a wetsuit, aqua shoes and a surfboard. Your live guide teaches in English or Spanish. The only things not covered are food and drinks, which you'll want to bring or buy nearby.

How many times a day do lessons start in Lima?

Classes run every two hours starting at 6:30 AM and ending at 4 PM, so you have six departure times to choose from. This makes it easy to fit a lesson around the rest of your itinerary.

Do I need to know how to swim to take this lesson?

Yes, you should be able to swim, since the second hour of the lesson takes place in the ocean with your instructor. The water is shallow enough for learning, but swimming ability is required.