Lanzarote Surf Lessons Famara: 4-Hour Class for All Levels
Learn to Surf at Famara, Where Volcanoes Meet the Atlantic
You arrive at 9:15, spend an hour learning on the sand, then get four hours of instruction in the water with equipment and a guide who corrects your form in real time. The break at noon gives you a chance to recover before the second push. You leave at 2:30 with transport back to the school included, ready to sleep.
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Step-by-step itinerary
Surf lessons at Famara beach
- Meet at Calima Surf school 09:15
- Warm-up and theory on beach 10:00
- Practice surfing in water
- Break 12:00 to 12:30
- Warm-up and theory on beach 12:30
- Practice surfing with personal correction
- Return to Calima Surf school 14:30
The experience
Most people arrive at a beach thinking they'll paddle out and stand up. At Famara, you start on the sand. The instructors at Calima Surf meet you at 9:15 and spend the first hour on dry land. Warm-up, stretching, theory about tides and sea cycles, the things that actually matter when you're in the water and the ocean doesn't care what you thought you knew. Then you go in. The lesson runs until 2:30pm with a break around noon, so it's a real four-hour commitment, not a quick dip.
Famara itself is the reason people come back to Lanzarote for surf lessons. The beach sits in a valley ringed by volcanic peaks, and the swell here is consistent year-round: beginner-friendly on calm days, meaty enough for people who've surfed before. The school has been running for more than twenty years, and they've built a reputation on not rushing you through the motions. You get personal correction in the water, not just a whistle from the shore. The second half of the session (after the break) focuses on refining what you picked up in the morning, with the same instructor watching your individual mistakes and fixing them in real time.
All the gear is included (board, wetsuit if you need it, the whole setup), so you show up with nothing but a towel and a willingness to be tired by lunchtime. The school handles transport between the meeting point and the beach, and they carry civil liability insurance, which means you're covered if something goes sideways. Public transport runs nearby if you're staying in the village, but most people book a taxi or arrange a ride beforehand since you'll be soaked and hungry when you finish.
What’s included
Your four-hour lesson includes all surf equipment (board and wetsuit), instruction from a qualified guide, transport between the school and beach, and civil liability insurance. You'll spend the first hour on technique and theory on the sand, take a break around noon, then return to the water for a second session focused on refining your form with personal correction.
Before you book
Lasts 4h, runs every day at 10:00, from € 70 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.
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Operated by Calima Surf
Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to learn surfing in one morning without renting gear separately or figuring out the ocean on their own. The four-hour format means you get real instruction and practice time, not a rushed introduction. Plan to be tired and hungry by the end, which is exactly what makes the learning stick.
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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: Child (16 to 17 years). Children under 16 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 have surfed before?
No. The lesson is designed for all levels, from complete beginners to people who've had a few sessions. The instructors adjust the pace and the waves you practice on based on the group.
What time does the lesson start and end?
Meeting point is 9:15am at Calima Surf school. The lesson runs until 2:30pm, with a break around noon.
Is equipment included?
Yes. Board, wetsuit, and all other gear are included. You bring a towel and swimwear.
Can I do this if I'm pregnant or have a spinal injury?
The school does not recommend this lesson for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries. Check with them directly if you have concerns about your fitness.
How do I get to the beach?
Transport between the school and beach is included. Public transport is available nearby if you're staying in Famara village.
What's the water temperature like?
Lanzarote has warm water year-round, though a wetsuit is still recommended for comfort during longer sessions.
What if the weather is bad?
Famara has consistent swell year-round, so lessons run in most conditions. Contact the school directly about cancellation or rescheduling policies.
Lanzarote Surf Lessons Famara: 4-Hour Class for All Levels
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from € 70 per person