Tenerife: Playa de las Américas Surf Lesson with Multilingual Guide

Summary

Learn to surf on Tenerife’s lively coast with expert tips and photo feedback

You’ll step onto Playa de las Américas with your board and wetsuit ready, learning surf basics from a local guide who speaks your language. Expect sandy toes, lots of laughter (especially during photo review), and maybe even catching your first wave under the Tenerife sun.

What’s the experience like?

We shuffled across the warm sand at Playa de las Américas, boards tucked under our arms, wetsuits already sticking a bit in the sun. I could hear the waves before I saw them — that low, constant hush that makes you want to run straight in. Our instructor, Marta (she switched between Spanish and English without missing a beat), grinned and asked if we’d ever tried surfing before. I hadn’t, unless you count falling off a boogie board as a kid. She laughed and said that was good practice.

First came theory — standing on the board on dry land, which felt silly until Marta showed us how your feet really do matter. There was sand everywhere; my toes kept digging in when I tried to balance. The salt in the air made everything feel sharper somehow. When we finally waded out into the Atlantic, I got hit by a wave right away — not graceful at all — but Marta cheered me on anyway (“¡Muy bien!”). The water was colder than I expected but not bad once you’re moving.

I caught my first tiny wave after three tries (maybe four), and honestly? It felt like flying for half a second before I tumbled off. Someone snapped photos from the shore — apparently it’s part of the lesson — so later we all gathered around to laugh at ourselves during the photo analysis. My wipeout face is now legendary, or so they say. There was this moment, just floating after a fall, sun on my back and salt in my mouth, when I thought: yeah, this is why people love surfing here.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Group surfing lesson at Playa de las Américas

• Receive booking confirmation
• Attend theory explanation
• Practice standing on board on ground
• Do water surfing practice
• Take surfing photos
• Participate in photo analysis

Top questions

Is equipment included in the surf lesson?

Yes, surfboard, wetsuit, and reef booties are provided for all participants.

How long is the group surfing lesson at Playa de las Américas?

The exact duration isn’t specified but includes theory on land and water practice plus photo review afterward.

Are lessons available in different languages?

Yes, lessons can be given in English, Russian, Latvian or Spanish depending on instructor availability.

Is pickup included for this Tenerife surf lesson?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; public transportation options are available nearby.

Can beginners join this group surfing lesson?

Yes, beginners are welcome; no prior surfing experience is needed.

Is there a minimum fitness level required?

You should have at least moderate physical fitness for this activity.

Are there health restrictions for joining?

This tour isn’t recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

Do they take photos during the lesson?

Yes, photos are taken during your surfing session and reviewed afterward as part of the experience.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a surfboard suited to your level along with a wetsuit and reef booties for comfort. You’ll get guidance from an instructor who can teach in several languages plus action photos taken during your session — all right at Playa de las Américas.