Lake Tahoe Water Sports: Wake Surfing, Wakeboarding & Tubing

Master water sports on Lake Tahoe with instruction built for your level

Lake Tahoe water sports activity where you choose your own adventure (wake surfing, wakeboarding, water skis or tubing) with expert instruction tailored to your skill level. All gear, wetsuits and fuel are included. The operator specializes in family and children's lessons, and the experience runs 3 hours on the water with a live English-speaking guide.

The experience

Emerald Bay and the open water of Lake Tahoe are your playground for the morning or afternoon. You pick what you want to try (wake surfing behind the boat, wakeboarding tricks, water skiing, or tubing with the family), and the instructors scale the session to match where you're starting from. No experience is necessary. The whole point is that proper instruction makes it click fast. Everything you need is provided: wetsuits, all the gear, and fuel for the boat.

The operation has over 20 years running lessons and charters on Lake Tahoe, and they've built the day around families and kids. That means the pacing isn't rushed, the water time is real, and someone is watching to make sure you're safe and actually having fun instead of just being dragged behind a boat. If you want to sit out a run and take in the scenery from the water, that's fine too: the boat tour through Emerald Bay is part of the mix.

What’s included

• Wetsuits, all water sports gear and equipment, boat fuel.
• live guide instruction in English.
• scenic boat tour through Emerald Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 04:00, the last at 16:00

Book up to8h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Birkholm's Water Sports

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and tailors instruction to your skill level, so whether you're bringing kids, trying your first wakeboard or refining tricks, everyone follows along at their own pace.

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Top questions

Can I bring my young kids on a Lake Tahoe water sports session?

Yes. The operator specializes in family and children's lessons, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on the boat. Specialized infant seats are available, and tubing requires no prior experience, making it accessible for the whole family.

What happens if I've never tried wake surfing or wakeboarding before?

The instructors cater the experience to your skill level and teach you how to do it properly. Even if you're starting from zero, the instruction is designed to make it easy to pick up. That's the whole point of having an expert on the boat.

What's included in the Lake Tahoe water sports session?

Wetsuits, all gear, and fuel are included in the price. You show up ready to get on the water. Everything else is covered.

Is Lake Tahoe water sports accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you're traveling without a car.

How long does the activity last on the water?

The session runs 3 hours total, which gives you real time to try what you came for and take in the scenery of Emerald Bay and Lake Tahoe from the water.