About this tour
A 2-hour surf lesson on the Canary Islands' Atlantic breaks, suitable for complete beginners through experienced surfers. You'll get a board, wetsuit, leash and wax included, and work in a small-group setting focused on technique and ocean safety. The instruction emphasises both skill development and the social side of surfing, so you're learning alongside other students in a relaxed environment rather than solo tuition.
Highlights
- All boards, wetsuits, leashes and wax provided
- Instruction for complete beginners through intermediate surfers
- Small groups in a casual, community-focused atmosphere
- Covers technique, wave selection, and ocean awareness
- Atlantic swells suited to learning progression
- Public transport accessible from nearby areas
- 2-hour format fits a half-day itinerary
What to expect
You'll meet your instructor at the beach and get fitted with a wetsuit and board matched to your level. The first part covers pop-up technique and paddling on the sand or in shallow water, so you understand the mechanics before hitting moving water. Then you'll paddle out together, where the instructor will guide you into suitable waves, help with positioning, and give real-time feedback on your form as you practise catching and riding.
The pace is relaxed and social — you'll be surfing alongside other students rather than getting one-on-one attention throughout. The session wraps at the 2-hour mark. You'll be tired, likely salty, and either elated or humbled by the ocean depending on how the waves treated you.
What travellers say
- Equipment included removes the barrier to trying surfing
- Community atmosphere makes it welcoming for first-timers
- Instruction scales across ability levels in one session
- Real ocean conditions teach you how waves actually work
- Flexible timing fits a morning or afternoon slot
- Ocean swells unpredictable — some days better for learning than others
- Small group means less individual correction than private lessons
- Not suitable if you have cardiovascular or pregnancy concerns
- Atlantic water temperature may be cold depending on season
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about surfing who's reasonably comfortable in water, from absolute beginners to people refining their technique. Physically, you need decent cardiovascular fitness — paddling and pop-ups demand sustained effort — and it's not suitable if you're pregnant or have serious heart conditions. Water temperature and Atlantic swell vary seasonally, so check conditions before you go. The lesson includes equipment rental but assumes you can manage a 2-hour session in the ocean without one-on-one supervision. Group size isn't specified, so you may share the lesson with anywhere from 2 to 8 other surfers. Public transport is nearby, though you'll need to arrange your own way to the beach and may want a rash guard or change of clothes afterwards.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.