Ocean · Canggu / Kuta Beach
Surf Lesson
First wave, soft-top board.
About the experience
First wave, soft-top board.
The beach breaks at Kuta and Canggu have taught more first-time surfers than almost anywhere else. The bottom is sand and the waves break long and soft — falling doesn’t hurt and you don’t have to queue for another try.
The lesson starts on the sand: lying position, paddling and the pop-up. Then you go in. For the first half hour the instructor pushes the board from behind; after that you start paddling for yourself. By the end of two hours most of our guests have stood up on at least one wave.
The boards are soft-tops: foam-covered, wide and stable. There are never more than two guests per instructor, so you’re not waiting your turn. How long you stay in the water is up to you — if your arms give out, you come in early.
“The first time you stand up, nothing else about that day survives the memory.”
Highlights
Three things that set this lesson apart
Not a crowded group class. Your instructor stands beside you in the water and calls each wave for you individually.
Foam-covered, wide and forgiving. It doesn’t hurt when you fall and it is far easier to stand on than a hard board.
The bottom at Kuta and Canggu is sand, not reef. These are the two safest places in Bali to start.
Who it suits
Is this your kind of day
You’ll love it if
- Anyone who has never surfed
- Swimming children aged 8 and up
- Anyone who wants one lesson to see whether they like it
- Anyone wanting lessons on consecutive days
Think twice if
- Non-swimmers
- Anyone with a shoulder injury — paddling is all shoulder
- Anyone with a fresh tattoo
- Anyone who can’t take two hours in the sun
Programme
How the day runs
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08:00
Beach
Welcome and warm-up.
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08:20
Sand drill
Pop-up technique.
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08:45
Water
Catching waves with your coach.
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10:00
Wrap
Feedback and photos.
Transparent price
What’s in, what’s not
Included
- Transfer
- Board and leash
- Instructor
- Rashguard (if available)
Not included
- Photo package
- Extra lesson
- Tips
Meet: Canggu / Kuta surf school · Walk or a short transfer from beach hotels.
Prepare
Bring with you
Good to know
Small, important notes
Early morning means less wind, cleaner waves and an emptier line-up. Afternoons are crowded and messy.
Two hours in the water with no shade. Reef-safe waterproof sunscreen is essential; a long-sleeved rash vest helps and we provide one.
Complete beginners and those who have tried before are split into different groups, so nobody slows anyone else down.
FAQ
Common questions
Shall we hold this day?
Once dates and group size are clear, we reply the same day.
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