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The 11 Best Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria

11 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $54

Beginner beach breaks at Playa del Inglés and Las Canteras, both with sand bottoms and instructors who have taught on them for years. These 11 lessons are compared on group size, board and wetsuit hire, and how many hours you actually get in the water.

Playa del Inglés Maspalomas: High Quality Surf Classes - Theory first, then video cues that help you balance
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Playa del Inglés Maspalomas: High Quality Surf Classes

1.High Quality Surf Classes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 304 reviews · from $68Our pick

Beginner surf lessons in Playa del Inglés and Maspalomas with small-group coaching, gear, fruit, water, and included surfing photos.

“Fantastic experience! Instructors were very helpful and friendly. I did the lesson with my 10y old son and we enjoyed it very much. Conditions were ideal for beginners.”

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Gran Canaria Maspalomas: Surf lessons all levels - The 2.5-hour flow, beach theory to time in the sea
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Gran Canaria Maspalomas: Surf lessons all levels

2.Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 197 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $59Top rated

Maspalomas, Gran Canaria surf lesson for all levels with SouthCoast Surf School, surfboard and wetsuit included, plus 2.5 hours of guidance.

“We had an amazing time at the surfing class! Our instructor was super friendly and explained everything clearly, making it easy to learn how to surf and stand up on the board. We highly recommend it to anyone looking to enjoy couple of hours of fun surfing 🏄‍♀️🤙🏻.”

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Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria - Getting there: Surf Canaries meeting point and start time
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Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria

3.Small-Group Surf Lessons in Gran Canaria

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Small-group surf lessons in Playa del Inglés, Gran Canaria, with video theory, coaching, gear, snacks, and free downloadable photos in 4 hours.

“Loveddddd this and considering booking again before we leave! Even if you have never surfed before I would highly recommend, great fun and you learn a lot in this lesson. Very good and a must do!”

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Playa del Inglés surf lessons - The 3-Hour Lesson Flow: From Meet-Up to Getting Your Board Allocated
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Playa del Inglés surf lessons

4.Playa del Inglés surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 121 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

3-hour surf lesson in Playa del Inglés or Maspalomas, small groups up to 8, pro coaching and gear included. $58.

“We had an amazing time at the surf course! The staff was absolutely fantastic – friendly, helpful, and very professional. Everything was well organized, and transportation worked perfectly, making the whole experience smooth and stress-free. It was such a wonderful experience, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone!”

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Las Palmas: Learn to Surf with a Special Price for Two Group - Where You Meet Your Surf School (and How Not to Waste Time)
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Las Palmas: Learn to Surf with a Special Price for Two Group

8.Learn to Surf with a Special Price for Two Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 30 reviews · 4 hours · from $117

Beginner surf lesson in Las Palmas with certified coaching, wetsuit and board included, and a special two-person price for up to 2 people.

“Súper recomendable para aprender a hacer surf y pasar un día diferente en Gran Canaria. Los instructores súper profesionales y atentos. Gracias equipo ❤️”

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Surf lessons in Las Canteras Beach - Getting to University Surf School, then straight to the water
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Surf lessons in Las Canteras Beach

9.Surf lessons in Las Canteras Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $54Best value

Learn to surf at Las Canteras, in the Cicer area. 2-hour coached lesson with top gear, safety focus, and English or Spanish instruction.

“The place and equipment was clean and in good shape. Staff was friendly and helpful. Instructor was friendly,patient and helpful. High focus on safety and of course having fun. Highly recommend🥳”

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Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles: Surf lessons all levels - Meeting Point at SouthCoast Surf School Flags: Where to Go and What to Expect
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Gran Canaria Playa del Ingles: Surf lessons all levels

10.Surf lessons all levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

3-hour surf lessons for all levels on Gran Canaria’s south coast, small groups up to 8, with boards and wetsuits included.

“Es war meine erste Erfahrung auf dem Surfbrett. Es wurde sehr gut auf einen selber eingegangen und man hat nach kurzer Zeit Erfolge einheimsen können. Die drei Stunden lohnen sich auf jeden Fall, ich würde es immer wieder tun. Der Strand an dem man lernt ist ebenfalls flach, sodass man jederzeit stehen kann, die Wellen aber dennoch groß genug sind.”

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San Agustín Surf lessons - Key highlights at a glance
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San Agustín Surf lessons

11.San Agustín Surf lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

3-hour surf lessons in Gran Canaria near Maspalomas, small-group coaching, included gear, and optional hotel transfer for the south coast.

“Den var bra men vi fick ingen upphämtning vid vår adress t o r trots att de stod i bokningen att det skulle ingå. I övrigt tydlig och noggrann instruktör.”

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