The 15 Best Surf Lessons at Kuta Beach

1.Beginner Surf Lessons in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · from $13Our pick

Meet UP2U Surf School on Kuta Beach, in front of the Pullman hotel, for an approximately two-hour beginner lesson. A coach covers the basics on shore, then helps you practise in the water. Boards, leashes, surf shirts, lockers and showers are included. Coaches such as Gede, Chip and Lubis have earned particular praise, though you cannot choose a specific instructor.

“This was our second lesson with this business. We absolutely loved the first session so decided to go again! This lesson we learnt a bit more and we’re way more confident! Recommend going more than once!”

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2.Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · from $50

Get a private, beginner-focused surf lesson at Kuta Beach, with one instructor per person and soft-top boards, helmets and rash vests provided. You’ll start with a short beachside introduction, then practice paddling and standing up in the water. Instructors may include VJ or Riko, though names are not guaranteed. The lesson lasts about two hours.

“Everything was as described, everything very well prepared and the staff was really kind and patient”

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3.The best surf lessons in Kuta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $25

At Kuta Beach, Bali Surf Class gives your group a private, two-hour surf lesson for about $25 per person. You’ll cover safety and technique on the sand, then spend two sessions in the water with a break between them. Boards, rash vests, and bottled water are included. Ask about tide times before you book.

“Best instructors, nice vibe and good technique. Liked it and will recogo my friends for sure and will be back myself”

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4.Surfnesia Surf Lesson and Guiding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $33

Meet your Surfnesia instructor at Padang Padang Beach for a two-hour lesson shaped around your ability and the tide. You’ll cover board basics, paddling, standing up, surf etiquette and ocean safety, then practise catching waves. Boards and rashguards are included, and Bintang is a named instructor, though his availability is not guaranteed.

“Bintang was an amazing instructor. This was my first time surfing and I am a bit clumsy so I was weary but I was able to ride in 4 waves due to Bintangs thorough instructions. He made me feel safe the whole time and it was a 10000/10 experience. I am sad that I will not be staying in uluwatu longer because I want to take more lessons from Bintang!”

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5.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surf Lesson at Kuta Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $46

At Kuta Beach, a private instructor teaches you the basics on the sand before helping you try them in the water. Your board, rashguard, zinc, photos or video, and hotel pickup are included. Coaches Erwin and Reza are among the instructors associated with the school, though your assigned coach may vary.

“J’ai adoré premier cours de surf pour moi les mecs sont géniaux je recommande foncer les yeux fermés”

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6.Private Surf Lessons in Padang Padang – Uluwatu – Bali

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · from $149

Take an approximately two-hour private surf lesson with Infinite Wave Surf School on Bali’s Bukit Peninsula. Your instructor adapts the session for a beginner or intermediate surfer and chooses a beach such as Padang Padang, Dreamland or Balangan according to tides and break conditions. A board, rash guard and area transfers are included. Instructors named in past lessons include Yudi, Yudika and Eureka.

“My wife and I had an incredible experience with our instructor, Eureka. He was very patient and thorough. We were both surfing at the end of the hour. Infinite Wave is outstanding.”

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7.Private Surf Lessons (1 Coach/1 Guest)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · from $19

At Kuta Beach, UP2U Surf School Bali gives you a two-hour lesson with one coach per guest. The instructor adapts the session to your progress, and the school provides a surfboard, leash and rash shirt. Free surf photos and an online training course are included. Bring sunscreen and a towel; lesson times change with surf conditions.

“Me and my 12 year old son had a very good time. It was the first time we surfed. The day before the session we were sent links to read and watch and that really helped. Already booked my second session and highly recommend.”

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8.Surfing Group Lesson Level 1 Beach Surfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $155

Spend five days learning to surf at Legian’s Double Six Beach, with a two-hour lesson each day and no more than five students per coach. Expect a mix of theory and water practice, plus boards, rash guards, leggings, zinc, showers, towels, fruit, and transfers from selected south Bali areas. Bring your own swimsuit.

“We booked our three teenage sons onto the five day surfing course and they had an amazing time. I had a couple of queries prior to booking and these were all dealt with very promptly, communication throughout was excellent. The best thing was the instructors and tRead more”

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9.Surfing Course – Beginner with Hotel Pick Up

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $28

Start with about 15 minutes of classroom instruction, then practice board control and your pop-up on the sand before heading into the water. In a group of up to five per instructor or assistant, you’ll use supplied surf gear and get help catching your first waves. Hotel pickup, a towel, showers, water, and fruit are included.

“I tried a few instructors with different companies while in bali, but finally got Budi as my instructor from Rip Curl. He was very patient with me and made me feel safe in the water even with the waves crashing down on us. I made progress and I’m happy with the experience. Big thumbs up and definitely will enroll into Rip Curl again on my next trip.”

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10.Private Beginner 1 on 1 Surfing Lesson at Kuta Beach without transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $14

Meet your instructor at Jl. Raya Kuta No. 102 for a private beginner surf lesson on Kuta Beach. You’ll start with basic surf theory, then practise in the water with one instructor focused on you. A board, rashguard, sunscreen or zinc, and a photo or video are included. There’s no transfer.

“Great price and platform to arrange lesson. Emails with directions, very organised. Great instructor, great few hours of fun!”

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11.Bali Surf Lesson in Kuta by Dekom

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $56

Learn to surf at Kuta Beach with Dekom, with a private lesson described as suitable for beginners, intermediate surfers, and advanced riders. Surfing equipment and bottled water are included. Pickup is offered in selected Bali areas, but the experience details contain conflicting museum information, so confirm exactly what you are booking.

“This attraction is great if you enjoy making photos and spending a little of time figuring out the best way to make the photo as real as possible. this location Alta does provide that there are people around to take the picture for you so if yoRead more”

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12.Legian Beach Bali Surf Lesson All Level 2 Hour with Pro Coach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $19

Spend about two hours learning to surf at Kuta or Legian Beach with a professional local coach. You’ll practise the pop-up and wave timing on the sand, then head into the water with a board, surf clothing, locker and photos included. Coach Jojo is named by one participant, but instructor assignments may vary.

“top experience with funny guide. he give clear intruction and good tip for me and this is my first time. great time to spend in kuta”

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13.Bali Seminyak Beach Private Surf Lesson 2 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $26

At Seminyak Beach, this two-hour surf lesson pairs one instructor with up to two students. Expect an hour of theory followed by an hour of practice, with a board, rash vest, sunblock, mineral water, and private transportation included. It welcomes all levels and ages. Chris is named as one possible guide, but your instructor may vary.

“I never surf in my life,but with here is the first time this is amazing instructors and only two hours of session I’ve learned how to stand up, balance and practice surf on the beach without help of the instructor. The staff are extremely polite, usRead more”

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14.Private surf lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $50

Meet an M88 Surf School instructor in Kuta for a private, roughly two-hour lesson. You’ll cover board basics and surf theory, then practice in the waves with individual coaching, a break, and corrections along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are offered, and a sunset session may add a final view from the water.

“it was best experient surf in Kuta beach Bali , the instructor was patient and nice too 😉 itu was my first time , thank you i will back next time”

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15.Surfing Activity with Beginner and Intermediate Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $18

At Galaxy Surf Bali, choose a 90-minute beginner lesson on shallow foam waves or an intermediate session in the lineup on green waves. Coaches cover safety and surfing skills, and your session includes free photos and videos. Beginner lessons accept non-swimmers ages 4 to 60. Coach Sardo is named by customers as an instructor.

“I used galaxy surf after being highly recommended by friends. I had a couple of one on one surf lessons with Sardo from Galaxy. By the end of my holiday I was hiring a surf board of Galaxy and surfing Kuta Beach with confidence. Thankyou SRead more”

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