6 Canggu Surf Lessons Tours Worth the Drive

1.Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $25Our pick

Meet Yahya or Ari at Batu Bolong Beach for a two-hour private surf lesson. You’ll cover safety, paddling, and standing on land before heading into suitable waves with close coaching. Pickup by scooter is available from Canggu, and equipment is included.

“I really appreciate the care and knowledge that these guys took to make my experience safe and enjoyable. They were very professional and friendly. Very responsive and respectful. Thank you for everything. I really reccommend these guys to teach you surfing.”

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2.The funniest private 2 hour surf lesson, Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · from $33

Meet Curly at Jl. Nelayan in Canggu for a private two-hour surf lesson. He teaches beginners through advanced surfers, starts with beach practice, then coaches you in the water. Lesson times are set around the forecast and tide, with a surf shirt and face sunscreen available.

“Curly and crew were awesome! They were informative and encouraging. My husband can’t swim and they stayed with him the whole time and he was able to stand up!”

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3.90 Minutes Surfing Lesson in Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $34

Meet Edy at Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu for a private 90-minute surf lesson. You get a surf explanation, board, lycra, water, and zinc sunscreen. Edy is known for patient coaching and clear timing advice, making this a strong choice for first-time surfers.

“Edy is simply the best. I've never found a teacher so patient, competent, funny and polite in my entire life. If you want to try surfing, you have to call him. You won't regret it!”

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4.2 Hour Private Beginner Surf Lesson Canggu

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $34

Meet Lokal Surf School Canggu Bali for a private two-hour beginner lesson at Batu Bolong Beach. A certified local instructor covers paddling, pop-ups, wave catching, safety, and surf etiquette, then coaches you in the water with a board, rash guard, zinc, sunscreen, and water provided.

“Please book it if you are still hesitant by your prior unpleasant experience or feel insecure if you have no experience before. I promised myself this would be the last shot for surfing, given I had 3 lessons before in Taiwan and Dreamland beach, tbh, it’s quite frustrated. HowRead more”

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5.Surfing Trip or Lesson with Coaching in Bali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $29

Wave Dancers gives you a private half-day surf lesson or trip from Seminyak. Start with a coffee chat, practice your pop-up, then head to a suitable Bali beach. Your coach adjusts the session to your level, local weather, and wave conditions, with board hire and pickup available.

“Had a fantastic half day surf tour with Wave Dancers. They catered to our family of mixed ability surfers and found a break to suit both. The more experienced surfer went to the back breaks while the coaches helped our beginner teens. Really good tour for families. Thank you.”

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6.Surf Canggu: Unforgettable Lessons for Beginners & Pros in Bali!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $25

Meet Arie SurfCanggu near Batu Bolong Beach for a private surf lesson led by Arie or Jey. You’ll spend 30 minutes on safety, conditions, stretching, and technique, then 90 minutes practicing with a board and rash guard provided.

“I had my second surf lesson with Arie in canggu and I just learnt so much within 2 hours. He made me feel so confident and safe even when I am scared of the ocean and waves. I found a new passion now and got so many advices of Arie foRead more”

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