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The 13 Best Surf Lessons in Bali

13 tours  ·  from $13 a head

The beach break from Legian up to Batu Bolong is about as forgiving as surf gets, which is why everybody learns here. These 13 lessons compare board, instructor ratio and session length, with prices and the tide windows that actually work for beginners.

Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons - The land lesson: safety before the first wave
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Legian Beach, Bali: Beginner or Intermediate Surf Lessons

Uluwatu: Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment - Choosing between Balangan, Jimbaran, and Dreamland
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Uluwatu: Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment

3.Beginner & Intermediate Surf Lesson with Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 832 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Learn to surf in Uluwatu with patient instructors, quality gear, small groups, beach photos, and flexible beach locations for $36.

“I booked on the beginner surf lesson as it was my first time ever touching a surf board my instructor was Irawan who was super friendly, patient and gave amazing advice which allowed me to get better each time I went! It took me 2 attempts before I managed to stay on the board and ride the wave, which I was extremely made up with, I couldn’t have done it if it wasn’t for the amazing instructor!”

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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Class with a Professional Instructor - Starting on the beach before facing the waves
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Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Class with a Professional Instructor

Canggu: Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor - Starting on the sand with safety and surf basics
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Canggu: Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

8.Surfing lesson with ISA certified instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $25Top rated

Learn to surf in Canggu with private coaching, beach drills, equipment, safety guidance, and flexible times for beginners and improving surfers.

“We booked a 2 hour surfing lesson as my birthday present and having never done it before were complete novices! As it was just the two of us, we had 121 tuition from the guys, who were enthusiastic, professional and most of all patient! They spend time on the beach getting you used to moving on the board, but most of the time is in the water. They guarantee to get you standing and we managed that in the time we had, which was plenty. A great experience and would definitely recommend Magic Waves to anyone in this area who wants to experience surfing for the first time.”

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Uluwatu: Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos - Your first 15 to 20 minutes on the sand
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Uluwatu: Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos

9.Private Surf Lesson with Surf Photos & Videos

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 75 reviews · 2 hours · from $46

Learn to surf at Bali’s Balangan, Dreamland, or Jimbaran beaches with a private instructor, gear, safety coaching, photos, and videos.

“Was amazing and really fun. We had 3 people and 2 guides so it was pretty much one on one with help all the time. We caught a lot of waves and had a great time. Would highly recommend. Also make sure to wear a lot of sun screen because you will burn.”

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ULUWATU SURFING LESSON FOR ALL LEVELS - Starting at Dreamland Beach
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ULUWATU SURFING LESSON FOR ALL LEVELS

10.ULUWATU SURFING LESSON FOR ALL LEVELS

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 61 reviews · 1h 30m · from $40

Learn to surf near Uluwatu with Curly 17 Surf School, using quality gear, small groups, local wave knowledge, and flexible beach locations.

“Couldn’t ask for a better instructor!! We were in the water for 2 hours because he made sure that I caught a wave before the end of the lesson. Never gave up on me after my (many) failures and always gave me feedback on how I can improve. I’d never surfed before but now I can say I caught a wave!!”

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Canggu: Surf Lesson for All Levels - Two hours with direct coaching
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Canggu: Surf Lesson for All Levels

11.Surf Lesson for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Learn to surf in Canggu with patient local instructors, quality boards, small groups, and a two-hour lesson for every skill level.

“Fantastic surf lesson, Galih my instructor was brilliant, patient and knowledgeable. Had me catching lots of waves by the end! Would highly recommend”

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Sanur Surf Lesson for All Levels - The first 30 minutes: theory on the shore
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Sanur Surf Lesson for All Levels

12.Sanur Surf Lesson for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 29 reviews · 2 hours · from $44

Learn to surf in Sanur with a two-hour lesson, boat ride, board rental, and English-speaking instructor for adults and children.

“Ma fille de 14 ans a adoré ! Et a fait une session le lendemain ! Le timing les explications l’ambiance cool et zen. Tout y était !! Suksma 🙏🙏”

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From Bali: 4-Day Surf and Yoga Retreat in Nusa Lembongan - Two surf lessons with Monkey Surf
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From Bali: 4-Day Surf and Yoga Retreat in Nusa Lembongan

13.4-Day Surf and Yoga Retreat in Nusa Lembongan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews

Spend four days surfing, practicing yoga, and snorkeling with manta rays on Nusa Lembongan, with lodging, meals, gear, and boat transfers included.

“Overall the retreat was very good, the staff of isla indah, Leo especially, of the restaurant pisang pisang, the surf school, Planet especially and snorkelling was amazing, Congratulations. The only thing which lets down the experience was the accomodation, I was put in the Pondok Jengalla, next door, the pool area was good however the room was run down and dark. I was ok until I saw one of the rooms at Isla Indah. They have AC too, are bright and well equipped with tea & coffee facilities, looked perfect to me. A shame I was moved without knowing to the other place. I was left very disappointed on that.Read…”

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