Surf Lesson with a Personal Instructor at Kuta Beach

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Kuta, Indonesia

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Take to the waves at one of Bali’s best-known beaches for a Kuta surfing lesson. Master the basics with the help of an expert instructor, then head into the water to practice your newfound skills and perhaps catch your first wave! Lessons are suitable for complete beginners and with one instructor per person, you’re guaranteed to progress fast. Souvenir photos are available to purchase; please note high season surcharges apply.

Private surfing lesson on Kuta Beach, with one instructor per person
Learn basic surf skills including how to paddle and stand up on your surfboard
All equipment and full instruction provided: suitable for complete beginners
Option to purchase high-resolution action shots: ideal for your socials!

What's Included

Equipment; Surfboard (Soft top board for beginners), Leg rope, and helmet
Rash vests
Safety lockers
Changing rooms, showers and towels
Mineral water
Extreme sport insurance - Medical (6-60 y.o. only)
Shower gel

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Odysseys Surf School - Professional Bali Surf Lessons, Trips, & Board Rental Since 2003
Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Make your own way and be at our surf school at least 15 minutes before the lesson time. The exact location will be given once the booking is confirmed.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

03/06/2026 - 05/31/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
06/01/2026 - 10/18/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
10/19/2026 - 12/20/2026
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The surf schedule varies every day and has a fixed timing depending on the tide condition. Check our surf schedule on our website before booking.
Please be informed that garbage on Kuta beach and Seminyak beach is common during the wet season (October to April) in Bali. The Indonesian government has mobilised local residents to clean the beach everyday, but please note you may see rubbish in the ocean when taking your lesson. Lessons still operate daily during this period as Kuta Beach is a great beach to learn all year round.
Wheelchair accessible
No minimum age
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
High season surcharge of IDR130.000/person is applicable (June 1st – September 30th & December 24th – January 5th)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

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Excellent course

Leandro_V, Jan 2020

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

so much fun!

Kelsey_T, Oct 2019

my husband and I wanted to try surfing on our honeymoon in Bali, I'm so happy we went with this one. our instructor, VJ, was very helpful and supportive and we even briefly rode a few waves! so much fun!

Exhausted but amazing

pcharpill0z, Sep 2019

It was the first time we take a surf lesson. It was really well organised, we had vaucher for towels and locked storrage. (400'000.- as deposit for 2 people). The instructor explained the basis of surf, with examples and then go to the water. People help us and told when we have to take the waves and stand up. They gave us fresh water to drink, and we make a 15 minutes break between two hours lessons. At the end of the lessons we had the possibility to take a shower and buy the photos that was taken during the lessons. (275'000.- for two people)

My wife and I had ever touched a...

Benjamin_M, May 2018

My wife and I had ever touched a surf board, and we were a little afraid that we'd both fall and break our necks out in the ocean. But our instructor, Riko, made us very certain that wouldn't happen. Riko gave us along with one other beginner a surfboard and walked us across the street to the beach. We laid our surf boards down on the sand and he gave us a lesson on how to paddle, stand up, and balance on the surfboard. He gave each of us individual attention to make sure we had it right, and then he brought us into the water. He was with each of us every time we got on the board, telling us when to stand and giving us tips on how to improve every time we fell and we fell a lot. I can't say we were very successful, but Riko was very patient with us and made us feel very comfortable in the ocean. We both left with a few bumps and bruises, but it was all worth it - because we had an incredible experience. Tips: Come wearing a bathing suit. They'll give you a shirt to wear and locker where you can store your stuff. Also, when you're out in the water, watch out for other surfers. The beach in Kuta is full of surfers, including many beginners who don't know how to steer like me, so just watch where you're going or else you're going to get hit.

As an aging ex-skateboarder, and...

Colin D, May 2017

As an aging ex-skateboarder, and latterly snowboarder, I've always wanted to try the source for all boardsports, surfing. And so, I booked this beginners surfing lesson. The car came to the hotel to pick me up right on schedule, and drove me to the surf school at Kuta beach. There were lockers for stowing your stuff, and rashguards were provided. Once an instructor had been allocated, he selected appropriate sized boards in my case 9' for us, then it was across the road and onto the beach, where we were shown the basics of lying on the board and paddling, to getting up on two feet. Once we could all get that on dry land, it was into the water where the fun started :- Initially the instructor gave us a push to catch the wave, so that all I had to concentrate on was getting up on my feet. There was a few spills, as I soon discovered that skate/snowboarding are easier than surfing, but surfing is seriously fun. A break after about an hour for a rest and some water, and then it was back into the water for more fun. By the end of the lesson I was paddling and getting up unaided, and got a great sense of accomplishment. The lesson was so much fun that I booked a second for later in the week, where I got to try a shorter board, which initially was less stable, but once I got used to it, was actually easier to ride as it was more maneuverable think the difference between a skateboard and longboard. This time round, it was all about timing paddling so I could catch the wave myself, If you've never tried surfing and would like to give it a go, I can't recommend these introductory lessons enough. They make it a very enjoyable experience.