San Juan Surfing Lessons: Ride the Waves in Puerto Rico
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San Juan, Puerto Rico
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Surf Board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Courtyard by Marriott Isla Verde Beach Resort7012 C. Avenue Boca de Cangrejos, Carolina, 00979, Puerto Rico
Go inside of Courtyard Marriott through the lobby and out to the beach. Turn to your left. You will see a black shack with surf boards.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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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Featured review
Jhonna_S
We had an amazing lesson with Ella. She was patient and encouraging. She was really attentive and worked well with our various comfort levels (2 adults, 2 kids ages 13 and 9). We had no experience going into the lesson and had such a fun time! Highly recommend this surfing lesson for all ages and groups.
Reviews
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based on 48 reviews
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Tim_H, Jul 2026
It was a great experience. Awesome for first time surfers. Instructor was super easy going and helped get you on the waves
Leah_M, Jul 2026
Beautiful beach spot behind the Marriott hotel. First time surfing for my boys (14/12/8). We were the only people at our scheduled time, so plenty of attention from the instructor. He was very good and encouraging with the kids. He worked with each of them to help them catch good waves and give them tips. They each were able to get up to their feet at least a little bit during the lesson (husband and I probably need to work on our fitness a little before we try this again…lol, but was still fun.) I brought a life jacket for my 8 year old who can swim but is not super confident yet, but he ended up not needing it. The water was shallow enough where we were. Definitely recommend! Oh, and we did this as a 3rd party excursion during a cruise port day. It was easy to take a taxi from the port and then we had a Lyft take us back to Old San Juan after. First trip was only about 15 minutes, the way back took closer to 25 minutes in traffic.
James, Jul 2026
The instructors were nice, informative and helpful. But I will say with the shorter boards and the smoother waters it was difficult to find any balance.
Scott_N, Jun 2026
Professional, courteous and had great energy. Really welcoming personality and knowledgeable. Recommend for anyone
Madison_M, Jun 2026
the experience i had was amazing. ray was an amazing instructor while i tried my first time surfing. i actually was able to stand up multiple times during my session which is very hard to do but with his tips and adjustment coaching i was able to really enjoy my time alone on the board after the lesson was over. he made me feel very comfortable on the board as we stretched beforehand and since i was the only person that day who booked a lesson he said i could stay for longer than usual which i was very grateful for. i will be booking this experience again!!
Jennah_P, Jun 2026
Very nice and patient instructor especially since I'm not very coordinator. Water was great and safe, would do it again and already recommended my friends.
Courtland_J, Jun 2026
My experience with Water World Surfing was excellent. The lesson was well organized and enjoyable from start to finish. The instructor was peaceful, patient, and reassuring, which made me feel comfortable and confident in the water.
They took the time to explain everything clearly and provided encouragement throughout the lesson. Their calm approach helped make learning to surf a fun and relaxing experience. I would highly recommend Water World Surfing to anyone looking for a great surfing lesson with knowledgeable and supportive instructors. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!
shawn_s, Mar 2026
We enjoyed surfing, we had 1 hour of instruction in the water with Ariana who was great. Then an additional hour of surfing on our own.
David_F, Feb 2026
This should be labeled as surfboard rental instead of a lesson. You get a 2 minute overview on how to stand on a surfboard, and then very limited help in the water (mainly consisting of getting a push on the waves). There is no instruction whatsoever on how to actually surf on your own. The "instructor" gives a push every 10 minutes or so and then leaves you at the hour mark. You would have better luck watching a Youtube video on how to surf and renting a surfboard for much cheaper. That said, it's a good opportunity to have semi-supervised surfing time.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We do advertise that it’s 1 hour instruction and 1 hour surfing on your own :)
Rachel_H, Feb 2026
Had a great time for our first time trying surfing. Our guide was patient and very willing to help! Would highly recommend!
David_Z, Jan 2026
Be patient with yourself, keep trying, and have fun. Gus was a great instructor, gives great feedback and is patient.
Sydney_D, Dec 2025
Was hopeful for a good experience as we had taken surf lessons with a different company before that was really memorable, but was disappointed in the quality of the surfboards, which were foam boards and they only had one size. For taller people who would benefit from longer boards, these weren't an option. We arrived early for check-in, but nobody arrived until a few minutes after the start time, then we had to wait for an additional 15 minutes for the instructor to be able to access the boards. The instructor was friendly. Wouldn't book this experience again.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thanks for the feedback!
Pamela_M, Dec 2025
We had a great experience. Luis (spelling 😬) was patient and really fun to hang out with. I actually got up on the board!
Declan_M, Nov 2025
Had a great time. Instructors were very helpful and accomodating. As a first time experience I would recommend this to anyone interested. GREAT JOB
Treasure_C, Aug 2025
Very accommodating! We came 5 mins late and he still kept our reservation. Very helpful I lost my phone during my lesson and he helped and found it! Give easy instruction and stays with you for an hour n get to practice for another hour which is time he let us make up cause of phone situation
Emalea_W, Aug 2025
It was a great experience! This was my friend and I’s first time surfing and the instructor was very helpful getting us up on our first few waves. After about 30-45 mins we were good to go on our own which was so fun! The experience was only an hour even though the listing says approximately 2 hours but overall and great experience and would absolutely do it again! Highly recommend!
Michael_N, Jul 2025
My daughter did the surf lessons and ended up having g a private lesson. The guides were great with her and took a ton of videos too!
Megan_T, Jul 2025
Hands down one of my kids’ favorite activities during our vacation. Ages 16, 15, & 12. They all loved it. The instructor had great tips and my kids are now asking if we can buy long boards.
Shawn_E, Jul 2025
If you are new to surfing or just struggling this is a great spot to get better. I’ve been surfing in SoCal for over a year and really struggled to stand, he was able to help me fix it with some valuable pointers and I stood on the 2nd try.
Michael_G, Jul 2025
Daughter & dad surfing experience, we had a great time. caught some waves. we where the only ones taking the lessons so it was a good experience for my daughter to get the idea of what to do really fast.
I recommend taking some lessons here.
Emily_R, Jul 2025
Fantastic experience, all you need to bring is yourself & sunscreen (we brought our own water too). (Make sure you cover your back 1/2 (legs & back) with sunscreen-the way you lay on your board your back & legs are exposed to the sun & we all did get sunburn) Nicholas was a great instructor!
Melissa_B, Jul 2025
Arrived early, staff member was there and started promptly. He stayed in the water helping us catch the waves and shouting directions to us as we learned. We bowed out and let the kids keep going. By an hour in both kids had the hang of it and stood up at least once. Very good experience!
Wesley_L, Jul 2025
Great lesson! We learned a lot in a fun and friendly environment. We definitely recommend. Thank you so much!!
Jhonna_S, Jul 2025
We had an amazing lesson with Ella. She was patient and encouraging. She was really attentive and worked well with our various comfort levels (2 adults, 2 kids ages 13 and 9). We had no experience going into the lesson and had such a fun time! Highly recommend this surfing lesson for all ages and groups.
Chelsea_M, May 2025
We had a great time learning to surf. The instructors were friendly and very helpful on our lesson. I would do it again. 🩷
Tomas_L, Apr 2025
Was fun and would recommend doing it again. Instructor was helpful and very observant. Would recommend doing it again.
Matt_B, Apr 2025
This was an excellent experience for my 16-year-old son. The instructor did a great job explaining the basics of surfing. Highly recommend!
Katerina_P, Apr 2025
Our first surfing experience was in Puerto Rico with our three children, aged 10 and 14. We sought a fun ocean activity and found surfing lessons. Booking was easy and straightforward. We were fortunate to secure a spot on the same day. Shortly after receiving detailed instructions on reaching our location, the experience became even more enjoyable. Our instructor, Gustavo, was highly knowledgeable and helpful, making the activity enjoyable for both our children and us. The first hour was dedicated to learning, followed by an entire hour for surfing independently. I highly recommend this experience for anyone seeking a fun-filled day on the beach and in the ocean. It was an incredible day for all of us!
Ant_M, Mar 2025
Fun and friendly staff, had a good time for my first time surfing my would def recommend and would def come back
Hannah_K, Mar 2025
I went with a group of five and we had an amazing time. Even though the waves were a bit strong the day we went, the instructors were very helpful and we were able to get up on our feet a few times! The managers were also very understanding of refunding a couple lessons for our friends that were sick on the day of lessons. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
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