About this tour
Pick up a surfboard and catch your first proper wave at Batu Bolong Beach in Canggu with a one-on-one instructor who grew up reading this coastline. Over two hours, you'll learn paddle technique, pop-up mechanics, and how to read the ocean's rhythm in a setting engineered for beginners—mellow, predictable swells and sand that forgives mistakes. Everything's supplied: board, rash guard, sunscreen, water. Walk away with real fundamentals, not just a tick on your travel list.
Highlights
- One-on-one instruction tailored to your starting point
- Batu Bolong's forgiving waves ideal for first attempts
- Local guide with intimate knowledge of Canggu breaks
- All equipment and sun protection included
- Ocean safety drilled throughout the session
What to expect
Your instructor meets you at the beach and covers essentials on sand: board handling, lying position, paddle mechanics. Then you're in the water, practising in shallow, rolling swells. Expect to fall—lots—and to feel muscles working you didn't know about. The instructor watches your timing, positioning, and nerve, offering real-time corrections and encouragement. By the end, you'll have stood up at least once and understood why people come back for more. It's neither relaxing nor thrilling; it's focused, slightly awkward, and genuinely rewarding.
Good to know
Wear the rash guard to prevent board rash. Bring a change of clothes and arrive with an empty stomach or light breakfast. The beach can get busy mid-morning; earlier sessions are quieter. Not suitable if you're pregnant or have serious heart conditions.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.