About this tour
Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with instructors who'll teach you the fundamentals and build your confidence in the water. This two-hour session requires no prior experience and covers all the essentials: board, wetsuit, boots and insurance. The team prioritises optimal conditions for safe, steady progress, so timing may shift to match the swell and tide.
Highlights
- Two-hour guided session on a working beach break
- All gear provided: board, wetsuit, boots, insurance
- No experience necessary; instructors adapt to your level
- Small group format with constant support
- Lesson timing adjusted for safest water conditions
What to expect
You'll meet your instructor at the beach and go through the basics on sand before paddling out. Expect to spend time learning how to pop up, balance and read the water. Your instructor stays with the group throughout, offering hands-on tips and encouragement. Sessions run two hours, though the actual start time may shift depending on tide and swell—this isn't a scheduling flaw; it's how you get the best learning conditions. Bring a towel and change of clothes.
Good to know
Pregnant travellers and those with heart conditions should sit this one out. Kids in prams are welcome on the beach. Public transport stops nearby. Lessons suit all fitness levels, but you'll be in the water for sustained periods, so basic swimming ability helps.
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.