About this tour
When Mia from our team paddled out at Famara beach in Lanzarote, she got a proper lesson from an actual pro surfer — not a script-reader. The 3.5-hour session starts in the shallows with technique, then you're up on the board catching real waves. Famara's a laid-back spot on the island's north coast, lively with other surfers and beachgoers but not rammed. The instructor watches your form, adjusts your stance, and films you on a GoPro so you've got proof you actually rode one. Suit, board, and all the kit come included.
Highlights
- Genuine pro instructor who's patient with beginners
- GoPro footage captures you mid-wave, not just posed shots
- Equipment sorted by your measurements — custom fit
- Shallow start before tackling proper swells
- Famara beach is scenic and uncrowded mid-week
- Lesson pacing suits both complete rookies and returners
- Warm water and suits mean you're comfortable for hours
What to expect
You'll roll up to Famara beach and get fitted into a wetsuit tailored to your height and weight — no fumbling with ill-fitting gear. The instructor walks you through basics on sand first: how to pop up, where to position your feet, what to do if you wipeout. Then you're in the water in the shallows, building confidence on smaller breaks before attempting proper waves. The pacing feels unhurried; Mia wasn't rushed through stages just to tick a box.
The GoPro is clipped to a board or held by your instructor, so you get action shots rather than selfies. Three and a half hours flies when you're learning — you'll feel tired in a good way by the end, and Famara's beach vibe means you can linger with a coffee afterwards without pressure to move on. Water conditions are mild most of the year, though the Atlantic can have moods.
What travellers say
- Real surfer instructor, not a script reader
- Tailored wetsuit and board fit to your measurements
- GoPro action footage included, not just posed photos
- Gentle progression from sand to waves
- Famara beach is scenic and mellow mid-week
- Not suitable for spinal, cardiovascular, or pregnancy-related concerns
- Atlantic water is chilly; wetsuits help but not warm
- Heavy sunburn risk over 3.5 hours in water
- Lesson may be cut short in rough surf conditions
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This is proper one-on-one or very small-group instruction with someone who actually surfs for a living, not a seasonal summer gig. If you've never stood on a board or want to refine your technique, you'll get real feedback. The GoPro footage is a nice keepsake. Famara feels authentic — locals, travellers, a few beach bars — without the tourist crush of southern spots.
The Atlantic's cold-ish even in summer; wetsuits are provided, but if you hate enclosed water or have spinal issues, shoulder injuries, or poor cardiovascular fitness, this isn't your activity. Pregnant travellers should skip it. You'll be in the ocean for hours so sunburn is a genuine risk — SPF 50+ is non-negotiable, and reapply. The beach can get choppy; lesson might be shortened in rough conditions. You need to provide your measurements in advance or risk a poor-fitting suit.
Bring high-SPF sunscreen, at least 1 litre of water, and a towel. The lesson is 3.5 hours. Group size isn't specified but expect small groups or one-on-one. Best visited outside peak summer (June–August) to avoid crowds.
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.