Playa de las Américas: Private or Small-Group Surf Lesson

Tenerife



Sharpen your skills with this surfing lesson in Playa de las Américas. Have all the equipment and training that you need to learn how to catch a breathtaking wave in beautiful Tenerife.

Surf Lessons in Playa de las Américas for Beginners and Experienced Surfers

Learn to surf at Playa de las Américas with certified instructors, suitable for all skill levels and those under 13 requiring private lessons.

Highlights

  • Experience catching waves and learn to stand up on a surfboard
  • Receive lessons from enthusiastic, qualified instructors
  • Use high-quality surfing gear including board, wetsuit, and reef boots
  • Practice at one of Tenerife’s top surfing locations
  • Access lockers, bathrooms, and showers with shampoo and gel

Description

Check in at the surf school office in Playa de las Américas, then head to the nearby beach where your equipment awaits. Your local instructor will provide clear, expert guidance tailored to your level and Tenerife’s wave conditions.

Lessons take place at low tide for safer conditions and better space to practice. Whether you are a beginner wanting to stand on the board for the first time or an intermediate looking to improve your skills, this surf school offers a supportive environment.

You can store your belongings in secure lockers and freshen up afterward with on-site showers. The school’s beachfront location offers immediate access to the water, maximizing your time in the sea.

Note: Children under 13 must book private lessons and cannot join group lessons with adults.

Includes

  • Certified and official surf instructor
  • Surf gear: surfboard, wetsuit, reef boots, lycra
  • Accident insurance
  • Lockers, toilets, and showers with shampoo/gel
  • 20-minute theoretical lesson

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Important Information

  • Lessons are held during low tide for the safest and most suitable surfing conditions
  • Children under 13 must take private lessons alone or with siblings/parents; group lessons with adults are not permitted

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear swimwear under your wetsuit and arrive 15 minutes before your lesson. Morning sessions often offer calm seas ideal for beginners.

Frequently Asked Questions

Surf lessons are available to beginners and experienced surfers of all ages, with private lessons required for participants under 13.
High-quality surfing gear, including a surfboard, wetsuit, and reef boots, is provided for all participants.
Lessons are held at Playa de las Américas, one of Tenerife’s top surfing locations.
You check in at the surf school office located in Playa de las Américas before your lesson.
No, lessons cater to all skill levels, including complete beginners wanting to learn to stand up on a surfboard.
Yes, private lessons are required and available for children under 13.
Yes, lockers, bathrooms, and showers with shampoo and gel are accessible for all participants.
Check the website for current lesson availability and hours in Playa de las Américas, Tenerife.
Instructors are certified and enthusiastic, providing expert guidance for all surfing levels.
Yes, both private and small-group surf lessons are offered at Playa de las Américas.

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