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TOP RATED SURF SCHOOL

beginner


  • First-time surfers
     
  • People who’ve done a few lessons but still feel like beginners
     
  • Anyone riding foam boards, catching white water, and learning to pop up
     
  •  All ages and fitness levels welcome 

intermediate

 

  • You can pop up consistently and ride white water or green waves
     
  • You're starting to paddle out to the backline and catch unbroken waves
     
  • You want to improve wave selection, turning, and overall technique
  •  You’re ready to build confidence, control, and progress to the next level 

Lesson Requirements

Lesson Requirements

Lesson Requirements

  • Minimum Age: 6 years   
  •  Younger kids (under 6) may enjoy ocean play or bodyboarding, but full surf lessons are best started once they meet the above criteria. 
  • Ages 6–10: Must book a private lesson with a dedicated surf coach (not eligible for group lessons)
  •   We teach men, women, children, and teens aged 6 to 70, offering lessons tailored to every skill level. 

Ability

Lesson Requirements

Lesson Requirements

  • Medical: No recent injuries or operations
  • Chronic Conditions: No chronic conditions that could be aggravated by physical exertion 
  • Swimming Ability: Must be able to swim
  • Fitness Level: No specific fitness requirement
  • General Health: Should be in good overall health to handle physical activity in the ocean
  • Vision & Hearing: Must be able to see and hear clearly

Weight & Height

Weight & Height

Weight & Height

  •   Height Restrictions: None
  •   Maximum Weight: (110 kg) To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, our beginner equipment and lessons are designed for surfers within this weight range. This helps us provide the right support and maintain the quality of gear so you can learn confidently and comfortably.  

Other info

Weight & Height

Weight & Height

  • Experience Level: No prior experience needed
  •  Coach-to-Student Ratio: Groups are limited to 5 students per 1 surf coach to ensure personalized attention and safety. If the group exceeds five guests, an additional coach will join to maintain both quality coaching and a safe environment. 



Lesson Breakdown:


  • Beach Warm-up (20 min): Stretching, ocean safety, surf basics, and pop-up practice
     
  • In-Water Session (60 min): Catch waves, improve your skills, and get hands-on coaching
     
  • Wrap-Up (10 min): Recap your progress and receive tips to keep improving
     

We provide all the equipment you need—just bring your enthusiasm!

Private Surf Packages

3 lesson surf package

R1500

This is a perfect starting point for anyone new to surfing. Over 3 fun & interactive sessions, we’ll cover the most important basics: staying safe in the ocean, learning the foundations of paddling & standing up & starting to read the waves with confidence. Our focus is on building comfort in the water while making sure you’re having a great time. By the end of this package, you’ll feel steady on your board, have a solid grasp of the fundamentals & be ready to keep practicing your new skills

5 lesson surf package

R2500

If you’re serious about getting into surfing, this package gives you everything a beginner needs to know. Across five progressive sessions, we’ll go deeper into technique, safety, and ocean knowledge—helping you improve your pop-ups, balance, paddling strength, and wave awareness. 

You’ll gain more time in the water to practice under guidance, which builds your confidence session by session. You will feel more confident when you catch waves on your own


8 lesson surf package

R4000

This is the ultimate way to fast-track your surfing journey and move confidently from beginner to intermediate level. Over eight fun and progressive sessions, we’ll dive deeper into every aspect of surfing—refining your paddling, pop-up, and turning techniques, while also building your understanding of how the ocean works. We’ll focus on improving your timing, positioning, and wave selection so that by the end of the package, you’ll feel completely comfortable paddling into waves 



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Cape Town Surf School (Pty) Ltd

0818580973

  Cape Town Surf School is a private, independently owned entity and conducts all lessons exclusively in Blouberg 

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