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Tours/Cape Town/Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)

Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)

5.0(18)Cape Town1h 30min
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(16)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
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Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
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Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)
Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group)

At a glance

Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$53 / person
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 18 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Surf Life Surf School
Meeting point
Park at Eden on the Bay large parking lot near the Blouberg Life Saving Club. Surf Life is a mobile surf school, look out for the branded Surf Life Ford Figo vehicle (silver).

Description

Surfing is an adrenaline rush sport & gives you an opportunity to face your fears, have fun with or without friends, enjoy nature and challenge their personal fitness limits. You learn a lot of life lessons from surfing and measure your growth in each surf session. Take up the challenge and step out of your comfort zone. Book your surf adventure today!

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
Next available
Wed, Oct 21
Adult (ages 8–65)
$53

Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $59.

Larger groups pay less per person.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.

Tour Options

Surf Life Surf Lesson

Surf Lesson only

What's included

Included
All Fees and Taxes
Softboard and wetsuit for the duration of their surf lesson.
Not included
No breakfast, lunch or dinner will be provided. There is a shopping centre and restaurants you can purchase refreshments and meals from. We will only recommend restaurants.

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0
18 reviews
5
18
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0

How it compares in Cape Town

  • Rated higher than 71% of 702 reviewed tours in Cape Town
  • Starting price $53 is 25% below the typical $70 for tours of similar length in Cape Town

Excurgo comparison of 3,059 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Learn to Surf this Summer! (Private Surf Lessons - 1 pax / group) lasts about 1h 30min.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $53 per person for this Cape Town experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $59. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does this tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Park at Eden on the Bay large parking lot near the Blouberg Life Saving Club. Surf Life is a mobile surf school, look out for the branded Surf Life Ford Figo vehicle (silver). Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 6 travellers can book together.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 18 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Surf Life Surf School.

Reviews(18)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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yugeshnig2025
March 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An Experience like No Other!😄🌊🏄‍♀️

Had an absolute blast out on the water, ticking this off my “always wanted to try” list, with the loveliest folks. I can’t rave enough about Coach Cornell and her team! Not only do they feel like your best buds from the moment you’re greeted by their warm, smiley faces ,but their attentiveness and dedication to you having the best experience possible shines through at every step. From when you’re doing the on- shore safety training, to when you’re in the water getting knocked off the board , multiple times ( like I was!), they’re with you every step of the way with bucketloads of encouragement and stoke. Thank you again guys and see you soon!!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your surf experience. We are so happy you loved your time in the ocean. We look forward to seeing you again in the near future for more ocean fun!

T
Trevor_O
December 20, 2025 · via Viator
Amazing Experience - Will turn you into a surfer!

I had an amazing experience surfing at Eden bay with the Surf Life team. It was my first time surfing so I was a bit apprehensive going in to it. However, Cornell and the team helped me settle as soon as I arrived. Explaining everything very well and at your own pace, they are very accommodating at all levels which was amazing. The instructor was so patient and also motivational in explaining the psychology behind surfing. Thanks to this - in the end I managed to catch a baby wave and felt very accomplished. Surfing with Table Mountain in backdrop is the highlight of my trip to Cape Town. Thank you Surf Life Surf School.

Operator response

Thank you Trevor for booking with us, your lovely review and support. Well done on completing your first surf lesson and getting so many waves. 🥳 We are happy that you had such a good time and felt that the instruction were informative and helpful. It was lovely meeting you. Keep surfing whenever you’re near the ocean.

G
Genevieve_T
October 7, 2025 · via Viator
Loved it

I had such a fun time surfing this morning with Cornell. It was pretty much my first time surfing, and she was so encouraging, helpful and provided great coaching. She will do her best to make sure you stand up and ride the wave. I wish I could stay longer so I could do another lesson! I can see why people love surfing so much. Hope to do it again when I’m back one day. Thank you :)

Operator response

Thank you Genevieve for your review and support. It was lovely meeting and coaching you. I am so happy you had a lot of fun and it would have been awesome to coach you for a second session. Hope to see you in the near future for more fun sessions. Travel safe.

M
MagdaMartins
April 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Absolutely Excellent!

The folks at Surf Life are absolutely excellent - and Cornel is a Goddess!!! They have a kind attitude and a great sense of humor while maintaining a strong focus on teaching and guiding you toward achieving your goals with excellence. One of the aspects I appreciated most about their approach is that they explain the purpose behind every action you need to take, whether it's to make the most of a wave or to ensure your safety in the water. I've taken lessons with them for 2 weeks and the progress I've made with Cornel and her team, compared to my previous months of lessons with other coaches, has been truly remarkable and has exceeded all my expectations.

Operator response

Thank you Magda for your review and kinds words. It was so great meeting you and happy to hear you loved your surf lessons. It's great to see the progress in the short amount of time. Keep on surfing and hope to see you in the near future. (:

W
W2372KKpaulas
April 24, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amaaaaazing

Cornell is the best Surfing instructor ever! I’ve had the most educational & funniest surfing lessons with breathtaking views! If you want to have the best time that’s your address to go

Operator response

Thank you for your review and support. We had some really great sessions! Come visit soon (:

T
Tanya F
April 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Amazing learn to Surf experience

Cornel and her Team are amazing. This was the second year I booked my two kids (6 and 9) into her surf school. They are great with the children! She even custom planned a half day surf school experience for them for 3 days which they loved. I was totally comfortable to leave the kids with them and they took great care of them. They even went out for waffles and pizza! I can highly recommend Cornel and her team and we will surely book with her again next year!

Operator response

Thank you Tanya for your support and kind review. It was so fun having the kids back and happy we could give them some epic beach days to remember! See you next year!! Whoop Whoop!

C
cornelial384
April 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Bucket list item checked ✔️

What a fun experience to is morning! Blouberg beach water was pristine and despite a bit of wind, the views of Table Mountain and the surfing company made up for it. Coach Cornel guided and directed us closely from the time we arrived up until we bid farewell to each other. A fun, attentive approach.. she covered every aspect of surfing and ensured we were comfortable in the surf attempting to navigate each wave on our boards.

Operator response

Thank you Cornelia for joining the ladies group lesson, we loved having you in the surf session. It indeed was a stunning morning with amazing people. Thank you once again for booking with us. We look forward to your next surf session. See you soon. Keep practicing the pop-up.

B
benitev
April 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best surf lessons for beginners or advanced

Best surf school experience by far! One on one practical advice that advances you quicker than trying to learn yourself. Absolutely loved it! Had so many good laughs as well

Operator response

Aah Benite, it was a joy to have you part of the surf sessions and to see your confidence grow in each lesson. Thank you for the feedback and review. We appreciate you taking the time to learn about your surf experience. See you soon to catch more waves!

V
vishalinp
April 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
An ideal intro to the world of surfing

Hands down one of the best experiences I have had in Cape Town and guaranteed to be life-changing for you too if you've ever wanted to experience the magic of riding your first wave. Surf Life takes care of everything, from equipment, coaching and guidance, ocean safety and knowledge, and even enthusiasm (incase you forgot yours at home!) But most of all, you will appreciate the warm and friendly nature of the coaches, especially the head coach Cornel, whose stoke and passion for surfing will leave a lasting impression on your trip.

Operator response

Thank you for your review and sharing your surf experience. We are so happy you felt looked after and also challenged to grow in your surfing. You had so many good waves and also improved on your paddle technique a lot. Haha, we love your enthusiasm line (: Thank you once again for the support. Keep on surfing!

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U5159WHannal
April 21, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Best Surf school in SA

I was from December to February in South Africa. I had about 12 surf lessons with surf life school and big Bay in it was amazing. The coaches are so good Cornel she’s the best surfing instructor that I ever had. She teach teach me to stand on surfboard and to ride a wave. Yeah it was just perfect.

Operator response

We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your surf lessons and time in the beautiful ocean. Thank you for your kind words and sharing your South African experience with us. Hope to have you back in the near future for a summer surf camp. (:

$53/ person
5.0(18)
Duration1h 30min
LanguagesEN
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