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Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach
4.5(8)Phuket2 hours
VIATOR5.0(1)TRIPADVISOR4.4(7)
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At a glance
Duration
2 hours
Price from
$37 / person
Location
Phuket, Thailand
Rating
4.5 / 5 · 8 reviews
Languages
TH, EN, FR
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
SSS Phuket
Meeting point
Just to the left of Quiksilver Kata, opposite Chanalai Garden Resort.We are 20 meters next to the beach
Description
Meet us at our surf shop, where you can freshen up in our convenient washroom. From there, it’s just a quick 20-meter stroll together to the beach, ready for your surfing adventure!
Catch the ultimate wave-riding thrill with our beginner-friendly surf lesson!
Kick off with an exciting beach briefing, where expert instructors help you find your perfect stance—goofy or regular. Practice pop-ups on the sand to master balance before hitting the waves. In the water, your instructor guides you to fine-tune positioning and conquer your board.
Feel the rush as you’re pushed into small waves, gliding from your first ride! With personalized tips, you’ll quickly learn to catch waves solo, building skills at your own pace.
Plus, we’ll capture your epic surf moments with free photos and videos included, dive in and ride the waves!
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Next available
Wed, Oct 14
Adult (ages 10–80)
$37
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Surfing Lesson 1h00min
Photos and videos
What's included
Included
Instructor (for lessons)
Surf board and rashguard
Photos and Videos
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.5
8 reviews
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How it compares in Phuket
Starting price $37 is 33% below the typical $55 for tours of similar length in Phuket
Excurgo comparison of 1,880 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach take?
Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach cost?
Prices start at $37 per person for this Phuket experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach 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 Just to the left of Quiksilver Kata, opposite Chanalai Garden Resort. We are 20 meters next to the beach. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach offered in?
The experience is available in TH, EN, FR.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Private Surf Lesson: 1-Hour Wave-Riding on Kata Beach worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by SSS Phuket.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Fran C
July 23, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Smiled all day best lesson
Fabulous shop. Great amenities. Beautiful woman at the store so engaging. Even a fresh shower at the store afterwards. Surf instructor Aet apologises if the spellings wrong. He was fun and we laughed a lot. His teaching method is not complicated or too much. Just simple instructions and go for it. He considered the waves carefully so none were too big and his lady from the shop was out with us photographing at no extra charge. She sent a link for when you get home.
Operator response
Hey Fran, that is very kind of you thank you very much :)
We also had fun with you and very happy to see that you are coming already for more surfing lessons! See you soon
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Sylvia_S
May 3, 2026 · via Viator
Excellent
Great instructor, friendly team, and well organized. Had lots of fun and improved my technique—would come back anytime!
Operator response
Thank you very much Sylvia! We had great fun with you also and are very glad that you enjoyed your surfing lesson in Phuket with our SSS Phuket team :)
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torstene939
February 9, 2023 · via Tripadvisor
This is a joke!
This is a joke! Tiny waves when there are waves! And in a flurry bath! Go somewhere else! And too expensive!
Operator response
We do not have any record providing you a surfing lesson. We provide private lesson and our price are the lowest in Phuket.
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Niza_Zariza
November 9, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Great Fun! 👍🏻
I booked a 3-day surf camp with accommodation which was right next to the office. The place is close to the beach, you can reach the surf spot within 10 minutes by walking if you wish but usually you will be picked up with a scooter by someone from the staff.
Chully, the instructor, is great! She is strict and funny! She will make sure you have the basics on point! I had great time with her!
Manu, the Manager of the Business is a Great guy and always very helpful as are all the other members of the shop!
They will also catch good moments of you standing on the board or ride the waves on the camera and send them to you!
I can only recommend this 3-day surf camp if you want some good training!
Thank you guys for everything!
Operator response
This is very kind of you, thank you very much! It was great to have you with us for these 3days :) Hope to see you again !
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ucheang
September 1, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Love the surf coach
Joined both surf lesson and racha yai diving experience with SSS, and we loved it! The surfing coach lady was super helpful and encouraging, even the wave was difficult that day but she was very attentive and we felt very safe the whole time. We both managed to stand up! We had a blast and enjoyed it so much that we booked the diving experience right the way for the next day.
Operator response
This is great ! We are very glad that you enjoyed your surfing lesson ! It will surely help on your next surfing tentative :)
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Chloé B
July 15, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Best place to take surf lessons
Surf lessons at the top, in a paradise, with a pleasant teacher and teacher! The boards are deposited directly at the spot thanks to an organized and super friendly team. Thank you SSS Phuket for this great experience.
Operator response
Merci Chloe !
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mawdeisaac
July 15, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
Surfing
Top surfing sessions at Kata beach, a paradise spot and perfect for learning to surf with quality boards and a pleasant staff who drop off and bring the boards back in time to the shop which is located 2 minutes from the beach.
Thank you SSS Phuket;)!
Operator response
Thanks !!
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discosafe
March 13, 2019 · via Tripadvisor
2 Days Surf lesson made be addicted !
I was very surprised to know that they were waves in Phuket, apparently Kata Beach is a top spot. We found SSS Phuket on internet and we did not regret it. Every single person we had to deal with were very nice, from the booking staff to the surf coach.
Big up to Julie, she was very patient with us and made us love this sport!
Operator response
Yes Phuket waves rocks ! thank you and see you soon !
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