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Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town
4.9(71)Cape Town1h 30min
VIATOR4.9(40)TRIPADVISOR4.9(31)
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At a glance
Duration
1h 30min
Price from
$39 / person
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Rating
4.9 / 5 · 71 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Surf Emporium
Meeting point
Surf Emporium Muizenberg is a blue and white stripe building located on Muizenberg Beach Front in Surfers Corner. The official address is 72 Beach Road, Surfers Corner, Muizenberg. We are below Ocean Basket and next door to Hudsons Burger Joint.
Description
Founded by 9 x South African Surfing Champion Roxy Davis, we are renowned not only for the quality of our equipment and coaching, but even more for the overall sense of community. Everyone is welcome to come and share the stoke with us; whether it is something you are thinking about trying for the first time or something you have loved for years.
Muizenberg is rated one of the safest beaches to learn to surf, the gentle gradient of the sand bank makes for fantastic soft rolling waves which give the learner surfer plenty of time to get their feet...
Round off your lesson experience with a browse through our retail store and chat to our team who are happy to share their knowledge and experience on surfing and other attractions in the area.
We also have a Vida e Caffè (all under one roof) :)
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
17 times a day, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 20
Adult (ages 19–65)
$39
Senior (ages 66–85)
$37
Youth (ages 11–18)
$39
Child (ages 5–10)
$32
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 19.
Tour Options
Private Surf Lesson
Coach to Participant ratio : Our coach to participant ratio can vary from 1:1 to 1:5;
Children < 10yrs can only participate in 1:1 lessons
What's included
Included
Change rooms and lockers
Surfboard and wetsuit
Qualified Surf Coach
Hot Showers
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
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How it compares in Cape Town
Starting price $39 is 44% below the typical $69 for tours of similar length in Cape Town
Excurgo comparison of 3,059 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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 Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town take?
Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town lasts about 1h 30min.
How much does Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Cape Town 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 Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
How much does Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town cost for children?
Children aged 5–10 pay from $32, adults from $39.
Can I cancel Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town 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 Surf Emporium Muizenberg is a blue and white stripe building located on Muizenberg Beach Front in Surfers Corner. The official address is 72 Beach Road, Surfers Corner, Muizenberg. We are below Ocean Basket and next door to Hudsons Burger Joint. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Private Surf Lessons Muizenberg, Cape Town 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 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(71)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Jia_N
May 25, 2026 · via Viator
Great lesson for absolute beginner
This was a really great lesson for an absolute beginner like me. My lesson was with a woman I believe by name of Nera and she was very patient and encouraging. She showed me the basic techniques I needed. It was great to have a private lesson because as someone who knows nothing about surfing, I tried one group lesson before and it did not go well and I got left behind because everyone had more experience even though the lesson had said for beginners.
If you’re a beginner a private lesson is a must so you can at least get the basics down. But while she showed me the basic techniques on the beach she didn’t take too much time on the beach and we were in the water soon after practicing them. I felt safe with her as she guided me through each step.
A tip for beginners is to do the morning session at 10a rather than the later option because the morning is when the waves were lightest. Towards the end of my session at around 11:30a the waves had really picked up and more surfers started to show up making surfing more difficult for a beginner. Luckily by then the session was pretty much over. Also note that you will probably be really sore after from using all of your muscles but it is a great workout and a fun experience. Learning to surf has been on my bucket list and I’m glad I got to do a private surf lesson because it being private made all the difference for me compared to when I tried to do a group one before.
The showers are basic and you need to bring your own towel and products but they provide you with a wet suit.
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OrnellaSabrina_M
May 5, 2026 · via Viator
Amazing setup and instructor
Outstanding experience with instructor Jordan. I was impressed from the start when Jordan took me through a warm up routine before the start of the session. As a fitness enthusiast I know the importance of a good warm up.
Jordan was very good at explaining the actions I need to do as a beginner and supporting me in the water. I was surprised to catch so many waves on the day as a novice.
The guys at the shop very friendly and welcoming. The setup was great with changing and warm shower facilities.
They had a system to store valuables and lockers for bags. The surfing suits were in great condition.
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Jlcoen5
March 5, 2026 · via Viator
Such a fun lesson
We had a wonderful lesson with Luka. He was very infinitive and was able to help us both learn the basics of surfing. It was a blast. The facility had a nice shower area and was well organized
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Annelize_L
February 23, 2026 · via Viator
I booked the session for...
I booked the session for my granddaughter, 9 and myself. What an amazing experience. Both coaches were very patient and professional. So much attention to detail! We loved it so much that we have booked 4 more sessions! Highly recommend!
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Nadine_M
February 19, 2026 · via Viator
We have a course for...
We have booked a course for 1 adult and 1 child. With child no other person can participate. In itself very reasonable and welcome if you are standing in the shop and then no other surf instructor is available, that is maximally unfortunate! Either it should not be possible to book for several people or there must be enough teachers available according to the booking! In addition, no toilets and showers were usable on site.
Operator response
Good morning Nadine,
Thank you for bringing this to our attention, we are very disappointed to hear that your lesson was not handled properly on the day. Generally we do prefer to split adults and children under 10 as the coach will only be able to go as deep as the child is comfortable to go. They team instore should have gone ahead with a separate coach for you. To facilitate this type of solution at short notice, our policy is that every staff member instore learn to coach and that they conduct the lessons themselves where necessary. There were more than enough staff on duty for someone to have gone into the water as your coach so that you went ahead with your lesson at the same time. There is no indication on your booking record instore that you did not join in the lesson, which is also not in line with our booking protocols,
There is no excuse for what occurred and had I become aware of this earlier we would definitely have invited you both back for a complimentary lesson.
We will be addressing the matter with the staff members who were on duty to ensure that this never happens again.
As your lesson was in January and I am sure you are already back home, we will be processing a full refund.
With regards to the restricted access to the showers and bathrooms, a council pipe had burst and water to the entire area was turned off. Water supply was only restored at 19:20 that evening.
Please accept our sincere apologies for failing to deliver the experience you were expecting, we dropped the ball and we will be taking the necessary steps to ensure that our standard is upheld by the staff concerned in future.
If you do find yourself in Cape Town again, please do come in and we love provide the experience on a complimentary basis.
Kind regards
Samantha
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JacekS436
January 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great for beginners
Fantastic experience. I've never stood on a surfboard before. Very good and encouraging and driving teacher Tiago.
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Tom_G
January 8, 2026 · via Viator
Best experience ever!!
This has been the very best experience my kids and I have had in South Africa! Not to be missed !!!!!
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Mechanne_B
December 30, 2025 · via Viator
Very Professional and...
Very Professional and helpful, loved it , i will def be back,
Excellent & Friendly Service. Thank you
Operator response
Hi there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and such great feedback about our staff.
We would love to have you back anytime. I hope you have a lovely New Years, and hopefully we'll see more of you in 2026!
Warm regards
Samantha
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Nolene_C
December 29, 2025 · via Viator
It was super fun, it was...
It was super fun, it was our firts time and we can almost surf on our own. It is a great activity for other couples.
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Tristan_S
December 9, 2025 · via Viator
Messed up the date and...
Messed up the date and time and they were very accommodating. Great lesson, good length, instructor was really accommodating of what I was able to do and got me up on the board!
Operator response
Hi Tristan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a great review! I'm glad your whole experience was a good one and that we got you standing! Our coaches play such an important role in our business and we love sharing reviews like yours with our team.
We would love to have you back if you can, so please feel free to let us know. Hopefully we taught you enough that you can continue to practise wherever you go :)
Warm regards
Samantha & the Surf Emporium Team
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