Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima, Perú

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Surf Classes for Beginners Children and Adults in Lima Peru

From $29.00

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The coastal waters off Lima are ideal for surfing, but mastering the waves can be tough. On this surfing course—aimed at learners of all ages—take to the surf with your guide and practise paddling and popping on your board. With all equipment included, and specially adapted learning surfboards to practise on, splash through the waves and improve your skills in the surf. Classes run throughout the day.

Lima surf class aimed at beginner surfers of all ages
Master the basics of surfing in safety with your instructor
Choose the class time to suit your schedule
All the necessary surfing and safety equipment is included in your class

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
Local taxes
surf equipment

Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Cto. de Playas 5, Lima 15074, Peru
After going down stairs, you can see my pick up truck on the shores of Playa Makaha. Pukana surf is right in the middle of the beach, in front of "Terrazas" tennis club. For your safety, please don't trust the people at the entrance of the beach.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Anything further than 5 km there is an additional fee.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with shoulder problems
Not recommended for travelers who can't swim
Service animals allowed

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Andrey_A

I loved the experience, the instructor was very knowledgeable and I had a wonderful time on the waves!

Reviews

4.5

53 reviews

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Best surfing instructor

Wei_L, May 2024

Awesome instructor, they do charge extra for digital photos , unfortunately the guy that did it only tried one time that I didn’t make it lol

Great Exercise and a Fun Introduction to Surfing

Andrey_A, May 2024

I loved the experience, the instructor was very knowledgeable and I had a wonderful time on the waves!

Great experience and very knowledgeable instructors.

April_S, Mar 2024

Enjoyed the experience. Instructors were very knowledgable and felt completely safe with them. My 11 year old daughter loved it and I felt she was in safe hands and I trusted them with her safety. Instructors all catered to my comfort level and made sure we knew what we were doing before heading out on the water. Would totally recommend it and would do it again when I return to Lima.

Fun, great and welcoming and safe.

Demond_B, Feb 2024

Our surf lessons with Oscar, guided by Javier's perfectly timed pick-up, were an unforgettable experience. Oscar, our personal instructor, was exceptional. His clear instructions and infectious enthusiasm made our first surfing experience both fun and successful. We not only learned the basics but also managed to surf for the first time, all thanks to Oscar's expert guidance. The highlight was when Oscar welcomed us into the 'surf society,' a moment that made us feel accomplished and part of a larger community. Overall, it was a fantastic experience that my girlfriend and I thoroughly enjoyed.

Meet the Pacific with great support

Diane_D, Feb 2024

Very supportive, helped my confidence. Very experienced. I would highly recommend this to both beginners and experienced surfers

Surfing made “easy” (it’s still hard)

Andrew_E, Feb 2024

Javier was a great instructor! We had both never surfed and we got up on our first waves! Highly recommend, especially if you’re staying in Miraflores, as it’s a super close and easy walk.

An experience everyone should do in Lima, Peru

Erika_R, Jan 2024

We loved this tour so much!! We booked the night before for a 8AM lesson and it was an experience. My spouse and I were able to get up from the surf boards right away with the straight forward training that's provided. They picked us up from our airbnb and back which is nice when your traveling with no car. Please take the time to experience surfing in Lima you won't regret it!!

Fun family adventure.

Dyana_M, Dec 2023

My family of four, including two kidsand all beginners, enjoyed the private lesson. Each kid had their own instructor and my little one got to ride on the board *with* the instructor. The wetsuits and boards were in good shape. Follow the instructions carefully if you get yourself to the beach, there are a good 6-10 other surf schools there, all trying to sell lessons. Look for the orange tent with Pukana on it. It's a little chaotic at first, but be patient. After a short warm up and 'lessons on land, you will get into the water. The waves are small and good for beginners.

Surf’s Up in Miraflores.

Eduardo_V, Dec 2023

The most memorable part of my experience was being able to surf after a couple of tries. The instructors are excellent. The experience was so good that I returned the next day for another session. If I had stayed more days in Lima I would have returned again and again. Will definitely do it again on my next trip to Peru.

Great experience

Patryk_K, Dec 2023

I tried surfing for the very first time in my life, and I am very happy I did it. I can certainly recommend it to everyone. I post a 4 start instead of a 5 star review because the guide who was with me did not speak English despite the description stating the experience to be in English.

Fun vibes, great waves, worth every dollar!

Mickey_D, Nov 2023

As a beginner who has only surfed once before, I enjoyed surfing with these guys so much that I went two days in a row. Lorenzo and Oscar were both fantastic instructors - consistently positive energy, personalized helpful instructing, and great stories to tell - I caught a ton of big waves with their help. The logistics were also very smooth and well-communicated from pick up to drop off. You honestly have ample time with the ~two hour slot and you're more likely to finish from being tired out in the water rather than the actual time limit. Definitely would recommend anyone interested in surfing to check these guys out when you're in Lima.

Awesome experience!

Andrea_Z, Nov 2023

The tour guide was knowledgeable, supportive and really cool! Now i know why the beach boys sang about surfing. Standing up and riding g the board was an amazing feeling!!!

Defo recommend!

karlo_b, Aug 2023

It was my first time surfing and I’d rate it 10/10!! I managed to stand up on my first try thanks to Lorenzo’s guidance. Would defo recommend!

Great activity

Carol_P, Jun 2023

Instructor was no nice and very helpful. Love the experience. Waves were nice for beginners and I had lot of fun

Awesome experience

Fabian_S, Jun 2023

Had a great time during this lesson. Instructors are very determined to get you to ride at least one wave before your time is up 👍🏽

Fun Hour of Surfing with Hector

Carrie_S, Apr 2023

Héctor (and the sweet Cocker Spaniel) made this experience worthwhile! I managed to stand up in my first surf lesson ever - and I credit Hector and a ‘can do’ attitude! It was a lot of fun! Before going, I read a review that said, ‘If you are even considering doing it, just do it!’ I am very glad I did. I had been psyching myself out about it for months and am so so glad I pulled the trigger! I would definitely surf again! If I were to surf with this group again, I would also buy my own wet suit because I was yelled at by a member of this tour (not Hector) for trying to remove the rental wet suit in a more private area in the parking lot; I was forced to remove it on the sidewalk so the wet suit could remain cleaner. I do wish my desire for privacy was better respected. I was not dragging the wet suit through the dirt and was also there alone and could not hold up my own towel, which was a suggested alternative. All in all, I’m so glad I did this!

If you are thinking about it, just do it!

suzy_K, Jan 2023

I had a wonderful time working with Oscar, he was patient and kind. He made sure I felt safe and helped me get up my first day. I highly recommend!

Rode the waves

Kai_R, Jan 2023

Super late review (apologies): How great to be able to say “I learned to surf in Peru!” And I did. The instruction was simple and I was all the way up on my second ride. I had so much fun. Thank you! I will never forget this experience.

Awesome, the guys were...

Harry_F, Aug 2022

Awesome, the guys were very nice, and they’re lesson was great Especially in the water, the guys were behind us to help us take off it was great, thanks !

Terrible teaching

Hoocheon_L, May 2022

Really bad teaching. Briefly went over how to take off and he just threw me in the wave couple times and took my board. He pushed me off the board and made me swim to the shore and ignore me completely after one hour. I didn’t learn anything and had to pay more. This is almost a fraud and I believe this account needs to be terminated