Learn to Surf in Gran Canaria with Surf Canaries
Surf Lessons for Every Level - Tailored to You
Whether you´re a complete beginner or looking to take your surfing to the next level, we offer customizable surf classes in Gran Canaria to suit your needs, pace and style.
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Taster Surf Class – New to surfing? Try our one-day taster lesson, the perfect introduction to the waves in a relaxed, safe environment.
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Beginner Courses (1–5 Days) – Designed for total beginners and those with a little surf experience. Build confidence, technique, and have a blast doing it.
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Improver Courses (1–5 Days) – Already caught a few waves or taken previous lessons? Our improver sessions help you progress faster with targeted coaching and hands-on guidance.
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Family Surf Lessons – A great way to share the fun! Join a family-friendly surf session that gets everyone in the water together. Typically a one-day activity, but flexible on request.
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Private & Semi-Private Coaching – Want one-on-one attention? Book a private surf lesson for the most personalized experience—or go semi-private with a friend or partner.
All lessons are led by our experienced instructors in small groups or private sessions, ensuring maximum progress, safety, and fun. We tailor every session to suit your skill level and goals—just tell us what you're looking for.
What do I need?
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Swimwear (Tip: wear it already)
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Towel
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Change of clothes
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Suncream
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Sun hat
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Copy of your ID & European Health Card (if you have one)
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A smile 🙂
Stay Hydrated, Stay Sustainable
At Surf Canaries, we’re committed to reducing single-use plastic and minimizing water waste. That’s why we offer a free water refill station for all our students.
Bring your reusable water bottle and fill up as much as you need for your surf day—fresh, clean, and plastic-free!
Forgot your bottle? No worries—we’ve got eco-friendly alternatives available at the school.
What´s included in Your Surf Course?
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Small Groups: Max. 1 instructor for 5 students ratio to ensure personalized attention.
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All Equipment Provided: Surfboards, wetsuits, and more—all included.
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Warm-Up & Stretching: Prepare your body with a beachside session to avoid injury and improve performance.
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Surf Theory Class: Held at Surf Canaries HQ, tailored to your course duration and skill level.
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Video Analysis (Day 3): Review your performance and refine your technique.
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Surfskate Training (Day 4): Improve your land-based surfing skills.
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Wave Science (Day 5): Learn the science behind the surf and better predict wave conditions.
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Practical Surf Lessons: Hands-on coaching in the water to apply what you’ve learned.
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Insurance: Third-party & accident coverage for your peace of mind.
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Refreshments: Fresh fruit & water to keep you energized.
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Free Photos of You Surfing: Unlike most surf schools, we don’t charge for surf photos—your progress is captured, free of charge.
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10% Discount at Our Shop: Save on surf gear and accessories.
Timetable
We generally start at 9:30 in the mornings and finish up around 13.30.
However, we are highly dependent on surfing conditions and tides so this timetable might change on some days.
Our classes run from Monday to Saturday.
Looking for more surf sessions or courses that aren’t showing on the booking calendar? No worries—just drop us a message at info@surf-canaries.com and we’ll fill you in on any extra availability! 🌊🤙
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Physical Conditions:
* minimum age 8 years * being able to swim at least 50 meters * not pregnant * reasonable to good physical condition recommended * no illnesses in which physical exertion is contraindicated
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Cancellations & Changes to the timetable
We aim to offer stable and fair working conditions for our instructors - and avoid last-minute chaos. That’s why we need to organize the surf classes at least one day in advance.
Cancellations by the client:
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More than 24 hours in advance:
You’ll receive a full refund for the lesson or session you won’t attend. -
Less than 24 hours in advance or no-show:
No refund.
Cancellations by the surf school (weather or other valid reasons):
You’ll get a full refund for the cancelled session. Nature wins sometimes.
Rescheduling:
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If you give us at least 24 hours’ notice, we’ll do our best to reschedule your sessions, subject to availability.
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Waves and weather don’t follow a script: we reserve the right to adjust lesson times. If we need to make a change, we’ll let you know at least 12 hours in advance. If the new time doesn’t work for you, we’ll refund the session you’ll miss.