Luquillo, Puerto Rico: Beginners Surf Lesson
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Luquillo, Puerto Rico: Beginners Surf Lesson
By Surfing Puerto Rico
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Learn to surf at a La Pared Beach in Luquillo with a local instructor who is a surfing pro. With easy waves and a sandy bottom, the beach is ideal for beginners, and your lesson provides the basic skills you need to catch a wave and ride with confidence. Your surfing lesson includes the use of a state-of-the-art soft top surfboard, along with light refreshments.
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Ages 6-99
Duration: 2h 15m
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Highlights
- Choice of times throughout the day
- Family-friendly activity
- Use of surf equipment included
- Light refreshments provided
- Professional instructions by local pro surfer
- Local snacks and refreshments
- State-of-the-art soft-top boards
What's not included- Gratuities
- Rashguards (Available for Sale)
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- Surfing Puerto Rico, A2 -B, Cll Herminio Diaz Navarro, La Pared Beach, Luquillo, 00773, Puerto RicoParticipants have a buffer of 30 minutes check-in prior to official start time at Surfing Puerto Rico . We are located near the roundabout at La Pared Beach. You will meet your instructor in the sand by the Surfboards!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9170P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Minimum age is 8 years
- Participants have a check-in 30 minutes prior to lesson time
- Not permitted for pregnant women
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 9170P1
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- t0nybythesea0 contributionsExcellent place to learn.We surfed Luquillo in January. Water was very rough due to winds. Our instructor was excellent. He kept us safe and gave good tips. Knowing the waves is all important and he did. The equipment is good for what we needed. If you want to learn to surf I recommend this group.Written January 13, 2024
- Cztk10 contributionsSo awesome!Cali and her crew were great teachers and had us up and riding waves within half an hour. It was such an amazing feeling that I called my boss, quit my job, and canceled my plane ticket home so I can surf every day for the rest of my life.Written April 18, 2023
- MI_GSPTravelers0 contributionsEveryone Made It Up!!The practice on the beach ensured that everyone in the group lessons that day got up to ride the waves! My 13 yr old & his 12 yr old friend were both successful many times & didn’t feel beat-up by the surf when falling off - said the bottom was soft & sandy. Only drawback was due to the size of the group they had to share a board so got less opportunities which was frustrating to them & the digital picture that was indicated as part of the package didn’t happen. Would still for sure book again & will be looking for more surf opportunities on future trips. Thank you surfing Puerto Rico for helping the boys discover an additional interest!Written April 2, 2023
- cristenrobson0 contributionsFun team & waves 🌊I had a great time with Kali & her team. Beautiful beach and fun waves. The instruction was great and I enjoyed taking a few lessons during my stay.Written March 14, 2023
- Bnsfield0 contributionsGreat Surfing ExperienceSurfing Puerto Rico was the highlight of my teen daughters vacation. I booked the 3 day but ended up doing a 4th! Rio and Kalisol are AMAZING! They are so well organized and so caring about thei group but also about keeping everyone on the beach safe! My girls were riding waves almost immediately.Written November 27, 2022
- wallerballer140 contributionsAwesomeThis place is awesome to rent surf board and take lessons. They give excellent instruction and I was riding waves within an hour. I will for sure rent from them again!Written December 21, 2020
- jbings0 contributionsAmazing Experience!The owners, Brian and April, were fantastic with communication. We had an absolute blast! All four in my family were able to get up on the board and experience surfing in a safe environment. We liked how the water was only 3 or 4 feet at the absolute deepest point, so our kids had no issues. Brian is passionate about teaching, and it shows in the way he runs the business. If you are new to surfing, or an experienced surfer looking to become better, Surfing Puerto Rico was the way to go. Overall, from our first contact on, they were great people to work with.Written June 19, 2020
- Michelle J0 contributionsGood value and fun!Brian was a great instructor, setting was lovely! Got this as a birthday gift for my husband while we were visiting Puerto Rico and he really enjoyed it.Written March 6, 2020
- Peridot40 contributionsAwesome experience!My husband and daughters (17 and 13) thoroughly enjoyed their lesson with Brian. He’s extremely knowledgeable, personable and clearly enthusiastic and passionate about what he does. He is encouraging and wants everyone to have a positive experience. It was fun for me to observe and watch, and next time I will join! April was also very nice and helpful. Highly recommend if you’re in the area and have any interest in surfing.Written February 17, 2020
- X9466NVmichellel0 contributionsNot a good experienceMy two daughters came for a lesson. We arrived a few minutes late but were assured this was ok. My husband decided to also take a lesson because my 11 year old was nervous. When my 11 year old went to join the group the instructor asked her name. When she didn’t answer he berated her in front of everybody. He told her he could not teach her. He said she needed to leave. He pointed for her to go and for everyone else to follow. It is unbelievable that an adult can treat a child that way. He reduced her to tears and for no reason. He tried to apologize later to me after I returned to pick up my husband and older daughter. Nothing could excuse his behavior.Written February 14, 2020
- BrianLeiataua0 contributionsAll age funBrian is awesome - very patient with kids. You can tell he loves that island as well. Wife and two youngest children took the lessons and absolutely loved it. Let your kids go...they pick it up easier than the adults. It is convenient to have the option to book online. La Pared was awesome. Three of our five family members took the lessons, but the two of us that did not were able to go snorkeling just 100 yards away. Walk the other way and there is a cool rock outcrop to go exploring as well.Written February 11, 2020
- TheConcierge0010 contributionsGreat for the familyWas a great experience good for all ages really enjoyed the way all was explained. If you have the time and chances to go sur8try them first.Written February 8, 2020
- Resort634416724920 contributionsBeautiful Day Out On The OceanGreat Experience!!! Brian was a great instructor. My sons loved their first experience at surfing. Definitely recommend!!!Written August 15, 2019
- kwishing0 contributionsSurf's up!I had a great time surfing and learning to surf with Brian. The class that I took were mostly kids (I'm 30) that were all beginners, but Brian and his team did a good job of adjusting for the needs/ability of each person.Written August 8, 2019
- Jenissa M0 contributionsExcelenteMy kids had the best time and leasson of surf . They make so easy for them to learn. My kids have 5th and 6 years old.Written August 7, 2019
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Dan O
9 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
We took a group lesson, private lesson, and a board rental with them
Group lesson — Great if you want to have a feel if surfing is for you. Also great for kids. The boards are shared for most participants. No pictures. No snacks. Water provided. One hour of water time, not 1.5 hours. Don’t buy multiple lessons as they get cancelled at a very short notice all the time.
Private lesson - Great experience. You can really learn by practicing.
Renting a board— Don’t recommend renting from them. The boards the rent are cheap 8 ft long, which are hard to balance for novice surfers. Also it was supposed to be a full day rental (9-3:30). They wanted the board back all of a sudden before 1 pm, when they canceled the afternoon class
Also they do not have a physical location that you can go to.
Group lesson — Great if you want to have a feel if surfing is for you. Also great for kids. The boards are shared for most participants. No pictures. No snacks. Water provided. One hour of water time, not 1.5 hours. Don’t buy multiple lessons as they get cancelled at a very short notice all the time.
Private lesson - Great experience. You can really learn by practicing.
Renting a board— Don’t recommend renting from them. The boards the rent are cheap 8 ft long, which are hard to balance for novice surfers. Also it was supposed to be a full day rental (9-3:30). They wanted the board back all of a sudden before 1 pm, when they canceled the afternoon class
Also they do not have a physical location that you can go to.
Written July 1, 2023
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Jessie
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Apr 2021
We had a great time during our lesson. The instructors did an amazing job managing a big group and had the logistics of the lesson down pat! My favorite part was that one of the instructors took photos of you as you caught waves in order to show you your form and give you feedback right on the spot.
Very friendly instructors and seamless experience overall.
Very friendly instructors and seamless experience overall.
Written April 18, 2021
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GOTYER6
Chicago, IL124 contributions
Our 11 year old son desperately wanted to try surfing and after a quick Google search, I found a few schools then called in order of distance from my hotel. The first didn't answer. The second had a voice-mail in Spanish and the third didn't answer the phone but responded by text. While texting is great, I'm not putting my kids life in the hands of someone I can't talk to.
The next number was Surfing Puerto Rico. April answered the phone quickly and answered all of my neurotic parent questions. She quickly put my mind at ease and within about 2 hours, our two oldest boys (9 & 11) were at the beach learning to surf.
Erick, our instructor, was a very patient, friendly instructor who spoke at a level that our boys understood and in no time had both of them "catching waves". By the end of our private lesson, my oldest was asking to buy a surfboard. We are all excited to try again and if it's in Puerto Rico, it will most definitely be with Surfing Puerto Rico! Erick & April, if you're reading this, thank you for the unforgettable memories!
The next number was Surfing Puerto Rico. April answered the phone quickly and answered all of my neurotic parent questions. She quickly put my mind at ease and within about 2 hours, our two oldest boys (9 & 11) were at the beach learning to surf.
Erick, our instructor, was a very patient, friendly instructor who spoke at a level that our boys understood and in no time had both of them "catching waves". By the end of our private lesson, my oldest was asking to buy a surfboard. We are all excited to try again and if it's in Puerto Rico, it will most definitely be with Surfing Puerto Rico! Erick & April, if you're reading this, thank you for the unforgettable memories!
Written February 14, 2021
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Scott W
Colorado1 contribution
Feb 2022 • Solo
Kali at Surfing Puerto Rico provided me with one of the best experiences of my vacation. I was finally able to stand up! She is a truly gifted instructor. As a participant in a class, I saw Kali able to easily connect with clients of all ages and beautifully share her expertise and passion for surfing. Clearly the esteemed reputation of her father and surf school founder, Brain, extends in an inspiring way. If you want a great surf school in PR consider none other than this family business. Kali’s work ethic, attention to detail, eye for safety, and dedication to your success is unmatched. The beaches of Luquillo are indeed a great place to learn. Make Surfing Puerto Rico a priority for your vacation!
Written February 25, 2022
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Tim L
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Dec 2022
We unfortunately were unable to do our surfing lesson because the waves were too big, but still would like to leave a review here to share our experiences with the company.
The owner gave us a call before our lesson to let us know that the waves might be too big for our lesson but mentioned we could check it out ourselves to decide. After we got there and decided it was indeed a no go for us and could not reschedule because of our itinerary, the owner said no problem and quickly offered refund to us within an hour. It's really great to see an honest and understanding company these days.
The owner gave us a call before our lesson to let us know that the waves might be too big for our lesson but mentioned we could check it out ourselves to decide. After we got there and decided it was indeed a no go for us and could not reschedule because of our itinerary, the owner said no problem and quickly offered refund to us within an hour. It's really great to see an honest and understanding company these days.
Written December 17, 2022
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Aric
North Potomac, MD3 contributions
Dec 2021
My 17yr old daughter and I had a great experience and a ton of fun with Surfing Puerto Rico! The team is knowledgable and fun and know how to give useful instruction. Especially for first time surfers, I think you'll love it and be surfing in no time at all. The reservation system also worked well. When I needed to switch a reservation the team on the phone handled things friendly and efficiently.
Written January 1, 2022
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JesusB2
3 contributions
Very nice experience!
Starting from zero in the sand to actually surf on the water, in just a couple hours. That tells a lot about the care Kali put on teaching.
For us, it was a pleasure to learn about this but also about the waves and currents of the sea and about local topics of the island.
Starting from zero in the sand to actually surf on the water, in just a couple hours. That tells a lot about the care Kali put on teaching.
For us, it was a pleasure to learn about this but also about the waves and currents of the sea and about local topics of the island.
Written December 21, 2021
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tgessler
Worcester, MA30 contributions
Such a great surfing experience! This was my second ever lesson and was so much fun! Kali was our guide who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and professional. She even helped some people who were about to get into a rip current (luckily this was far away from where we were surfing). The beach was gorgeous and water clear blue and waves were consistently coming and great for someone who is still learning. Instructions were broken down so that we knew what we were doing no problem, and could even try some tricks. We were given Snacks and water. Do not be put off by the lack of board leash- it was actually completely appropriate in this setting as the boards always tended toward shore. Highly recommend this tour
Written November 2, 2023
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corlyn
State College, PA40 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Somewhat disappointing. Ad clearly says 30 min beach instruction, 1 1/2 hours water time. Overall booking says 930-12. Figured it accounted for rest time and snacks as well. The beach instruction was almost 30 min, but the water time was less than an hour. Finished right at 11, including the rest/snack break.
Male instructor was very good with the 2 kids and even though the waves were big, they were always safe.
Good experience, but not what was advertised.
Male instructor was very good with the 2 kids and even though the waves were big, they were always safe.
Good experience, but not what was advertised.
Written October 26, 2023
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Good afternoon. On our system we have 9:30am check in, that also includes 30min of grace for anyone running late. When we have small groups we usually have a headstart. The lesson October 26 was from 9:30am-11:30pm with a two hour duration.
Written November 8, 2023
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Migael V
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We had a BLAST! My girlfriend and I were beginners and it couldn’t have been better. The instructors, Angel, Seba & Claire were fun, attentive and informative. They got everyone up on the board in no time, were great with the kids and also took amazing pictures that they airdrop after the class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Written March 30, 2024
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No - he caters to every level. He will group like skills. There are a team of people who help you out in the water and help with carrying surf boards. Hope this helps
Written January 4, 2020
We want to do surf lessons and jet skis. Are there jet ski rentals nearby?
Written April 3, 2019
I didn’t see any jet skis or water craft around La Pared. Definitely do surfing lessons with Brian.
Written April 3, 2019
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