Surf Lessons Fort Lauderdale
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Surf Lessons Fort Lauderdale
By EZride Surf School
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Duration: 1h 30m
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- All Surfing Equipment Necessary. Surf board, surf board leash, surfing rashguard, surfing wetsuit (in winter), and surf wax.
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- Ocean Rescue Tower 15, 494331000010, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, USAReservations are required in advance. Surfers will meet their instructor in Fort Lauderdale along A1A at a designated wave break. Contact EZride Surf School for more details.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 147881P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- All ages and skill levels welcome!
- 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: 147881P1
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- Kathy Anne D0 contributionsSo much fun!We went on a cruise and had a few days to spend in Fort Lauderdale afterwards. As we googled things that would be fun to do with kids, EZride Surf school came up. After reading all the positive reviews and learning that learing to surf was one of our daughter's bucket list items, we signed up with Marcello. The kids had a blast and left wanting to get their own surf boards. Marcello was awesome with the kids and it was so fun to watch. Thank you Marcello!Written July 30, 2018
- HollyBC12340 contributionsBoys Said "10 out of 10 would do again Mom!"Read the other reviews and choose Marcello based on those, he did not disappoint. My boys are 13 and 7 and they had an amazing time. They both were up on the first try and had an absolute blast. This was our big treat event for the week and it was absolutely worth it. Marcello was kind and patient. He really connected with my kids and they loved him. Thank you so much for an experience of a life time!Written April 14, 2018
- Sue J0 contributionsAwesome! Thanks Marcello!I'm 52 and I've wanted to check off surfing from my bucket list for a long time. Marcello made that happen. He spent quite a while explaining things before we hit the beach which was helpful. After a few tries I succeeded! He was easy to work with and was great at teaching the proper techniques. He even had wetsuits available. I can't wait to go back!Written March 19, 2018
- Sierra C0 contributionsThanks Marcelo!Went with 3 friends and Marcelo accommodated to all of our needs! He’s a great instructor. He is sassy on the phone but is kind and funny in person. Definitely something to try out!Written March 13, 2018
- Stu W0 contributionsSuperb ! Thanks MarcelloJust like all the other reviews here .. we were not disappointed! Mid 50’s dad (who found it exhilarating but a tad tiring !) and a 14 year old son ... Marcello was unambiguous with nice clear booking / joining instructions. What fun! He is patient and had both of us standing up. My youngster is totally hooked. I strongly recommend this for any family ! Great father/son fun. Get your teens away from their phones and into the surf !Written February 22, 2018
- Scott M0 contributionsGreat time with MarcelloBooked 2 hours with Marcello for Dad and three boys 8,10,12. We had a great first surfing experience and everyone eventually got up on the board although the duration of Dad's ride was quite brief! Great review respect for the ocean and safety. Small 2' waves made it less scary for the littler one and all had a great time. Great way to spend a few hours with a nice and patient instructor. The boys already want to go back. Definite recommend.Written March 31, 2017
- Caitlynn W0 contributionsSurfing is so much fun!Going in I was a little nervous but Marcelo was super patient and a great instructor, our whole group had a blast!Written January 10, 2017
- RYBA10 contributionsTruly wonderful experience.Our group of first timers ranged from 5 yrs old to 43. I did not expect so many of us much less ALL of us would be able to get up on the boards with our instructor Marcello. The youngest ones looked like pros with the guidance, coaching and advise from Marcello. He was wise, patient, calm, easy going and everything you would want from someone trying to teach people on a surf board for the 1st time in their lives. When we done everyone could not wait for their next session.Written July 15, 2016
- kysgrang0 contributionsDream come true!!I've always wanted to learn how to surf, but didn't know if I would be able to do it, but the instructor Marcello was wonderful in attending to each little thing that each of us girls needed to fix in order to perfect your surf! He cheers you on and makes sure you get it! So worth it!!Written March 1, 2016
- Lana R0 contributionsMarcello is Awesome!I came to Fort Lauderdale for a vacation with 6 of my friends(18-22yrs old) from Northern WI. We have never surfed before so I didnt expect much since we were so inexperienced. But dispite that,Marcello was able to teach us so well that we all were able to stand up and surf the waves within a short time! I was so impressed! Marcello was very knowledgeable, patient, understanding and kind! We had an amazing time! Thank you so much, Marcello!Written March 1, 2016
- Lynette S0 contributionsMust try out!!Was worth every penny plus more! There was 7 of us girls and Marcello had patience to help each and every one of us from helping us find our waves to telling us what we could improve for the next wave. Definitely helped us get comfortable on a surf board and excited to try out surfing again in the near future! I would definitely recommend Marcello as an instructor for beginners or better as he has been surfing and teaching for years. You must try this out!!Written March 1, 2016
- Annamae M0 contributionsSurfingVisiting Florida for a week. Everyone if your interested give it a try!! Would give it a10!! 7 of us girls ages 18-22 very fun..first time for everyone! Everyone got up and enjoyed every minute of it!! Worth the price!! Great memories made:)thanks!!Written March 1, 2016
- ironmanian0 contributionsGreat for beginners and more experienced surfersWe had a varied group but Marcello was awesome for everyone. Some were just learning to get up and others were listening to Marcello's 10 years of pro surfing tips on how to get better. Wow a great instructor for all types. Thanks so much.Written June 19, 2015
- JIvy4260 contributionsBest part of our trip!Words can't do this experience justice...you just have to try it! Our family's ages range from 44 to 8 years old and we had never surfed before. Marcello helped us pick the perfect day for surfing (despite the fickle weather) and he provided great instruction. His patience and sincere concern for others is something we will never forget. At one point my 8 year old daughter was a little scared and he treated her like his own. He gave her the confidence she needed to keep trying. She got right back out there and LOVED it! I highly recommend this inexpensive and memorable experience. It was definitely the best part of our trip! As a side note I suggest planning this for the beginning of your trip just in case it has to be pushed back due to weather. We had to do this and it worked out perfectly!Written May 4, 2015
- Jason J0 contributionssurf class for the kidsWe had an excellent experience with Marcello. We had a private 2 hour class for my 6 and 9 year old. They both had a great time and we got a nice video of my son riding his first wave. Thank You MarcelloWritten April 8, 2015
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Feb 2024 • Family
This is our second time having family surf lessons with Marcello! We enjoyed every minute of our lessons! Marcello is not just a good teacher but a good human being. It was cold today and he was very thoughtful to bring wet suits for our family and he brought his son along to help our little kids in the water. Marcello is a blessing to us and we are very thankful for such a fun family experience. We will be back to see you again Marcello!
Written February 5, 2024
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CaribLover16
Boston, MA364 contributions
Nov 2021
Trying to surf has always been on my bucket list, and today (at age 60!) I finally took a lesson with Marcello. What an encouraging and patient instructor! I had a blast and learned so much about the whole sport. Thank you Marcello for a wonderful and memorable experience. I can’t wait to try it again!
Written November 14, 2021
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Lizzie
24 contributions
Dec 2014
We organised a two hour lesson with Marcello, to give our 8 (boy) and 9 (girl) year olds a taste of surfing. They are HOOKED!
Marcello was kind, patient, enthusiastic and professional. He had them surfing from the first wave.
If you're in the area, spare two hours for this amazing experience!
Marcello was kind, patient, enthusiastic and professional. He had them surfing from the first wave.
If you're in the area, spare two hours for this amazing experience!
Written December 31, 2014
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Thank you for taking the time to review your children's surf lesson! Surfing is an amazing experience, and we also think it is the best time spent in the area as well! We are happy to hear they are HOOKED on surfing and we were there to help them catch their first waves. Here's to a lifetime of surfing many waves!
Written July 29, 2017
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Lstaricha
Ashland, WI1 contribution
Mar 2016 • Friends
I just wanted to write so people could see that this is definitely a good thing to do if you are here for vacation and looking for something fun and different to do! Me and my other six friends came n have never surfed before and Marcello was very patient and understanding and by the end of the lesson, everyone of us had surfed at least two waves! I would definitely recommend this to anyone!! Thanks Marcello!!
Written March 1, 2016
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Thank you for taking the time to give your surf lesson an excellent review! Your review does help people know the wonderful service they will receive, and the fun time that is possible during their vacation. Groups of friends can have so much fun surfing together! Marcello is a patient surf instructor, and very successful at teaching everyone, at different levels, in the group to catch waves! Thank you for recommending EZride Surf School!
Written July 29, 2017
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campwarhol
Pickering, Canada4 contributions
Dec 2013
I brought both my daughters to Ft. Lauderdale for the Christmas break and I left a message on their website saying I would like a lesson for all three of us in the next day or two. Within a few hours they called us back and we booked for the next day. Marcello came right in front of our beach side hotel for our lessons. We all had a blast and wasted no time hitting the surf. Both my daughters introduction to surfing 11/15 years old lived it and will do it again!
Written December 28, 2013
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Surfing is a passion at EZride Surf School, as well as offering excellent surf lessons and customer service. We are also parents, so we know that you are trusting us with your children, and we take that responsibility seriously. We love to see families surfing together.
Thank you for your time to offer a review, and we hope surfing over your Christmas break was a memorable experience for you and your girls, and only the beginning of your surfing journey!
Hope to surf with you again.
Written January 8, 2014
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virginiaramblers
Washington D.C.3 contributions
Jan 2013 • Family
This was a great lesson for three beginning surfers. All of us were able to catch waves and Marcello was an outstanding instructor with a unique and great personality. He starts with a brief lecture about the philosophy of surfing as a way of life and shows you everything you need to know to get started. It was a fun and entertaining experience
Written January 15, 2013
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Thank you for your review. So happy to know you enjoyed your surf lesson and had
the chance to go surfing on your trip! EZride Surf School's instructor's are excellent
surfers and outstanding at providing a true surfing experience! We look forward to
surfing with you again!
Written April 11, 2013
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JZJB
5 contributions
Apr 2019 • Family
Our teenagers had surf lessons on Pompano Beach with Marcello from Ezride Surf School today. The entire experience beginning to end was perfect. Marcello was accommodating, took his time, was patient and both kids were up riding a wave the first try! He helped us appreciate the sport and the ocean. Don’t bother going anywhere else, he’s the best!
Written April 4, 2019
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CVANCA
1 contribution
Sep 2014
We were lucky enough to be instructed by Marcello for our very first lesson-it was an EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE!!
Marcello was kind, friendly, professional and extremely knowledgable. With his excellent instruction my friend and I both stood up within 30 minutes of being in the water.
We are hooked-by far the best part of our vacation!!
Thank you Marcello for such an amazing time!!
Marcello was kind, friendly, professional and extremely knowledgable. With his excellent instruction my friend and I both stood up within 30 minutes of being in the water.
We are hooked-by far the best part of our vacation!!
Thank you Marcello for such an amazing time!!
Written September 28, 2014
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Thank you for taking the time to review your surf lesson. We are happy to know you had an exceptional experience! Marcello is extremely knowledgably and professional. Surfing is an easy sport to be hooked on, and a healthy one too. Thank you again for taking the time to let us know you had an amazing time. Have you been back out there? We hope to surf with you again soon!
Written July 29, 2017
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Caki88
3 contributions
Aug 2014
Marcello was extremely nice and friendly. He was also very knowledgeable about surf, and very patient in helping my boyfriend and I getting accustomed with the surfing basics. Within the first 30 minutes of the lesson in Boca beach we were both standing up on our boards and catching waves! Strongly recommend him for beginners like myself. The lesson was very reasonable considering that he spent 2 hours teaching just the two of us. Tip: he supplies rash guards but still wear lots of sunscreen and be flexible about the time of the lesson, he will call the day of to let you know when the best waves will be.
Written August 30, 2014
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review your surf lesson. We are happy to know that you and your boyfriend had such a wonderful experience surfing together! Marcello is extremely nice and friendly and we are blessed to have him as a surf coach.
Written July 29, 2017
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Dorniw1
Birmingham, AL4 contributions
Mar 2014 • Family
Our experience with EZride Surf School was beyond amazing , all due to their instructor Marcello whom I spoke with personally two weeks in advance of our visit to Florida. My 20 year old son has always dreamt of learning to surf and thanks to Marcello, he did so yesterday , during a very reasonably priced and highly professional lesson. Marcello has been surfing all of his life, he never let my son out of his sites. He was professional, courteous and extremely well organized. His follow through was outstanding. Payment was made over the phone and receipt delivered to us on surf site (so simple). My son Mark was so very impressed with Marcello as well, he will recommend any one of his friends to schedule lessons with him when in Florida. Marcello quickly becomes like a part of your family, offering all kinds of help and information regarding future surfing ventures. We cannot find enough good words for this Instructor. We will return many times for his lessons as well as advice. Excellent choice of Instructors EZride and excellent organization!
Written March 27, 2014
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Surfing is amazing, and yes we are thankful for Marcello. His concern for your son is genuine. Marcello gives 100% to provide an outstanding learning environment. He is highly professional, courteous, and well organized, as you discovered. It is our desire that every family that chooses to go surfing with EZride has a similar experience with any of our instructors. We are passionate about surfing, as most surfers are, but also passionate about families. We want to treat you the way we want our family treated, and we hope that made a positive impact on your trip with your son! Thank you for taking the time to write such an amazing review. We appreciate it. We look forward to surfing with you again, and Marcello says "hello!"
Written December 17, 2014
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Hi, I’m looking to book surf lessons for my teen/tween (12 & 15) nieces in July 2021. Could you let me know if you have availability? Is an adult also required?
Written April 16, 2021
Wondering if we can arrange surf lessons for my family between July 6th or 7th anytime. We are 2 adults and two children 7 and 10z. Thanks Anna Johnson 896-438-1940
Written June 13, 2019
Hi Anna. Thank you for providing your phone number. I will call you today to answer all your questions and provide details.
Written June 14, 2019
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