Surf Lessons in Canggu, Bali

How our surf lessons in Canggu work

Our surf school in Canggu is mobile. Instead of using the same beach every day, our instructors pick the best spot for learning on the day, depending on the conditions. Once you are there, we get you set up with a surfboard and a rash vest, then there is a quick stretch and a beach lesson before you hit the water.

Canggu has waves gentle enough for a first lesson and waves best left to experienced surfers, often only a short walk apart. Learners usually start at Batu Bolong or Old Man’s, where slow, rolling waves give long, forgiving rides when the swell is small. Our Canggu surf guide explains which break suits which level.

You need to be able to swim 50 metres unaided to join a lesson.

Ways to take surf lessons in Canggu

Bali Surf Lessons: lessons with pick-up

Already have somewhere to stay? Bali Surf Lessons give you a choice of 1, 2, 3 or 4 surf lessons, with transport to the surf from your accommodation and all surf equipment included. Trips depart daily at 7am from the Kuta and Seminyak area or 8am from the Canggu area, and your lesson time is confirmed the day before. Accommodation and main meals are not included.

Surf & Stay Bali: a daily lesson at our Canggu camp

Surf & Stay Bali combines shared accommodation at our Canggu camp with breakfast daily, a daily surf lesson with boards and surf gear, and a Mojosurf guide, for 2 to 8 days. A 3 day stay includes 2 lessons, rising to 7 lessons on an 8 day stay. A typical day is breakfast, a surf lesson, a free afternoon by the pool or exploring, then happy hour at the camp.

7 Day Canggu Surf Adventure: a week of coaching

The 7 Day Canggu Surf Adventure includes 6 nights in a shared dorm at our Canggu camp, daily breakfast, 6 surf lessons, 4 free surf sessions, a surf theory and a pool theory session, 2 photo analysis sessions, 1 video analysis session and sunset drinks. A VIP transfer between Denpasar (DPS) airport and the camp is included for either your arrival or your departure. Beginners are welcome.

Surf Academy Indonesia: 1 to 3 months

For serious progress, the 1 Month Surf Academy Indonesia starts in Canggu on the first Sunday of the month. Over 4 weeks you get 5 surf lessons a week of 2 hours each, 3 video or photo analysis sessions a week, a weekly surf theory lesson and 2 fitness or yoga sessions a week, moving between our camps in Canggu, Red Island or Lombok, and Nusa Lembongan. Longer courses are the 2 Month Surf Academy Indonesia and the 3 Month Surf Academy Instructor Course Indonesia, where you can aim to achieve your ASI Level 1 Surf Coach certification (additional fee applies).

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When to take surf lessons in Canggu

You can surf Canggu in any month. The dry season, April to October, has the most consistent swell, with the biggest waves from June to August, so beginners do best on the smaller days and with a guide. The wet season, November to March, has smaller, more variable surf, which often suits learners, and the water is at its warmest. See the best time to surf in Bali for a month-by-month guide.

Where you stay

Surf & Stay Bali, the 7 Day Canggu Surf Adventure and the start of the Surf Academy are all based at our Canggu surf camp, in the heart of Canggu and minutes from Echo Beach, with a pool, air-conditioned rooms and a Happy Hour every night. Torn between islands? Compare Canggu vs Lombok.

Surf lessons in Canggu: common questions