Cape Town is one of the few cities on the planet with world-class surfing on its doorstep. Here are 5 of the best surf lessons to book in Cape Town and Muizenberg.
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For most capital cities, the best surfing experience you can expect is when you get decent WiFi in a coffee shop. Not Cape Town. Not only is the South African metropolis a sea of culture, arts and good food and drink, it is also a gateway to some of the best waves in the world. Mix up a trip with a day at the beach, learning to surf in and around Cape Town.
Group Surfing Lesson
Fantastic value surf lesson for those who want to dip their toe in the water of this much-loved water sport. It’s incredibly easy too – just pre-book the lesson, meet at the LEARN 2 SURF Head Office in Muizenberg, grab a free wetsuit and board, and it’s time to hit the waves. It’s all explained in a simple way – no cowabunga surf jargon here – and the professional instructor runs through everything from warm-up stretches to (hopefully) standing up. There’s one instructor to every four people too so you get plenty of help. From €17.97.
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Group Surf Experience in Cape Town
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Perfect for a group of friends, this session is for a surf gang of no more than three. It’s only an hour and a half but all done extremely professionally, with everything from wax to wet suit included. An added bonus is the school will pick you up from an allocated point in the city too. It’s not just memories of ripping through the bubbling white water that you’ll take home either – the instructor takes free photos of you for a memento. From €157.65 per group (up to three).
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2-Hour Surf Lesson in Cape Town
For a bit longer in the water, this two-hour lesson takes place near the Atlantic Surf Co’s HQ, located along the Table View Beach front. They’re a friendly crew and (of course) all you need is included, you just need to channel your inner Patrick Swayze. This isn’t just for beginners either, important if one of you has prior surfing experience, as the instructors are there to help encourage and improve all levels. From €24.77.
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Private Surf Lesson
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This private session is tailored to the level or levels of your group – just let them know prior and they will do the rest. The emphasis here is on encouraging the group rather than the teachers showing off their surfing prowess – they are well aware that surfing can seem a bit daunting both in culture and actually doing it. It’s a completely stress-free experience that goes at a good pace to make sure no one is left behind. From €21.77.
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Learn to Surf this Summer!
Another surf school that gets how difficult it can be to nail surfing, Surf Life has good beginner soft boards (or sponges in surf speak) and goes into surf theory and practical skills to get you going. Taking place at Hang Ten Drive, Big Bay, this is a mobile surfing unit so there are no fancy changing rooms or club houses, but what it lacks in bells and whistles it makes up for in good solid teaching. From €39.79.
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