If you have been watching surfers from the shore for a long time and would finally like to experience what it feels like to move with a wave yourself, the Surf experience gives you the opportunity to do exactly that in Playa de las Américas. You can join even if you have never stood on a surfboard before: no previous experience is required, and the lesson is adapted to your skill level.
The team of local surfers knows the waves and surf spots of Playa de las Américas extremely well. When planning the lessons, they take both the current conditions and the participants’ skill levels into account, so not everyone simply receives the same standard lesson. As a beginner, you can start with the basics, while more experienced surfers can focus on the areas they genuinely want to improve.
The aim of your first session is not simply to somehow stand up on the board. You will learn the correct body position, the basics of paddling and standing up, as well as the safety rules you need in the ocean. After practising on land comes the part it is all about: you head into the water with your board and, with the instructor’s help, begin catching your first waves.
If you enjoy sharing new experiences with others, you can choose a group lesson, where the provider aims to teach participants of a similar skill level together. Groups consist of a maximum of 6-12 participants, allowing the instructor to continue following and assisting everyone in the water.
If personal attention is more important to you, the private lesson is fully adapted to your - or your accompanying group’s - skill level and goals. As a beginner, you can receive more direct assistance and corrections, while more experienced surfers can work specifically on areas such as positioning, timing or individual technical elements.
For experienced surfers, a separate advanced course known as perfeccionamiento is also available. The instructor first assesses your current level and goals, then uses land-based practice, ocean training and video analysis to help you identify the small technical details worth improving.
You do not need to worry about equipment either: the instructor selects the appropriate surfboard for you, while the wetsuit and surf booties are also provided. This makes it easy to include surfing in your Tenerife holiday even if you only want to try it once - and if you get into it, you can continue developing your skills here with the most suitable type of lesson.
WHERE AND WHEN?
Playa de las Américas
Every day of the week
SUMMER: 7:00 (7 AM) (opening) - 21:00 (9 PM) (closing)
AUTUMN-WINTER-SPRING: 7:00 (7 AM) (opening) - 19:00 (7 PM) (closing)
Exact starting times depend on the day, as they are adjusted to the current wave and tide conditions.
The activity starts on the exact date and at the exact time indicated in your booking.
PARKING (if you are not staying nearby)
PARKING (Google Maps) (outdoor parking, free of charge)
⚠️ you may need to wait for a free parking space; do not leave valuables in the car
LOCATION (on foot)
ENTRANCE (Google Maps)
Check-in takes place at the office.
ACTIVITY TYPE
Outdoor
PREGNANCY
Participation is not permitted during pregnancy.
ACCESSIBILITY
/wheelchair or stroller/
No
PETS
Pets are not permitted during the activity.
ORDER OF ARRIVAL
The order of arrival does not matter.
RESTROOMS
Available at the office.
SMOKING
Smoking is not permitted during the activity.
Before and after the activity, smoking is possible outside on the street.
HOW DOES THE ACTIVITY WORK?
GROUP AND PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
Arrival: meet at the surf school
Equipment: the instructor selects a surfboard suited to your skill level, then you receive a wetsuit and surf booties
Safety briefing: the instructor explains the ocean conditions for the day, the basic rules to follow in the water and the information needed for safe practice
Practice on land: as a beginner, you learn and practise the basic movements, including the correct body position and how to stand up on the board
Practice in the ocean: you enter the water with the instructor and begin practising on waves suited to your skill level; beginners focus on catching their first waves, while more experienced surfers work on improving their technique
At the end of the activity: you return to the surf school, hand back the provided equipment, change clothes and the activity comes to an end
ADVANCED / PERFECCIONAMIENTO
Arrival and skill assessment: the instructor assesses your current level and together you determine which technical elements you would like to work on
Practice on land: before entering the ocean, you practise the specific movements that the session will focus on
Ocean training: you practise the selected technical elements on the waves while your surfing is recorded on video
Video analysis: after the lesson, you return to the school, where the instructor reviews the footage with you and points out the most important areas for improvement
At the end of the activity: based on the analysis, you receive personalized guidance on what to focus on during your next sessions
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Moderate - average physical fitness recommended
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
Staff: Spanish, English
Basic language skills are required to participate in the activity.
INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR BOOKING
From the person making the booking:
• full name as shown on official ID
• email address
• phone number
• billing address
• preferred language
From each participant:
• body weight
RECOMMENDED BOOKING PERIOD
2 months - 14 days in advance
BOOKING DEADLINE
7 days in advance
RECOMMENDED BOOKING PERIOD
2 months - 14 days in advance
BOOKING DEADLINE
7 days in advance
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• children aged 0-13 cannot participate in the activity
• children aged 14-17 may only participate when accompanied by an adult
• the activity can only be attended on the exact date and at the exact time indicated in the booking
• the exact start time depends on the day, as the lessons are scheduled according to the current wave and tide conditions
• arrival 15 minutes before the start of the activity is recommended
• basic language skills are required to participate in the activity
• no previous surfing experience is required; the staff will help you learn the necessary techniques
• you must be able to swim
• all participants must arrive sober
• a maximum of 12 participants can take part in a group surf lesson at the same time
• for group lessons, the provider aims to teach participants of a similar skill level together whenever possible
• a maximum of 6 participants can take part in a private surf lesson at the same time
• private lessons are adapted to the skill level and goals of the participant or the group attending together
• the activity is also an excellent choice for advanced and highly experienced surfers
• advanced / perfeccionamiento lessons include video recording and technical analysis
• the provider supplies the surfboard, wetsuit, surf booties and accident insurance
• the instructor selects the surfboard according to the participant’s skill level
• before the lesson, a safety briefing is given about the conditions of the day and the rules to follow in the water
• following the safety briefing and the instructor’s instructions is mandatory
• for safety reasons, taking photos or videos with your own device during the activity is not permitted
• you will get wet during the activity, so it is best not to take jewellery, phones or other items that could easily be lost or damaged by water with you - leave them at the surf school
• long hair should be tied back securely
• in extreme weather conditions, the activity may be modified or cancelled (details: FAQ)
HEALTH INFORMATION
• the activity is not wheelchair accessible
• participation is not permitted during pregnancy
• difficulty level: moderate - average physical fitness recommended
• participation is not permitted if you have rheumatic or musculoskeletal conditions
HOW SHOULD YOU PREPARE?
• swimsuit
• beach towel
• head covering (for a bald head or short hair: a close-fitting head covering that can be securely fastened)
• hair tie (for long hair)
• waterproof sunscreen (due to strong UV radiation)
• mineral water (min. 1.5 litres/person – 50.7 fl oz/person)
• a small amount of food or a high-energy snack
OPTIONAL
• change of clothes
FINESTPASS™ PRO tip
• if this will be your first surfing experience and continuous personal guidance is especially important to you, consider a private lesson, where the instruction is fully adapted to your pace
• keep in mind that surfing can be much more physically demanding than it looks from the shore; if you arrive well rested and properly hydrated, you can make much better use of the two-hour session
• if the surf booties or wetsuit you receive do not fit comfortably, feel free to let the instructor know before entering the water
• if you already have surfing experience and genuinely want to work on your technique, an advanced lesson with video analysis can provide far more specific feedback than a general group lesson
• do not judge your first session by how many waves you manage to ride standing up: based on our guests’ experiences, learning the basic technique, proper timing and how to move in the ocean is already a significant achievement during the first lesson
PARKING | outdoor parking (free)
ENTRANCE
en 
Playa de las Américas
2 hours
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