Learn to Surf - Pensacola Beach

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

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Experience the Gulf Coast!

Get out of your comfort zone & try something new on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Safe, fun family activity.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Bottled water

Surfboard

Sunscreen

Rash Guard / Wetsuit

What To Expect

A typical lesson will include 1.5 hours of instruction and board rental. We will begin with a group introduction followed by a current conditions / marine life report. I will go over water safety and etiquette then we will begin stretching. Land class includes instruction of proper prone position, paddling technique, the "pop up", and proper stance. Depending on conditions, I will decide the length of instruction regarding "paddling out." (duck diving, log roll, nose dives, etc). I will assist each surfer with line-up placement and push them into waves if needed. All ages are welcome!

Options

Learn to Surf - Pensacola Beach

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Lots of fun!
Shannon F,
Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kai was patient and very kind! He really paid attention and helped my bonus girl!So much fun! Would definitely do it again!
It was supper fun and...
Ryan B,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was supper fun and really easy to feel comfortable. My instructor was Kai and he was patient and easy to talk to. Took me a few tries to get up but once I did it all made sense.
Awesome People, Great Lesson!
Kameron K,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Super awesome people and very informative lesson. Everyone I talked to was very pleasant and accommodating from the jump. I had to reschedule the lesson a couple of times, and Braden, Malachi, and AJ were all very easy to interact with. Once I finally got to the lesson, Malachi helped me to learn exactly what to do in order to be better at surfing in a calm and comfortable manner. 10/10 solid experience, would recommend to my family and friends!
Awesome Experience
Abi M,
May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Awesome experience, I have never surfed a day in my life and was able to stand on the board after a few tries. Definitely recommend this experience for anyone wanting to try something new.
Awesome
laurazJ6749DS,
Mar 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kia was amazing! He was patient and kind. He is a great surf instructor! We do t like early mornings, so he worked with us to do a later surf session. I would definitely recommend!!
Do this! You won’t regret it!
nayzerlee,
Jun 26, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience! I was a little worried about safety etc but those concerns soon disappeared once we got in the water. They were knowledgeable & patient- I think we got tired and quit before they did! Kai and the guys that came to back him up were GREAT! Would’ve liked to hang out with all day! Great experience! Would definitely do it again.
Lovely Day
kristinwI1407YK,
Mar 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Malachi was an awesome instructor. He was very personable, knowledgeable, encouraging and my daughter felt safe and very comfortable with him. She had a great time!
Awesome experience!!
londyns990,
Sep 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
AC was a great time!!! Very passionate about surfing and a superb teacher!! We had a blast with him!!
kids learned to surf
Drsmithp,
Mar 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I was vacationing on the beach with my family and wanted something memorable to do with my 3 kids. Learning to surf was amazing and so much fun; all 3 kids got up on the surf boards and had a great time. The pictures and videos were the highlight of the whole trip. Braden our instructor was very patient and super knowledgeable you could tell he loved what he does. I highly recommend!
A C is a great instructor
Casey G,
Jun 3, 2021
- Review from Viator
5.00
AC was a great instructor. He kept a positive and encouraging attitude the whole time. I'm 40 and my son is 13, so if he can get us up surfing, he can do it for anyone.