Our beginner surf course

• What to expect in your beginner surf course in Fuerteventura:
• Official surf school of the municipality of Pájara
• 4.5 hours of daily surf lessons for beginners (including pickup and beach transfer)
• Personal coaching in small groups (4–8 students per surf instructor)
• Daily surfing at the surf spot with the best waves for your level
• Practice in safe, waist-deep whitewater: take-off, balance, trimming & turning
• ISA or FES certified surf instructors with lifeguard training
• Video coaching in multi-day surf courses
• Free pickup service from hotels & surf camps in the south of Fuerteventura

Hello, I'm Tine. I run the surf school office and organize our surf courses in Fuerteventura together with our surf instructors. If you’d like to learn to surf in Fuerteventura, I’d be happy to send you a non-binding offer and answer any questions about our surf lessons.

Would you like to learn to surf but don’t know where to start? Our beginner surf course in Fuerteventura is the perfect place to begin.

In small groups, you will learn the basics of surfing – safely, individually, and with plenty of fun.
Our professional surf instructors guide you step by step:

From safely handling your surfboard and learning how to paddle to your first take-off on a whitewater wave.

Dank stehtiefem Wasser, professioneller Anleitung und wechselnden Stränden (abhängig von Wind, Wellen und Gezeiten) – bringen wir dich genau dorthin, wo die Bedingungen für dich als Anfänger am besten sind.

And the best part: your surf adventure starts right at your hotel, surf camp or holiday apartment – with free pickup in the south of Fuerteventura.

In our beginner surf course you will learn the fundamentals of surfing step by step – safely, effectively and with plenty of fun in the water.

The most important maneuver in surfing is standing up on the board – the take-off. This technique allows you to ride the wave while standing on your surfboard.

Derek explains how to do the take-off correctly:
"Hello, I'm Derek. I started surfing as a child and have been a surf instructor with the OTRO MODO Surfschool team for 10 years. Today I’ll explain how to get up on the board properly when learning to surf."

Of course, it’s important to have the right position on your surfboard – not too far forward and not too far back – so the board can glide smoothly on the water.

Now the right wave is coming. Don’t forget: paddle two more strokes. You need the momentum so your board becomes fast enough and doesn’t sink.

Now it’s time: push yourself up with both hands at shoulder level and use the momentum to bring your feet onto the board in one smooth movement. Your stance should be about shoulder-width apart, with your front foot roughly where your chest was before. Turn your head and upper body slightly in the direction of the ride – and you’re surfing!

And of course, don’t forget the joyful shout: Yipieeeeeeeeee!!!!

"From experience I know that everyone gets up on the surfboard a little differently. That’s why in our beginner surf course we teach you three different techniques for the take-off.
You can then choose the method that feels easiest for you. This way, most beginners learn to stand up on the board after a short time.

Don’t forget: the correct position of your feet decides whether you stay on the board or fall off. Especially at the beginning, you should pay close attention to your foot placement and not rush the take-off.

Enjoy the waves!
Derek"

*1 day beginner surf course (meeting point on the beach): €57
1 day beginner surf course: 62€
3 days beginner surf course: 168€
5 days beginner surf course: 260€
After 5 days surf course each additional surf course day costs 55€.

What will I learn in the beginner surf course in Fuerteventura?
You will learn how to ride a broken wave (whitewater wave) while standing on the board – including paddling technique, take-off, balance and board control.

How deep is the water during the beginner surf lessons?
Our beginner surf courses take place in waist-deep water, giving you safety and control while learning to surf.

How many participants are in a surf course?
We teach in small groups with 4–8 students per instructor, so you receive personal coaching.

Can I join without any surfing experience?
Yes! Our beginner surf course in Fuerteventura is specially designed for complete beginners – no previous experience is required.

Will I really learn to surf?
With our coaching and a little practice, most beginners manage to stand up on the board on the first day – including the unforgettable first take-off moment.

What is included in the price?
The price includes surfboards, Billabong wetsuit, beach transfer, coaching and video coaching (for multi-day surf courses) – and plenty of fun in the waves.

Ich berate dich gern bei der Buchung deines Anfänger Surfkurses.
Unser Kurs für Surfanfänger läuft das ganze Jahr über und kann an jedem Tag (von Montag bis Samstag) starten – du brauchst also keine festen Termine einzuplanen.
Wir unterrichten bewusst in kleinen Gruppen und schaffen eine entspannte, familiäre Atmosphäre. So können wir individuell auf deine Fragen, dein Tempo und dein Surflevel eingehen – damit du sicher und mit Freude das Surfen lernst.