4 Surf Lessons Tours in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.Beginner Surf Lesson in Lima, Perú

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Spend about 90 minutes learning to surf with Pukana Surf in Lima. You get a land lesson, stretch, wetsuit, aqua shoes, beginner board, and roughly an hour in the Pacific with instructors such as Jorge, Hector, Oscar, Lorenzo, or Javier. Classes run every two hours from 6:30 AM to 4 PM.

“Héctor (and the sweet Cocker Spaniel) made this experience worthwhile! I managed to stand up in my first surf lesson ever - and I credit Hector and a ‘can do’ attitude! It was a lot of fun! Before going, I read a review that said, ‘If you are even considering doing it, just do it!’ I am very glad I did. I had been psyching myself out about it for months and am so so glad I pulled the trigger! I would definitely surf again! If I were to surf with this group again, I would also buy my own wet suit because I was yelled at by a member…”

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2.Surf lessons in Lima, Peru surf lessons best experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Meet Tubos Surf School at Lima’s Circuito de Playas in Barranco for a private 90-minute surf session. Choose from lessons, coaching, training, board rental, wetsuit rental, or a surf guide, with your group receiving personal attention.

“No message from the instructor. No notification of cancellation. We waited… and nothing. Still no refund. Would avoid.”

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3.Surf Class with Equipment and Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · from $36

Meet your instructor at a Miraflores surf school, get a wetsuit and board, then learn paddling, balance, positioning, and wave timing. The lesson includes warm-up practice and one hour in the water. Instruction is available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, with instructors such as Felipe, Carlos, Denise, and Denis assigned according to availability.

“This is my first time to learn how to surfing. My instructor name is Felipe. He teach and explain the skills detailed. He always takes care of how are you doing. Because the waves are strong and now is Winter time. I will recommend this class =)”

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4.Surfing experience in Lima

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Meet the team at Anka Surf School for a 90-minute private surf lesson on Miraflores Beach. You’ll receive a wetsuit, board, and step-by-step coaching in English, German, or Spanish. Instructor Gerardo is known for patient guidance, especially when helping beginners stand up in the water. Extra beach time is available for a fee.

“Great instructors, beginner friendly, and super fun highly recommend!”

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