South Africa · SURFING & PADDLEBOARDING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 8 surfing & paddleboarding tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Paddle Cape Town from the water with a short SUP lesson and calm canal glides at the V&A Waterfront for about one hour.
“The children enjoyed it immensely. Value for money! They couldn't stop talking about it. Thank you for guides who really included everyone in the activity.”
Private surf lesson in Cape Town’s Muizenberg with a qualified coach, board and wetsuit rental, and lockers plus warm showers.
“The kids absolutely loved it. The staff members and coached are the best! They are friendly, helpful and kind Highly recommended”
Private Cape Town surf lesson with pickup, wetsuit and board, personalized coaching, and lesson photos, all wrapped into a half-day outing.
“Well organized, great first time surfing, fantastic instructor. The water and waves were just right. The pick up was on time. Try surfing in Cape Town....it's a don't miss experience.”
Beginner private surfing lesson in Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape. Learn paddling and wave skills in 2 hours with photos included.
“Heel leuke eerste surfervaring! Onze begeleider Ernie heeft ervoor gezorgd dat we tegen het einde konden rechtstaan. Goede tips van hem, leuke sfeer! Een echte aanrader! Bedankt Ernie”
Private Muizenberg surf lesson with English coaches, beginner-friendly waves, and real feedback on pop-up and wave riding for $34.
“Muizenbers is the perfect spot for beginners with regular, mid sized waves. Our teacher Alphonso was brilliant: With no prior experience we successfully learned to ride waves.”
2-hour surf lesson in Plettenberg Bay with wetsuit and board included, focused coaching, and time to practice after. Great first-wave payoff.
“2 hours of super interesting and fun discovery. An instructor who explains very well on the sand and who, once in the water, helps you take your first waves. Groups of 5 make the session enjoyable. In addition, the cold is not a problem since the wetsuits are suitable. I recommend it. 👍🏼”
2-hour surf lesson at J-Bay’s Dolphin Beach, small-group coaching, one-on-one attention, and wetsuit plus board included for $23.
“instructor Lungani was great. I never surfed before only skateboarded and I was riding a few waves within minutes. instructions were clear and conscise. would definitely go back only thing is surfing is very tiring so be prepared”
Paddle Cape Town’s canals from Battery Park at the V&A Waterfront with basic SUP training and 1 hour on the water for $19.
“We had such a great experience at SUP. The service was excellent and really made us want to come back. The staff made us feel safe and comfortable, and they went the extra mile by taking photos for us. Highly recommend!”
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