Best Surf lessons in Fuerteventura

Surfing is a sport and leisure practice that has gained great popularity in the last decades. The reason? Simple! Mastering the basic skills that will allow you to have hours of fun in the sea is much easier than it seems.

Among all the activities you'll find in Fuenteventura, surfing stands out, of course. You'll find that the north coast of the island is full of excellent schools where you can either take your first steps or improve the technique you've acquired under the guidance of top-level expert surfers.

The island of Fuerteventura is considered one of the best places to surf, especially for beginners looking to take their first steps in the sport.

After one or more beginner lessons, you will be able to select waves without help, stand up on the board, stop and accelerate your surfboard and you will learn the difference between the different turns, proper postures and much more.

Each lesson takes around 3 hours to complete and courses are offered in packages ranging from 1 day surf lessons to 10 days of lessons, which allows you to customise the lessons to the requirements of each traveller.

For example travellers visiting the island for a short holiday, for example 3 days in Fuerteventura, can dedicate half a day of their itinerary to learning the basics of surfing.

Recommended beaches for beginner surfers

Surf lessons for beginners in Fuerteventura are characterised by a preference for areas with moderate swell where students can easily learn and progress in their lessons.

While it is true that the location will largely depend on the school you hire for the experience, some of the best and most popular beaches for beginner surfers in Fuerteventura are the following:

• Playa Punta Blanca: Located just 2 kilometres from the capital of Fuerteventura, this is one of the favourite beaches for beginners, the location has a variety of tides and waves of all types which allows students to quickly familiarise themselves with the sea.
• Punta Elena in Corralejo: With waves ranging from 2 to 4 metres, this is another popular spot in Fuerteventura for novice surfers looking to gain experience. Many local schools bring their students to this location.
• Playa El Cotillo: El Cotillo is a charming fishing village that you must visit during your holiday. Its beaches are ideal for surfing at all levels. If you travel in summer the calm waves are ideal to improve your practice after learning the basic lessons.

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Some general characteristics regarding surf lessons may vary depending on the school you hire for the experience. However, most of them include facilities such as a surfboard for beginners, a custom-made wetsuit, an experienced instructor and certifications in the price you pay.

Also, they usually include round-trip transportation of the group from the meeting point to the selected location.

• Price per lesson: A 1-day lesson is available from €50 per traveller; if you add more days it is possible to get a small discount on the base price.
• Duration: Surf lessons for beginners in Fuerteventura usually take between 3 to 4 hours to complete. To this time must be added the transfer time which varies depending on the beach chosen for the lessons.

Surfers with an intermediate level or some experience will find Fuerteventura an ideal place to improve their technique and perfect their skills.

On the island you will find many schools that offer specialised lessons for this type of traveller, so I recommend researching and comparing the different options available.

As a general rule, surf lessons for intermediate surfers are specially designed for those who already have the necessary skills to surf the white foam without any problems. This involves knowing the basics of surfing on both a theoretical and practical level.

If you are committed to practice and your stay in the Canary Islands includes 5 days in Fuerteventura or more, consider taking several days of lessons in order to improve your skills.

Please note that certain criteria of the experience may vary depending on the school you hire, but in general terms local surf schools promise the student to acquire the following skills: correct paddling technique, ability to identify the best breaks, turning the board, orientation turns in the lying position, techniques to gain speed and much more.

Recommended beaches for intermediate surfers.

The main advantage that intermediate surfers have is that they can take advantage of both beaches with calmer waves, recommended for beginners, as well as those with more challenging waves.

Here is a list of the best beaches in Fuerteventura for intermediate surfers.

• Isla de Lobos: Visiting Isla de Lobos from Fuerteventura is one of the basic activities that every traveller should do during their holiday on the island; if you can take advantage of the trip for a surfing lesson you can have the best of both worlds. The waves are considered among the biggest on the planet and reach a height of 2.5 metres.
• El Muelle Beach: Located in Corralejo, this surfing area has a medium tide with a first section that rises quite a lot. Its swell of up to 2.5 metres and its volcanic rock bottom make it ideal for intermediate levels. The beaches in this area are considered among the best places for snorkelling experiences in Fuerteventura due to the diversity of marine species and corals that live here.

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• Price per lesson: 1-day lessons for intermediate surfers are available from €50 per traveller, but you can get special prices as the number of lessons increases.
• Duration: Surf lessons usually last 3 to 4 hours. To this time you will need to add (if applicable) the transfer to the location, which usually takes from 20 minutes to 1 hour depending on the beach chosen.

However, if what you need are lessons for advanced surfers, I recommend you to opt for the most experienced schools in Fuerteventura.

This way, you will find an instructor who will really allow you to get the best out of the skills you have been building up for a long time.

Keep in mind that the advanced level classes require experienced surfers, so they are generally a bit more expensive and specialised than the other levels. Most of these classes are conducted in a private lesson format to ensure 1-on-1 follow-up.

As a result, some specific training issues and workshop objectives should be discussed directly with the surf school or instructor.

However, if you are an advanced surfer and feel comfortable in the waves, but are having trouble mastering technical aspects such as gaining speed, gaining control or manoeuvres, the instructors in Fuerteventura will be able to help you a lot in all these aspects.

Recommended beaches for advanced surfers.

Fuerteventura's beaches are ideal for experienced surfers looking for a challenging environment or to maximise adrenaline levels. For safety reasons it is advisable to be cautious and not push your limits beyond what your skills allow. Here are a few examples.

• Playa El Hierro in Majanicho: This is a world class surf spot and one of the most memorable on the island. When you visit you will always find surfers waiting on the beach for the perfect conditions to get into the water. Waves reach up to 3 metres high.
• Punta del Tigre in Jandia: Located in the south of the island a short distance from the Jandia Lighthouse, this dive site is considered one of the most challenging on the island. Only the most experienced surfers venture into these waters due to its shallow volcanic rock bottom.

On the other hand, the wonders of the Jandia Natural Park are numerous, it is also considered one of the best places to see dolphins in Fuerteventura, so you may want to consider doing both activities in the same day trip.

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• Price per lesson: Lessons for advanced levels are available from 120€ per lesson. If you are going to Fuerteventura with friends, you can get special prices for groups of up to 4 people with the same level of experience.
• Duration: Lessons take about 3 hours to complete. Adding the transfer from your accommodation to the lesson location, you should reserve at least half a day of your itinerary for this experience.

Travellers looking for completely personalised surf lessons will find private lessons in Fuerteventura to be the best of the alternatives.

The main difference between these lessons and the others on this list is that your level of experience doesn't matter: once you've booked a lesson, the instructor in charge will design a programme that perfectly matches your skills.

Lessons are available at various times, including morning and afternoon, making this activity an easy adventure to incorporate into even short itineraries, such as 4 days in Fuerteventura or less.

Recommended for all travellers committed to improving their surfing and looking to get the most out of their stay and the warm waters of Fuerteventura. If you have the possibility to book lessons for several days, you will be able to perfect your skills even more.

The choice of location for the lessons will depend very much on the school you book the excursion with and of course your level of surfing experience.

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• Price per lesson: From 120€ per participant, although if you are travelling to Fuerteventura with friends or a partner you can opt for shared lessons and reduce the base cost per participant.
• Duration: The lesson on the water takes about 3 hours to complete. However, you will need to reserve half a day for your lessons, taking into account the transfer from the hotel to the final location of the experience.

When surfing it is important to take into consideration not only the temperature, but also the action of the wind. Consequently, the best time for surfing in Fuerteventura starts in September and lasts until the end of March.

However, keep in mind that the best part of travelling to Fuerteventura is its spring-like climate that allows for outdoor activities at any time of the year, as most of the time daily temperatures range between 23º and 25º.

For that reason, you'll find that Fuerteventura' s scuba diving activities or kayaking adventures are available for travellers to enjoy all year round.

When you book your surf lessons in Fuerteventura, the local schools will provide the most suitable equipment for the level of experience of the student and also for the location where the lesson will take place.

However, some more methodical surfers may wish to hire or bring their own surfboard. Here is a list of some suggestions for you to consider.

• Firewire Seaside Beyond: A very popular board model, described as a middle way between a longboard and a shortboard.
• Al Merrick Ci Mid: An all-terrain surfboard model that allows the user to fly over flatter, smaller waves. Its handling may require some previous surfing experience.
• Pyz Alien 2: An ideal board for those looking to make a one-time investment. This model works well for a wide variety of waves and for different levels of experience.