GROUP
Group lessons with Ballito Surf School are a great way to experience surfing one of our world-famous breaks in a 2+ people group setting. Our instructors are highly trained, friendly, and on a mission to ensure you have the best possible time in the water. We run a low ratio of instructors to surfers at 1:4 to ensure you receive plenty of attention and individual feedback.
Lessons are 1 hour long and are subject to weather conditions and tides on the day. Browse our group lesson options below where you’ll find all the information you need, however, if you are unsure which lesson would be best for you, contact us and we can help.
All equipment including a surfboard suited to your abilities. For beginners, we use soft safe, stable surfboards which are easy to balance, paddle and surf on. For intermediates, we have fiberglass surfboards available on request, however, if you would prefer to bring your own surfboard along, feel free to.
Wetsuits & rash vests
Sunscreen
Experienced & friendly surf instructors
Surf safety. Your instructor will conduct a 10min briefing on ocean safety and pop-up technique prior to taking you into the water to catch some waves.
Swimwear
Towel
Water
Instructors/ratio – industry-leading ratio of 1 instructor to 4 surfers as a maximum.
All instructors have a vast knowledge of the local area and will only conduct lessons in surf conditions in waist-deep water with broken waves perfect for beginners.
At Ballito Surf School we deliver lessons to adults, families, couples, groups, and kids 8yrs old and above. Our lessons are specifically designed to teach you to surf at your own pace in a laid-back environment to build further self-confidence, so you can continue in the sport of surfing and feel confident in the water.
BEGINNER LESSONS
Beginner group lessons are ideal for anyone ages 8yrs and above trying out surfing for the first time. It is recommended that you are comfortable in the water and enjoy learning in a group setting. Whether it be a moment shared with your friends or meeting new people relative to your age and ability, this option will ensure you get the most out of a social surf experience.
INTERMEDIATE LESSONS
Intermediates are required to have previous surf experience and should be comfortable enough to surf on their own without the help of an instructor to push them on waves. If this sounds like you and you are looking to improve your overall technique in a group setting, then this option is for you.
Don’t take our word for it
“There are few times in our city lives that we get to experience something as awesome as this. These guys are friendly and helpful, and I highly recommend them. My son was in his element in the water, having doubts about whether he would enjoy it or not. He definitely did! The guys took extra care to ensure he could thoroughly enjoy it!.”
- Dani
“Fantastic. The guys at Ballito Surf School really enjoy introducing kids to surfing. My 9-year-old son loved it. After 5 minutes of coaching on the beach, he was into the waves with coach Liam. Great experience. Ridiculously good value for money.”
- Daniel Bodewig
“The best place to learn how to surf. I was on holiday from Joburg, never surfed before and they had me up and standing within two lessons. The surf instructors were really cool guys and were more than happy to help.”
- Finlay Jonah
“Had such a great time surfing with these guys on my holiday! Even caught my first real waves at the back. Highly recommended.”
- Megan Marr