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Surf School

You can learn to surf in Goa and we are here to make it happen!

Surf students warming up together on the beach

An instructor preparing a student for a lesson

Surf Wala is the longest running International Institute and School of Surfing in Goa, India, with over 4,000 students and members from over 50 countries, with native english, hindi and russian speaking staff and instructors who we have hand picked for their ability to teach beginner surfers of all ages.

We use the Australian teaching technique first developed in 1970 which gives us a 95% success rate for our students in their first session. And we import the finest teaching and safety equipment specifically designed and built for beginners.

We also provide training and surfboard rentals for intermediate and advanced surfers.

We are open from September to March, 8am to 12pm everyday (providing the weather conditions are suitable) and are located on Arambol beach in North Goa from operating from the grounds of our Surf Club and in the waters of the Arabian Sea, which provide a safe and suitable environment for surfing at all levels.

(In 2011 one surfer defied the odds and the impossible happened; Surf Wala was born and became the FIRST surf school in Goa. We may not be the only one anymore, but we are Goa’s most established surf school, and since the beginning we’ve upheld the highest standards for our work through our international team of passionate and accredited instructors.)

Surfing Packages

Surfing Packages
Course	Details	Price
1 DAY COURSE	’THE TEASER’ Experience what surfing is all about with a 90 minute lesson Read more The 1 DAY COURSE is a 90 minute lesson, with the first 20 minutes or so on the land, and the rest of the time in the water. You will learn: * How to hold and control your board along with the names of the different parts of the board and what they are for. * How to enter the surf zone, lay down on the board and paddle through the water safely. * How to ride a wave with your surfboard and what to do when it reaches the shore. * How to get from laying down to standing up while riding the wave, and how to fall off with style. * Loads of tips on how to stay standing while riding a wave. We will practice the above on the beach and once the technique is learned we’ll go into the water to do it for real. You will also learn the basics of ocean safety. We’ll point out any hazards and teach you how to avoid them along with our emergency signals, and how to respond. By the end of this lesson you'll have ridden a bunch of waves and will have a good idea of what surfing is all about. This is a good option for those wanting to give surfing a try or to check it off their "bucket list".	Rs. 3,000 Book
3 DAY COURSE	‘TAKE THE PLUNGE’ All the basics of surfing packed into 3 fun lessons. Read more The 3 DAY COURSE consists of 4½ hours spread over 3 days and there is a lot to learn. Below is a list of the things we will teach you, but we may change things around to better suit the needs of the group, or because of weather conditions. By the end of this course this is what you’ll have learned: * How to hold and control your board along with the names of the different parts of the board, different types of boards and what they are for. * How to safely enter the surf zone, paddle through the waves and to know where to wait. * To sit up on your board and select waves to catch. * Paddle for and catch different kinds of waves. * The different ways to stand up on the board while riding down a wave, and how to fall off with style. * How to stay standing while riding a wave for as long as possible. * To look for and recognize the potential dangers, (like the dreaded rip currents), how to avoid them or what to do if caught by them, and how to help others in danger.	Rs. 8,000 Book
‘FULLY IMMERSE YOURSELF’	5 lessons designed to get you out surfing on your own Read more With 7½ hours in 5 DAYS this COURSE covers everything in the 3 DAY Course and some extras to help improve your wave catching and riding skills We will teach you over the 5 days to: * Hold and control your board and learn the names of the different parts of the board, different types of boards and what they are for. * Safely enter the surf zone, paddle through the waves and know where to wait. * Sit on your board and select waves to catch. * Paddle for and catch different kinds of waves. * The different ways to get standing up on the board, and how to fall off with style. * How to stay standing while riding a wave for as long as possible. * To look for and recognize the potential dangers, (like the dreaded rip currents), how to avoid them or what to do if caught by them, and how to help others in danger. * Start turning on the wave * Ride up and down the ‘wall’ of the wave * Recognize different parts of the wave and how to use them * How to choose a surfboard that is right for you and for your waves By the end of the 5 days you’ll have the knowledge you need to start practicing on your own.	Rs. 12,000 Book

PRIVATE LESSONS

‘THE EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE’

Rs. 5,000

Lesson details

Looking to take your surfing to the next level or just starting out and want that extra guidance? Our private one-on-one surf lessons are the fastest, most personalized way to improve your skills and build confidence in the water. Whether you’re a complete beginner learning to pop up for the first time or an intermediate surfer refining your turns and wave selection, your dedicated instructor will tailor each session to your level and goals. With undivided attention, real-time feedback, and custom coaching, you’ll progress faster and feel more comfortable in the lineup. Ideal for anyone who wants to maximize their surf time and get the most out of every wave.

NON SWIMMERS A private lesson is also the option available to non swimmers. Those of us who aren’t able to swim, who may have a fear of the water or are worried about being out of our depths, need to have an instructor with them all the time and that’s not always possible in a group surf lesson. The lesson lasts 90 minutes and we will start by understanding together what our level of confidence is and what we need to work on. Our aim is to get you riding waves, but we will first make sure that you are comfortable enough in the sea. Booking these lessons one at a time is the best way to understand whether to continue with private lessons or move on to a group lesson.

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KIDS LESSONS

Children practising on boards with an instructor

Fun and safe lessons designed for the younger people.

Rs. 2,000

Lesson details

Our Kids Surf Lessons are structured a bit differently than the lessons for adults. Kids tend to learn better in shorter sessions so the kids surf lesson is 60 minutes long and is usually kept to two or three kids per instructor. It’s best to book these lessons one by one so you can see how your child is responding to the lessons and environment.

5 years old is the age we feel that kids are ready to step away from their parents and put their trust in an instructor. Kids can learn to surf before they can walk but that’s normally done with their parents as the instructor.

We have found over the years that the best way to teach children to surf is to keep it fun, so we don’t always start them off on surf boards as it can be a bit intimidating. We might start with body-boards, which are smaller and easier to handle in the surf, or in cases where the kids aren’t used to the sea, we may start by learning to safely dive in and out of the waves without a board. We want your kids to leave with a feeling of confidence in their new found skill, as well as the excitement that comes from riding a wave.

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ACTION SURF PHOTOS

Professional photos of your surf lesson and sessions.

They say “if you didn’t get the photo, it didn’t really happen”. While we don’t all agree with that, we all appreciate it when someone captures the moment for us. We now offer high quality, professionally shot photos which are edited by our photography team and then digitally sent to you. If a picture is worth a thousand words, and surfing is an experience that you may need some help in describing to the rest of the world.

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SURF CAMPS AND LARGE GROUP LESSONS

For those who would like to stay and surf with us or for booking group lessons

Whether you are traveling alone or with a group, Surf Wala is a good option for combining your surfing and Goa experience. We can arrange your accommodation, airport pickup and drop off, surf lessons, breakfast and a host of other activities and attractions to keep you entertained in your non surfing hours. Get in touch to let us know what you’d like, and we’ll work with you to design the perfect surf getaway. Just book your flights and we'll do the rest.

For Large Group Surf Lessons we offer the option to customize the lessons and schedule to better suit the needs of the group. We also offer a group discount so get in touch to let us know what you need.

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Our Instructors

Our international team of instructors run two surf lesson batches every morning with group lessons of no more than 4 students per instructor.

A Surf Wala instructor guiding a student in the water