Surf Lessons in Miraflores: Five Schools Compared
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For most visitors: the Surf Like a Pro lesson at Makaha Beach. It costs €13.20, has 4.9 stars from 258 reviews, and offers private or small-group lessons in English, Spanish or German.
The five lessons here all take place in Miraflores, at Makaha beach or at Waikiki beside it, and they are short: most are lessons of about 90 minutes, of which roughly an hour is in the water, and the fourth is sold as a two-hour lesson. What differs is group size, minimum age, what the page says about swimming, and whether board and wetsuit come with every option.
The five lessons
| Lesson | Length | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf Like a Pro at Makaha | up to 90 minutes | Private or small group, up to 10 | €13.20 | 4.9 (258) |
| Surf Class for Beginner and Advanced | 1.5 hours | Small group, up to 6 | €40.37 | 4.7 (91) |
| Surf Class with Videos and Equipment | 90-minute lesson | Private group available | €11.66 | 4.7 (72) |
| 2-Hour Surf Lesson | 2 to 3 hours | Private or small group, up to 10 | €16.15 | 4.8 (65) |
| Surf Lesson at Playa Makaha, Mahalo Surf School | 1.5 hours | Private or small group | €8.97 | 4.9 (38) |
What each page says
The first lesson starts with 20 to 30 minutes of practice on the beach, then an hour in the water. Lessons run in the morning and afternoon depending on tides and wave conditions. Participants must be at least 5 years old and know how to swim, although the list of who it does not suit names children under 3; go by the higher age or ask the school. The page also lists pregnant women and people over 80 as not suitable and asks for no heart problems or other serious medical conditions. It has two meeting points, so check which one belongs to your option.
The second lesson is limited to six people, begins with a warm-up and ground simulation, and then gives one hour in the sea. The page lists non-swimmers as not suitable, and the departure time can change with sea conditions.
The third lets you stay in the water for an extra hour after the lesson. Its list also names GoPro videos and professional photos, so ask whether they are in the price of your option. The page lists children under 3, pregnant women and people over 80 as not suitable. A surfboard and wetsuit come with the rental option, so confirm your option includes them. It may be rescheduled in unsafe sea conditions, with a full refund if you prefer.
The fourth meets at Waikiki beach, opens with a 30-minute beach introduction and requires basic swimming knowledge. The page lists children under 4, pregnant women and people over 80 as not suitable.
The fifth is the one that mentions kids’ classes and says classes suit all ages. Its instructors are certified by the Municipality of Lima and the International Surfing Association. The page lists non-swimmers and people with back problems as not suitable.
Which to book
- Adults and teenagers learning from scratch: the first lesson, rated 4.9 from 258 reviews.
- Younger children: the fifth, which has kids’ classes but lists non-swimmers as not suitable, or the third, which lists children under 3 as not suitable. Ask the school how young a child can start and whether your child needs to swim.
- A very small group: the second, capped at six.
Lessons depend on the sea, so keep a spare day if your trip is short. The surf lessons page lists every option.
