We often get inundated with questions about our surf lessons & surfing in Bali so we've created this FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page to help you out. Browse Our FAQ and if you still have any unanswered questions - Please contact us today!
 What are the prices for the lessons?
What is included in the price?
What time do the lessons usually start?
What’s the difference between joining a surf school and surf camp?
How difficult is learning to surf?
Is surfing dangerous?
I'm not sure what level to start?
If I decide to take the package, must I take the lessons consecutively?
What is the average age of students at your school?
I’m not too sure weather I will enjoy surfing?
How should I pay for my lessons?
I am not a very good swimmer, but I want to try out surfing?
I want to overcome my fear of the ocean by learning to surf?
- What are the prices for the lessons?
Small group lessons (1:3) 32 Euro per lesson
Semi private lessons (1:2) 45 Euro per lesson
Private lessons (1:1) 45 Euro per hrs (minimum duration 2 hrs)
Advanced lessons 45 Euro per lesson
Family package (max. 4 pax) 115 Euro per lesson
Kids lessons (12-14yrs old) 25 Euro per lesson
Surf trips with guide 35 Euro per session
Surf trips with coach 45 Euro per session
We also offer discounts if you wish to take a package of several days, for detailed explanation please look at “price and lessons overview”on our web site.
The discount package are as follows:
2 day surf package 55 Euro
3 day surf package 80 Euro
4 day surf package 110 Euro
5 day surf package 130 Euro
7 day surf package 215 Euro incl. 2 day of surf trips around the island
10 day surf package 295 Euro incl. 5 day of surf trips around the island  Top
- What is included in the price?
- 2.5 hrs tuition for each lesson modules (private lessons are counted per hrs)
- Return hotel transfers
- US$ 10,000 full insurance coverage
- Use of top of the range imported Australian training boards and equipment
- Sun screen, sun protection surf shirts & shorts and clean towels
- Bottled mineral water
- Lunch – full day lessons only
- All day use of beach front restaurant & swimming pool facilities
- Showers, clean towels, changing room, lockers
- Certificate of surfing
- Students doing 7 days or more have unlimited board & equipment use privileges outside lesson times Top
- What time do the lessons usually start?
Lessons usually start at the following times:
Morning 09.00 am – 11.30am
Afternoon 01.30 am – 04.00pm
However, lesson time may vary due to wave and tide conditions, so please check the starting times before joining. If you book we will give you your starting and pick up times. Top
- What’s the difference between joining a surf school and surf camp?
Traditionally surf camps cater more for experienced surfers who want accommodation and meals included in a package. The standard would be to offer surf guides for experienced surfers to explore different locations from a fixed base. Most surf camps are not suitable for less experienced surfers who wish to learn surfing. Prices do not usually include surf lessons or board hire. Surf lessons at surf camps are usually a weak point, with no proper structured learning programme…
Alternatively, surf schools offer surf lessons, but no accommodation and meals. Surf schools have the benefit of being flexible and cheaper as you can choose accommodation yourself and decide when to start and finish. However, surf schools have the disadvantage of not having any social gathering scene after lessons are over. Except at our current location, which blends into part of the highly popular ESC Ocean Beach Club, a trendy and happening night life spot, and some of the best food on the island.
Recognizing this, Pro Surf is developing a new surf camp concept tied into a top rate learn to surf programme which gives guests the flexibility to choose what they wish to do. Check out the surf camp programme for more information. Top
- How difficult is learning to surf?
Surfing is one of the most difficult sports to learn. With the right coaching and technique you should be able to catch a small wave and stand up on your first lesson. In fact we guarantee you will stand up on your first lesson or we give you an additional lesson for free!!
Basic swimming skills is sufficient at beginner level. For the more intermediate classes you will need a high level of fitness and be a competent swimmer.
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- Is surfing dangerous?
Yes, it can be if you do not know what you are doing. We minimise your risk of injuries, by providing the right equipment, a safe and secure environment to learn and the knowledge & understanding in order to have a fun and memorable time learning no matter what level you are. Top
- I’m not sure what level to start?
Join the following levels for the following reasons:
Beginner
- Never surfed or surfed a few times, but still have difficulties standing and balancing on a board
- Able to catch the broken waves without assistance less than 60% of all attempts
Intermediate 1
- Able to catch and stand on broken waves more than 60% of all attempts.
- Fairly comfortable with take offs, balancing and standing up on small waves
- Having difficulties timing and take off on green waves most of the time
- Unable to do basic turns and ride the waves face or trim
Intermediate 2
- Able to catch green waves less than 60% of all attempts
- Want to refine timing and take off, mid face, bottom turns and riding the waves face
- Non regular surfer
Intermediate 3
- Able to catch green waves more than 60% of all attempts
- Able to do mid face turns and ride the waves face
- Some difficulties with bottom turns and linking manoeuvres
- Develop top / bottom turns to basic cut backs
- Understand and control short boards
Advanced
- Comfortable with take offs, mid face & bottom turns, able to link manoeuvres, do basic cut backs
- Difficulties with late take offs & tightening manoeuvres
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- If I decide to take the package, must I take the lessons consecutively?
No you don’t. We are very flexible. You can take your lessons any time any day to fit your holiday and activity schedule. Our lessons runs daily for all levels except for advance classes. Top
- What is the average age of students at your school?
The average age of our surf students is between 20 to 30 years.
Our youngest ever student is 3 years old our oldest is 74 years old and yes they were standing up and riding waves!
For safety reasons children under the age of 12 years old are required to participate in semi private lessons. We separate kids under the age of 15 years old and adult classes, to save the adults the embarrassment of doing less well!
Minimum age for the surf camp is 17 years old. Top
- I’m not too sure weather I will enjoy surfing?
We usually allow you to try out one surf class before you decide what package to take if you want the discount deal.
So you are not tied in to any commitment if you decide surfing is not for you.
However if you decide to continue and take a discount package we will require you to pay in advance before you take further lessons.
If you want to pay day by day, you pay standard price each time you take a lesson. Top
- How should I pay for my lessons?
We accept cash in the following currencies:
EURO, AUD, USD, IDR, SIND
Or any major credit cards are also welcome. Top
- I am not a very good swimmer, but I want to try out surfing?
Yes you can. At the beginner level we teach at waist deep water to focus on balance and standing. We select small, rolling waves on soft sand bottom to make it safe & easier to learn. Provided you do not have any deep seeded fear of the ocean and waves you will have a great time. The minimum requirement however is your ability to swim, it doesn’t matter how weak you are at it. Top
- I want to overcome my fear of the ocean by learning to surf?
Even the best surfers in the world have respect and some fear of the ocean, this is normal. If you have deep underlying fear of the ocean, its best to let us know about it and we can organise a special private surf session to work on your concerns. Top
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