Two hours of one-on-one instruction at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife’s most beginner-friendly break. Learn safety, paddling, and standing techniques with wetsuit and board included.
Two hours of one-on-one instruction at Playa de las Américas, Tenerife’s most beginner-friendly break. Learn safety, paddling, and standing techniques with wetsuit and board included.
You drop your board into the Atlantic and the reef-pounded shore of Playa de las Américas answers with a steady, teachable swell.
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Operated by Tenerife Surf Point · Playa de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
You drop your board into the Atlantic and the reef-pounded shore of Playa de las Américas answers with a steady, teachable swell.
On this private two-hour lesson, the ocean becomes a classroom: shorebreak drills, paddle technique, and wave selection practiced in an intimate one-to-one session. Playa de las Américas sits on Tenerife’s southwest coast, part of the Arona municipality that grew rapidly in the 1960s as tourism reshaped the volcanic coastline into one of Spain’s busiest surf hubs—often called the "Hawaii of Europe" for its consistent waves.
Geology here is visible in the black volcanic promontories that shape current and sand, producing pocketed breaks that work well for beginners when tides and wind align. Local surf culture blends Canarian fishing roots with international coaching methods; instructors often tailor sessions to language needs and local conditions.
Expect practical coaching: short on jargon, long on repetition. Lessons begin with safety and theory on the sand, move to standing techniques in small waves, then end with on-water feedback and photo/video analysis. Wetsuits, reef booties, and boards are provided; bring swim competence and moderate fitness.
Timing matters—mornings often offer cleaner lines with lighter wind, while afternoons can pick up breeze. Pay attention to rip currents and rock shelves, follow your instructor’s briefing, and plan recovery time between sessions—the sun and salt demand it.
This lesson is ideal for first-timers or those refining basics, delivering focused coaching in a sheltered, reliable surf venue with straightforward logistics for visitors based in Playa de las Américas or nearby Los Cristianos.
No—this private lesson is designed for beginners and those refining basic technique; instructors start with land drills and safe entry practices.
Instructors offer lessons in English, Spanish, Russian, and Latvian, so you can request the language when booking.
Wetsuit, reef booties, and a board are included; photo analysis is part of the session, with images typically shared after the lesson.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours ahead; the operator may cancel for bad weather and issue a refund under the standard policy.
Tenerife Surf Point operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




You drop your board into the Atlantic and the reef-pounded shore of Playa de las Américas answers with a steady, teachable swell.
You drop your board into the Atlantic and the reef-pounded shore of Playa de las Américas answers with a steady, teachable swell.
On this private two-hour lesson, the ocean becomes a classroom: shorebreak drills, paddle technique, and wave selection practiced in an intimate one-to-one session. Playa de las Américas sits on Tenerife’s southwest coast, part of the Arona municipality that grew rapidly in the 1960s as tourism reshaped the volcanic coastline into one of Spain’s busiest surf hubs—often called the "Hawaii of Europe" for its consistent waves.
Geology here is visible in the black volcanic promontories that shape current and sand, producing pocketed breaks that work well for beginners when tides and wind align. Local surf culture blends Canarian fishing roots with international coaching methods; instructors often tailor sessions to language needs and local conditions.
Expect practical coaching: short on jargon, long on repetition. Lessons begin with safety and theory on the sand, move to standing techniques in small waves, then end with on-water feedback and photo/video analysis. Wetsuits, reef booties, and boards are provided; bring swim competence and moderate fitness.
Timing matters—mornings often offer cleaner lines with lighter wind, while afternoons can pick up breeze. Pay attention to rip currents and rock shelves, follow your instructor’s briefing, and plan recovery time between sessions—the sun and salt demand it.
This lesson is ideal for first-timers or those refining basics, delivering focused coaching in a sheltered, reliable surf venue with straightforward logistics for visitors based in Playa de las Américas or nearby Los Cristianos.