Surf Life Tenerife

” We spent two amazing weeks with Surf Life school. Everything is really well organized, starting from booking and communication. There is a big choice of equipment, very friendly staff, group pick ups organized. But what is the most important: the coaches here are truly committed and do adapt to one’s needs and level. My husband and I had already had some surf camp history in the past and wanted to really progress our technique, while learning some intermediate level tips rather than starting everything from 0. And this is exactly what we got, starting from day one! Even on the days with tiny waves, the instructors found a way teach us useful things about the ocean and paddling techniques that we leveraged once the swell arrived. 🙂 Long story short, a huge thank you to the team, if we ever come back to Tenerife, hope to see you again and catch some bigger ways together! “

Daria & Niko

” I had surfing on my bucket list and gave it to myself as a birthday present. I had no idea and was full of anticipation and joy. Surf Life welcomed me with open arms. Everyone was super nice and took enough time. I was standing on the board right after the first attempt. An experience I will never forget for the rest of my life. Thank you, thank you. They also took photos of me on the board, which look perfect. They will have a special place on my wall with great memories. I can only recommend this surf school. “

Abel M.

” I took a private surf lesson with Angela who was really patient and gave me some fantastic tips and a lot of things for me to improve on. She took a lot of time to understand my needs and my goals and I am so glad I took the lesson. She also really kindly followed up with some resources for me to continue learning when I got home. I would definitely come back and take another lesson, and definitely recommend Surf Life Tenerife! After the surf lesson, my family had a separate surf skate lesson with Marta! She was brilliant – showed us all how to be super safe on the surf skate, paying extra attention to my young children, to make sure they were safe, and by the end, they were skating through the various activities Marta had set with minimal help. The surf skate lesson has given us a brilliant basic understanding about how to skate safely and my children are already asking me to get them a skateboard now we are home. 100% recommend the surf skate lessons too! “

Simon B.

” Absolutely loved my experience with Surf Life Tenerife and that’s all due to their amazing staff, professionalism, and positive vibes. Booking experience: I booked the surf camp (so accommodation at Tortuga Hostel, group lessons, and airport transfer). I spoke to quite a few surf schools, but Surf Life were the ones who answered each and every one of my questions, were super fast and reliable throughout the whole booking process, plus very fairly priced. I got all the essential information a couple of days before I started my trip and felt very well taken care of, even before I arrived. About the hostel: Surf Life partners with Tortuga Hostel, which is a super chill place. The rooms are great, the vibe is great, and you get to meet tons of friendly, open-minded people from various places in the world, with different activities you can join. All the volunteers and staff are super friendly and chill. Surf Shop Team: the team at the surf shop – whether it’s the booking manager or the girls taking care of all the equipment – were super welcoming, friendly, and professional, and went out of their way to cater to all individual requests and needs, even at the busiest times. The Surf Experience itself: to be fair, I was pretty sure I wouldn’t fall in love with surfing, but I still just wanted to give it a try. But I had already made backup plans by renting a road bike, in case I didn’t enjoy it. But damn, I was so wrong – I totally fell in love with surfing and that’s mostly thanks to the amazing team at Surf Life and their contagious passion for the sport. The surf instructors (I met Alex, Angela, Guillerme, and Marta; and surfed with the first two) are truly incredible – not only as instructors but also as people. Every day when we were picked up for transport, we were met with enthusiasm, a cheerful mood, and a friendly smile. They are always up for a chat and share their experience and expertise with you. Even though they meet so many students all year round (which I imagine must also be quite exhausting), they really seem to care about each and every one. They know your name, your strengths and weaknesses, your “fears,” and take all of them into account when teaching. Besides them being really professional and every class being very structured with warm-up, theory, and surf time (there are different groups depending on your level), I think what is most important is the way they teach and their positive energy throughout. They find the right balance between making you feel safe in the water, being supportive, and at the same time challenging you so you’ll progress. And all that while just really having fun and being so incredibly joyful. I was amazed at how they remembered everyone’s progress (and names) and worked individually with everyone. And even though we must have looked like clowns on boards to them (well, surfing is hard), they were so excited for every wave we caught and every time we managed to stand up. They seem to really love their job and live for surfing, and that passion is simply contagious. I went from not getting the whole “surfer vibe” at all to spending my free time watching the “pros” catch their waves (while enjoying the sunset and having a beer, highly recommended!!!). I cannot thank the team enough – my time with them absolutely exceeded my expectations, and I was super sad when I had to leave, but I am sure we will see each other again! Recommendation: Unfortunately, I didn’t have the time, but next time I would also take a couple of private lessons in addition to group lessons. Make sure to also check out their Instagram, which gives you a much better impression of their work and skill set than just the website (@surflifetenerife; @alex_montero_). “

Lena

” Perfect surf school. I came with no experience and after a few lessons I learned how to read the waves and how to catch waves by my own. The administrative staff is highly competent. The surf spot is perfect for beginners. Lessons are always at the perfect surf time during the day. First, they pick you up by bus and give you the whole equipment. Next, you walk to the beach, do some warm up and they teach you the board technique and some theory about the waves. After that, you will be most of the time on the sea with a few other people and your teacher. The teacher helps you and gives you during surfing valuable feedback. Also there is a camera man and for a few euros, you’ll get your fotos while riding the waves! “

Yannick K

Surf school, teachers, administrative staff and surf spot are amazing

” Me and my girlfriend came to surf camp (staying in Hostel La Tortuga, surfing in Surf Life Tenerife). We stayed for 14 days out of which we had 10 days of surfing. It was amazing experience, great vibes, surfing not so crowded spot, intructors being really helpful with advice. Also, Antonio (the owner) and his sister Maria Luisa are beautiful, charming people that help you have enjoyable experience. We only had one beginner lesson and then went up with intermediates. Both groups follow the same structure for training: 30-40 minutes of warm up and practice on the shore and 2 hours of surfing. Next, I will break my experience in two parts. For beginners they help you grasp the fundamentals of surfing and help you practice in the white water. They explain the theory on the shore: how to paddle, how to standup, and ride forward without falling. Then, in the water you get to practice your new skills and instructors take care to position you well, explain the dangers of the surf spot etc. For intermediates, the theory part focuses more on how to read the waves, find best route to the break point, turning, priority in the waves, positioning yourself for take off. In the water, you together with instructor (which now will be on surfboard as well as opposed to beginner group) will paddle up to the break point or a bit to the side of it (depending on conditions). There you will try to catch green waves yourself while instructor will only help you with advice, push here and there, and positioning. All in all, I learned a lot and enjoyed my time a lot. I recommend this surf school and surf camp to everyone who is looking for safe, fun, and enjoyable surfing experience. Also, be prepared to meet instructors that you will never forget. “

Dovydas M.

” These guys love their jobs, and it shows in every aspect—from the great advice they gave me about my planning to the overall organization of my trip—starting with the pickup at the airport and cool and cozy hostel accommodation they arranged, through driving me and other “students” to their school, all the way down to the actual training sessions! I had three instructors over my four lessons—Angela, Guillherme, and Marta (the shark!)—all fantastic and enthusiastic people, not to mention their teaching skills. 🙂 The group lessons start with a warmup, then some theory (adjusted to our needs and questions), and then water time! In a group of 6, there was plenty of time to practice, with the instructor helping or guiding, and over four lessons, I learned the basics, enjoyed a few dozen waves on my own, and most importantly, had a lot of fun! “

Thonzak

Fantastic experience, perfect for a total newbie

” We’d never surfed before but wanted to try after hearing Tenerife was a good spot for beginners. After some research, I found Surf Life online just around the corner from our hotel. We opted for a private lesson, and managed to get one the next day with Angela. She was fantastic at explaining the theory, not just of what to do on the board and how to fall safely, but also of the sea and etiquette with other surfers (who has priority on the wave etc.) After a warm up and some practice on land, we went into the sea, and I was able to stand up on my 2nd attempt! We loved it so much, a couple of days later, we went back and had a lesson with Marta who was so fun. Because we understood some of the basics, she gave us some more rein with what to do and we had a little competition go see how could catch the most waves! Would absolutely recommend if you’ve always wanted to try. I would also opt for the private lesson if you’re a beginner like us! I would also opt for Surf Life as the spot they take you to is less busy than Playa de Las America, so for a beginner, it’s much easier to get to grips without being worried about a collision. “