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Gary's Surf School

Verified school·Cape Town, South Africa

Gary's Surf School teaches surfing in Cape Town, South Africa, in English.

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LocationCape Town, South Africa
SportSurfing
Water typeWaves
LanguagesEnglish
Minimum ageFrom 5
Websitegarysurf.com

Prices confirmed by Gary's Surf School

About Gary's Surf School

Founded in 1989 by Gary Kleynhans, Gary's Surf School is South Africa's first dedicated surf school and has operated from the same Muizenberg beachfront location for more than 35 years. The school teaches surfers of all ages and skill levels and offers a money-back guarantee if a student does not stand up during a lesson. It also ran a community program that trained local youth as surf instructors.

  • South Africa's first dedicated surf school, founded in 1989
  • Operates 362 days a year
  • Money-back guarantee if you don't stand up
  • Over 35 years at the same Muizenberg beachfront location
Good to know
Where
Cape Town, South Africa
Season
December - April
Taught in
English
Teaching since
1989
Hours
8:00 AM-5:00 PM daily, 362 days a year (closed December 25-26 and January 1)
The spot
Water
waves

Who teaches here

Teaching since 1989.

Nobel
Head Instructor
Benn
Head Instructor

Beyond the courses

Group & company eventsCoaching clinicsCampsGuiding

What’s on site

Shop on siteChanging roomsWeather briefingInsurance includedWi-FiParkingRestaurant / bar

Courses & prices

Group Surf Lesson

2h · Beginner · GroupIncluded: equipmentIncludes a money-back guarantee if you don't stand up.
R800 (~€40)per personAsk

Private Family Group Lesson

2h · Beginner · Intermediate · PrivateIncluded: equipment
R1000 (~€50)per groupAsk

Private 1-on-1 Surf Lesson

1h · Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · PrivateIncluded: equipment
R1300 (~€65)per personAsk

Summer Surf Camp

6d · Beginner · IntermediateIncluded: equipment · accommodationIncludes daily lessons and unlimited use of equipment.As published: “R16,000 per person”
R16000 (~€800)per personAsk

Surfboard or Bodyboard Rental

Surfing · hour
R150 (~€8)per hour

Surfboard or Bodyboard Rental

Surfing · Full Day
R500 (~€25)per full day

Wetsuit Rental

Surfing · hour
R150 (~€8)per hour

Wetsuit Rental

Surfing · Full Day
R500 (~€25)per full day

Accessories (booties, leash, bodyboard or flippers)

Surfing · hour
R50 (~€3)per hour

The Surf House (4-6 guests)

R2,800 per night
R2800 (~€140)per night

The Surf Cabin (1-2 guests)

R800 per night
R800 (~€40)per night
FAQ

Gary's Surf School — common questions

Is Gary's Surf School suitable for beginners?

Yes — Gary's Surf School lists a group beginner course at R800 (~€40)/2h.

What languages does Gary's Surf School teach in?

Gary's Surf School teaches in English.

What is the minimum age at Gary's Surf School?

Gary's Surf School teaches from age 5.

Who are the instructors at Gary's Surf School?

Nobel, Benn teach at Gary's Surf School.

Contact Gary's Surf School

Balmoral Building, 34 Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa · Open in Google Maps

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R800 (~€40)/2hGroup beginner courseAsk this school