Ride The Tide Surf School
Ride The Tide Surf School teaches surfing in Oistins, Barbados, in groups of up to 4 per instructor.
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Oct 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
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About Ride The Tide Surf School
Founded in 2012 as a small mobile surf school, Ride The Tide now operates from a purpose-built surf school and shop opposite Freight's Bay on the south coast of Barbados. The school teaches open group, private group and one-on-one surf lessons, and rents surfboards for use around the island.
- TripAdvisor Hall of Fame Award
- TripAdvisor Award winner in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2021
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Open Group Surf Lesson
Open group surf lesson · Beginner · Intermediate · GroupIncluded: rash guard (loan) · shower · changing room · secure lockerMinimum age 16. Participants must be able to swim and feel confident in the sea. Booking 2 or more spaces together gives 10% off the total.As published: “$84.00 US ($168.00 BBD) per person”1-2-1 Surf Lesson
One-on-one surf lesson · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Intermediate · PrivateIncluded: rash guard (loan) · shower · free Ride the Tide sticker · changing room · secure lockerAlso aimed at strong intermediate surfers looking to level up. Booking 2 or more spaces together gives 10% off the total.As published: “$159.00 US ($318.00 BBD) per person”Private Group Surfing
2h · PrivateIncluded: rash guard (loan) · free Ride the Tide sticker · changing room · secure lockerParticipants must be able to swim and feel confident in the sea; parents of surfers under 12 should contact the school about whether an extra coach is needed. Booking 2 or more spaces together gives 10% off the total.As published: “$319.00 US ($638.00 BBD) for up to 4 surfers”Surfboard Rental (1 Hour)
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Surfing · WeeklyRide The Tide Surf School — common questions
Does Ride The Tide Surf School offer lessons for first-timers?
Yes — Ride The Tide Surf School publishes a group beginner course at $84 (~€77).
Are the lessons at Ride The Tide Surf School in small groups?
Ride The Tide Surf School caps its lessons at 4 students per instructor.
Contact Ride The Tide Surf School
Enterprise Coast Rd, Oistins, Christ Church BB17133, Barbados · Open in Google Maps