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Cape Town, South Africa

Surf Big Bay

Cape Town — stock photo
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About Surf Big Bay

Surf Big Bay has taught surfing at Big Bay in Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, since 2013. The school is owned and operated by Lars Beineke and Miles Manders, with coaches drawing on more than 20 years of combined experience. Alongside group and private lessons, it runs a Ladies Surf Club and half-day guided surf trips for experienced surfers.

  • Operating at Big Bay since 2013
  • Coaches with more than 20 years of combined experience
Good to know
Where
Cape Town, South Africa
Teaching since
2013
Hours
Monday-Sunday
Beginner course
R550 (~€28)/1.5h≈ R367 (~€18)/h
Minimum age
From 5
years old
Languages
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Surf Big Bay teaches surfing in Cape Town, South Africa, from age 5. Beginner course at R550 (~€28)/1.5h, private at R750 (~€38)/1.5h.

Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Sport
Surfing
Hours
Monday-Sunday
Minimum age
From 5 years
Website

Who teaches here

Teaching since 2013.

Lars Beineke
Owner
Miles Manders
Owner

Beyond the courses

Guiding

What’s on site

Wetsuit included Surf guiding trip

What this school offers

Group Surf Lesson
1.5h · Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Group
R550 (~€28)per person
As published: “ZAR 550.00 per person
  • wetsuit
  • equipment
Private Lesson for 1
1.5h · Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Private
R750 (~€38)per person
As published: “ZAR 750.00
  • wetsuit
  • equipment
Private Lesson for 2
1.5h · Beginner · Intermediate · Advanced · Semi-private
R650 (~€33)per person
As published: “ZAR 1300 (R650 per person)
  • wetsuit
  • equipment
Group Lesson Party Package
1.5h · Group
For birthdays, corporate events and celebrations.
  • equipment
  • beach setup
  • photos
Ladies Surf Club Session
Ladies-only group surf sessions · Group
Open to all ages and experience levels, with beginner-friendly instruction starting with the basics. Session schedule shared via WhatsApp.
  • equipment
FAQ

Surf Big Bay — common questions

Does Surf Big Bay offer lessons for first-timers?

Yes — Surf Big Bay publishes a beginner course at R550 (~€28)/1.5h.

How old do you have to be to take a course at Surf Big Bay?

The minimum age at Surf Big Bay is 5.

Who teaches at Surf Big Bay?

Instruction at Surf Big Bay is run by Lars Beineke, Miles Manders.

Cape Town — spot photo
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