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Surfing South Africa Level 1 certified Cape Town, South Africa

Surf Emporium

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About Surf Emporium

Founded by eight-time South African surfing champion Roxy Davis, Surf Emporium is an accredited surf and stand-up paddle school based at Surfers Corner in Muizenberg, Cape Town. It combines lessons, equipment rental and a retail shop in one beachfront facility and is recognized as one of the world's top learn-to-surf destinations.

Founded by 8-time South African surfing champion Roxy Davis
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
10+ certified surf coaches on staff
Muizenberg beach monitored year-round by Shark Spotters

Good to know

Where

Cape Town, South Africa

Season

Year-round

Certified by

Surfing South Africa Level 1

Hours

Monday to Sunday, 07:30 - 17:30

Beginner course

R370 (~€19)/1.5h≈ R247 (~€12)/h

Certified instruction

Surfing South Africa Level 1

Group size

Max 5

students per instructor

Water

Waves

Languages

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Quick answer

Surf Emporium teaches surfing & sup in Cape Town, South Africa, with Surfing South Africa Level 1-certified instruction, in groups of up to 5 per instructor. Beginner course at R370 (~€19)/1.5h, private at R460 (~€23)/1h, wetsuit rental at R330 (~€17)/day.

Certified instruction

Surfing South Africa Level 1

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Sport

Surfing, SUP

Water type

Waves

Season

Year-round

Hours

Monday to Sunday, 07:30 - 17:30

Group size

Max 5 per instructor

Website

surfemporium.co.za

The spot

Water

waves

Wind

Favorable wind is northwest to west

Waves

Sandy-bottom beach break with average wave height of 0.5-3 feet; swell direction south to southwest; any tide works

Watch out for

sharks

Who teaches here

Roxy Davis

Founder

Pierre Bezuidenhout

Surf School Team Leader

Lauren Wernas

Retail Team Leader

Sean Seymore

Head of Training

Grant Arendse

Sales Leader

Aadam Gaidien

Surf Instructor

Anton Edwards

Surf Instructor

Pacific Irevuna

Surf Instructor

Ncera Mabhunu

Surf Instructor

Jadon Erasmus

Surf Instructor

Evan Moses

Surf Instructor

Jesse Solomon

Surf Instructor

Jason Lee B

Surf Instructor

Matt Mosdell

Surf Instructor

Cameron Beaton

Surf Instructor

Beyond the courses

Camps Group & company events

What’s on site

Shop on site Restaurant / bar Gear storage Kids programme Club membership Club membership plus

What this school offers

Courses grouped by sport.

Surfing

14 courses

Private Surf Lesson - 1 Person

1.5h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Private

R535 (~€27)per person

equipment
coaching

Private Surf Lesson - 2 People

1.5h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Semi-private

R480 (~€24)per person

As published: “R480 per person”

equipment
coaching

Private Surf Lesson - 3 People

1.5h · Group 3–3 · Beginner · Group

R450 (~€23)per person

As published: “R450 per person”

equipment
coaching

Private Surf Lesson - 4-5 People

1.5h · Group 4–5 · Beginner · Group

R370 (~€19)per person

As published: “R370 per person”

equipment
coaching

Private Surf Lesson - Own Equipment

1.5h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Private

R430 (~€22)per person

As published: “R430 per person”

For participants bringing their own surfboard and wetsuit

4-Lesson Surf Package - 1 Person

4-Lesson Package (Pay 3, Get 1 Free) · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Private

R1605 (~€80)for the course

equipment
coaching

4-Lesson Surf Package - 2 People

4-Lesson Package (Pay 3, Get 1 Free) · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Semi-private

R1440 (~€72)per person

As published: “R1,440 per person”

equipment
coaching

4-Lesson Surf Package - 3 People

4-Lesson Package (Pay 3, Get 1 Free) · Group 3–3 · Beginner · Group

R1350 (~€68)per person

As published: “R1,350 per person”

equipment
coaching

4-Lesson Surf Package - 4 People

4-Lesson Package (Pay 3, Get 1 Free) · Group 4–4 · Beginner · Group

R1110 (~€56)per person

As published: “R1,110 per person”

equipment
coaching

4-Lesson Surf Package - Own Equipment

4-Lesson Package (Pay 3, Get 1 Free) · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Private

R1290 (~€65)per person

As published: “R1,290 per person”

For participants bringing their own surfboard and wetsuit

Freezer Surf Lesson (Single)

1h · Private

R460 (~€23)per person

As published: “R460 per child”

For children under 10 years old

Freezer Surf Lesson (5-Lesson Package)

Freezer Surf Lesson · Private

R1840 (~€92)per person

As published: “R1,840 per child”

For children under 10 years old

Learn 2 Surf - 4-Month Programme

Learn 2 Surf · Beginner · Group

R2770 (~€139)for the course

As published: “R2,770 (10% discount)”

Maximum 1 instructor to 5 participants

equipment

Learn 2 Surf - 1-Month Programme

Learn 2 Surf · Beginner · Group

R770 (~€39)for the course

Maximum 1 instructor to 5 participants

equipment

SUP

8 courses

Private Wave-Riding SUP Lesson - 1 Person

1.5h · Group 1–1 · Private

R535 (~€27)per person

equipment
coaching

Private Wave-Riding SUP Lesson - 2 People

1.5h · Group 2–2 · Semi-private

R480 (~€24)per person

As published: “R480 per person”

equipment
coaching

Private Wave-Riding SUP Lesson - 3 People

1.5h · Group 3–3 · Group

R450 (~€23)per person

As published: “R450 per person”

equipment
coaching

Private Wave-Riding SUP Lesson - 4-5 People

1.5h · Group 4–5 · Group

R370 (~€19)per person

As published: “R370 per person”

equipment
coaching

Private Flatwater SUP Lesson (Vlei) - 1 Person

1.5h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Private

R615 (~€31)per person

Private Flatwater SUP Lesson (Vlei) - 2 People

1.5h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Semi-private

R550 (~€28)per person

As published: “R550 per person”

Private Flatwater SUP Lesson (Vlei) - 3 People

1.5h · Group 3–3 · Beginner · Group

R520 (~€26)per person

As published: “R520 per person”

Private Flatwater SUP Lesson (Vlei) - 4+ People

1.5h · Group 4+ · Beginner · Group

R495 (~€25)per person

As published: “R495 per person”

Gear rental

Per 1.5 hours (plus r110/additional hour). From the school's published rental list.

Item	Sport	Price	Duration
Surfboard & Wetsuit	surfing	R220 (~€11)	1.5 hours (plus R110/additional hour)
Surfboard Only	surfing	R120 (~€6)	1.5 hours (plus R60/additional hour)
Wetsuit Only	surfing	R110 (~€6)	1.5 hours (plus R55/additional hour)
Bodyboard	surfing	R100 (~€5)	1.5 hours (plus R50/additional hour)
SUP & Paddle	sup	R310 (~€16)	1.5 hours (plus R155/additional hour)
SUP, Paddle & Wetsuit	sup	R360 (~€18)	1.5 hours (plus R180/additional hour)
Surfboard	surfing	R450 (~€23)	Daily
Wetsuit	surfing	R330 (~€17)	Daily
Surfboard & Wetsuit	surfing	R680 (~€34)	Daily
SUP & Paddle	sup	R1040 (~€52)	Daily
Surfboard	surfing	R2190 (~€110)	Weekly
Wetsuit	surfing	R1340 (~€67)	Weekly
SUP & Paddle	sup	R5900 (~€295)	Weekly

FAQ

Surf Emporium — common questions

What is included in a surf lesson?

Lessons include a qualified Surf Emporium or Surfing South Africa Level 1 instructor, plus a wetsuit, rash vest and surfboard for the full 1.5-hour session.

What is the instructor-to-student ratio?

Lessons run at a maximum ratio of one instructor to five participants, and children under 10 are given an individual instructor.

Is Muizenberg safe for beginners?

Muizenberg is a sandy-bottomed beach break with gentle, forgiving waves of around 0.5 to 3 feet, and it is one of four beaches monitored year-round by the Shark Spotters programme.

What should I bring to my first lesson?

Bring a swimming costume, beach towel, sunscreen and a padlock for a locker; a personal wetsuit or surfboard is optional.

Is Surf Emporium suitable for beginners?

Yes — Surf Emporium lists a beginner course at R370 (~€19)/1.5h.

Is Surf Emporium certified?

Yes — Surf Emporium is Surfing South Africa Level 1-certified.

How big are the groups at Surf Emporium?

Surf Emporium teaches a maximum of 5 students per instructor.

Who are the instructors at Surf Emporium?

Roxy Davis, Pierre Bezuidenhout, Lauren Wernas teach at Surf Emporium.

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Book directly info@surfemporium.co.za 📞 +27217888687 Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Open school website ↗ Surfers Corner, 72 Beach Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town, 7945, South Africa

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