€23€5 below average
€20 lowestavg €28€50 highest
Listed: €70/3h · typical here €75/3h · 39 schools compared
Surfer Tarifa
FAV & FESUR certified·Tarifa, Spain
Surfer Tarifa teaches kitesurfing, sup, windsurfing in Tarifa, Spain, with FAV & FESUR-certified instruction, in Spanish, English.
Certified instructionFAV · FESUR
LocationTarifa, Spain
SportKitesurfing, SUP, Windsurfing
Water typeocean
LanguagesSpanish, English
Minimum ageFrom 8
Price levelMid-range here
Websitesurfertarifa.com
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Jun 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
About Surfer Tarifa
Founded in 2009 by Carlos Manrique and Teresa Diaz, Surfer Tarifa has spent more than 15 years teaching kitesurfing, surfing, SUP and windsurfing on Tarifa's beaches. The school is run by a close team of friends and family, with instructors certified by the Andalusian Sailing Federation and IKO. Lessons are complemented by an on-site surf and kite shop in town.
Good to know
Where
Tarifa, Spain
Season
year-round
Taught in
Spanish, English
Certified by
FAV · FESUR
Teaching since
2009
The spot
Water
ocean
Who teaches here
Teaching since 2009.
What’s on site
Radio helmets
Insurance includedCourses & prices
Group lessons
Semi-Private Kitesurf Course (3h/day) - 1 Day
3h · Group 2–2 · GroupIncluded: equipment · insurance1 instructor for 2 students; one kite per two students.As published: “## CURSO SEMI-PRIVADO ... Clase 3 horas / día ... 90 €”€90per personAsk
Group Kitesurf Course (3h/day) - 1 Day
3h · Group 4–4 · GroupIncluded: equipment · insuranceMax 4 people with 2 kites (one kite per pair).As published: “## CURSO EN GRUPO ... Clase 3 horas / día ... 70 €”€70per personAsk
Semi-Private
Semi-Private Kitesurf Course (3h/day) - 2 Days
6h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: equipment · insuranceOne instructor for two students; one kite per two students.€180per personAsk
Semi-Private Kitesurf Course (3h/day) - 3 Days
9h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: equipment · insuranceOne instructor for two students; one kite per two students.€270per personAsk
Group
Group Kitesurf Course (3h/day) - 2 Days
6h · Group 4–4 · GroupIncluded: equipment · insuranceMax 4 people with 2 kites (one kite per pair).€140per personAsk
Group Kitesurf Course (3h/day) - 3 Days
9h · Group 4–4 · GroupIncluded: equipment · insuranceMax 4 people with 2 kites (one kite per pair).€210per personAsk
Private lessons
Private Kitesurf Course (2h/day) - 1 Day
2h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insuranceRadio communicator is mentioned for private lessons.As published: “## CURSO PRIVADO ... Clase 2 horas / día ... 120 €”€120per personAsk
Private
Private Kitesurf Course (2h/day) - 2 Days
4h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insuranceOne instructor per student with radio communicator.€240per personAsk
Private Kitesurf Course (2h/day) - 3 Days
6h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insuranceOne instructor per student with radio communicator.€350per personAsk
Weekend Getaway
Weekend Getaway Private Kitesurf Course
8h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insurance€250per personAsk
Taster lessons
Kitesurf Baptism (2h/day)
2h · Group 4+Included: equipment · insuranceAs published: “BAUTISMO ... Clase 2 horas / día ... 50 €”€50per personAsk
Group lessons
SUP Lesson (2 people, 2h)
2h · Group 2–2 · GroupAs published: “## 2 personas 50 € / 2 horas.”€50per groupAsk
Private lessons
Private SUP Lesson (1h)
1h · Group 1–1 · PrivateSUP page states instructors can guide to the best spots.As published: “## 1 Persona 40 € / 1 hora.”€40per personAsk
Beginner courses
Windsurf First Steps (2h)
2h · Group 2+ · BeginnerIncluded: equipment · insuranceAs published: “PRIMEROS PASOS ... 2 horas, 50 €”€50per personAsk
Initiation
Windsurf Initiation Course
6h · Group 2+ · Beginner · GroupIncluded: equipment · insurance€150per personAsk
Intermediate
Windsurf Intermediate Course
8h · Group 2+ · Intermediate · GroupIncluded: equipment · insurance€200per personAsk
Complete
Windsurf Complete Course
10h · Group 2+ · GroupIncluded: equipment · insurance€240per personAsk
Group lessons
Group Surf Lesson (1h)
1h · Group 1+ · GroupIncluded: equipment · insuranceAs published: “## 30 € por Hora”€30per personAsk
Private lessons
Private Surf Lesson (1h)
1h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: equipment · insuranceMentions instructors certified by FESUR (Spanish Surf Federation).As published: “## 40 € por Hora”€40per personAsk
Complete Kite Set
Kitesurfing · 1 dayKite + Bar
Kitesurfing · 1 dayBoard (twintip)
Kitesurfing · 1 daySurf Kite Board
Kitesurfing · 1 daySUP Board + Paddle
SUP · 1 hourSurfboard
Surfing · 3 hoursHow this school compares.
Lessons compared per hour booked, gear as a full set — against the schools in Tarifa that publish a comparable price.
€60€13 below average
€50 lowestavg €73€215 highest
Listed: €120/2h · typical here €140/2h · 49 schools compared
€80€8 above average
€15 lowestavg €72€100 highest
Listed: €80/day · 31 schools compared
42 of 59 schools here list a certification
The typical school here teaches in 3
FAQ
Surfer Tarifa — common questions
What languages are spoken at Surfer Tarifa?
Instruction at Surfer Tarifa is available in Spanish, English.
Does Surfer Tarifa have official certification?
Yes — Surfer Tarifa holds FAV/FESUR certification.
Does Surfer Tarifa rent equipment separately from lessons?
Yes — Surfer Tarifa rents gear — full gear at €80/day.
Can children learn at Surfer Tarifa?
Surfer Tarifa takes students from age 8.
Who are the instructors at Surfer Tarifa?
Carlos Manrique, Teresa Diaz, Diego teach at Surfer Tarifa.
Is Surfer Tarifa set up for safe lessons?
Surfer Tarifa teaches with radio helmets so your instructor can talk to you while you ride.
Is Surfer Tarifa more expensive than other schools in Tarifa?
Per hour booked, Surfer Tarifa's group lessons run 17% below the Tarifa average of €28/h.
Contact Surfer Tarifa
Calle Batalla del Salado, 47, 11380 Tarifa, Cádiz, Spain · Open in Google Maps
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