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Surfing in Cape Town

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21 schools in Cape Town teach surfing; lessons with Surf Life Surf School start from ZAR 550 (1.5–15 h · max. 4 per instructor).

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Surfing lessons in Cape Town

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The Crew group lessonsSurf Life Surf School1.5–15 h · max. 4 per instructor1.5 h ZAR 5504.5 h ZAR 1,5506 h ZAR 1,95010.5 h ZAR 3,15015 h ZAR 4,250from ZAR 550 per personBook now
Have a Go surf lessonSurf Life Surf School1.5 h · max. 2 per instructor1.5 h ZAR 6501.5 h ZAR 750from ZAR 650 per personBook now

Surfing schools in Cape Town

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Surf Life Surf School, surfing in Cape Town

Surf Life Surf School

VerifiedISA Qualified Coaches · English / Afrikaans
Beginner lesson
R550 (~€28)/1.5h
Private lesson
R750 (~€38)/1.5h
Wetsuit Rental rental
R130 (~€7)/2 hours
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Surf Emporium

Surfing South Africa Level 1
Beginner lesson
R370 (~€19)/1.5h
Private lesson
R460 (~€23)/1h
Wetsuit rental
R330 (~€17)/day
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Surfing rental in Cape Town

What surfing lessons cost in Cape Town

Surfing lesson prices in Cape Town, by course type

Lessons per hour booked, with the most common fixed-price offer beside it; camps as the listed total. Only schools that publish a length are counted.

Course typeTypical rateRangeMost common offerSchools
Beginner courseR367 (~€18)/hR90 (~€5)–R400 (~€20)/hR550 (~€28)/1.5h8
Group or semi-private lessonR367 (~€18)/hR167 (~€8)–R400 (~€20)/hR550 (~€28)/1.5h7
Private lessonR500 (~€25)/hR287 (~€14)–R1300 (~€65)/hR700 (~€35)/1.5h9
Intermediate coachingR371 (~€19)/hR90 (~€5)–R1300 (~€65)/hR550 (~€28)/1.5h6
Advanced coachingR367 (~€18)/hR267 (~€13)–R1300 (~€65)/hR550 (~€28)/1.5h5

From the surfing prices schools in Cape Town publish; a figure appears only when at least three different schools publish a comparable price.

Surfing in Cape Town: your questions

How much do surfing lessons cost in Cape Town?

With Surf Life Surf School, lessons start from ZAR 550 (1.5–15 h · max. 4 per instructor). Across 8 schools here, beginner courses typically cost R367 (~€18) per hour booked.

Can I rent surfing gear in Cape Town?

Yes, 10 schools here publish a rental price, for example Surf Life Surf School: R130 (~€7)/2 hours (wetsuit rental).

What wetsuit do I need in Cape Town in October?

The sea averages 14 °C in October, so most people wear a 5/4 mm wetsuit. Source: seatemperature.info, 10-year average.

Which languages do the schools teach in?

Schools teaching surfing in Cape Town list English, Afrikaans, German, French, Spanish.

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