Surfing Lessons Cape Town (Private)

Tour Pricing

Essential Details

Experience Overview

Get ready to trade the magnificent views of Table Mountain for a thrilling new perspective directly from a surfboard? Join us for an exciting 90-minute private surf lesson on the pristine West Coast beaches of Bloubergstrand or Melkbosstrand—the absolute perfect spots to catch your first wave.

Whether you are a complete first-timer or a beginner looking to perfect your pop-up, this session is carefully designed to get you standing up and gliding smoothly in the gentle whitewash. Led by expert coaches with the iconic silhouette of Table Mountain as your backdrop, you will learn essential riding techniques, crucial ocean safety, and basic wave awareness. You will leave the beach with salty hair, sandy toes, and the unforgettable memory of riding your very first wave.

Lesson Breakdown:

• Beach Warm-up (20 min): Stretching, ocean safety, surf basics, and pop-up practice.
• In-Water Session (60 min): Catch waves, improve your skills, and get hands-on coaching.
• Wrap-Up (10 min): Recap your progress and receive tips to keep improving.

Critical Arrival & Logistical Instructions

• Arrival Notice: You are required to arrive at the venue strictly 30 minutes prior to your start time. This buffer is essential to handle mandatory check-in steps, including completing indemnity waivers and conducting safety briefings. For example, if your session is booked to start at 8:00 AM, you must be on-site and ready by 7:30 AM.
• Location Warning: You must go straight to start location at Bloubergstrand or Melkbosstrand beach (exact location will be confirmed the day prior to your trip). Do not go to Maitland / Cape Xtreme's offices. You will be at the wrong location and you will miss your booking/forfeit your booking entirely (no refund/reschedule).
• Time Slot Availability: Your selected time slot is a preference and is not guaranteed at the time of submission. Once we receive your request/booking, we will check availability and confirm your slot. We will either send over your official confirmation or immediately contact you with alternative times or dates if your preferred slot is not available.

Inclusions & Exclusions

• ✅ What’s Included: Premium fitted wetsuit, appropriate beginner surfboard, and dedicated instruction from a qualified surf coach.
• ❎ What’s Excluded: Snacks and refreshments, and any other items of a personal nature.

What to Wear & Bring

• What to Wear: A swimsuit/bathing costume (to wear comfortably underneath your wetsuit).
• What to Bring: A beach towel, sunblock, and a warm top or sweater to wrap up in after your session.

Safety Regulations & Participant Requirements

• Indemnity Waivers: All participants must sign on-site safety waivers/indemnity to partake in the activity. Guests under 18 years old require a parent or legal guardian to sign on their behalf.
• Minimum Age: 6 years old. Children are welcome to join group lessons from age 6 upwards.
• Height Restrictions: None.
• Maximum Weight: 110 kg. To ensure your safety and the best possible experience, the beginner equipment and lessons are designed for surfers within this weight range. This helps us provide the right support and maintain the quality of gear so you can learn confidently and comfortably.
• Medical: No recent injuries or operations.
• Chronic Conditions: No chronic conditions that could be aggravated by physical exertion.
• Swimming Ability: Must be able to swim.
• Fitness Level: No specific fitness requirement.
• General Health: Should be in good overall health to handle physical activity in the ocean.
• Vision & Hearing: Must be able to see and hear clearly.
• Experience Level: No prior experience needed.
• Coach-to-Student Ratio: Groups are limited to 5 students per 1 surf coach to ensure personalized attention and safety. If the group exceeds five guests, an additional coach will join to maintain both quality coaching and a safe environment.
• Spectators: Friends, family, and guests are more than welcome to hang out on the beach, watch you surf, and take photos.

Booking Terms & Cancellations

View our full Terms & Conditions online here: www.capextreme.com/terms

Cancellation / Refund Policy

PRIVATE & CUSTOM TOURS CANCELLATION POLICY
Please be advised that the cancellation fee & refund percentage (%) is applicable to the TOTAL tour/activity price LESS a less 5% transaction fee in the case of online or POS card transactions made for payment. This represents a direct bank processing cost and is not a revenue-generating charge.

Cancellation or changes:

• 30 days or more prior to tour date = 80% Refund
• 29-15 days prior to tour date = 50% Refund
• 14-0 days prior to tour date, late arrivals or “NO-SHOWS” = 0%/No Refund

❗️Late arrivals and/or no-shows for a tour/activity/time slot, regardless of the reason, unfortunately forfeit the full booking. Similar to booking an airline ticket; the plane will not wait for any passenger that is late. Please ensure you are on time for your booking.
❗️All transaction/transfer fees and/or forex conversion costs charged by the banks during the refund process will be billed to you (the client/booking holder)
❗️Refund and credit values are calculated in our local ZAR (South African Rand) currency. Transaction values in your own currency could be affected due to bank fees and currency exchange fluctuations.