SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
First Wave: Private Surf Tuition on Playa de las Américas
A focused two-hour private surf class at a beachfront school in Playa de las Américas that combines shore-based instruction and 90 minutes in the ocean—ideal for beginners or riders sharpening fundamentals.
First Wave: Private Surf Tuition on Playa de las Américas.
Clase privada places you metres from the water on Playa de las Américas, where a qualified local instructor and high-quality kit guide beginners and intermediate surfers through a compact, two-hour lesson designed to get you standing and confident on the board.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Frontline access to Playa de las Américas
The school sits on the beachfront, meaning you step out of the office and onto the sand mere metres from the surf — one of Tenerife’s best spots for learning to ride waves.
Qualified instruction and a high success rate
Lessons are led by a qualified instructor who provides clear, local knowledge and personalised guidance; the school reports a high percentage of first-class students who manage to stand on the board.
Compact lesson plan tuned to safety and progress
Each session starts with 30 minutes of shore-side theory and warm-up before about 90 minutes in the sea; lessons are scheduled for low tide when conditions are safer and there’s more space to practice.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
A Clase privada begins with focused shore-side instruction and warm-up, then moves to surf close to the school: you’ll don a wetsuit, collect your board or bodyboard, and spend the bulk of the session practising in the gentle, protected waves under close supervision.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total class time is 2 hours: roughly 30 minutes of theory and warm-up on land followed by about 1 hour 30 minutes in the sea.
The school supplies surfboards or bodyboards, wetsuits, optional protective helmets and booties, fins for bodyboarding, a lycra identifier and accident insurance.
Sign in at the provider’s office: Calle México, C.Comercial Las Pameras, Local 11, Playa de la Américas, 38660 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
The activity is not recommended for non-swimmers, children under 3 years old or people older than 95 years.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a private class?
A Clase privada lasts 2 hours in total: about 30 minutes of shore-side theory and warm-up, followed by approximately 1 hour 30 minutes in the water.
Where do I meet the instructor?
You register at the provider’s office at Calle México, C.Comercial Las Pameras, Local 11 in Playa de la Américas and then head straight to the adjacent beach.
Is equipment provided or do I need to bring my own?
The school provides surfboards or bodyboards, wetsuits, optional helmets and booties, fins for bodyboarding, a lycra identifier and accident insurance.
Can I take the class if I can't swim?
No — the activity is not recommended for people who do not know how to swim.
Are there age restrictions?
The class is not recommended for children under 3 years old or for people older than 95 years.
Are there lockers and showers available?
Yes — the school provides lockers and showers for students to store and rinse gear after the session.