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Two hours on the breakers: group surf lessons at Playa de las Américas with Kontraola
A 2-hour group surf class that combines 30 minutes of shore-side theory and warm-up with roughly 90 minutes in the water, taught by qualified local instructors and run from a beachfront school.
Two hours on the breakers: group surf lessons at Playa de las Américas with Kontraola.
Clase en grupo places you on Playa de las Américas, where a beachfront surf school run by Kontraola teaches beginners and improvers to read waves, warm up with clear instruction, and get out on the water in one focused two-hour session.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beachfront teaching on Playa de las Américas
The school sits right on the sand so you move from the office to the surf in minutes — a direct, repeatable setup that keeps instruction anchored to a single safe stretch of beach.
Qualified instructors and a high first-stand rate
Lessons are led by qualified local instructors who provide clear, practical guidance aimed at getting students standing on the board; the school reports a high percentage of clients standing up during their first class.
All core equipment supplied
The class includes a surfboard or bodyboard, neoprene suit and identifying lycra, with optional helmet and booties and additional bodyboarding fins — insurance coverage for accidents is also provided.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour group class feels like
The session begins onshore with 30 minutes of theory and a guided warm-up, then moves into roughly 90 minutes in the water at low tide beside the school; instructors stay close, cycling between students to deliver focused feedback as you practice standing and riding short waves.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this class suits — and who should skip it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Class duration is 2 hours total: about 30 minutes of shore-based theory and warm-up followed by roughly 1 hour 30 minutes in the sea.
The school supplies a surfboard or bodyboard, neoprene suit, identifying lycra, accident insurance; helmet and booties are optional and bodyboarding fins are available.
Register at the Kontraola office at Calle México, C.Comercial Las Pameras, Local 11 in Playa de las Américas; lockers and showers are available at the school.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
Two hours total: 30 minutes of theory and warm-up on shore, then about 90 minutes in the water.
Where do I sign up and start the lesson?
You sign up at the provider’s office in Playa de las Américas (Calle México, C.Comercial Las Pameras, Local 11) and then head directly to the beach in front of the office.
Is equipment included?
Yes — surfboard or bodyboard, neoprene suit, identifying lycra and accident insurance are included; helmet and booties are optional and bodyboarding fins are supplied where needed.
Who should not book this class?
The class is not recommended for people who cannot swim, for children under 13 years, or for participants older than 85 years.
When are lessons held in relation to tides?
Sessions are scheduled to surf during low tide when conditions are considered safer and there is more space to practice near the school.