SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Two Hours on the Shoreline: Semi‑Private Surf Coaching at Playa de las Américas
A focused, two‑hour semi‑private surf class with qualified instructors and full kit on one of Tenerife’s prime beachfront breaks — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Two Hours on the Shoreline: Semi‑Private Surf Coaching at Playa de las Américas.
Clase semi‑privada places you at Playa de las Américas for a concentrated, two‑hour surf lesson with qualified instructors, high‑quality equipment and a beachfront school that stages sessions on the safe, low‑tide line just metres from the office.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Qualified coaching in small groups
Lessons are run with expert, local instructors and limited to small cohorts, delivering personalized guidance so beginners and those brushing up on technique get focused attention.
Everything provided for the water session
The school supplies surf and bodyboards, wetsuits, optional helmets and booties, fins for bodyboarding, an identifying lycra and accident insurance — so you arrive ready to learn.
Beachfront access at Playa de las Américas
The school sits on the front line of the beach, putting you only metres from the surf and staging sessions at low tide when conditions are safer and there’s more room to practice.
What the day feels like
What the two‑hour session feels like
Each class begins with roughly 30 minutes of shore‑side theory and warm‑up before moving into about 1 hour and 30 minutes in the sea beside the school, where instructors give clear, local‑knowledge coaching as you work on standing up and riding waves.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this semi‑private class suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full lesson lasts two hours, typically split into about 30 minutes of theory and warm‑up and roughly 1 hour 30 minutes in the water.
Provided items include surfboards or bodyboards, wetsuits, optional helmets and booties, fins for bodyboarding, a school lycra and accident insurance.
Lockers and showers are available at the school for storing gear and rinsing off after the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the class?
The lesson is two hours total: about 30 minutes of shore theory and roughly 1 hour 30 minutes in the sea.
Where do I meet the instructor?
Meet at the provider’s office at Calle México, C.Comercial Las Pameras, Local 11 in Playa de las Américas before heading to the beach in front of the school.
What equipment will I get?
The school supplies surfboards or bodyboards, wetsuits, optional helmets and booties, fins for bodyboarding, and a lycra; accident insurance is included.
Can children join the class?
Children under 3 years old are not recommended to participate.
Do I need to be able to swim?
The activity is not recommended for people who cannot swim.
How large are the groups?
Classes are run in groups of up to three people.