Surf Lessons in Miami Beach

Sobe Surf is Miami’s oldest and most respected surfing school.  maintains the highest reputation in facilitating healthy, positive and safe surfing experiences for our customers. All instructors carry the Sobe Surf attitude of aloha, patience and a contagious enthusiasm for fun in the surf.

Our goal is to create an amazing surfing adventure and give you a healthy bonding experience for your family and friends. We take pride knowing that each customer’s first ride is only the beginning. The lesson and supplemental information helps build a solid foundation so you can understand, appreciate and enjoy the sport of surfing for years to come.

Surfing is a fun, educational, and memorial experience regardless of your age or skill level. By the time we’re done, we can only hope that each of our customers will embrace the sport like we have!

• Surf Lessons include surf boards and all the necessary instruction to have a great experience while learning to appreciate our oceans and understand the sport.
• Complimentary guidance about boards, equipment recommendations, and further advice is always included.
• Our instructors have years of experience in the water.
• All experience levels welcome!
• Students must know how to swim.

South Beach is a beautiful break with sand bottom, warm water, and consistent beginner waves. Our lessons are taught in water that is usually less than 3 feet deep with sand bottom in front of a lifeguard tower. It is a safe, playful environment for all ages and skill levels.

Surf lessons are 1.5 hours long including surf boards and instructor. The lesson starts with “ground school” where proper technique is demonstrated and practiced for a few minutes to establish muscle memory. You’ll also learn a few important techniques and ocean safety procedures before entering the water. After about 5 minutes on land, the remainder of the lesson is spent in the water. Your instructor will be with you the entire time and attentively coaching you. As you are guided onto each wave you will learn about timing, how to paddle, proper form, and discuss the different aspects of the sport.

Our surf lessons are exclusive to private groups or individuals (no open groups to join in). We give personal instruction that is either private (1 on 1 with the instructor) or exclusive to your group of 2 or more. We can accommodate as many people as you would like to bring, Call for groups over 5 persons. Our prices are as follows:

Private Lesson – $125

One-on-one private lesson with your instructor. You’ll get full, undivided coaching and instruction to help you improve the skills that you want to learn. 1.5 hours. Includes surf boards and instructor.

Small Group Lesson – $85/person

Perfect for couples, families, friends, and any group of 2–4 people. You and your mates will learn to catch waves together and have a great time! 1.5 hours. Includes surf board and instructor.

Booking a surf lesson with SoBe Surf is really easy. Just click on the “Book Now” button, select your date and time, and then pay online. You can book from a cell phone just as easily as with any computer. You’ll get a confirmation email with additional instructions after your booking is complete. That’s really all there is to it!

Choosing A Date and Time

We are available for lessons 7 days a week. Lessons typically begin between 8 am and 5 pm. Mornings are the best time for surf and the parking is reasonable. Choose a time and date that would work for you and use the online reservation system. We can definitely arrange last minute lessons and do so frequently but advanced notice increases the likelihood we are available.  We occasionally reschedule lessons in accordance with our customers’ schedules to allow for better surf or weather.

Surf Lessons in Miami Beach

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Our lessons are held near South Point on Miami Beach. We do not have a physical shop, but meet on the beach, second lifeguard tower from the inlet at the southern end of Miami Beach/South Beach. Lessons are held by appointment only (we do not accept walkups or payment on the beach).

* NOTE: Parking can be difficult on Miami Beach, and the walk to the lifeguard tower takes a few minutes. You can park at public meters, public parking lots or valet park at Nikki Beach Club ( 1 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, Fl 33139) if they have available spots (rates may change). It is best to park at least 15-20 minutes before the lesson time. If we have consecutive lessons, tardiness might result in less surfing time. Always feel free to call your instructor if you are lost or need directions. We are here to help.

Payment will only refunded if cancellation occurs with at least 48 hours advanced notice or if cancellation occurs due to flat or dangerous wave conditions or severe weather.

No-shows or last minute decreases in the number of surfers will not decrease lesson price.

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Call us at (305)-773-1142 to get further information on surf lessons in Miami.

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