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Surf Schools in Tenerife: The 5 Best-Rated (2026)

Updated October 2026 · No paid placements

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El MedanoRed Rock Surf AcademySoftboard rental 2 h 25 EUR
★ 5 (818)From 25 EUR
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Red Rock Surf Academy

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⭐ 5 (818 Google reviews)El MedanoSoftboard rental 2 h 25 EURMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A water sports centre on Paseo Mercedes de la Roja in El Medano, rated 5.0 from 818 Google reviews, that teaches kitesurf, wingfoil, efoil and SUP as well as surf. Surf lessons last up to two hours with at most six students per instructor, and its site says there are waves with a sandy bottom in front of the school. Reviewers mention skilled instructors, good prices and a no-pressure atmosphere.

Small groups, six students per instructor at most Waves in front of the school, plus kite and wing options for windy days Surf lesson prices are not on its site, only rentals Surf is one of many sports here rather than the main focus
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02Ocean Life Tenerife Surf School - Playa De Las Americas, Tenerifeoceanlifesurfschool.com
Playa de las AmericasOcean Life Tenerife Surf School - Playa De Las AmericasPrice n/a
★ 5 (801)
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Ocean Life Tenerife Surf School - Playa De Las Americas

⭐ 5 (801 Google reviews)Playa de las AmericasPrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A surf school and shop on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina in Playa de las Americas, rated 5.0 from 799 Google reviews. Lessons are group, semi-private or private, with at most four students per instructor, and include equipment, a certified instructor and insurance. Classes are held at El Medio, and a nine-seat van runs pickups and trips to other spots.

At most four students per instructor, the smallest groups we saw Hotel pickup from 20 EUR per person in Los Cristianos and Las Americas Lesson prices are not shown on its main page One review quoted on its site says a group felt a bit too crowded
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03Surf School Tilegit Tenerife, Tenerifetilegitsurf.es
Playa de las AmericasSurf School Tilegit TenerifePrice n/a
★ 5 (682)
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Surf School Tilegit Tenerife

⭐ 5 (682 Google reviews)Playa de las AmericasPrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A surf school in Playa de las Americas with more than 10 years of experience by its own account, rated 5.0 from 682 Google reviews. It runs 2-hour group lessons of up to eight people, private lessons and coaching with video correction for experienced surfers. Reviewers mention inspiring instructors, good communication and a great beginner group lesson.

Coaching with video correction for surfers past the beginner stage Accident insurance and first-aid trained instructors, per its site Groups of up to eight, larger than at Ocean Life or Red Rock Google and its site give different addresses, so confirm the meeting point
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04Tenerife Surf Point - Surf School, Tenerifetenerifesurf.es
Playa de las AmericasTenerife Surf Point - Surf SchoolPrice n/a
★ 4.9 (4,574)
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Tenerife Surf Point - Surf School

⭐ 4.9 (4,574 Google reviews)Playa de las AmericasPrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A surf school on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina in Playa de las Americas, rated 4.9 from 4,574 Google reviews, by far the most in this list. It teaches children, groups from age 14, private sessions and courses for all levels, and also runs surfskate, balance training, camps, board storage and a surf shop.

Huge review base and repeated praise from beginners Kids classes, private lessons, surfskate and board storage in one place Prices sit behind its booking system rather than on a page we could read A large, busy operation, so groups are less intimate than at small schools
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05Surf School El Médano by Isra, Tenerifesurfschoolelmedano.com
El MedanoSurf School El Médano by Isra2-hour beginner lesson 40 EUR
★ 5 (327)From 40 EUR
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Surf School El Médano by Isra

⭐ 5 (327 Google reviews)El Medano2-hour beginner lesson 40 EURMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A surf school on Calle Pescadores in El Medano, rated 5.0 from 327 Google reviews, that says it has taught there since 2009 and holds FCS, FES and ISA certifications. It runs beginner and improver lessons, private classes, a weekly kids camp and coaching with surfskate and photo and video analysis.

Clear prices: 40 EUR for a 2-hour beginner lesson, 70 EUR private, 100 EUR for a week of kids camp, equipment and insurance included Reviewers mention kind teachers and good value El Medano is windy, so check conditions with the school on the day Fewer reviews than the big schools in Playa de las Americas
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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 19 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 19 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Frequently asked

How much is a surf lesson in Tenerife?

Surf School El Medano by Isra charges 40 EUR for a 2-hour beginner lesson and 70 EUR for a 2-hour private class, with equipment and insurance included. Tenerife Surf Point, Red Rock, Ocean Life and Tilegit do not publish lesson prices on a page we could read, so ask when you book.

Where is the best place to learn to surf in Tenerife?

The five best-rated schools sit in two areas in the south. Isra and Red Rock are in El Medano, and Tenerife Surf Point, Ocean Life and Tilegit are around Playa de las Americas, where Ocean Life teaches at El Medio.

Do Tenerife surf schools offer hotel pickup?

Ocean Life runs a van from 20 EUR per person per trip in the Los Cristianos and Las Americas area. Ask the other schools when you book.

Can I rent a surfboard in Tenerife without a lesson?

Red Rock rents softboards at 15 EUR an hour or 25 EUR for 2 hours. Tenerife Surf Point lists board rental and board storage, without prices on its main page.

Is this list sponsored?

No. The ranking is editorial and unpaid: schools are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and no school paid to appear or to rank higher.

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