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Surfing improves even faster when every lesson is designed around your own goals. These private surf lessons at Caleta de Famara give you dedicated one-to-one coaching, allowing you to progress at your own pace while enjoying some of Lanzarote's most consistent waves.
Following your arrival, your instructor will provide a surfboard and wetsuit before carrying out a quick equipment check to ensure everything is correctly fitted. The lesson begins with a theory session covering ocean awareness, safety procedures, and a personalised plan based on your current surfing ability and the goals you'd like to achieve.
Practical coaching starts on the beach, where you'll work through key movements before heading into the sea. Beginners may focus on catching their first whitewater waves and developing confidence on the board, while more experienced surfers can concentrate on reading wave formations, improving positioning, selecting better waves, or learning how to identify sections suitable for manoeuvres.
Throughout the lesson, every aspect of the coaching is tailored specifically to you. Because your instructor's attention remains entirely on your progress, adjustments can be made immediately, helping you improve technique more quickly while building confidence in the water. The flexible lesson structure also makes it easy to fit surfing around your holiday plans.
Found along Lanzarote's impressive north-west coastline, Caleta de Famara has earned an excellent reputation among surfers thanks to its wide sandy beach and dependable conditions throughout much of the year. The spacious shoreline provides an ideal setting for private coaching, allowing instructors to choose suitable areas based on your experience level.
Beyond the beach, the surrounding village offers a welcoming atmosphere with local cafés and restaurants where you can relax after your lesson. Combined with the impressive coastal scenery, it creates a memorable setting for spending time both on and off the water.
Private lessons are suitable whether you've never stood on a surfboard before or already have experience and want to refine your technique. The session is completely adapted to your current ability, so there's no pressure to keep up with anyone else.
Being comfortable in the water will help you get the most from your lesson. Bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, and drinking water ready for an active session.
Choosing private instruction allows every minute of the lesson to focus on your own development. Instead of following a group, you'll receive continuous feedback, personalised demonstrations, and coaching that evolves as your confidence grows throughout the session.
Mateo and the experienced coaching team enjoy helping surfers reach their individual goals, whether that's standing up for the first time or developing more advanced techniques. Their local knowledge of Famara's conditions helps create lessons that are both enjoyable and productive.
Private lessons are ideal if you'd like your instructor's full attention throughout the session. They're suitable for complete beginners, nervous first-time surfers, and experienced surfers who want to improve specific techniques more quickly than they might in a group environment.
Because every lesson is built around your own ability and goals, there's no need to worry about keeping pace with others. The session develops naturally according to your progress, making it one of the quickest ways to improve.
Absolutely. Many guests choose private lessons for their first surfing experience because the one-to-one coaching allows them to learn at a comfortable pace without feeling rushed.
Your instructor will explain every stage clearly, beginning with safety, equipment, and the basics on the sand before helping you catch your first waves in the water.
Yes. Private coaching isn't only for beginners. If you already surf, your instructor can focus on improving wave selection, positioning, reading conditions, manoeuvres, or any other aspect you'd like to develop.
Having an experienced coach watch your technique and provide instant feedback often helps experienced surfers make noticeable improvements in a short amount of time.
Private lessons are designed to fit around your holiday wherever possible, giving you more flexibility than scheduled group sessions. This allows you to choose a time that works best for your plans.
Availability depends on instructor schedules and sea conditions, so booking in advance is recommended if you have specific dates or times in mind.
Yes. Unlike a group lesson, your instructor focuses entirely on your progress from start to finish, adjusting the lesson whenever needed to help you improve.
This personalised approach allows questions to be answered immediately, techniques to be corrected quickly, and the lesson to move at a pace that's comfortable for you.
Your lesson includes a surfboard and wetsuit suitable for your size, experience level, and the conditions on the day. Everything is prepared before the lesson begins so you can simply arrive ready to surf.
Using appropriate equipment makes learning easier and allows you to concentrate fully on developing your skills rather than worrying about choosing the right board.
About the centre
Caleta de Famara, Lanzarote
Operated by Momo Surf School, a partner of adventuro.
