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Catch your first wave or sharpen an existing foundation with a coached surf session on Miraflores beach. Friendly Lima breaks suit newcomers learning to stand, and they also give improvers space to tidy paddling, timing, and balance under instructor guidance.
Arrive at Playa Makaha ready in swimwear with a towel. Your instructor starts on the sand with a warm up, stretch, and ground simulation so the pop up and key safety points feel familiar before anyone enters the water. Kit is matched to the day so you are not fighting an oversized or undersized board while you learn.
In the water, coaching focuses on paddling, positioning, and balance. Beginners work toward stable rides in the whitewater with clear, repeatable steps. If you already stand, the session shifts toward cleaner technique, better wave choice, and more confident control rather than repeating absolute basics.
After the water block, you head back to the beach to debrief what went well and what to practise next. Expect an active but supportive pace, with the instructor staying close enough to correct posture and timing as conditions allow.
Playa Makaha sits on the Miraflores coast, where city access meets open Pacific swell. The break is known for approachable waves that suit first timers without stripping challenge from riders who already have a few sessions behind them.
Miraflores is easy to reach within Lima and has cafes, viewpoints, and seafront walks nearby, so the lesson slots neatly into a city day. Meeting on this stretch of beach keeps travel simple while still putting you in real ocean conditions.
No prior surfing experience is required. You should be able to follow instructor directions on the beach and in the water, and feel comfortable swimming in the sea for the length of the session.
Bring a positive attitude to an active outdoor lesson. If you are unsure about swimming ability or have a medical concern that affects balance or breathing, ask the team before you book.
Instructors teach across ability levels, so the same session can welcome a first timer and someone refining technique without forcing everyone through the same drill. Coaching stays practical, with corrections you can feel in the water rather than long lectures on the sand.
The Miraflores setting keeps logistics straightforward for travellers staying in Lima, and the lesson structure moves quickly from dry land practice into supervised surf time so you spend the bulk of the booking learning where it counts.
No prior surfing experience is needed. Lessons welcome complete beginners as well as riders who already stand up and want cleaner technique.
Tell your instructor honestly where you are in your surfing so coaching can focus on the right next steps, from first whitewater rides through to more confident green wave attempts.
You should be comfortable swimming in the sea and happy with short bursts of paddling and standing work on soft sand and in the water. The session is active, yet the coaching pace is adjusted to the group.
If you have a recent injury, limited mobility, or any medical concern that affects balance or swimming, ask the team before you book so they can advise whether this lesson is a good fit.
The centre has not set a fixed minimum age for this lesson. Youth and adults are both welcome when they can follow safety instructions and feel comfortable in the sea.
For younger children, ask the team before booking so they can confirm the right group or private option for your party.
Bring swimwear you are happy to wear under a wetsuit or rash vest, a towel, sunscreen, and a bottle of water. Soft footwear you can slip off at the beach is useful for the walk to the sand.
Leave valuables somewhere secure if you can. Your instructor will explain where to leave bags while you are in the water and how the session flows from warm up into the surf.
Sessions rarely stop for everyday coastal weather, yet safety always comes first. If conditions are unsuitable, the team will be in touch about rescheduling.
Wait for confirmation from the team before you travel if conditions look changeable on the day.
Plan for about one and a half hours on site. You start with a warm up, stretching, and dry land practice so the pop up and safety points feel familiar before you enter the water.
The main coaching block is around one hour in the sea, with the instructor helping on paddling, positioning, and balance. Exact timings can shift slightly with group size and conditions.
Meet at Playa Makaha in Miraflores. Your booking confirmation includes the meeting details for the day.
Allow extra time for Lima traffic, especially if you are travelling from elsewhere in the city. Arrive ready to change into swimwear and listen to the beach briefing.
Surf coaching sessions are set up so you can join without your own board. Your instructor will match kit to the conditions and your level for the water block.
If you prefer to ride your own board, ask the team in advance. Bring a towel and swimwear either way, and follow the instructor on when to enter and leave the water.
Shared and private coaching options are available. Private coaching suits travellers who want more one to one feedback or mixed abilities in one household.
Shared lessons are a friendly way to learn alongside others. Choose the option that matches your party, and ask the team if you need help deciding.
Wear swimwear under any hired suit or rash vest, and bring a towel and sunscreen. Soft footwear helps for the walk onto the sand.
Leave jewellery and loose valuables off the beach if you can. Your instructor will show you where bags can wait during the water block.
About the centre
Miraflores
Based in Miraflores, Lima, this local operator connects travellers with guided adventures across Peru, from coastal dunes and Pacific waters to high Andean trails and canyon country. The focus is practical logistics, clear local knowledge, and experiences that reach beyond the busiest tourist circuits.
Support runs seven days a week, with a wide catalogue of day trips and multi-day expeditions so guests can match pace and interest. Whether it is a short coastal outing or a longer trek into the mountains, the team plans routes and safety around the conditions of each destination.
Operated by IZI PERU, a partner of adventuro.
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