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Surf Lessons in Sipadan Island

Sipadan Island, Mabul

⏱ 15 minutes

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About this experience

Surf Lessons in Sipadan Island is a guided surfing instruction programme based on the white-sand beaches of Sipadan, Sabah, Malaysia. The lessons cater to beginners and intermediate surfers, using the island's gentle reef breaks and consistent swells. Each session is led by a certified instructor who provides safety briefings and personalised feedback on paddle technique and wave timing.

What to expect

Two-hour lesson includes a full wetsuit, soft-top surfboard, and reef-safe sunscreen.
Learn to pop-up and catch green waves on the sheltered lagoon break, which is waist-deep at low tide.
Small group size of maximum four students per instructor, ensuring individual attention.
Suitable for ages 12 and above; non-swimmers can use a flotation belt during the warm-up drills.
Post-lesson video review of your session, highlighting three specific corrections for your next surf.
Equipment is sanitised after every use, and the meeting point is at the Sipadan Jetty kiosk, 15 minutes before start time.