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Surf Lessons in Alona Beach

Alona Beach, Panglao

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Surf Lessons in Alona Beach is a beginner-focused surf instruction session held on the white-sand shore of Panglao Island, Bohol. The lesson combines a 30-minute land-based tutorial with a 90-minute in-water practice, using soft-top boards and reef-safe sunscreen. Certified local instructors tailor the pace to each participant, ensuring a safe introduction to surfing in the calm, shallow waters of Alona Beach.

What to expect

Lesson duration is 2 hours total, including a 30-minute dry-land demonstration and a 90-minute guided session in the water.
All equipment is provided: a soft-top surfboard, a leash, and a rash guard; reef-safe sunscreen is available at the rental stand.
Participants practice paddling, popping up, and riding small waves (0.5–1 metre) on a sandy bottom with no rocks or coral.
The lesson is suitable for ages 8 and up; non-swimmers can join with a flotation belt and a dedicated instructor.
Each session includes a video review on a waterproof phone case, showing your take-off and ride from a side-angle perspective.
After the lesson, you receive a printed certificate of completion and a list of nearby surf spots for your next visit.