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Surf Lessons in Oost-Vlieland

Oost-Vlieland, Vlieland

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Surf Lessons in Oost-Vlieland is a guided surfing course on the North Sea coast of Vlieland, a Wadden Island in the Netherlands. The lessons take place at the beach near Oost-Vlieland village, with instructors who tailor each session to the group's skill level. Participants learn wave reading, paddling, and pop-up techniques using provided boards and wetsuits.

What to expect

Sessions run for 2 hours, including a 20-minute land-based warm-up and technique drill before entering the water.
All equipment is supplied: a soft-top surfboard, a 5/4mm wetsuit, booties, and a rash guard, sized to each participant.
Groups are capped at 8 people per instructor, ensuring individual feedback on stance and wave timing.
You will practice catching white-water waves in the shallow shore break, with the instructor pushing you into waves for your first rides.
Suitable for beginners aged 12 and up; non-swimmers are not permitted, and you must be comfortable in cold, moving water.
After the lesson, you get a 10-minute video review of your paddling and pop-up technique, filmed from the beach.