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Surf Lessons in Pelabuhan Sabang

Pelabuhan Sabang, Weh (Sabang)

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Surf Lessons in Pelabuhan Sabang is a guided surf instruction activity based at the harbour town of Pelabuhan Sabang on Weh Island, Indonesia. The lessons are conducted on the gentle, reef-protected waves of the nearby Iboih and Gapang beaches, suitable for first-time surfers. Each session pairs participants with a local instructor who provides board hire, safety briefing, and in-water coaching.

What to expect

Lessons run for 2 hours, including 30 minutes of dry-land technique training on the sand before entering the water.
All equipment is supplied: a soft-top foam board, leash, and reef-safe zinc sunscreen are included in the lesson fee.
Participants practice paddling, popping up, and riding whitewater waves on a shallow, sandy-bottomed break at Gapang Beach.
The lesson covers rip current awareness and local reef etiquette, specific to the Sabang coastline.
Suitable for beginners aged 8 and above; non-swimmers can join with a flotation vest provided by the school.
After the session, you can rinse off at the beachside shower and store your belongings in the locked locker at the surf shack.