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Surf Lessons in Pulau Rubiah

Pulau Rubiah, Weh (Sabang)

⏱ 2 hours

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About this experience

Surf Lessons in Pulau Rubiah is a guided surfing course on the island of Pulau Rubiah, off Weh (Sabang) in Aceh, Indonesia. The lessons cater to beginners and intermediate surfers, using the island's gentle reef breaks and consistent swell. Each session focuses on paddle technique, wave reading, and board control in clear, warm water.

What to expect

Lessons run for 2 hours per session, with a maximum of 4 students per instructor
All equipment included: soft-top surfboard, leash, and reef-safe wetsuit boots
You will practice pop-up and balance on the sand before entering the water
The teaching area is a shallow, sandy-bottomed lagoon adjacent to the reef, with waves of 0.5 to 1.5 metres
Suitable for first-time surfers and those who can already stand but need wave-selection coaching
After the lesson, you can use the board for an extra hour of free practice on the same spot