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The 5 Best Surf Lessons in Rio de Janeiro

5 tours  ·  from $10 a head

Copacabana for the first stand-up, Ipanema and Arpoador when it is working. These 5 lessons are compared on board hire, instructor ratio and which beach each one actually uses on the day.

Rio Surf Experience - What happens before you touch the water
Rio Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews

Rio Surf Experience!

1.Rio Surf Experience!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90Our pick

Learn to surf in Rio with Gabriel, chase waves suited to your level, and finish at a spectacular viewpoint above Barra da Tijuca.

“Gabriel was amazing! What a wonderful day and experience. We were a family with beginners and he took us to the right beach/conditions for us to learn and have a good time. Great surf instruction, knowledgeable about the area, and perfect English speaking. One of the highlights of our stay in Rio.”

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Rio Surf Experience - What happens before you touch the water
Rio Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews

Rio Surf Experience

2.Rio Surf Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 37 reviews · 4 hours · from $100

Surf Rio’s best waves with an expert local instructor, then visit a little-known coastal viewpoint. Small groups, gear, and transport included.

“This was fantastic. Emiliano, my instructor, was awesome! I am a complete beginner at surfing and I found Emiliano very patient and approachable, and all-round a great guy. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone.”

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Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema. - Meeting the instructor at the yellow tent
Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches, Rio Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

3.Surf lessons: in Arpoador in Ipanema.

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 35 reviews · from $33

Learn to surf at Rio’s Arpoador Beach in a small group with equipment, multilingual instruction, and flexible weather planning.

“We had Rafael as a surfing instructor with this company. I could not recommend enough! They were flexible with the timings as it is weather dependant. Rafael was fabulous, full of energy, spoke English very well and was a wonderful teacher. Worth every penny!”

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Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema! - Learning the first wave technique
Copacabana & Ipanema Beaches, Rio Surf Lessons, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

4.Surf lessons with local instructors in Copacabana/ipanema!

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 31 reviews · 1 day · from $10Best value

Learn to surf in Copacabana or Ipanema with local instructors, equipment included, safety guidance, and one hour in Rio’s famous waves.

“En fait je n’ai pas trouvé le guide!parce qu’il n’y en avait pas!sur votre site ce sont des photos de toutes les écoles de surf d’ipanema!et personne ne représente ce site!il n’y avait pas de numéro de téléphone pour avec des explications!j’ai dû repayer pour avoir un cours! Je ne comprends pas car j’ai réservé plusieurs activités avec vous! mais pour le surf c’est à revoir! Pourriez-vous procéder à mon remboursement?”

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