The family run mobile surf school Surf-Canaries in Playa del Inglés, in the south of Gran Canaria. The school is the daily meeting point, but the actually course takes place wherever the actual waves are.  The company motto is: Maximum Fun in Maximum Safety!

Surf Canaries Team

The school is run by Danny, Annika and their team and they welcome you to their head quarters and classroom situated at the foot of the sand dunes of Playa Del Ingles.

Different surf locations on Gran Canaria

They also operate on a number of locations around the island so depending on the surf conditions  they will decide the choice of beach for that day. This gives you the luxury of always having excellent conditions for you to learn and allows you to discover some of the most beautiful and secret beaches on the island, some of which never get seen by tourists!

Speaking different languages

They have some of the island’s best instructors who speak various languages and are always enthusiastic to teach all levels of surfing experience and all ages. They are also reknowned for their fantastic Kids Summer Camp.

Surf Canaries

4.9

Based on 268 reviews

Annika Pöllänen

11:08 15 Dec 22

All of the workers were really nice and friendly!The location of the shop is perfect, because you can rent the board and wetsuit and just walk to the beach i 5min. There is no need for a car, which was perfect for us because we didn't have a car.We also went to one lesson, which included both good theory but also a lot of time to practice in the water. The pictures that were included in the price of the lesson were really good!We recommend Surf Canaries to everybody!!

Kristýna Rožanská

21:44 11 Dec 22

Totally recommended!!I didn't have any experience with surf before. Each of us were able to stand up on the board since the first day.All the instructors and staff were really nice and super attentive to everybody. Special thanks to Jordan and Fran!!I can recommend you to take 5-days course if you really want to get to basic.For sure I'm gonna come back at least for rent a equipment.

MyName9911

20:27 07 Nov 22

We had a great time! As total beginners 2 friends and me took the 3 day surf lessons. We never thought that you can start so easy. The whole Crew did a great job teaching us. On the second day they filmed us and showed us things to improve on the videos. On the second and third day we went to a beach ca. 30 minutes away. They drove us there with their vans without a problem. Because of the small groups you get to know the other people out of the group. After the lessons we went with some of the other surf students into the City and took a drink. So it's also a good oportunity to meet new people. Surf Canaries got us all into surfing and the next holidays will always include surfing - thanks to the whole team!

Cristina Leister

06:33 12 Sep 22

Our 14 years old son took a two days surfing course with Surf Canaries in August 2022. We were very satisfied with the course, the instructors were very friendly, patiently and explained everything thoroughly. The price we paid for the course was very good. The photos and videos they shot were amazing. We highly recommend Surf Canaries! Good job, guys! 🌊🌊🌊

Jochem Steenstra

07:58 01 Sep 22

Our daughter wanted to learn to surf and so I contacted Surf Canaries in Playa del Inglés (Gran Canaria).This contact was via email and I got a really good clear explanation about the possibilities and the way of working.Once we arrived at our vacation destination I walked with my daughter to the surf school and we booked a 5-day training.From the moment we entered the surf school until the end of the 5 days everything was perfectly arranged.The instructors were clear, friendly and very helpful. They made sure you came out of the water with a big smile, not to mention they actually teach you how to surf well in a short amount of time! They also make "action" photos of each session which you can view for free on their Facebook page. Super service!For us it will definitely be Surf Canaries again next time we are on the island.

Barbara Limentani

15:56 23 Aug 22

Our kids tried a surf lesson for the first time and were so happy with it that we booked a second round. Very good equipments and professional instructors. Thank you Jordan! 🤙

Cahora Romero Suárez

18:30 22 Aug 22

The best surf school in the south for sure! I always have great vibes around the team and a lot of fun in and out of water 🌊

Ina G.

11:56 12 Aug 22

We booked a 1 day surf course for beginners. The video instruction and dressing worked well and the surf instructors were nice and helpful. Then we went to the beach. Here there was a conversation between two surf instructors that the waves are too strong. So we warmed up and went for bodysurfing in the water. The waves should be less. But they were not. The very nice surf instructor is then individually with us in the water to practice surfing. And so there are many breaks for the other Participants. The waves were high and there were many in a row. In the whole time I had maybe 4-5 attempts to even get on the board. And then the course was already over and we stood only once on the board.It's a shame that the website advertises the best spots with optimal conditions, but then you stay there on the beach and as a beginner you actually has no chance. In addition, it is advertised that no more than 5 people per surf instructor are in the course and we were 6.We have made another day at another school a course and there the course time was directed after the tides. So the conditions were so much better.