— Surf for Kids · Essaouira
Surf lessons for kids in Essaouira from age 5.
Surf lessons for children are the best introduction to the ocean a kid can have. Foam boards that float well, gentle whitewater waves, an instructor in the water right next to them — most children stand up on their first or second lesson. Essaouira beach is shallow and forgiving, with the soft sand bottom and consistent small waves that make learning fun rather than scary.
— Why surfing is great for kids
Why surfing suits children.
Surfing builds confidence, balance and a real love for the ocean. Children who learn early are usually more comfortable swimmers, more aware of waves and currents, and develop a healthy respect for the sea. The first time a kid stands up on a wave on their own, the smile lasts the whole afternoon. We have been part of that moment hundreds of times and it never gets old.
— Ages we accept
Ages we welcome.
We take children from age 5 on a one-to-one basis with the instructor in the water. From age 7, kids can join small group lessons of up to three children of similar level. From age 10, they ride with the regular group classes if they are comfortable. We adapt the wave size, board size and time in the water to each child.
— In action
Our young surfers in the water.
A typical session with our young students on Essaouira beach. Coaching, laughs and first waves.
— Safety on the water
Safety in the water.
- Lessons in waist-deep whitewater close to shore
- Soft foam boards with rubber fins — no hard edges
- Wetsuits with built-in floatation for kids under 7
- Instructor-to-child ratio never above 1 to 3
- Time in the water adapted to age, with regular breaks for younger children
- Sun protection: rash guards and zinc on the face
— What a lesson looks like
How a lesson runs.
15 minutes on the beach with a quick game to learn the pop-up movement. About an hour in the water catching whitewater waves, with the instructor pushing them onto each one. The first 5 to 10 waves are usually on the belly to feel the speed. After that, we coach the pop-up and most kids stand up within the same session. The last 15 minutes is breaks and play time on the boards in shallow water.
— Pricing
Kids surf lesson pricing.
— F.A.Q.