Catch your first waves in Cape Town
Oranjezicht, Cape Town
Have a Go is an hour and a half surf lesson where you’ll learn a winning pop-up technique that has helped hundreds of students catch their first wave!
The Have a Go surf lesson at Big Bay, Cape Town, offers tailored coaching for solo travellers or private groups up to six people.
Highlights
- Learn a winning pop-up technique or improve your current skills
- Understand how to read and catch more waves
- Maximise paddle energy and strengthen your overall surfing technique
Description
This 90-minute surf lesson provides exclusive coaching for solo participants or private groups of up to six people. Solo travellers seeking one-on-one coaching should specify this when booking. Groups of friends or family can book their own private session.
The lesson starts with an overview of the surfboard and how to handle it both in and out of the ocean. You will then focus on mastering a pop-up technique proven to help hundreds of students catch their first waves.
Key learning points include:
- Reading waves to determine when and where to catch them
- Surf safety practices
- Steering left and right on the wave
- Handling surf equipment through the waves
If you have prior experience, your current ability will be assessed at the start to tailor coaching and progression tips accordingly.
Note that valuables should be left at your accommodation. There is an option to leave phones, car keys, or small bags in the Surf Life vehicle at your own risk. Surf Life Surf School PTY Ltd is not liable for any losses or damages.
Details
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
- When: All year round, weather and sea conditions permitting
- Location: Big parking lot at Hang Ten Drive, Eden on the Bay, Big Bay
- What to wear: Swimwear
- Minimum age: 8 years
- Maximum weight: 120 kg
- Experience level: No prior experience required
What to Bring
- Towel
- Dry swimwear to change into after the lesson
- Bottle of water
- Sunscreen
- Warm clothes if you get cold easily
- Any necessary emergency medication (eg. asthma pump, Epipen)
Guests or spectators may watch from the beach but cannot participate without a booking.
Inclusions
- Surf instruction by a qualified surf instructor
- Use of surfboard and 4/3mm wetsuit
Exclusions
- Transport to and from the meeting point
- Meals, snacks, refreshments, and towels
- Sunscreen (bring your own)
Important Information
- Lessons run year-round but will be cancelled only if ocean conditions are too rough or if there is lightning
- All participants must complete the Surf Life Surf School Indemnity Form; parents must sign for children under 18
- Valuables can be left in the Surf Life vehicle at your own risk
Arrival and Transport
Please arrive 15 minutes before your lesson and meet the Surf Life SA Team on the grass area in the big parking lot at Hang Ten Drive, Eden on the Bay.
Transport is not included. Use Uber or your own vehicle. Allow 35 to 45 minutes travel time depending on traffic. Weekend parking can be limited and may require 5 to 15 minutes to find a bay.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
