We are currently CLOSED for the '20/'21 winter season. We will be open again March 1st 2021!
Let's go surfing!
Sending us a booking enquiry is easy—just choose your lesson type below, fill out the form, you will receive a copy of your booking request by email and then we will be in touch to finalize and book your lesson.
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“Discount for students”
Summary of this lesson
Cost: $70
Discount applies for group surf lessons only. Must show valid university student ID.
We contact you personally to confirm your booking and talk about payment options.
Please bring your student ID to confirm you are a University Student.
Please fill out all necessary fields.
Booking terms
Your booking enquiry signifies your acceptance of these terms.
We have a 48 hour cancellation policy per person—this also applies to changing the lesson time. Any bookings cancelled or changed within this period are none refundable.
Cancellation Policy
- 48 hours notice is required to cancel or change a booking.
Please give us 48 hours notice of any cancellations or changes
Tofino Surf School is a small company; reserving lesson times & spaces means we may turn customers away from a lesson time that's 'full' and then in the event of a late cancellation or last minute change we may not be able to fill the spaces.
High Standards
We try to carry our high standards into all aspects of our business including the quality of our booking communications.
Should you have any question, problem or concern with a booking just let us know.
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- Group lesson
- $80
- per person, tax not included.
Our group lessons are perfectly designed for first time surfers or beginners.
We keep our groups small with a typical ratio of 5 students to 1 instructor. Personal attention is guaranteed.
A minimum age of 13+ years is required.

- Private couple+
- $105
- per person, tax not included.
Typically with a ratio of 2 students to 1 instructor, our Private couple+ lessons are ideal for families with kids under the age of 12 years, couples, or any small group — previous surf experience or not.
Minimum of 2 people is required.
A minimum age of 8+ years is required.

- 1-on-1
- $170
- per person, tax not included.
This lesson is best if you want to get the most out of a 3 hour surf lesson.
Suitable for a first timer, young kids, or someone with previous surf experience.
Suitable for 8+ years.

Sold out
Currently unavailable between: 1st July and October 31st 2020.
- Discount for students
- $70
- per person, tax not included.
Discount applies for group surf lessons only. Must show valid university student ID.
- Discount Hostel Members
- $70
- per person, tax not included.
Discount applies to certain Hostels in Tofino.
- Big Groups are welcome
Call or email us for rates.
Planning a stag, staggette or birthday party?
Or just have a big group of friends who want to go surfing?
Give us a call or send us an email and we will make your surf dreams come true.
Summer Lesson Times
Daily 8am,12pm and 4pm
Last day of the season is October 12th 2020
We will be back from March 1st 2021.
All our lessons are 3 hours long—so we give you the most time in the water!
We provide all necessary equipment
- wetsuits
- boots
- surf boards.
The usage of our equipment for the 3 hours is included in the price.
Gratuity not included.
All about our lessons
Families are welcome
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Kids under 13 and as young as 8 are welcome, but would need to be booked on either our 'Private couple' or '1-on-1' lessons.
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To ensure the best surf experience, please get in touch with us to book your family surf lesson.
Questions?
Check our Questions page or ask us directly—check our Contact page.