Red Star Surf • Since 2010 Since 2010 · 6,000+ guests a year · usually up to 5 students (max. 8) per instructor · groups re-formed by level every day · video analysis on 4-hour courses · we drive you to the beach in our van · lessons in English and Spanish · open 365 days a year · 4.8 Google · 4.9 Tripadvisor Children who join our surf lessons in Famara, Lanzarote have the time of their lives! We teach kids from total beginners to advanced level — always in a safe, fun environment, with patient instructors who genuinely love teaching children. The first session is mostly about being comfortable: carrying the board, lying on it, falling off it on purpose. Once that is boring, they learn to catch broken waves lying down, then to push up to their knees, then to stand. From there it is steering, choosing which wave to take and paddling back out without help. Kids usually get to their feet faster than adults – lighter, lower centre of gravity, and no fear of looking silly. Lessons are in waist–deep white water on soft–top boards with flexible fins. Instructors are ISA certified and qualified lifeguards, groups stay small, and the minimum age is six with a 50–metre swim. Our experience has taught us that children-only groups are not very effective — so we mix children and adults. The most productive and fun groups are the ones where kids and adults learn together and feed off each other’s enthusiasm and energy. The sun in Lanzarote is strong — apply high-factor water-resistant sunscreen to your child’s exposed skin before the lesson. If you forget, sunscreen is available in our surf shop. Trying to surf on their own, kids repeat the same basic errors again and again. Progress stalls, frustration grows — and bad habits develop that are hard to unlearn. The raw, real enthusiasm children have is inspiring and motivating — our surf instructors love teaching kids! Surfboards: we use child-sized soft surfboards with soft fins to prevent injury, plus extra-long leashes so the board doesn’t drag your child when they fall off — and they have extra time to protect their body. Surfing as a family? Kids and parents learn together in the same small group — book everyone onto the same course. Or take a private group lesson from €180 for your family only, with your own dedicated instructor. Check availability. Alongside standing up and riding waves, our lessons build real ocean knowledge. Depending on their level, kids learn: Board & Wetsuit child-sized boards Hotel Pick-up free with 4-hour courses Certified Coaches all lifeguards Small Mixed Groups usually up to 5, max. 8 per instructor Video Analysis 4-hour lessons Medical Insurance ★★★★★ Rated 4.8/5 by our guests Read the latest reviews! 3rd visit here, this time for the kids. Great lessons again from people who teach well. Sent my son on the intermediate lessons, had him taking off in some big swell, huge boost to confidence What an amazing and unforgettable experience\! 🌊🏄♂️ My 9\-year\-old son took just two surfing lessons, and we were absolutely thrilled with the results\! The instructor was incredibly friendly, patient, encouraging, and supportive\. He really helped my son build his confidence, and after only two lessons, he managed to surf on his own\! Absolutely amazing\! I highly recommend booking a lesson here, especially for children\. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience and the beautiful memories\. We will definitely be back\! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely perfect experience for my 10 year old son and 14 year old nephew. They learned a lot and had a wonderful time. Everyone at Red Star is great to interact with, and the instructors are great with kids. We will definitely be back for more lessons in the future. Highly recommend! Thank you so much for the amazing surf lesson! It was my very first time surfing, and I had such a great experience. You made us feel welcome and helped us enjoy every moment. We’ll definitely remember it! 🌊🏄 We had such a great experience today! My sister and I took a surf lesson and absolutely loved it. The instructors were super friendly, patient and really good at explaining everything. We felt very comfortable and had so much fun during the lesson. We would definitely recommend this surf school to anyone looking for a fun and enjoyable surf experience! "The teachers are very nice, there is good teaching methodology that respects everyone's pace and there's no pressure. Thank you very much to Mariano for his good mood and for allowing me to finish the courses on a success. I can't wait to come back." We booked on to a two day course and could not fault the quality of the instructors across the days we were there. You cannot fault the scenary when out surfing with Famara cliffs in the background! We really appreciated the community vibes this surf school had created which made our trip highly memorable. We had a 2-hour lesson with the Red Star Surf guys on Friday and it was fantastic! We were surfing for the first time and the guys did a great job of getting us up on the boards and going on our first day. They were also very safety conscious. Would definitely go to them again. Great introduction to surfing! Garo is an excellent instructor—very patient, friendly, and supportive throughout the whole lesson. Short answers to the questions parents ask most. Yes — we teach children from total beginners to advanced level. Lessons take place in waist-deep water with an instructor always close by. Safety is our absolute priority. Lessons are held in waist-deep water, groups are small (usually up to 5, max. 8 per instructor), and every instructor is a certified lifeguard (RLSS) as well as a qualified surf coach. Experience has shown us that children-only groups are not very effective. Mixed groups are more productive and more fun: kids bring energy and fearlessness, adults bring focus — and everyone feeds off each other’s enthusiasm. Swimwear, flip-flops, sunscreen, water and a towel. Please make sure your child arrives in swimwear with sun cream already applied. Board, wetsuit and leash are all provided. The 2-hour lesson (from €50) runs from 10 am to 12:30 pm and finishes on the beach. The 4-hour course (from €70) adds daily video analysis with final feedback and free hotel pick-up. Yes — free hotel pick-up can be arranged if you’re not staying in Famara, for the 4-hour courses only. Contact us to arrange the details. Your child is insured during the lesson. If they need to carry any medication, bring it to the beach and let their surf instructor know what to do in an emergency. Lesson times can shift with the tides. After booking you’ll receive detailed information, and we recommend joining our WhatsApp lesson group — at most one message a day to confirm the next day’s start time. No messages means everything runs as confirmed. For children aged 6 to 11, yes: one parent or another adult joins the lesson in the water as a helper. You don’t take the lesson: we lend you a wetsuit for free, you go into the water with the instructor and do what he asks – for example, catch your child after each wave. This matters even more on days with stronger waves. If nobody can join, book a private lesson: your child surfs one-to-one with the instructor. From 12, kids join the group on their own. Every participant under 18 needs a signed parental authorisation. Looking for more answers? Check out our dedicated FAQ page. Free cancellation / easy reschedule (subject to availability) Coming as a family? Our Famara surf camp has a Family package — lessons, gear and accommodation in one.
Kids surf lessons in Famara
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What Will They Learn?
Why Mixed Groups Work
Often the kids show the adults how to have fun, use natural abilities and stay relaxed, while the adults help the kids with the important educational side.
We keep our groups small, always working to a maximum of eight students per instructor, in keeping with the recommendation of the ISA.
Get Them Off to a Great Start
Our patient, professional instructors constantly give young surfers helpful pointers and guide them along their surfing journey.
The sea can be a dangerous place, but all our instructors are certified lifeguards (RLSS) with the safety skills and knowledge to make every ocean session fun.
Our Surf Instructors
Our highly skilled, kid-friendly professional team are also lifeguards, certified by the Canarian Surfing Federation, the International Surfing Association and the Royal Life Saving Society. Meet our team.Equipment We Use
Wetsuits: your child’s body will be protected (from the sea, the board and the sun!) with high-quality wetsuits from top brands including Xcel, Quiksilver and Roxy.What Will Your Child Learn?
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2h lessons from €50 · 4h course from €70
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