Surf School in Kuta, Bali
Welcome to 27 Surf Bali, your premier surf school Kuta Bali. Whether you are a total beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our local-led team provides the most authentic surfing experience on the island. Located at the heart of the world-famous Kuta Beach, we specialize in safe, fun, and professional surf lessons tailored to your level.
Professional, local-led surf lessons for beginners and kids at the heart of Kuta Beach.
At our surf school Kuta Bali, we believe anyone can learn to dance with the waves. Our professional instructors are fluent in English and have spent their lives surfing the Balinese coast.
- Private Lessons for Beginners: Make the most of your time with a 1-on-1 instructor. We focus on correct standing techniques, paddling, and ocean safety to ensure you’re catching waves by the end of your first session.
- Surf School for Kids: We offer specialized 2-hour children’s lessons (ages 7–13) focusing on water confidence and safety in a supportive environment.
- Intermediate Surf Coaching: Ready to level up? Our progressive lessons help you transition to hard boards and master your turns.
Why Choose 27 Surf Bali?
- Prime Locations: Our main surf school Kuta Bali base is located in the heart of Kuta Beach, globally recognized as one of the safest places to learn to surf. We also operate in Canggu for those looking to explore different breaks.
- Expert Local Instructors: All our instructors are fluent in English, highly experienced, and deeply connected to the local surf culture.
- Quality Equipment: Every 2-hour private lesson includes a soft-top safety surfboard and a professional rash guard (sun shirt).
Our Services
Private Surf Lessons for Beginners
Join the most trusted surf school Kuta Bali for a personalized 1-on-1 experience. Perfect for first-timers, our private lessons focus on proper standing techniques, board positioning, and water safety. With a dedicated instructor by your side, you will maximize your time on the waves and build a solid foundation for your surfing journey.
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Surf Lessons for Kids (Ages 7–13)
Safety and fun come first at our surf school Kuta Bali. We provide a supportive environment for children to gain confidence in the ocean. Using beginner-friendly equipment, our 2-hour kids' lessons cover paddling, balance, and wave awareness, ensuring a memorable and safe introduction to the sport.
Surf Lesson Packages
Level up your skills with the most flexible surf school Kuta Bali packages. To advance to Level 2, we recommend a series of 3 to 7 "Progressive Lessons." We’ll guide your transition from soft boards to hard-tops, focusing on your turning technique and wave reading as your skills develop.
Guided Bali Surf Trips
Go beyond the beginner breaks with the experts from our surf school Kuta Bali. We curate authentic, thrilling surf adventures across the island's best hidden spots. Our local guides handle all the logistics—from transport to tide timing—so you can simply relax and enjoy a world-class Bali surf vacation.
The Heart of 27 Surf Bali
We’re a bold bunch of riders, explorers & hard-core thrill seekers that bring it.
At 27 Surf Bali, we believe surfing is more than just a sport, it’s about sharing the spirit of the ocean. Our journey as a surf school Kuta Bali began with a simple mission: to provide an authentic, local-led experience where safety and fun go hand-in-hand.
Whether you are catching your first wave or looking for advanced coaching, we treat every student like family. Our team of local experts is dedicated to giving you full, undivided attention so you can feel confident and safe in the water from day one.
Our Locations
While we are regularly found at the iconic Kuta Beach, we also operate in Canggu, allowing us to find the best waves for your skill level all year round.
Prepare for Your Session
To keep things simple, we provide the essential gear: a soft-top safety board and a professional rash guard. To make the most of your lesson at our surf school Kuta Bali, all you need to bring is:
- Swimwear & Sunscreen
- A towel or sarong
- An adventurous spirit
If you're having a bad day, catch a wave.
~ Frosty Hesson
Testimonials
Helvia and her team our wonderful!! My husband and I went to them to surf for the first time in the evening and ended up coming back the next morning for a second lesson. They are friendly, knowledgable, professional, and communication with Helvia is clear and easy to understand. She even spotted us some money for some beers and coconut and trusted that we would come back in the morning. I will go back to her and her team next time!
I was solo practicing surfing in Bali for a week (still a beginner, having previously spent a week last year with Mojosurf, a big surf camp) and chose Helvia based on the warm reviews. I found Helvia and her team feature super interesting/well traveled/educated/ex-corporate world/multi-lingual and truly local talented surf instructors and I have no regrets! Communication was quick, friendly. Scooter pickup to her spot in Kuta beach. We surfed to my schedule, but with her advice on best times. I like the way her team focused on my experience/confidence, then based on that decided to assess me in the sea - other schools may use precious time re-going over basics to cover themselves. Instructor wise Omry was brilliantly talented and passionate – he could see when you are getting tired and where you need to build strength. Seven was happy and re-assuring company and gave the motivation I needed while waiting for the next wave. Both were extremely patient with me and calibrated their style to my level. Back on the beach the rest of Helvia’s team who were chilling/surfing themselves casually saw my mistakes and talked to me about it with a constructive attitude, where I didn’t feel embarrassed at all. It’s a one to one lesson, but by training in front of Helvia’s beach spot you get the feeling that a surf family is keeping an eye on you! Later in the week Helvia let me/encouraged me to experience hard boards (including her own long board). Seven was also helpful outside of surfing (e.g. offering help for renting a scooter). Choosing this school was the best decision for myself, who wanted to get more confident surfing in Bali, and totally recommend this over the bigger (expensive) surf groups/camps!
I felt safe with Helvia seeing how responsive she was from the moment I got in touch with her. Her speed of communication and reliability was one of the main reason I decided to book her services. She was really accommodating and arranged the transport to pick me up at a reasonable price. The driver was super polite and friendly, on top of being a super safe and a calm driver. As we were the only clients for the day, we had an opportunity to connect with Helvia and understood her motivation behind this experience/service. Helvia not only took videos and photos of us in the water, upon scrubbing the footage, I realised how she was rooting for us and cheering us in the video. How sweet! She was also very encouraging when my partner was having trouble adjusting her phobia of the open water. She shared her surfing journey and strategies she took to get acclimated to the water and started enjoying surfing. Coming from a perspective from someone who used to live in Bali and who used to surf regularly (a long long time ago - this experience was a b'day gift), I would highly recommend this experience to all beginners. In response to previous reviews on the quality of instructors, we got both the super friendly and quiet instructors, but I think it has more to do with how extroverted and introverted they are. They were generally polite, cordial and will guide you along the way. Although I understand that for total beginners, they do require an extensive amount of supervision, especially because with surfing, you are exposed to the elements and the currents. It's exhausting but super fun and addictive! I'm already planning to come back and to use her services again, so thank you and see you soon Helvia!