Surf Lessons
Private and group lessons for every level, from your very first wave to refining your turns. 60, 90 and 120 minute sessions plus 5 and 10 lesson packages.
From R550 pp
Herolds Bay · Victoria Bay · Wilderness
Learn to surf on the Garden Route
Private and group surf lessons for every level, from your very first wave to refining your turns.
- 4.9 on Google (89 reviews)
- Lifeguard-rooted instructors
- Group lessons from R550 pp
Who are we?
Welcome to Vibe Surf School
Vibe Surf School, nestled in the beautiful Garden Route of South Africa, offers the ultimate surfing experience for all levels. From beginners looking to catch their first wave to intermediate surfers seeking to improve their skills or chase some waves down the South Coast of Africa.
Rooted deep in the vibrant surf community and lifeguard culture of the Garden Route, our experienced instructors and top-of-the-line equipment check all the boxes to get you stoked. Add our unlimited local knowledge and insider tips, and you have the perfect recipe for an exhilarating surf experience.
Discover our story
What we offer
Surf with us
Lessons, places to stay and full surf adventures, all run by locals who know these waves.
Surf Stays
Comfortable accommodation a step away from the beaches where we teach, from social backpackers to our luxury Vibe Beach House in Herolds Bay.
Three places to stay
Surf Adventures
Curated packages with accommodation, transport, surf coaching and activities. Sit back, relax and let the locals show you the coast.
Multi-day packages
How it works
From your couch to your first wave
Pick your lesson
Private or group, 60 to 120 minutes, or a 5 or 10 lesson package. Every level is welcome.
Message us on WhatsApp
Send your dates and how many people. We reply with the beach and time that work.
Meet us at the beach
Herolds Bay, Victoria Bay or Wilderness. Your instructor takes it from there.
Locations
Where we surf
Our lessons run at three of the Garden Route’s best-known surf spots, each with its own character.
Herolds Bay
A small, sheltered bay near George with a sandy beach and cliffs on either side.
Victoria Bay
A famous right-hand point break tucked between steep cliffs, just outside George.
Wilderness
Long, open beaches in Wilderness village, home to our partner Surf Stays.
Reviews
See what our peeps have to say
4.9 ★ on Google, from 89 reviews
★★★★★
“Me and a friend had a 2hr surfing lesson while travelling down the garden route. Such good fun and Jaco was great for teaching us as we had only been once before around 4 years ago. Gave us great tips and helped us a lot! Would highly recommend this surf school, great communication too!”
★★★★★
“Amazing, warm and encouraging teachers. There every step of the way. My daughter is very excited about surfing and now even more determined to excel. Thank you.”
★★★★★
“Wow, what a breathtaking experience! It’s always been a dream of mine to learn how to surf, and Vibe Surf School made that dream come true. Corne and his team will ensure that you have a gooood time in the water with a smile on your face (:”
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Ready to catch some waves?
Message us on WhatsApp and we’ll find the right lesson, beach and time for you on the Garden Route.