Learn in a personal, supportive way
Small retreat groups
Personal coaching
Progress every day
Choose your surf level
No matter your surf level - we will tailor the surf coaching to your level
Beginner surfing
Learn to surf
New to surfing or just starting out?
We’ll guide you step by step in a relaxed, supportive way.
Intermediate & advanced
Take your surfing to the next level
Already surfing? Improve your technique, confidence, and wave selection with focused coaching.
Beginner surf coaching
Start from zero and build
confidence in the water.
Step-by-step guidance, small groups,
and personal coaching.
How you will learn as a beginner
You don’t just jump in the ocean –
we guide you step by step so you feel confident from day one.
Video learning
Watch yourself improve
We film your surf sessions and break
everything down in a simple, clear way -
so you understand what to improve and why.
Theoretical learning
Understand the ocean
Learn the basics of waves, timing, and
positioning , so you feel more confident
every time you paddle out.
Practical learning
Learn by doing
With personal coaching in the water
and on the beach, you’ll practice
step by step — at your own pace.
No pressure, no rush - just steady progress
Ready to start your surf journey in Bali?
Most beginners choose the Surf & Yoga Retreat for the perfect balance of learning and recovery.
Step 1
Practice at the beach
Learn the basics
Step 2
Ride white water
Build confidence
Step 3
Start to turn
Improve control & technique
Level 1.1: Beginner Surf Coaching
This beginner surf program is designed to help first-time surfers build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, we start with the basics on the beach before heading into the water.
You’ll learn how to handle the board, paddle, catch waves, and stand up step by step through personal coaching and small groups.
This level is for you if:
• It’s your first time surfing
• You’ve surfed before but still struggle with paddling or standing up
What you’ll learn:
• Practicing your take-off on the beach
• Paddling and standing up in white water
• Surf safety and basic surf rules
• How to move through white water waves safely
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 1.2: Beginner Surf Coaching
Already tried surfing before, but not feeling fully confident yet? This level is designed for surfers who already have some experience and want to improve their foundation in a safe and supportive environment.
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, we focus on refining your technique, improving your timing, and helping you catch waves more consistently through personal coaching and small groups.
This level is for you if:
• You’ve surfed several times before
• You can stand up in white water waves, but not consistently
• You want to feel more confident and in control on your board
What you’ll improve:
• Your take-off and paddling technique
• Balance and positioning on the board
• Catching unbroken waves
• Angled take-offs and basic turns
• Better timing, flow, and confidence in the water
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 1.3: Beginner Surf Coaching
You can already stand up and ride waves consistently? Now it’s time to take the next step.
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, this level focuses on helping you move beyond the basics and surf with more control and confidence. Through personal coaching and daily feedback, you’ll start understanding the ocean better and progress toward catching unbroken green waves.
This level is for you if:
• You’re comfortable paddling out and catching waves
• You can stand up and ride straight consistently
• You’re ready to improve your control and start turning
What you’ll improve:
• Spotting the best waves for your level
• Catching green waves with confidence
• Angling your board to ride left or right
• Starting basic turns along the wave
• Improving your balance, stance, and control
• Understanding surf etiquette and staying safe in shared waves
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 1.1: Beginner Surf Coaching
This beginner surf program is designed to help first-time surfers build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, we start with the basics on the beach before heading into the water.
You’ll learn how to handle the board, paddle, catch waves, and stand up step by step through personal coaching and small groups.
This level is for you if:
• It’s your first time surfing
• You’ve surfed before but still struggle with paddling or standing up
What you’ll learn:
• Practicing your take-off on the beach
• Paddling and standing up in white water
• Surf safety and basic surf rules
• How to move through white water waves safely
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 1.2: Beginner Surf Coaching
Already tried surfing before, but not feeling fully confident yet? This level is designed for surfers who already have some experience and want to improve their foundation in a safe and supportive environment.
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, we focus on refining your technique, improving your timing, and helping you catch waves more consistently through personal coaching and small groups.
This level is for you if:
• You’ve surfed several times before
• You can stand up in white water waves, but not consistently
• You want to feel more confident and in control on your board
What you’ll improve:
• Your take-off and paddling technique
• Balance and positioning on the board
• Catching unbroken waves
• Angled take-offs and basic turns
• Better timing, flow, and confidence in the water
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 1.3: Beginner Surf Coaching
You can already stand up and ride waves consistently? Now it’s time to take the next step.
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, this level focuses on helping you move beyond the basics and surf with more control and confidence. Through personal coaching and daily feedback, you’ll start understanding the ocean better and progress toward catching unbroken green waves.
This level is for you if:
• You’re comfortable paddling out and catching waves
• You can stand up and ride straight consistently
• You’re ready to improve your control and start turning
What you’ll improve:
• Spotting the best waves for your level
• Catching green waves with confidence
• Angling your board to ride left or right
• Starting basic turns along the wave
• Improving your balance, stance, and control
• Understanding surf etiquette and staying safe in shared waves
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Intermediate surf coaching
Take your surfing further with focused coaching
designed to improve your technique, control, and overall performance.
Take your surfing further with focused
coaching designed to improve your
technique, control, and overall
performance.
How you will improve your surfing
Refine your technique, read waves better, and build real progression with focused coaching.
Video learning
Detailed video feedback
We analyse your surfing in detail -
from positioning to turns -
so you can make real improvements
session by session.
Ocean & wave reading
Surf smarter
Learn how to read waves,
choose better take-offs, and position
yourself correctly in the lineup.
Performance coaching
Progress with purpose
Work on speed, turns, and flow
with direct coaching in the water -
adapted to your level and conditions.
No pressure, no rush - just steady progress
Ready to start your surf journey in Bali?
For faster progress, many surfers choose the Surf Camp Retreat with extra afternoon classes.
Step 1
Read the ocean
Improve timing & positioning
Step 2
Create speed & flow
Connect your turns
Step 3
Refine your surfing
Improve style & technique
Level 2.1: Intermediate Surf Coaching
Already surfing green waves and ready to improve your technique?
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, this level focuses on helping you gain more control, flow, and confidence in the water. With personal coaching and small groups, we help you refine your surfing step by step – always adapted to your level and the daily conditions.
The better your technique becomes, the more freedom and enjoyment you’ll experience while surfing.
This level is for you if:
• You’ve been surfing for weeks, months, or years
• You can independently catch and ride green waves
• You can turn left or right and control your board
• You want to improve your turns and overall technique
What you’ll improve:
• Duck diving and moving efficiently through waves
• Ocean awareness and wave reading
• Generating speed on the wave
• Refining your stance and positioning
• Bottom turns, top turns, and cutbacks
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 2.2: Intermediate to Advanced Surf Coaching
Ready to take your surfing to the next level?
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, this level is designed for surfers who want to refine their technique, improve performance, and surf with more power, flow, and control.
Through personal coaching, video analysis, and detailed feedback from experienced local coaches, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your surfing and how to progress further.
This level is for you if:
• You’ve been surfing consistently for a longer time
• You’re comfortable riding a shortboard
• You can position yourself well in the lineup
• You can generate speed and perform turns on the wave
What you’ll improve:
• Generating speed in different wave conditions
• Positioning yourself for better take-offs
• Refining your bottom turns and wave entry
• Improving top turns and overall control
• Developing stronger cutbacks and flow
• Progressing toward more advanced maneuvers like snaps, floaters, and roundhouse cutbacks
Level 2.1: Intermediate Surf Coaching
Already surfing green waves and ready to improve your technique?
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, this level focuses on helping you gain more control, flow, and confidence in the water. With personal coaching and small groups, we help you refine your surfing step by step – always adapted to your level and the daily conditions.
The better your technique becomes, the more freedom and enjoyment you’ll experience while surfing.
This level is for you if:
• You’ve been surfing for weeks, months, or years
• You can independently catch and ride green waves
• You can turn left or right and control your board
• You want to improve your turns and overall technique
What you’ll improve:
• Duck diving and moving efficiently through waves
• Ocean awareness and wave reading
• Generating speed on the wave
• Refining your stance and positioning
• Bottom turns, top turns, and cutbacks
Ready to improve your surfing in Bali
with personal coaching and small groups?
Level 2.2: Intermediate to Advanced Surf Coaching
Ready to take your surfing to the next level?
At Pelan Pelan Surf Retreat near Canggu, this level is designed for surfers who want to refine their technique, improve performance, and surf with more power, flow, and control.
Through personal coaching, video analysis, and detailed feedback from experienced local coaches, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of your surfing and how to progress further.
This level is for you if:
• You’ve been surfing consistently for a longer time
• You’re comfortable riding a shortboard
• You can position yourself well in the lineup
• You can generate speed and perform turns on the wave
What you’ll improve:
• Generating speed in different wave conditions
• Positioning yourself for better take-offs
• Refining your bottom turns and wave entry
• Improving top turns and overall control
• Developing stronger cutbacks and flow
• Progressing toward more advanced maneuvers like snaps, floaters, and roundhouse cutbacks
Surf lessons for kids
Fun, safe and supportive surf coaching for children from around 5 years old and up. Depending on your child’s confidence in the water, younger kids can often join too.
Most children start with tandem surfing together with one of our instructors, helping them feel safe, build confidence and enjoy the waves in a playful way.
At Pelan Pelan, we don’t just provide surf lessons — we create a relaxed and positive experience where kids can learn at their own pace while parents can surf and enjoy Bali too.
Staying with family?
Meet our surf coaches
Fun, experienced local surf coaches guiding
you every step of the way.
Our local surf coaches combine years of experience with a relaxed and supportive approach.
With small groups and personal coaching, you’ll improve step by step while having fun in the water.
Putu
Owner and head coach
With over 15 years of experience,
Putu leads our surf coaching team and
mentors our instructors. He has a
unique ability to choose the right
waves for your level and gently push
you just beyond your comfort zone -
helping you catch waves you never
thought possible. Always calm,
positive, and fully supportive.
Dadi
Surfguide
Dadi grew up in the ocean and is
also a fisherman, giving him a deep
connection to the waves. He’s
excellent at giving clear, practical
feedback and helping you understand
exactly what to work on so you can
improve faster. He started working with
us at a young age and has developed
into a highly skilled surf guide.
Komang
Surfguide
You’ll rarely see Komang
without a smile. His relaxed
energy and sense of humor
make you feel at ease from
the moment you enter the water.
He never pushes too hard and is
especially great with beginners,
helping you build confidence
step by step.
Alit
Surfguide
Alit started with us at 18
and has been part of the team
for over 7 years. Always up
for a laugh, he brings great
energy to every session.
At the same time, he’ll challenge
you to try something new,
helping you progress while
keeping it fun.
Ready to improve your surfing?
Happy to Answer all Your Questions
Do I need surf experience before joining?
No. Our surf coaching is suitable for complete beginners as well as intermediate surfers looking to improve their technique and confidence in the water.
Is the surf retreat suitable for intermediate surfers?
Yes. Many guests join us after already learning the basics. or having good skills already. We focus on real progression through personal coaching, video analysis, wave positioning, timing, and building confidence on green waves.
How many surfers are in each group?
We keep our coaching personal with small groups and a maximum 2:1 surfer-to-coach ratio during many sessions, depending on conditions and levels.
Do you offer video coaching?
Yes. We film your surf sessions everyday (except Sundays) and review them together in simple, easy-to-understand coaching sessions. Guests also receive surf videos to take home after their stay.
Which surf spots do you go to?
We often take guests to quieter surf spots around Bali depending on the conditions and your surf level, creating a more relaxed and supportive learning environment away from the busiest beaches.
Are surfboards included?
Yes. Surfboards for your level are included during the retreat. We also have a range of boards available as you progress.
What if I feel nervous about surfing?
That’s completely normal. Our coaching is patient, supportive, and step by step. We focus on helping you feel comfortable and confident in the ocean at your own pace.
How often will I surf during the retreat?
Most days include surf sessions depending on the conditions, tides, and your energy levels. The retreat is designed around consistent surfing to help you progress faster.
Can I bring my own surfboard?
Yes, many intermediate and advanced surfers bring their own boards, but it’s not necessary.