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Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00 Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00 Thursday 07:00 - 18:00 Friday 07:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 Sunday 07:00 - 18:00

Surf Life, Big Bay, Cape Town (2026)

28/08/2026

Family fun surf session. 🏄🏽‍♂️🏄🏾‍♀️ Naude challenged his entire family to learn to surf.

Do you think your parents can learn to surf?
Take on the surf challenge. Book your parents now.
www.surflife.co.za or WhatsApp 0836226993

23/08/2026

“Great surf instruction! They made surfing so easy to understand and we caught our first waves right away!

We’ll be back for sure 🤩”
- Beginner surf student

Don’t wait for summer to be ready to learn to surf, start this week with your beginner introduction lesson.

DM ‘Beginner’ to start your surf journey

13/07/2026

🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏿‍♂️ Help Surf Life Surf School Make Waves in the Best of the Cape Awards 2026! 🌊

If you've ever stood up on your first wave with us, conquered your fear of the ocean, or left a surf lesson with a huge smile on your face, we'd love your support.

We're asking our incredible Surf Life community to nominate Surf Life Surf School in the KFM 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards 2026.

For over a decade, we've had the privilege of helping beginners discover the joy of surfing, build confidence in the ocean, and create unforgettable memories along the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. Your nomination helps more people discover the life-changing experience of learning to surf.

It only takes about 5 minutes to nominate us!

Here's how:

✅ Click here: https://bestofthecape.primediaplus.com/nominate.html

Category: Best Adventure Experience

Nominee Name: Surf Life Surf School

Tell them why you're nominating us!

Share what made your experience memorable—whether it was catching your very first wave, our supportive coaches, the fun atmosphere, feeling safe in the ocean, or finally achieving something you never thought possible.

Website:
https://www.surflife.co.za/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/surflife_sa/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/surflifesouthafrica/

Every nomination helps us inspire even more people to experience the freedom, confidence, and pure stoke that surfing brings.

Thank you for being part of the Surf Life family and for supporting a local Cape Town surf school that is passionate about changing lives—one wave at a time.

💙 We can't wait to see you back in the water soon!

Cornel Viljoen
Surf Life SA
www.surflife.co.za
083 6226 993

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26/06/2026

Can you surf in winter?

This is a question we often get asked and is a legit question for beginner surfers.

Other common thoughts around the winter season:

🌊 Are the waves too messy or big in winter?
🌊 Are the waves good for beginners?
🌊 Can I learn to surf in winter or must I wait for summer?
🌊 It’s too cold to surf in winter.
🌊 Is the rips not dangerous in winter?

The answer to all of the thoughts are yes, but when you are coached by experienced instructors they know which days are good for beginners surf ability and which days to stay out of the ocean.

The winter season demands a higher respect for the ocean and to surf within your surf ability, but this should not hold you back from learning to surf.

The advantages to learning in winter:
🏄🏾‍♂️ Your surf training starts now vs waiting for the perfect sunny weather.
🏄🏾‍♀️ Your laying a solid surf foundation for summer to surf your best!
🏄🏾‍♂️ Less surfers in the ocean, more waves for you to train on.
🏄🏾‍♀️ Booties and a warm wetsuit will help you stay longer in the surf.

Don’t delay your surf adventure, book today >> +27836226993 / [email protected]

16/06/2026

School Holiday is around the corner.

Don’t miss out on the School Holiday Surf Program starting the 29th of June - 3 July 2026.

Sign up >>> [email protected] | 0836226993

01/05/2026

“Can you surf in the winter?” is a question we often get. The answer to that is Yes!

The skies may change and look gloomy but the waves are still available for fun surf sessions.

Many of our monthly members use winter to get surf fit. Want to know more about our monthly membership options? DM us the word Member for more information.

20/04/2026

Gareth and Lucy didn’t let the rainy weather stop their surf experience and neither should you this winter.

Your 90 minutes surf session includes the use of a warm wetsuit and surf booties plus great surf instruction.

This winter we’ll be open Tuesdays - Sundays, 08:00am - 18:00pm.

14/04/2026

Sunset surf session, the best way to complete a day.

09/04/2026

Often surf students ask us, “What’s next?” once they completed their first lesson.

Surfing is a sport that you don’t master in a few surf lessons, but an ongoing journey to be patient, learn about the ocean, the waves, surf equipment, surf etiquette, your own body mechanics and even limitations.

Since surfing is a bit of a rollercoaster journey, yes there are ups and downs, for beginners just starting out. But we’ve got you 💪🏽

Surf Life offers something for surfers at all levels.
- Private 1-on-1 surf coaching
- Private Group Coaching 2-12ppl
- Open Groups 2-20ppl
- Multi-Surf Packs for locals & travelers
- Monthly Memberships for locals & short-term travelers of 3 months

All surf package options suit you if you’ve never surfed before, had a couple of lessons, consider yourself a beginner or intermediate surfer.

In Cape Town, surfing is an all year round sport. Well, let’s make it your lifestyle 😉

08/04/2026

Hello Surfer 👋🏽

Thank you for the follow and nice to meet you here. We are excited to see you start or progress in your surfing this year.

A little about Surf Life Surf School. The past 20
years we’ve coached thousands of students enjoy the waves in Cape Town.

We are passionate about getting you started on your surf journey or help you identify the areas to progress in if you are feeling stuck on your surf journey.

If you are a solo traveler wanting a one-off experience or a local wanting to make surfing part of your lifestyle, your surf journey starts here filled with lots of surf and fun!

27/03/2026

Next week is all beach, surf and fun! 🏄🏿‍♂️🏄🏽‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️

Join the School Holiday Surf Program for kids ages 8 - 18 years old.

Sign Up Now - [email protected]

27/01/2026

A lekker time and lekker vibes in this morning’s group surf lesson.

The best and funnest way to start your morning. This morning students worked on their pop-up technique and weight distribution when riding their waves.

Join tomorrow morning’s group lesson - 10:00am - 11:30am, only a few places available. Book now - www.surflife.co.za

13/01/2026

F***y from France is one of Surf Life’s Monthly Members and began her surf journey in December 2025.

Surfing and waves can be very intimidating if you’ve never tried surfing before, but through each surf lesson F***y’s confidence grew and she became more comfortable in the ocean.

We are excited to see her growth over the next few weeks.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, now is the time and this is the year. Come enjoy the summer sun and small waves, the best time to surf for beginners.

10/01/2026

Well done Keira, Alethea and Rinkje on completing your first surf lesson. 🥳🙌🏽

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you!

May this be a year filled with joy, laughter, adventures, good company and epic surf!

2026 is going to be an Amazing Year! 🥂

31/12/2025

Family and friends summer fun at Eden on the Bay. First time surfing and a great way to end 2025.
Have you surfed before?

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to you and your family. ✨ May it be a blessed day.

22/12/2025

Beach, Sun, Surf and Summer vibes. Gather your Crew and learn to surf. Summer offers fun small waves to learn in and great for family or friendship groups.

12/12/2025

Summer surf vibes with friends 🏄🏽‍♂️🏄🏽‍♀️

Learn to surf in Cape Town. Book a private or group surf lesson. DM us to get started with your first session or join a progression surf lesson.

The best time to start is now 🏄🏿‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️

0836226993

01/12/2025

Michael from NYC 🇺🇸working on his pop-up technique to get his hips and feet stacked underneath his chest for better balance and control.

In video 1 you’ll see his stance is further back due to his hips being further back and his back foot does not move forward a lot.

In the second video he made two adjustments. 1. He moved his hands lower down from his chest to the lower ribs. This allowed more space under his hips to tuck his legs under, which then his to improve his pop-up. 2. He took a step with his back foot forward which helped with stability during the pop-up and creating additional space under his hips.

Well done Michael! 💪🏽 🏄🏽‍♂️ Proud of your progression during this session.

28/11/2025

It’s time to take up a new hobby or have a go at a new activity.

Learn to surf this summer!

Today is the best day to book you’re spot in our group surf lesson. A fun and safe way to get the body moving and to connect with other people who is having a go at something new.

👉🏽 Sale Ends this Sunday.
🏄🏽‍♂️The use of a surfboard and wetsuit is provided for the lesson per guest.
🏄🏽‍♀️Surf Lessons take place at Eden on the Bay, Bloubergstrand.

This is a great Christmas or Birthday Gift.

Group Surf Lesson format, not Private Lesson format.
Surf Life Surf School Terms and Conditions apply.

Book Now >>> https://surflifesurfschool.activitar.com/services/20360?adults=1&children=0&date=2025-11-29 sa

03/11/2025

The past month progressed from being pushed into waves to paddling for her own waves. 💪🏽

Paddle endurance hold a lot of beginner and intermediate surfers back in the beginning stages of their surf journey. Taking time to work on you’re paddle technique will help you catch more waves.

Never rush the paddle process. 💪🏽

Well done Cecilie on strengthening your paddle endurance 🥳🏄🏽‍♀️

23/10/2025

Yes to the Good Life!

Summer in Cape Town is pure bliss. Enjoying nature, connecting with friends and new ones, getting fit while having fun.

This is how we like to spend our days.

How about you?

03/06/2025

Learning to surf doesn’t need to be difficult when you book the right surf coach and surf school to help you save time and money on your surf journey.

We’ve seen many students try to teach themselves or take the long route to take 1 or 2 lessons and the stay stuck. You can make that change today!

Enroll in our Monthly Membership group lessons to understand your body, how to use your body when you are on the surfboard, handling your equipment in the ocean without feeling intimidated by the waves, catching your first of many waves and so much more!

DM us the word BEGINNER and we’ll set you up for a fun learn to surf journey!

23/02/2025

Mette celebrated her birthday with delicious and a private surf session with her amazing friend Karen🏄🏽‍♀️🏄🏽‍♀️ Well done Ladies. Cheers to many more birthdays 🥳

08/02/2025

How is your wave count.

- Do you catch on average 7-10 waves in an hour session?

If not, you are either…
🏄🏾‍♀️ Not sure how to read the waves.
🏄🏽‍♂️ Missing waves due to the lack of paddle strength.
🏄🏽‍♀️ Nose diving because you paddled too much and didn’t keep an eye on the wave
🏄🏽‍♂️ You’re not sure when to start paddling for a wave.
🏄🏿‍♀️ You are sitting in the wrong position to catch the wave

Understanding where to sit and wait for a wave, when to paddle for a wave and when to pop-up all have specific timing.

This will also depend on the size of the wave.

First step in the right direction is to know the beach you are surfing at.
✅ where does the waves break consistently?
✅ where is it save for you to paddle out and within your surf ability?
✅ where are the other surfers sitting?
✅ have a landmark that you can sit across

This will help you with positioning for the waves.

The second step is to work on your paddle technique (posture, arm strokes etc)
✅ Train for endurance
✅ Breathe through your strokes
✅ Do land exercises to support what you will be doing in the water

DM us the word PADDLE for your 30 Minute Paddle Assessment.

Let’s improve your wave count 💪🏽

22/12/2024

Happy Festive Season! 🎄

We hope you are enjoying the beach and relaxing with family and friends.

It’s not too late to get that last minute gift. Select any of our surf packages and turn it into a voucher. A great gift for a family member or friend to enjoy the summer waves and fun in the sun.

Get your voucher today…
[email protected]
0836226993
www.surflife.co.za
Eden om the Bay

24/10/2024

Another fun morning in the surf with students .e, , from

They officially ticked off their bucket list - Surfed in Cape Town, South Africa 🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏾‍♀️

(Ladies enjoy your few days in Cape Town and we hope to see you soon again!)

Is surfing in Cape Town on your bucket list? Drop a 🏄🏾‍♀️ /🏄🏾‍♂️ in the comments below 👇🏽

23/10/2024

Mid week fun for .s_at_sea from

First time in South Africa, they started the sunny morning in the Atlantic waves.

Book your session for your ocean fun with friends. DM us to book.

15/10/2024

The summer days and waves are here!

Are you ready to start or level up in your surfing?

Join one of our 6 week surf courses, starting in November.

- 6 Week Course for Beginner Surfers
- 6 Week Course for Intermediate Surfers

DM the word ‘COURSE’ to sign up today. 🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏾‍♂️

14/06/2024

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15/01/2024

All smiles after a fun first surf session.

Maximise this summer by learning to surf. There’s small waves around which is the best springboard to get into surfing, work on paddle fitness, pop-up technique, catching your first waves and having lots of fun!

DM the word SURF and we’ll get you started with your first surf session 😊🙌🏾

11/01/2024

Style this Summer with your Summer is still in full swing and you want to stay shaded and cool when your out and about your adventures.

DM the word CAP + your colour choice and we’ll get you sorted 🥳🙌🏾

Tuesday	07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:00
Thursday	07:00 - 18:00
Friday	07:00 - 18:00
Saturday	07:00 - 18:00
Sunday	07:00 - 18:00