Surfing Lessons at El Palmar Beach, Panama
Panama Surf School is located one hour and 15 minutes from Panama City in El Palmar, San Carlos, Panama. We are open year round and have been in business for over five years. Playa Palmar is one of the most renowned surf spots on the Pacific Coast of Panama and features waves ideal for both beginners and advanced surfers.
Our experienced instructors will teach you all aspects of beginner surfing to ensure you have a safe and fun experience. Instructors teach a maximum of 3 students for class making sure you will have the direct attention you will need. No surfing experience is needed although we suggest you now how to swim. Surfboards are included.
Introduction to Surfing – Day Experience
Introduction to Surfing is designed to teach you the fundamentals of Surfing. Whether you have never Surfed before or tried a couple times one of our professional instructors will teach you the keys to rapid progress while having lots of fun.
This course starts with 20 minutes of on the beach instruction. We then hit the water for 1 hr 40 mins of Surfing with the instructor who will guide you through the different techniques to help you catch and ride waves on your own.
Surfboard, drinks and rash-guard are provided.
Recommendations: Ability to swim
Minimum Age: 6 years
Pricing:
Private Class: $60
Semi-Private Class: $40 (3 students max.)
Children: $35
Beginner Course – 4 Lessons
This course offers the knowledge and experience for learning surfing basics. 4 lessons is the minimum amount of time required to learn how to ride small to medium waves on your own safely. Of course, everyone’s ability to learn will vary depending on athletic ability, fitness level and amount of practice outside of the classes. Based an the student’s progress we may conduct the 4th lesson at a different local beach. A real surf tour!
Course includes a package of 4 lessons, no expiration.
Pricing:
Adults: $140
Children: $120
Children’s lesson duration: 90 minutes each lesson total
(Fee can be payed in 2 payments, 1st and 2nd lesson)
What to bring:
- Change of clothes
- Swimsuit
- Beach towel
- Sun-block
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Rash-guard or normal t-shirt to use during class. If you do not have a rash-guard they can be provided
NOTICE: Reservations suggested at least one day prior to requested date. Changes may be made prior to or during planned activities due to changes in the weather. Schedules may change or be rescheduled according to the tide.
