Two children riding whitewater side by side while their coach cheers them on

Surf Coaching · Kids & Groms

Kids Surf Lessons in Medewi, Bali

One-on-one, patient and always safe: from your child’s very first wave to grom coaching and competition prep.

Safe, fun and one-on-one

A safe, fun first wave and beyond

Our kids surf lessons are a safe, joyful way to introduce your child to the world of surfing. Every child is taught one-on-one and gets their very own coach, for full safety and faster progress.

From their first time in the ocean all the way to grom coaching and competition prep, we meet your child exactly where they are.

Every level

From first waves to competition

Whether it is their very first wave or their next contest, we coach your child exactly where they are.

A coach pushing a child into a wave on a soft-top
Level 01

First waves

Their very first time on a board.

  • Feeling safe and at home in the water
  • Paddling and the pop-up
  • Riding whitewater all the way to the beach
A young surfer riding a green wave on a soft-top
Level 02

Improving groms

For kids who already stand up and want more.

  • Paddling out and catching green waves
  • First turns and riding along the wave
  • Reading the ocean and picking waves
A grom riding down the line on a green wave in Medewi
Level 03

Competition groms

For young surfers ready to compete.

  • Sharper turns, speed and style
  • Heat strategy and wave selection
  • Coaching from a coach who competes himself

Step by step

How your session works

A family walking down to the water with their boards
1

Pick-up & beach brief

We collect your child and start on the sand with a warm-up and a briefing pitched to their level, whether it is their first time or their tenth.

A coach walking a young surfer out into the gentle whitewater
2

Into the water

We head to the right spot for the day: gentle, standable whitewater for first waves, or the mellow point for groms ready for green waves. Their coach stays right beside them.

A girl riding a whitewater wave and grinning
3

Coaching, wave by wave

From the very first pop-up to sharper turns and reading the wave, your child works on exactly the next step for their level.

High five between coach and young surfer after a good wave
4

Film & review

Filming is optional. If you add it, we film the session and watch the best moments back together afterwards, a good way for any young surfer to keep improving.

Watch & get stoked

See what a lesson looks like

Real waves, real smiles: a taste of what your child’s lesson looks like.

A parent’s story

Big waves, always safe

Coach Daffa with a young guest and a surfboard at the Medewi point
★★★★★Google review
“Daffa was super professional on a big swell day with my 10-year-old son. He kept him safe and managed to get him some massive waves. Thank you for unforgettable moments.”
Dvir Gilboa · verified Google review
Big swell day10-year-oldKept safe

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Pricing

Kids surf lesson prices

Every child gets their own coach, always one-on-one.

Surf Coaching

One-on-one coaching for your child, paced to their age and energy. Board, leash and rash guard included.

1 SessionIDR 450.000 per child
5 SessionsIDR 2.100.000 per child
10 SessionsIDR 4.000.000 per child
  • Always one-on-one with their own coach
  • Safety briefing on the beach
  • Free pick up from your accommodation around Medewi
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Surf Coaching with Video Analysis

Everything in Surf Coaching, plus we film the session and watch the best moments back together.

1 SessionIDR 550.000 per child
5 SessionsIDR 2.600.000 per child
10 SessionsIDR 5.000.000 per child
  • Everything in Surf Coaching
  • Your session filmed from the beach
  • Video analysis and tips for next time, keep all your videos
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All prices per child. No payment required to enquire.

Prefer to pick your days in a calendar? Use our booking calendar →

Why here

Why Medewi is perfect for kids

For first-timers we teach at Sumbul Beach: pure sand and shallow water you can stand in, empty and peaceful, perfect for building confidence. Kids with some experience move onto the long, mellow waves at Medewi Point. Small, slow waves and no rush: just happy groms.

New to the area? Start with our complete Medewi surf guide or check the best time to surf.

Young girl riding whitewater on a soft-top at Sumbul Beach

For parents

Why surfing is good for your child

Builds confidenceCatching a wave for the first time is a huge boost. Kids grow braver with every ride.
Physical fitnessSurfing works the whole body: balance, coordination, strength and endurance.
Ocean connectionThey learn to read the sea, respect it and feel at home in it.
Ready at any ageEvery child is different. If they have some swimming experience and can follow simple instructions, they’re ready.
Swimming experienceYour child should have some swimming experience. We still stay in shallow, safe water where they can stand.
Screen-free adventurePure fun, fresh air and the ocean. No better way to spend a day.
Is my child ready?

If they have some swimming experience and can follow simple instructions, they are ready. Not sure? Send us a message and we will happily talk it through.

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Together

Family surf lessons

Kids, parents and coaches with their boards on the beach in Medewi

Want to share the stoke? In a family surf lesson everyone gets in the water together: parents and kids, each with the right board and a coach close by. It is the kind of holiday memory you all keep.

Real sessions, real groms

Our little surfers in the water

Good to know

FAQ

What ages do you coach?

We coach kids of every age, from little ones to confident teens. We’ll just have a quick chat first about their swimming experience and comfort in the water.

Does my child need to know how to swim?

Yes. Every child should have some swimming experience, it is simply safer in the ocean. We always start gently in safe, shallow conditions.

Is it really one-on-one?

Yes. Every child gets their own instructor and full attention, every wave: the safest way to learn.

Can I watch from the beach?

Absolutely. Many parents love watching their child catch that first wave.

What should my child bring?

Just a swimsuit, a towel and some stoke. We provide the board, rash guard and reef-safe sunscreen.

My child has surfed before. Can you still help?

Definitely. We coach all levels, from first waves to improving groms, including competition-focused technique coaching.

How long is a lesson?

A short safety briefing on the beach, then time in the water, paced to your child’s energy, never rushed.

Ready to make a little surfer?

One-on-one, patient and always safe, and endless smiles. Book your child’s first wave, or bring the whole family along.

★★★★★ “I felt safe and well taken care of…”, Thixxos, Google review

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