surf with a local guide
Learn to Surf in Nusa Lembongan
Loxy and his instructors are the best surf guides and teachers on Nusa Lembongan — they take you to the right break for the tide and conditions, and get you in the right spot on every wave. Book in a small group or one-on-one — all levels.
Loxy Surf, a surf school on Nusa Lembongan, runs one all-inclusive 2 hours surf lesson, bookable two ways: a group session at IDR 500,000 per person in a small group of up to 4 people, or a one-on-one private session at IDR 900,000 per person. Both include board, rash vest, booties if needed, coaching and the boat transfer to the break. Suitable for first-timers and experienced surfers alike.
what it costs
How much does a surf lesson cost in Nusa Lembongan?
Small groups — up to 4 people
Share the session with a few others. Loxy still puts every surfer in the right spot and gives feedback wave by wave.
2 hours of in-water and on-land coaching — everything included, no hidden extras.
One-on-one — an instructor to yourself
Your instructor watches every wave you take and every wave you miss. The fastest way to a first stand-up, or to fix the one thing holding your surfing back.
2 hours of in-water and on-land coaching — everything included, no hidden extras.
Included in both, whichever you book
- Coaching & guiding 2 hours in the water and on the beach — as much or as little instruction as you need.
- Surfboard & leash The right board for your level and the day.
- Rash vest & booties Rash vest supplied; reef booties too if you want them.
- Boat transfer The ride out to the break and back is part of the price.
first wave or fine-tuning
Who the session suits: first-timers and experienced surfers
New to surfing
A safe, confident and genuinely fun first experience. Loxy stays right beside you, puts you on the gentlest waves the island has, and gives you exactly as much beach theory and in-water help as you need to stand up and ride.
Already surfing
Skip the guesswork. Loxy knows which break is firing on the tide, gets you sitting in the right spot, and gives sharp, honest feedback on the small things holding you back — the fastest way to take your surfing to the next level.
Just want the local knowledge and the boat, without the coaching? Book surf guiding instead →
real first-timers
What beginner surfers ride after a few sessions
Every surfer below came to Loxy as a beginner. A few sessions later they were riding waves like these — unassisted. The grom in the clip couldn't surf like this a week earlier; a week with Loxy at Lembongan and he caught the wave of his life.
first light
Why dawn sessions are worth the 6am start
This one was a 6am dawn session off Coconut Beach — first light glowing over Mount Agung, the water glassy and the whole break to yourself. Worth setting an alarm on holiday for.
why here
Why Nusa Lembongan suits beginners
Plenty of places will sell you a surf lesson; fewer stack the odds in your favour like Lembongan does. The waves here break over reef, which sounds intimidating but is actually the point — reef waves peel predictably in the same spot every time, so your instructor can put you exactly where the wave will be gentle. A beach break shifts around with the sand; this one does not.
The beginner break sits inside a sheltered channel, so there is no shore-dump to fight through on the way out, and the water is warm enough year-round that nobody needs a wetsuit. Almost every first lesson on the island happens at Playgrounds, a mellow peak a few minutes by boat from Jungut Batu Beach — it breaks over deeper water than Lembongan's other reefs, the take-off is soft and the wave walls up slowly, which is why most students stand up in their first session.
The May–September dry season brings the most consistent conditions, but there are learnable waves in every month of the year — see the month-by-month season guide for the detail.
how it works
What a session looks like
- 1
Meet & match the tide
You meet Loxy at Jungut Batu. He reads the day — swell, wind and tide — and picks the break that suits your level and the conditions.
- 2
Boat out to the break
A short boat ride across the channel puts you straight in the line-up — no long paddles, no crossing the reef on foot. Your captain waits in the channel the whole session, so a safe rest is always a few strokes away.
- 3
Surf with a guide beside you
Loxy puts you in the right spot for every wave and coaches you through it — a safe first stand-up, or the small fixes that take an experienced surfer to the next level.
- 4
Ride as long as you like
Two hours is yours. Want a breather? Sit in the boat and watch a few — though you probably won't want to.
good to know
Frequently asked
How much does a surf session cost?
There are two ways to book the same 2-hour session. A group session is IDR 500,000 per person, in a small group of up to 4 people. A one-on-one private session, with an instructor to yourself the whole time, is IDR 900,000 per person. Both include everything — board, rash vest, booties if you need them, in-water and on-land coaching, and the boat transfer to the break. No hidden extras.
What is the difference between a group session and a private session?
The session itself is the same — same 2 hours, same breaks, same equipment and boat transfer. In a group session (IDR 500,000 per person) you share your instructor with up to 4 people. In a private session (IDR 900,000 per person) the instructor is yours alone, so every wave gets watched and every ride gets feedback. Beginners who want maximum help, and surfers chasing a specific fix, usually get the most out of private.
How many people can share a session, and is it priced per person?
Yes — both prices are per person. A group session is IDR 500,000 per person and runs with up to 4 people, so everyone still gets feedback on every wave. If you would rather have an instructor to yourself, a private session is IDR 900,000 per person. Booking for a bigger group? Message us on WhatsApp and we will bring another instructor along.
Do I need to be able to swim?
Yes. You need basic swimming ability to surf. You do not need to be a strong swimmer, but you must be comfortable in open water — Loxy stays within arm’s reach of beginners at all times.
What should I bring to my session?
Just swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and drinking water. Loxy provides the surfboard, leash, rash vest and booties if you need them, and the boat transfer to the break is included.
How do I book a surf session?
The fastest way is WhatsApp — tap any Book button on this site and send a message. Loxy usually replies within a few hours to confirm your time and meeting point.
More questions? Read the full FAQ →
Ready to paddle out?
Tell Loxy your level and dates on WhatsApp — he'll match you to the right break and tide, and the boat will be waiting in the channel.
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