Tenerife is one of the easiest destinations for a first surf trip: direct flights, mild water all year and plenty of surf schools in the south. To help you choose, we compared 4 surf camps and a surf school: where they are, the levels they take, what is included in the price and the weekly budget.
For spots and the best season, read our guide to surfing in Tenerife.
At a glance: choosing your surf camp in Tenerife
| Budget | From €475 to about €665 a week in a surf house, excluding flights |
| To learn | The south, around Las Américas and Costa Adeje, with accessible waves and lots of schools |
| To progress | The Las Américas reefs, and the north coast in winter (Punta del Hidalgo) |
| Best season | October to March for swells. In summer, the waves are smaller, good for beginners |
| Getting there | Most camps are in the south, 15 to 30 min from Tenerife South airport |
South or north: where to choose your surf camp in Tenerife?
Most surf camps are in the south, between Las Américas and Costa Adeje. The north is greener and quieter, with more powerful waves in winter.
The south, to learn and meet people
Around Las Américas, the spots are at the end of the street and there are many schools. Beginners start on the gentlest of the Las Américas reefs, like El Conquistador, or at El Médano on small swells. The atmosphere is international and lively.
The north, wilder and more demanding
In the north, Punta del Hidalgo and Puerto de la Cruz get the big winter swells. It is more local and greener, and better suited to surfers who already have a few trips behind them, or to those who want to combine surf and yoga in a quiet setting.
How to choose your surf camp in Tenerife
What a package includes
- Accommodation: dorm, private room or apartment.
- Meals: often breakfast, sometimes shared meals; some camps only have a shared kitchen.
- Lessons: 3 to 5 lessons a week, from 1 h 15 to 2 h each.
- Gear: board and wetsuit during lessons.
- Transport: shuttle to the beach of the day; airport transfers are rarely included.
Surf camp or surf school?
A surf camp houses you and organises your lessons. A surf school only gives the lessons: the right option if you already have your accommodation, for example an apartment in Las Américas.
The budget for a surf camp in Tenerife
Count €475 to €520 a week in a dorm in a surf house, and from about €665 in an apartment with a pool. These prices exclude flights. A single surf lesson costs around €35 for 2 hours.
| Camp | Where | Levels | Included | Budget / week (excl. flights) | Google rating (Oct. 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibes Surfhouse | Fañabé, Costa Adeje | Beginner to experienced | 7 nights, breakfast, 5 two-hour lessons, 1 dinner, gear, beach shuttle | €475 to €520 (dorm) | 4.8/5 (144 reviews) |
| Wave Culture Tenerife Surf Camp | San Miguel de Abona, south | All levels | Apartment, pool, 5-day surf course, gear, shuttle, shared meals | From €664 | 5.0/5 (98 reviews) |
| The Point Surf Club | Playa de las Américas | Not specified | Dorm or private room, 5 surf lessons and 2 yoga classes (7-day package), shared kitchen | On request | 4.6/5 (76 reviews) |
| Dharmanas Yoga and Surf | Punta del Hidalgo, north | All levels | Sea-view apartment, yoga, vegetarian meals, guided surf sessions | On request | 5.0/5 (33 reviews) |
| Ika Ika Surf School (school) | Playa de las Américas | Beginner, intermediate | 2-hour group, private group or one-to-one lessons, board and wetsuit | About €35 per 2-hour lesson | 4.9/5 (1,376 reviews) |
Our selection of surf camps in Tenerife
Vibes Surfhouse: the friendly surf house in Costa Adeje
Who is it for? Beginners and solo travellers who want a simple camp on a small budget.
A surf house in Fañabé, in the Costa Adeje area. The 8-day package includes 7 nights with breakfast, 5 two-hour surf lessons (theory, warm-up and practice in the water), all the gear and a shuttle to the surf school on the beach. A group dinner is planned during the week. Between sessions, you can borrow surfskates and snorkelling gear.
Budget: €475 a week in a dorm from April to October, €520 from November to March (excluding flights).
Wave Culture Tenerife Surf Camp: apartments and a pool, away from the crowds
Who is it for? Those who want a bit more comfort and quiet, away from the tourist areas.
The camp is in San Miguel de Abona, in the south of the island, at about 500 m altitude. You stay in a private or shared apartment, with a pool in a garden. The surf course runs over 5 days for all levels, with gear and a shuttle to the beach. Shared meals, cooked with local produce, are planned during the week.
Budget: from €664 a week (excluding flights).
The Point Surf Club: 100 m from the Las Américas waves
Who is it for? Those who want to be in the heart of Las Américas and cook for themselves.
The club is about a hundred metres from the waves of Playa de las Américas. Three room types: a 6-bed dorm and two private rooms. The 7-day package includes 5 surf lessons and 2 yoga classes. Meals are not included, but there is a shared kitchen, with a locker and board storage.
Budget: on request (prices are not shown on their website).
Dharmanas Yoga and Surf: yoga and surf in the north, at Punta del Hidalgo
Who is it for? Those who want a quiet yoga and surf retreat, away from the touristy south.
At Punta del Hidalgo, at the foot of the Anaga massif, the house has three apartments with a kitchen and an ocean-view terrace, a five-minute walk from the beach. On the programme: yoga every day, vegetarian meals and guided surf sessions for all levels, from the first take-off to surfers already at ease. Note that the village wave, Punta del Hidalgo, is for experienced surfers.
Budget: on request.
Ika Ika Surf School: one of the best-rated surf schools in Las Américas
Who is it for? Those who already have their accommodation and just want lessons.
This is not a surf camp but a surf school: no accommodation. The meeting point is in Playa de las Américas, 50 m from the spot. 2-hour lessons in a group, private group or one-to-one, for beginners and intermediates, with board, wetsuit and instructor included. It is one of the best-rated schools on the island on Google, with more than 1,300 reviews.
Budget: about €35 for a 2-hour beginner lesson.
So, which surf camp in Tenerife should you choose?
- You are a beginner, travelling solo on a small budget: Vibes Surfhouse.
- You want quiet and a pool: Wave Culture Tenerife Surf Camp.
- You want to be by the water and cook for yourself: The Point Surf Club.
- You want to combine yoga and surf in the north of the island: Dharmanas Yoga and Surf.
- You already have your accommodation: Ika Ika Surf School.
Torn between islands? Compare with our surf camps in Lanzarote, or read our guide to surfing in the Canary Islands.
FAQ: surf camp in Tenerife
From €475 to €520 a week in a dorm in a surf house, and from about €665 in an apartment with a pool. These prices exclude flights.
From October to March for the most consistent swells. In summer, the waves are smaller: a good time to learn.
The south, around Las Américas and Costa Adeje, is more practical for beginners and livelier. The north is quieter and greener, with more powerful waves in winter.
A surf camp includes accommodation and lessons. A surf school only gives lessons, to book if you already have your accommodation.
No. Camps in the south welcome beginners and group them by level. Beginners learn on the gentlest waves, like El Conquistador in Las Américas.
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List my surf campSources: Vibes Surfhouse, Wave Culture Tenerife Surf Camp, The Point Surf Club, Dharmanas Yoga and Surf, Ika Ika Surf School, The Surf Atlas, Google Maps (ratings checked in October 2026).
