Kool Surf School logo with a blue wave

Surf lessons · Kuta, Bali

Learn to surf with a coach who talks to you in the water.

Small groups, private lessons and 1 to 1 coaching. Your instructor guides you live through a waterproof two-way headset, with never more than three students per instructor.

  • Max 3 students per instructor
  • 2h30 lessons
  • Two-way headset coaching
Kool Surf School instructors and students posing together on the beach in Kuta
Smiling Kool Surf School students and instructors kneeling on the sand in front of surfboards

Why Kool

We noticed something missing in Bali.

Too many first-time surfers were leaving the water feeling overwhelmed, intimidated or unsure where to start. So we built a surf school that actually supports beginners, with time, teaching and patience.

We teach. We support. We stay with you.

Lessons and prices

Choose your lesson.

Beginners and early intermediates

Small group

Max 3 students, 1 instructor · 2h30

IDR 600,000 / person

Share the waves with friends. Never more than three students per instructor.

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Semi-private

2 students, 1 instructor · 2h30

IDR 700,000 / person

Perfect for couples and friends who want more attention from the coach.

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Private

1 student, 1 instructor · 2h30

IDR 1,000,000

Your instructor, only for you, talking to you in the water through a two-way headset.

Includes a waterproof two-way headset so your coach can talk to you in the water.

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Late intermediates and advanced

1 to 1 coaching

1 surfer, 1 coach · 2h30

IDR 1,000,000

Fix your technique, link your turns and read the wave, with live coaching in your ear.

Includes a waterproof two-way headset so your coach can talk to you in the water.

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How a lesson works

Your session has a purpose.

Start at our shop and kitchen. Learn on the beach. Practise with support. Review your progress.

  1. Kool Surf School instructors and students gathered on the beach before a lesson
    01

    Ocean theory

    Waves, safety, tides and surf etiquette, explained before you get wet.

  2. Smiling students and instructors kneeling on the sand in front of surfboards
    02

    Take-off technique

    Practise the pop-up on the beach with step-by-step guidance.

  3. Kool Surf School instructor in a hat wearing a waterproof two-way headset
    03

    In-water practice

    Plenty of time in the ocean, with your instructor right beside you.

  4. Açaí bowl with strawberries, coconut and granola at Lachie's after the surf
    04

    Review and refuel

    Look back at your waves over a fresh juice and get tips for next time.

See how it works

From our guests

Real waves. Real progress.

Lachie's Juice Bar and Eatery logo, established 2025

The L&K experience

Come for the surf. Stay for everything around it.

L&K Surf + Health is a small, family-owned home for Lachie's Juice Bar & Eatery, Kool Surf School and our surf shop. Refuel, relax, catch up on Wi-Fi or simply meet people. There is no rush to leave.

  • Fresh juices and bowls
  • Coffee and matcha
  • Fast Wi-Fi
  • UNO and chess
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Açaí bowl with strawberries, coconut and granola in a wooden bowlMatcha latte in a glass jar on a wooden tableSmoothie bowl topped with banana, coconut flakes and granola

The surf shop

Ready for your next step.

Beginner essentials and honest equipment advice, from your first waves to confident surfing. Plus a little Bali to take home.

  • Lachie's × Kool oversized hoodieApparel
  • Suhu Sun Hunters sunglassesEyewear
  • The Indo Surf BibleGuide book
  • Leashes, caps and beach-bag essentialsGear
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FAQ

Before you paddle out.

Do I need any surfing experience?

No. Most of our guests are first-timers. Small group, semi-private and private lessons are made for beginners and early intermediates, and 1 to 1 coaching is for late intermediate and advanced surfers.

How long is a lesson?

Every lesson and coaching session lasts 2h30.

Can I book with a friend?

Yes. Small group lessons take up to three students per instructor, and semi-private lessons are for two. Message us with the number of people and we find the right lesson.

What is the headset?

Private lessons and 1 to 1 coaching use a waterproof two-way headset. Your instructor talks to you while you are in the water and you can ask questions without paddling back in.

What is included and what should I bring?

Drinking water, rash guard and leggings, surfboard and transport to the surf spot are included. Just bring your swimsuit. Surfers from 5 years old are welcome, with no upper age limit.

How do I book and pay?

Message us on WhatsApp at least 2 hours before the lesson. A deposit of at least 30% of the full price confirms your booking, paid by QR code, Wise or local bank transfer.

Where do we meet?

At our shop and kitchen, L&K Surf + Health: Kuta Mulia #10, Jl. Majapahit No.18A, Kuta, Bali. Open the contact page for the map.

Book your lesson

Let's make your first waves happen.

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