VIBE SURF SCHOOL Surf lessons in Dania Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunny Isles Beach & Lauderdale-By-The-Sea
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Welcome to Vibe Surf School
Learn To Surf in Dania Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunny Isles Beach & Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida. Vibe Surf School - Stoked is our Vibe!
Located in the vibrant Greater Fort Lauderdale area and just minutes from Miami, we serve the beautiful coastline of Southern Florida. Our pristine beaches offer the perfect conditions for beginners and experienced surfers alike.
Vibe Surf School is a place where you become part of the thrilling spirit of the ocean. We are one of the leading surf schools in South Florida, and we are committed to ensuring that your journey in surfing is memorable whether you're a local or visiting our stunning coastal region.
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Learn to surf with our expert instructors in a fun, safe environment with lessons for all skill levels
Individual Surf Lessons
Experience personalized surfing with our Individual Surf Lessons, tailored to your skill level and goals with certified instructors to fast-track your progress.
Experience Details: One-hour sessions including 10-15 minutes of ocean safety and land instruction followed by in-water practice.
Children under 7 take private lessons, with a parent joining them in the water. Basic swimming ability needed. All equipment provided. Suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers.
$100 per person
Group Surf Lessons
Enjoy surfing with friends or family in our Group Surf Lessons in a fun, collaborative environment. Perfect for friends, family groups or corporate team building.
Experience Details: One-hour sessions with 10-15 minutes of safety briefing and instruction followed by guided water practice.
Minimum age of 7 years. No weight or height restrictions. All equipment provided. Suitable for all experience levels.
$160 for 2 · $225 for 3 · $300 for 4
Kids & Camps
Lessons for every age: private lessons with a parent for under-7s, family and group lessons from 7, and the Surf Club for kids and teens.
Summer 2027: surf camp weeks are coming. Leave your details and we'll tell you first when dates are set.
Kids lessons and camps
New: monthly surf club
Join the Vibe Surf Club
Surf with us every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at Dania Beach. Come to any two sessions a week and keep improving with a crew that's learning together. Kids, teens and adults, complete beginners welcome.
$225 a month per person, boards provided
Adventure With Us
Beyond surfing, Vibe Surf School offers exhilarating adventures in the ocean. Join a guided stand-up paddleboard tour, or a guided reef snorkeling tour to discover the marine life on our reefs.
Snorkeling Adventures
Explore the reef with a guide and look for turtles, rays and tropical fish. We confirm the meeting spot when we call you after booking.
Experience Details: Tours last about an hour. All equipment is included (mask, snorkel, fins and snorkel vest).
Participants must be at least 8 years old. Groups are limited to 6 people to ensure personal attention and safety.
$65 per person
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Paddle calm water with a guide on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) tour. We confirm the meeting spot when we call you after booking.
Experience Details: Tours last approximately 1 hour. All equipment provided, including paddleboard, paddle, and personal flotation device. Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike.
$75 per person
Important Information
✓ Safety First: All water activities are supervised by experienced, certified instructors focusing on your safety and enjoyment.
✓ Age Requirements: Children under 7 take private lessons only, with a parent joining them in the water. Group lessons are for ages 7 and up. Snorkeling tours are for ages 8 and up.
✓ Session Duration: Surf lessons are one hour in length, with 10-15 minutes dedicated to ocean safety and land-based instruction, followed by in-water practice. Stand up paddleboard and snorkeling tours last about an hour.
✓ Group Size: To keep everyone safe and looked after, snorkeling tours are limited to 6 people per group.
✓ Equipment: All equipment is provided for surf lessons, snorkeling and paddleboarding.
✓ Swimming Requirements: Basic swimming or floating ability is required for all water activities.
✓ Reservations and weather: Booking ahead is recommended, especially in peak season. All bookings are final. If we call off your lesson because conditions are unsafe, you choose: a new date, a gift card or a refund. Lessons go ahead in safe conditions, even when the weather isn't perfect.
Frequently Asked Questions
No previous experience is required! Our surf lessons are designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to intermediate surfers looking to improve their technique.
We teach kids, teens and adults. Children under 7 take private lessons only, with a parent joining them in the water. Group lessons are for ages 7 and up.
Just bring yourself, a swimsuit, a towel, and sunscreen. We provide all the necessary equipment including surfboards. Don't forget to bring water to stay hydrated!
Our standard surf lessons are 60 minutes in duration, which includes beach instruction, water safety, and plenty of time in the water practicing. Private lessons and group sessions are available.
We check the conditions before every lesson. All bookings are final. If we call off your lesson because conditions are unsafe, you choose: a new date, a gift card or a refund. Lessons go ahead in safe conditions, even when the weather isn't perfect.
Yes! Dania Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea offer ideal conditions for learning to surf with gentle waves and sandy beaches. Our instructors are certified in water safety and first aid, and we always check conditions before lessons.
What Our Students Say
Rated 5.0 on Google from 320 reviews
Preeti B.
Google review
"Amazing first lesson! Klaus was fun and patient. Felt safe and very encouraged to go for it and I was surfing pretty soon! Thanks Klaus for such a wonderful experience. I'll definitely be surfing again!"
Kim M.
Google review
"Amazing instructors! This was only the second time my girls tried surfing and I could not believe how fast the instructors were able to get them up riding the waves. We live in the Midwest, so we had no prior experience surfing. … This will definitely be something they are talking about for a very long time!!"
kendylmom
Google review
"Okay this was such a fun day!!!! We had a group of 10 at Dania beach and no one had any prior experience surfing. Every single one of us got up on the waves. Even the littlest who was just 9 Got it on her first try! The guides were amazing and explained everything very well! …"
Ready to Catch Some Waves?
Book your surf lesson with Vibe Surf School today and experience the thrill of surfing in Dania Beach, Pompano Beach, Sunny Isles Beach & Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida.