A limited number of beginner-friendly soft-top surfboards are available for private and small-group lessons. Please let us know when booking how many participants will need a board so availability can be confirmed.

If your group requires more boards than Sampaguita Surf has available, participants may bring an appropriate board or rent one from a local surf shop. We’re happy to share nearby rental options, but reservations, pickup, return, and rental fees are the participant’s responsibility.

Surfboards are not included with clinics or community surf events unless specifically stated. Participants should bring their own suitable board or arrange a local rental in advance.

• Beach & Conditions Analysis

• Surf Safety & Etiquette

• Surfboard Anatomy

• Equipment handling

• How to Enter White Wash

• How to Catch White Wash Waves

• How to Pop-Up!

• How to Dismount

• Water

• Sunblock

• Towel

• Swimsuit

• Optional: surf hat, rash guard

• Open heart & open mind

A standard surf lesson lasts approximately 90 minutes. This time includes any necessary board-rental pickup, walking to the beach, required land-based safety and skill instruction, and guided practice in the water.

The amount of water time may vary based on surf conditions, safety considerations, rental logistics, and each participant’s needs. If you’re renting a board locally, your specific pickup and meeting instructions will be provided before the lesson.

If conditions are unsuitable, Sampaguita Surf will contact you as soon as possible to reschedule. A liability waiver will be sent after your appointment request is accepted and must be completed before participating.

Each lesson reserves dedicated time, equipment, and instructor availability exclusively for you. All bookings are final. Sampaguita Surf does not offer cancellations or refunds.

If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson, you may reschedule your booking by providing at least forty-eight (48) hours' notice before your scheduled lesson. Rescheduling requests received less than forty-eight (48) hours before the scheduled lesson are not eligible for rescheduling, refunds, or booking credits. Exceptions may be made at the sole discretion of Sampaguita Surf.

In such cases, your lesson will be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable date and time. If a new date cannot be arranged at that time, a booking credit equal to the value of the original booking will be issued and will remain valid for one (1) year from the original lesson date.

Your safety is our highest priority. Lessons are conducted at the sole discretion of Sampaguita Surf and are subject to weather, surf, tide, ocean, and other environmental conditions. If conditions are deemed unsafe or unsuitable for instruction, participants will be notified as soon as reasonably possible—typically the evening before or the morning of the scheduled lesson. In such cases, your lesson will be rescheduled at a mutually agreeable date and time. If a new date cannot be arranged at that time, a booking credit equal to the value of the original booking will be issued and will remain valid for one (1) year from the original lesson date.

Yes! Board rentals are included in your booking. Sampaguita Surf reserves a surfboard on your behalf. All participants must complete the required Island Water Sports rental waiver before their lesson.

Absolutely! Most of our participants are first-time surfers. We provide beginner-friendly instruction in a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment, meeting you where you are and celebrating every milestone along the way.

Basic swimming ability and comfort in the water are recommended for all participants. If you're not a confident swimmer, please inform us in your waiver form, or contact us so we can discuss your experience and determine whether a lesson is appropriate based on your comfort level and the day's ocean conditions.

Children under 8 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian in the water throughout the lesson.

Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in the water for the entire duration of the lesson. The accompanying adult is expected to remain within close proximity to the child and assist as needed under the instructor's direction.