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Surfing in Phuket: 5 Top-Rated Surf and eFoil Schools (2026)

Updated October 2026 · No paid placements

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01Efoil Phuket - eFoil Surf School - Phuket Surfing on Kata Beach, Phuketeasyflyfoil.com
KataEfoil Phuket - eFoil Surf School - Phuket Surfing on Kata BeacheFoil lesson 30 min 2,000 THB
★ 5 (343)From 2,000 THB
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Efoil Phuket - eFoil Surf School - Phuket Surfing on Kata Beach

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⭐ 5 (343 Google reviews)KataeFoil lesson 30 min 2,000 THBMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

An eFoil school on Kata Beach: you ride an electric hydrofoil board, so this is motor-assisted foiling, not classic wave surfing. Lessons include an instructor, helmet, vest, walkie-talkie and phone filming, and because it needs no waves it works on calm days. One reviewer with little surf experience was up and foiling within five minutes.

A perfect 5 on Google from 343 reviews Published plans: 30 minutes 2,000 THB, 1 hour 3,000 to 3,500 THB, with gear and video included Not wave surfing: an electric board, at a much higher price per hour than a surf lesson The site states no minimum age or weight limits, so families need to ask
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Bang Tao (Choeng Thale)Bangtao Surf SchoolGroup lesson 1.5 hours 1,000 THB
★ 5 (281)From 1,000 THB
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Bangtao Surf School

⭐ 5 (281 Google reviews)Bang Tao (Choeng Thale)Group lesson 1.5 hours 1,000 THBMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A surf school on the Bang Tao side of the island offering group, private, kids and family lessons, SUP, board rental and surf-and-stay packages. Its site says the spot has gentle waves suited to beginners and children, and it lists group lessons for the May to November surf season.

A perfect 5 on Google from 281 reviews, with good price and coaching mentioned Clear published prices: 1 lesson 1,000 THB, 3 lessons 2,700 THB, 5 lessons 4,000 THB Group lessons are listed for May to November only Surf-and-stay packages require a 50% deposit
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KataJimmy kata surf schoolPrice n/a
★ 4.9 (152)
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Jimmy kata surf school

⭐ 4.9 (152 Google reviews)KataPrice n/aMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A beach surf school on Kata Beach that reviewers recommend for first-timers, with professional teaching and a friendly atmosphere. It also rents paddle boards, which reviewers say are fairly priced.

4.9 on Google from 152 reviews, many from beginners Paddle boards available too, an option on smaller days No website, so lesson prices and times are not published Fewer reviews than the other four schools in this list
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04Kata Surf, Phuketkatasurflimited.com
Kata (Kata Road)Kata SurfPrivate lesson 1 hour 1,000 THB
★ 4.8 (280)From 1,000 THB
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Kata Surf

⭐ 4.8 (280 Google reviews)Kata (Kata Road)Private lesson 1 hour 1,000 THBMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A surf school and shop on Kata Road with private and group lessons for beginners and board rental. Its price page says every lesson includes a free full-day board rental afterwards, plus photos and videos. Reviewers call the coaches friendly and helpful and the boards in good condition.

4.8 on Google from 280 reviews Clear published prices, from 1,000 THB for a private hour to 8,000 THB for 10 hours, with a full-day board included Group lessons are priced per group, 1,600 THB for two people, so solo travellers pay the private rate One reviewer rated the service only ok, even while praising the teachers
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05Phuket Surfing - Kata Beach - Surf School & Nautilus Dive, Phuketphuketsurfing.com
Kata (Kata Noi Road)Phuket Surfing - Kata Beach - Surf School & Nautilus DivePrivate lesson 1 hour 1,000 THB
★ 4.8 (272)From 1,000 THB
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Phuket Surfing - Kata Beach - Surf School & Nautilus Dive

⭐ 4.8 (272 Google reviews)Kata (Kata Noi Road)Private lesson 1 hour 1,000 THBMaps checked 19 Oct 2026

A Kata Beach surf school linked to the Nautilus surf shop, which its site says carries more than 60 surfboards. It teaches private and small-group surf lessons and paddle boarding, and rents SUPs, kayaks, surf, skim and boogie boards. Lessons include free board use afterwards, showers, drinking water and photos.

4.8 on Google from 272 reviews, with fair prices and friendly instructors mentioned Full published rental list, such as surfboards from 200 THB an hour The two-student group lesson is listed at 1,600 THB, more per hour than going private The site states no surf season, so check conditions before booking
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Last verified: ratings, review counts and open status were read from Google Maps on 19 Oct 2026. Ranking rule: rating 4.4 or higher with at least 40 reviews, one branch per brand, ordered by a weighted score that pulls small review counts toward the average, so a 5.0 from 15 reviews cannot beat a 4.8 from 900. Method and author on How we rank.

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Frequently asked

How much does a surf lesson cost in Phuket?

Kata Surf and Phuket Surfing both list a 1-hour private lesson at 1,000 THB, and Bang Tao Surf School lists a 1.5-hour group lesson at 1,000 THB, with 5 lessons for 4,000 THB. eFoil Phuket charges 2,000 THB for 30 minutes of eFoil. Jimmy Kata Surf School does not publish prices, so for it the price is n/a.

When is surf season in Phuket?

Surf in Phuket depends on the season: waves mostly come in the wet-season months. Bang Tao Surf School lists group lessons for May to November, and eFoil Phuket gives April to October as its eFoil surf season, while saying calm foiling days happen all year.

Can beginners surf in Phuket?

Yes. Bang Tao Surf School says its spot has gentle waves suitable for beginners and kids, Kata Surf teaches beginner lessons, and Jimmy Kata Surf School is often reviewed by first-time surfers.

Which Phuket surf school includes board rental after the lesson?

Kata Surf says every lesson includes a free full-day board rental afterwards, and Phuket Surfing includes free board use after lessons. eFoil Phuket is different: it teaches electric foil boards that do not need waves.

Is this list sponsored?

No. The ranking is editorial and unpaid: places rated 4.4 or higher with at least 40 Google reviews are ordered by a review-weighted score, and no business paid to appear.

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