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Surf Life Surf School based in Big Bay. Offering beginner and intermediate surf lessons. Follow Surf Life on Instagram @surflife_sa

13/07/2026

🏄🏾‍♀️🏄🏿‍♂️ Help Surf Life Surf School Make Waves in the Best of the Cape Awards 2026! 🌊

If you've ever stood up on your first wave with us, conquered your fear of the ocean, or left a surf lesson with a huge smile on your face, we'd love your support.

We're asking our incredible Surf Life community to nominate Surf Life Surf School in the KFM 94.5 Best of the Cape Awards 2026.

For over a decade, we've had the privilege of helping beginners discover the joy of surfing, build confidence in the ocean, and create unforgettable memories along the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. Your nomination helps more people discover the life-changing experience of learning to surf.

It only takes about 5 minutes to nominate us!

Here's how:

✅ Click here: https://bestofthecape.primediaplus.com/nominate.html

Category: Best Adventure Experience

Nominee Name: Surf Life Surf School

Tell them why you're nominating us!

Share what made your experience memorable—whether it was catching your very first wave, our supportive coaches, the fun atmosphere, feeling safe in the ocean, or finally achieving something you never thought possible.

Website:
https://www.surflife.co.za/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/surflife_sa/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/surflifesouthafrica/

Every nomination helps us inspire even more people to experience the freedom, confidence, and pure stoke that surfing brings.

Thank you for being part of the Surf Life family and for supporting a local Cape Town surf school that is passionate about changing lives—one wave at a time.

💙 We can't wait to see you back in the water soon!

Cornel Viljoen
Surf Life SA
www.surflife.co.za
083 6226 993

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26/06/2026

Can you surf in winter?

This is a question we often get asked and is a legit question for beginner surfers.

Other common thoughts around the winter season:

🌊 Are the waves too messy or big in winter?
🌊 Are the waves good for beginners?
🌊 Can I learn to surf in winter or must I wait for summer?
🌊 It’s too cold to surf in winter.
🌊 Is the rips not dangerous in winter?

The answer to all of the thoughts are yes, but when you are coached by experienced instructors they know which days are good for beginners surf ability and which days to stay out of the ocean.

The winter season demands a higher respect for the ocean and to surf within your surf ability, but this should not hold you back from learning to surf.

The advantages to learning in winter:
🏄🏾‍♂️ Your surf training starts now vs waiting for the perfect sunny weather.
🏄🏾‍♀️ Your laying a solid surf foundation for summer to surf your best!
🏄🏾‍♂️ Less surfers in the ocean, more waves for you to train on.
🏄🏾‍♀️ Booties and a warm wetsuit will help you stay longer in the surf.

Don’t delay your surf adventure, book today >> +27836226993 / [email protected]

16/06/2026

School Holiday is around the corner.

Don’t miss out on the School Holiday Surf Program starting the 29th of June - 3 July 2026.

Sign up >>> [email protected] | 0836226993

01/05/2026

“Can you surf in the winter?” is a question we often get. The answer to that is Yes!

The skies may change and look gloomy but the waves are still available for fun surf sessions.

Many of our monthly members use winter to get surf fit. Want to know more about our monthly membership options? DM us the word Member for more information.

20/04/2026

Gareth and Lucy didn’t let the rainy weather stop their surf experience and neither should you this winter.

Your 90 minutes surf session includes the use of a warm wetsuit and surf booties plus great surf instruction.

This winter we’ll be open Tuesdays - Sundays, 08:00am - 18:00pm.

14/04/2026

Sunset surf session, the best way to complete a day.

Photos from Surf Life's post 09/04/2026

Often surf students ask us, “What’s next?” once they completed their first lesson.

Surfing is a sport that you don’t master in a few surf lessons, but an ongoing journey to be patient, learn about the ocean, the waves, surf equipment, surf etiquette, your own body mechanics and even limitations.

Since surfing is a bit of a rollercoaster journey, yes there are ups and downs, for beginners just starting out. But we’ve got you 💪🏽

Surf Life offers something for surfers at all levels.
- Private 1-on-1 surf coaching
- Private Group Coaching 2-12ppl
- Open Groups 2-20ppl
- Multi-Surf Packs for locals & travelers
- Monthly Memberships for locals & short-term travelers of 3 months

All surf package options suit you if you’ve never surfed before, had a couple of lessons, consider yourself a beginner or intermediate surfer.

In Cape Town, surfing is an all year round sport. Well, let’s make it your lifestyle 😉

Photos from Surf Life's post 08/04/2026

Hello Surfer 👋🏽

Thank you for the follow and nice to meet you here. We are excited to see you start or progress in your surfing this year.

A little about Surf Life Surf School. The past 20
years we’ve coached thousands of students enjoy the waves in Cape Town.

We are passionate about getting you started on your surf journey or help you identify the areas to progress in if you are feeling stuck on your surf journey.

If you are a solo traveler wanting a one-off experience or a local wanting to make surfing part of your lifestyle, your surf journey starts here filled with lots of surf and fun!

27/03/2026

Next week is all beach, surf and fun! 🏄🏿‍♂️🏄🏽‍♀️🏄🏼‍♂️

Join the School Holiday Surf Program for kids ages 8 - 18 years old.

Sign Up Now - [email protected]

27/01/2026

A lekker time and lekker vibes in this morning’s group surf lesson.

The best and funnest way to start your morning. This morning students worked on their pop-up technique and weight distribution when riding their waves.

Join tomorrow morning’s group lesson - 10:00am - 11:30am, only a few places available. Book now - www.surflife.co.za

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Location

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Big Bay
Cape Town
7441

Opening Hours

Tuesday 07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:00
Thursday 07:00 - 18:00
Friday 07:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 18:00
Sunday 07:00 - 18:00