Surf Lessons at Arpoador: Uncover Ipanema's Surfing Culture and Breathtaking Sunset Views
4.7
9 Ratings
Ipanema

Uncover Ipanema’s surfing culture and breathtaking sunset views with surf lessons at Arpoador beach. Learn to surf in the best conditions and enjoy the beauty of Rio de Janeiro.

Duration: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Escola de Surf Matrix - The surfing location is Arpoador (Posto 7) in Ipanema, with all essential equipment supplied.
    On the beach, participants will be trained on the ocean, wave dynamics, and surfboard usage.
    In the water, they will learn about surfing techniques, paddling, understanding currents, entering the sea, and wave interpretation.
What's Included
  • All necessary safety equipment provided.
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
Additional Information

In this adventure, you’ll surf at Arpoador Beach in Ipanema, selecting the best conditions of the day suited to your skill level. We’ll begin with theoretical and practical lessons on the sand, focusing on board positioning, paddling, dropping, and safety guidelines. Afterward, we’ll head to the sea to put our new skills into practice.
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Location
Escola de Surf Matrix
We will meet at Arpoador Beach, in Ipanema, at the yellow tent (Surf Matrix). We will try to contact the students before the class. If we are unable to do so, please go directly to the yellow tent.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Barbara_s
Nov 6, 2024
Good communication, great 1:1 instructions - Great communication, reached out immediately after booking and answered all questions. Great one on one lesson - even in a group. Spoke English and Spanish. They tailored the lesson to your level of experience. They provided a wetsuit since the water was cold and your belongings are secure.
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Zyan2024
Sep 3, 2024
SURFS UP - I’ve done two lessons with them and they are Amazing! The lessons teach me so much. The first one was basic . The 2nd one they told me was going to be a little difficult due to the waves but the instructor was very helpful and gave me tips the whole time. I can’t wait to go on my own!
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Vacationer190049
Aug 30, 2024
Excellent surf school - My son and daughter took surf lessons at Matrix surf school and they had a good time. The instructors, especially Rafael are very dedicate and professional. We ended up booking 4 more lessons directly with them and Rafael gave us a very good price. Thank you Rafael.
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Y1863kxjaya
Aug 10, 2024
Nice and friendly surfing instructors - I have never tried surfing before, so I took a class without doing much research just to see if I like it or not. My instructor Rafael showed me techniques, explained how to navigate the wave and let me discover it by myself, providing feedback when needed. He was friendly, trying to help and focused on you. My belongings were always safely kept at the tent. One class was definitely not enough to get it all, so I booked classes with a school directly. It was very flexible, we could decide the day before if the class takes place or not. Rafael was always ready to reschedule if the waves were not big enough, for me to get the best of it. I enjoyed the experience of riding the waves, as well as chatting with Rafael inbetween waves. Would definitely come back again.
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491barons
Jul 17, 2024
Adventure through Rio - I booked a surf lesson, but on the scheduled day the instructor informed me that the sea conditions were not favorable and canceled the lesson. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the next day, but the instructor kindly saved my class for me to use when I was available. My experience with Surf Matrix was incredible! I would definitely recommend him to anyone interested in learning to surf. Communication was excellent from start to finish. The instructor was amazing, very helpful and did a great job explaining the basic techniques and helping me catch waves!
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Guide53246586442
May 1, 2024
Best Surf lesson - It was a very nice surf lesson with a very good instructor. He teached me very well and sang a lot of Songs while waiting for the waves 😂 it was like a concert in the water. I really enjoyed it and had a nice time
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Marinaso7031hx
Apr 19, 2024
I recommend!!! - My first experience trying surf lessons was amazing. The instructor managed to convey his knowledge in a clear and easy to understand way, his patience and skill made all the difference in my learning.
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Pioneer04062757467
Dec 20, 2023
My little ones had the opportunity to learn to surf with a lot of commitment, care and enthusiasm. - The water was beautiful, so crystal clear that we could see the bottom of the sea even though it was shallow. It was a breathtaking scene.....
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Bree_l
Jan 3, 2024
Booked an English tour and got no English - We booked an english guide because thats the only language we speak and the man who came with us did not speak any english. I was not able to successfully surf because he could not give me any tips. You can get this for way cheaper somewhere else and just confirm in person that you have someone who speaks your language.
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