Had a terrific surfing lesson and subsequent board rental this past weekend at La Vague Basque…read more Located amongst a group of surf schools operating out of tents just past the end of Boulevard de Prince de Galles, they were comfortable with foreigners, and heard speaking french, english, and spanish. I took a 90 minute lesson from 1830-2000, when the crowds were thinning out and the waves were a little cleaner. Having taken maybe 4-5 lessons in my life, this one was by far the most helpful, most fun, and most professional. My instructor's name was Franck, and he was great. He had a group of 6 of us, and a couple of us had a little experience. Rather than hold everyone on the same level, Franck had 4 people working to stand, me working on turning, and my girlfriend working on something else. I think that's unusual, and speaks very highly of this school. Most of the other places I have gone they just kept it too basic. Here, they were trying to improve everyone's skills, and they really didn't waste any time out of the water aside from the initial theory, foot placement, etc. The beach they operate out of is great because the further north you go toward the wall, the more protected and smaller the swell. Then just off to the south a bit, you have some very good surfers riding much bigger waves. Inbetween, you can step it up as you see fit. Having taken a lesson with them, you then get a great rate on board / wetsuit rentals. This place was great, and I highly recommend the dusk lesson followed by a beer at the top of the hill above the school. There's a little bar up there where you'll see a good crowd, and you can watch some of the really good surfers as they keep pressing it a little later.

Super friendly, helped me pick out a board that worked for me, didn't try to upsell me on renting a…read morewetsuit on a day I didn't need it with my long sleeve suit and board shorts, and there were showers they let me use after, which was super helpful for rinsing the MOUNTAINS of red algae/ kelp / sand out of my suit and shorts after. Also didn't nitpick the time. I only had to put an id down as a deposit and paid for the rental after. It was super easy, like 1.5 blocks away from the beach. I'd use them again if I'm so lucky to be in San Sebastián again one day!

I arranged for my Husband and 12 year old daughter to have a private surfing lesson here today. It…read morewas great! Xabier was responsive and easy to deal with via email, and the instructor they assigned was wonderful, according to my family--very nice, generous with his time, and spoke English. They will loan you everything you need (wetsuit and board) and they have lockers at the school to stow your valuables. Bonus: a hot shower was made available at the end. Can't recommend them enough, as good as it gets!

We had a fantastic experience with everyone at this shop. Most people speak some English, and…read moreeveryone was super friendly. It took the edge off of being nervous to take surfing lessons for the first time!

From the owner: Pukas Surf Shop Zarautz offers the greatest brand variety, from clothing to surfboards, with great…read moreexpertise on the sport, trends and hard to find items. Pukas Surf is a family driven company based in the Basque Country and has built a reputation for making quality high-performance surfboards, custom bikinis and manage the best surf shops and surf schools.