Pukas Surf Eskola San Sebastián

Nara and Andrea were exceptional!!! I felt so lucky to have a Surf experience in Spain with these two ladies and I highly recommend them and the surf co so much!!! I’m so grateful!!!! 🙏🏻🇫🇷💕🏄🏼‍♀️🏄🏼‍♀️

Pukas Surf School in San Sebastián is the kind of place that makes you remember why people chase waves in the first place. No prefab tourist trap vibes, no Instagram fakery—just the ocean, boards waxed like they mean it, and instructors who actually surf better than they talk about surfing. Which is rare. The energy is pure Basque—gritty and proud, but warm in that “we’ll teach you, but don’t waste our time” sort of way. They break things down so even a landlocked fool like me could stand up, feel the board catch, and taste that electric moment when everything clicks. And when it doesn’t click, they don’t coddle you—they shove you back into the water with a grin and a correction that actually helps. Location? Ridiculous. Zurriola Beach right there, pintxos waiting for you three streets over, salt still drying on your skin while you eat like royalty and replay the wipeouts in your head. Five stars. Easy. If you’re going to learn, learn here. If you already know what you’re doing, go anyway—these people remind you why surfing matters. It’s honest, it’s salty, and it’s a hell of a lot of fun.

Pukas surf school is a super good and fun surf school in the heart of San Sebastian. My kids did it all summer and they loved it so much. The instructors are super fun, and they are experienced. There are wetsuits included and lockers and a hot shower too. They have all different types of boards, and it is a 1-minute walk to the beach. Only complaint is if you sign up for a one-hour class you basically only get 40 minutes in the water. Especially if you are doing a group class. That is why I recommend a 1.5-hour class especially when you are a beginner.

We took 2 lessons á 1,5h on a weekend with the whole family, 2 adults and 2 children, 10 and 13. They had us all standing up and surfing on the first lesson. Mega instructors and smiles and happiness from all the employees we encountered. Would highly recommend! Extra shout-out to Nico and Edo!

This was one of the best surf school experiences I have had in a long time. The staff is amazing and the surf coaches are super professional and motivated to improve your surfing. I took 2 private lessons and my coach (Ivan) was taking care that I could take as many waves as possible in one class. I will definitely come back and can't recommend this place enough.

Booked two private lessons for my son and he enjoyed it very much. Surfed a lot of waves on day one and learnt paddling properly thanks to the strong currents on day two. Ernesto was a good and patient teacher. Thanks Ernesto & Pukas!

I took private lessons everyday for two weeks in July. The school is great...they go out of their way to keep you with the same instructor ( in my case José) so that you can make as much progress as possible. On the two days that this wasn't possible the other two instructors (Jorge and Josu) were just as helpful, friendly and informative as José. My daughter also took her first lesson. She had such a positive experience that she now can't wait to go back and surf again. The whole team at Pukas works really hard to make sure everyone has fun and has great lessons. Very encouraging. Plus the location and facilities are great. They also offer discounts if you book multiple lessons. Overall I can't thank them enough and I look forward to coming back soon.

We spent two fantastic weeks in Zarautz to enjoy surfing, and Pukas Surf School played a big part in making our stay unforgettable. We took 10 classes, including several private lessons with Nico (who we highly recommend). The whole team was incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always ready to help. Nico is a great person and we had a great time. We’re already looking forward to coming back next year!