Looking for the ultimate surf experience in Cape Town? Here are five great reasons to choose Stoked Surf’s mobile surf school for your next adventure:

Reason 1: Meet Like-Minded Surfers

When you share the ride with others to the beach, you’ll have the chance to meet fellow surfers. It’s a great opportunity to connect with new people and share the excitement of learning to surf together.

Reason 2: Learn About the Local Surf Scene

During the ride, your surf coach or guide will fill you in on Cape Town’s local surf culture. Get insider tips on the best spots, local surf etiquette, and the unique conditions of Cape Town’s beaches.

Reason 3: Save on Fuel and Reduce Emissions

By carpooling with us, you’re not only saving money on fuel, but you’re also contributing to reducing emissions and keeping Cape Town’s environment cleaner.

Reason 4: Save Time with Expert Planning

Leave the logistics to us! We’ll take care of everything—from finding the best surf spots based on the day’s conditions, to navigating the quickest routes, and securing safe parking.

Reason 5: Access Local Hotspots for Coffee & Post-Surf Treats

As locals, we know where to find the best coffee, pancakes, and vegan snacks after a long surf session. Let us guide you to Cape Town’s top post-surf hangouts!

These are just a few reasons to be totally stoked you found us! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned surfer, Stoked Surf offers the ultimate hassle-free surf experience.

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Kelly Slater, one of the greatest surfers of all time is often quoted as saying, “The best surfer out there is the one having the most fun.”

This couldn’t be more true, and we know that one of the main reasons why our rookie surfers are having the time of their lives is because they know they are in safe hands. Besides the incredible stoke of riding a wave, the feeling of being immersed in the ocean offers a sense of indescribable freedom and connection to nature. But that’s just it, the first rule of Mother Nature, as beautiful and wonderous as she is, is that she should be taken seriously.      

Like most things exhilarating, the thrill of surfing will take you outside of your comfort zone and while you are having more fun than you could probably imagine, we are taking your safety, and your overall experience, very seriously.

Inside the vast mystery of the ocean, of course, you will be within the reach, and under the watchful eye of one of our expert coaches. However, the dedication to your safe, fun experience, starts behind the scenes long before you actually set your feet into the salt water.

Medical Safety

Firstly, all our coaches are first-aid certified. Besides that, in the event of any kind of medical emergency, big or small, you can be assured that there is a carefully thought-out plan in place.

Conditions, Conditions, Conditions

We know that your overall enjoyment (and indeed, safety) is directly related to the conditions of the ocean. Days in advance of your surf trip, you will find us poring over forecast apps and using our local knowledge to make sure that you have the most appropriate and safe conditions for your surfing experience.

Safe on the Roads, Safe in the Sea

A big part of surfing stoke and culture is the camaraderie that happens on the way to the waves, and if you’re a visitor to the beautiful city of Cape Town, you have the added bonus of enjoying the local knowledge of our surf coaches who are dialled into all that the city has to offer. But besides catching on to our stoke and good chats, we take your ride to the beach very seriously too. Not only are our cool-looking surf vans comfortable and clean, but they are regularly maintained and inspected for your safety on the road.

Only the Best Ocean Gear

Of course, all of these efforts would be pretty useless if you didn’t have quality equipment that is comfortable and won’t let you down in the water. At Stoked, we’re proud to say that our boards, wetsuits and leashes are all of a high standard and are regularly checked to make sure they are in excellent condition.

So, if you’re looking for a personalised surfing and Cape Town experience where your fun, safety and wave time are maximised, then the organised and professional approach behind the chilled vibe that is Stoked Surf School, is for you.

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Offering a fun experience in a safe environment has always been our priority at Stoked School of Surf. During this time of COVID-19, we have introduced additional health and safety operational procedures to ensure the safety of our staff and clients at all times. We have spent time consulting business owners from surf school operations around the globe in countries where surf schools are currently open for business again after their respective lockdowns, and along with their guidance formulated our own set of protocols suited to our business. When beaches are open and we are legally allowed to operate again, we will be following these protocols below along with the updated government guidelines for leisure activities (these are updated regularly):

1. Screening prior to attendance:

Contactless temperature readings will be taking place at the beach. No one with a temperature of higher than 37.5 deg Celcius will be permitted to take part.

Clients (and staff) will be requested stay home if they have a fever or flu-like symptoms. See our T’s and C’s should this be the case.

2. Online Indemnity:

Indemnity forms to be completed online prior to the lesson. 

3. Contactless Payment Methods:

All payment to be done upfront online via our website, payment gateway (PayGate) or via EFT. Cash payments are NOT encouraged.

4. Contact Tracing:

All records of customer/staff interactions will be kept to enable accurate contact tracing if required.

5. Check in, personal hygiene and PPE:

Participants are encouraged to arrive at check-in already wearing their swimwear to avoid the use of public communal change rooms. Upon meeting your coach at check-in, participants will have their temperature checked and be requested to sanitize their hands with the sanitizer provided. Face masks to be worn upon check-in and during gear allocation. If participants are not in possession of a facemask, they can be purchased from us at the beach for R60 each. On busy days, we will ensure a staggered check-in process to ensure minimal interaction between different groups of participants. Participants are to bring their own towels, sunscreen and waterbottles. Sharing of such personal items is discouraged. Participants and staff are discouraged to not emit any nasal and respiratory secretions on land or in the water where possible.

6. Gear allocation:

Gear will be packed out and arranged per participant according to the sizing given to us upon booking. The gear participants are allocated at the start, remains their gear for the entirety of the surf/SUP experience. Gear may not be shared/swopped with other participants. Rashvests WILL NOT be used at this time, since these need to be fitted over the face. Only surf school wetsuits that zip up from the back will be allowed to be used.

7. Social distancing:

We encourage participants to book private lessons for family/friends from the same household. We will ensure social distancing is maintained throughout the lesson between participants and staff. Group sizes will be kept to a maximum of 5 participants per coach. Fortunately, surfing and SUPing by nature, is a sport where social distancing needs to be followed to ensure safety in the water. During our land session, your coach will advise on seating/standing arrangements to ensure the spatial regulations are met. These distancing guidelines will also be adhered to in the water.

8. Post- surf socialising:

Whilst under normal circumstances, hanging out after a surf/SUP session is very much a part of the Stoked School of Surf experience, we will unfortunately not encourage this during this time. Once gear is returned, clients will be greeted and staff will leave the beach asap for Head Quarters. 

9. Gear return after the session:

Upon completion of the surf/SUP experience, clients will be required to return their used gear directly to the allocated gearboxes themselves i.e. staff may not handle used wetsuits at the beach.

10. Cleaning/Disinfecting:

All equipment is thoroughly cleaned/disinfected after each use to remove any possible harmful germs before and after each use/hire. Staff will use PPE during this process to avoid any possible direct contact with used gear. Wetsuits will be hung up in the sunshine to dry when possible.

The ocean and it’s negative ions, sunshine and salt is SO GOOD for you. Please join us for a healthy dose of Vitamin D and Vitamin Sea and enjoy one of our Locals Lockdown Deals as a couple, family or group of friends when regulations allow us to operate again.