FirstTimers

First surf lesson in Cherating

Cherating · Pahang

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Surf Village and KamSurf both have live lesson pages with prices. Cherating surf runs on a monsoon season (roughly November–March), so it is just starting.

Last verified 31 Oct 2026

Cherating is where Malaysians learn to surf: long, gentle point breaks, soft-top boards and schools set up for first-timers. The catch is the season.

PriceFrom RM140KamSurf group rate for 4+ people (1 hour). Single lessons are RM160 at both schools.
SoloBook solo: yesSingle lessons are sold per person (Surf Village) and as private lessons (KamSurf).

The facts

Best season
About November to March; best swell December–February; flat and calm the rest of the year (independent guide, facts last verified by them on 1 June 2026) [1]
Surf Village lesson
30 min theory + 1 hour coaching + 1 hour free practice; soft-top board included; 2.5 hours in total [2]
KamSurf
Established 1990; also offers SUP, kayaking, kitesurfing and surf camps (from RM800) [3]

Prices we found

WhatWhoPriceSource
Single beginner lesson (2.5 hours)Surf Village CheratingRM160[2]
Surf Bundle: 3 lessons / 5 lessons / 7 lessonsSurf Village CheratingRM432 / RM640 / RM840[2]
Optional video of your sessionSurf Village Cherating+RM110[2]
Beginner instructor + foam board, private 1 hour / private 2 hours / 4+ people 1 hourKamSurfRM160 / RM300 / RM140 (per person)[3]

Read on 31 Oct 2026. All prices are as published by the operator or listed source on the date checked. Always confirm before you book.

Good to know

  • Surf Village will confirm your exact session time by WhatsApp or email the day before, depending on the waves. [2]
  • Schools run seasonally, so check your school is operating on your dates, especially outside November–March. [1]

We couldn't verify

  • Price and group rules at Cherating Point Surf School (we could not read its pricing).
  • How many other beginners join a group session.
  • Exact opening dates of each school this season.

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Sources

  1. Visit Cherating – Surfing in Cherating (facts last verified 1 June 2026 by that site) visitcherating.com (independent guide). Checked 31 Oct 2026.
  2. Surf Village Cherating – Beginner Surf Lesson Surf Village Cherating (operator). Checked 31 Oct 2026.
  3. KamSurf – school and price list KamSurf, Cherating (operator). Checked 31 Oct 2026.

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