Los Álamos · Westerly swell

Surf school in Torremolinos

When the westerly wind builds a sea, the Los Álamos area fills with boards. We watch the forecast, tell you the best day and bring all the gear.

LevelBeginner to advanced
Duration2 h
SpotTorremolinos
Surf in Torremolinos, Costa del Sol
  • More than ten years reading the forecast on the Costa del Sol
  • 5.0★ on Google · 43 reviews
  • Certified instructors, in the water with you
  • Gear, insurance and support included in surf
Surf with views over the whole bay

Surf in Torremolinos

Torremolinos is the surf option west of Málaga. The northern stretch of its coastline, towards Los Álamos, picks up westerly swell over a sandy bottom with a wide shoreline, which is why it is one of the beaches with the liveliest surf scene on the western Costa del Sol. We teach when conditions line up: small, clean waves, perfect for learning without scares.

The sea is in charge here: there are not waves every day, and we tell you that clearly. When you book, we follow the forecast with you on WhatsApp and suggest the best day of the week. If the sea goes flat, we switch to paddleboarding or move the lesson to another spot on the coast at no cost.

Surf lesson in Torremolinos

Learn surf with people who understand the sea

We don't cross our fingers with the weather

We read the forecast and choose the best spot of the day. If conditions change, we move the lesson. Your session runs in the best possible conditions.

Instructors who teach, not just supervisors

Certified, in the water with you and genuinely patient. They explain, correct and celebrate every small step forward.

Everything included, no surprises

Board, wetsuit, vest, insurance and WhatsApp support. You just bring enthusiasm and a swimsuit.

Gaizka, instructor de surf en Isobaras
Gaizka Instructor

The Torremolinos spot

  • We tell you the best wave day of the week
  • Beginner gear: foam boards and wetsuits
  • Well connected: local train and airport nearby
  • Guaranteed plan B: paddle or spot change at no cost
Getting there

Torremolinos is about 15-20 minutes west of Málaga via the A-7, with a local train stop and the airport right there. We confirm the exact meeting point on the beach by WhatsApp before the lesson.

When to do surf in Torremolinos

The main surf season in Torremolinos runs from autumn to spring, when westerlies produce waves more often. In summer the sea is usually calmer: the ideal time for kids' first lessons and for combining surf with paddleboarding.

What your surf lesson includes

  • Foam or funboard depending on your level
  • Wetsuit and flotation vest
  • Certified instructor in the water with you
  • Activity insurance included
  • Safety and technique briefing on the sand
  • Forecast tracking to pick the best day

Surf waves in Torremolinos

Torremolinos waves are windswell: they appear when the westerly blows hard across the bay. They are beach-break waves over sand, usually small and manageable, ideal for beginners and first green waves. On bigger days we pick the area with the cleanest shape.

How you progress with us

We start on the sand with stance, paddling and take-off. In the water we practise whitewater, balance and steering. Because waves here depend on the wind, you also learn to read the forecast: a skill that will serve you surfing on your own at any beach.

Stories that start with one class

5.0★ · 43 reviews on Google

"He tenido una clase brutal de kitesurf con David. La tercera vez que cojo clase de kite y la mejor experiencia con diferencia. Súper atento a todos los detalles, me dio muchísima seguridad."
Pablo G. Kitesurf lesson with David
"It was awesome! David is really patient and adapts to your level. He likes to take his students to the next level and mostly have fun!"
George Kitesurf · tourist
"So happy I had the chance to take kitesurf lessons with David in Malaga and Marbella. I truly appreciated his attention to detail, patience and professionalism."
Karim Y. Kitesurf course · Málaga & Marbella
FAQ

Surf in Torremolinos: what people ask

No. Waves depend on the westerly wind, so we follow the forecast with you on WhatsApp and suggest the best day. If the sea is flat, we do paddle or move the lesson to another spot at no cost.
Yes. With small waves and a sandy bottom, kids from age 6 can start on foam boards in small groups, always with the instructor in the water.

Shall we try surf in Torremolinos?

Message us with your level and the dates of your visit. We set up the best possible session at the best spot on the Costa del Sol.