The school that kicked off Goa's surf scene — when Surf Wala opened on Arambol beach in 2011, there were no surf schools and no board rentals in Goa at all. An international crew of surfers running beginner-friendly lessons, board rentals and cosy garden cottages a few steps from the water. Casual, welcoming, and still the heart of the Arambol lineup — where guests, volunteers and regulars form one big international surf family.
The surfing
All levels
Beginner-friendly almost every day of the season; 1-to-5-day courses, plus private lessons for non-swimmers
Season Oct–Mar
Goa's prime window; warm water year-round, no wetsuit, mellow beginner peaks
Beach break
Little 2–4 ft peelers right out front of the camp on Arambol's sandbars.
Stay options
Garden cottages by the beach
Meals included
Not offered here
Group lessons
Max 4 per instructor; 1/3/5-day courses
Private lessons
1-on-1, non-swimmers welcome
Kids lessons
Under-15s, shorter fun sessions
Video review
Pro photos & video on request
Rentals
Big hard-board quiver — ₹500/hr, ₹1,500/day
Coworking friendly
Hi Speed Wifi
Ice bath
Not offered here
Surf skate
Not offered here
