USA is the second most expensive country for surf lessons in the world

The Surf Lesson Price Index has ranked American Surf Schools as the 2nd most expensive country in the world for a surf lesson at $85, with Norway the most expensive at $128.

Ecuador is the cheapest place in the world for a surf lesson at $22.

Of Americans that traveled for surf lessons, 22% of them favored Costa Rica. Mexico was the next most popular at 18%, and Europe third with 17%. Portugal is the most popular European destination for Americans at 7%. Other popular destinations include Indonesia, Nicaragua and Barbados.

The Surf Lesson Price Index analysed surf lesson booking data from over 1,250 surf schools around the world.

Surfholidays CEO Nicky Kelly said “Surfing continues its strong growth as a holiday activity. Increasingly Americans are travelling to Europe to find the best waves. Price or proximity to the waves is not a factor. The availability of cheap air carriers, has made it easier for surfers to cross the world, and our technology allows them book lessons and accommodation in advance so all they have to think about is chasing their next wave.”

Rank Country Average Surf Lesson Cost

1 Ecuador $22
2 South Africa $23
3 India $24
4 Argentina $25
5 Philippines $26
6 Peru $29
7 Jamaica $31
8 Chile $34
9 Ireland $37
10 Sri Lanka $38
11 Spain $39
= United Kingdom $39
12 Portugal $40
= El Salvador $40
13 Nicaragua $41
14 Mexico $42
15 France $45
= Indonesia $45
16 Morocco $46
= Japan $46
17 Fiji $46
18 Panama $47
19 Australia $49
20 Brazil $50
= Colombia $50
21 Maldives $52
= Canary Islands $52
22 Costa Rica $54
23 New Zealand $55
24 Canada $61
25 Dominican Republic $66
26 China $72
27 Barbados $77
28 Puerto Rico $80
29 U.S.A. $85
30 Norway $128