If you thought you had to go to Hawaii to surf and catch sound waves, do not worry, because you have the same possibility very close to you, we are talking about surfing in Murcia. In this guide, we leave you the best areas for you to go surfing in Murcia, the best companies with fun activities on the beaches, and useful tips to know before jumping into the water.

Spain is one of the countries with more surfing options, since, on almost all its beaches from north to south, you can practice this sport.

Surfing is one of the oldest water sports, but at the same time, it is more trendy than ever. Every year more people are taking up this activity. Surfing is available to everyone, children, adults, seniors. It is only necessary to know how to swim, be eager to learn, and not to mind swallowing a little water with a wave. As with skiing or snowboarding, groups of children and adults are usually separated, as the pace of learning is typically different.

This activity is based on keeping your balance standing on a board while taking the waves. As you progress, you will catch higher and higher tides.

To start surfing in Murcia, you should always take lessons in the sand. In the sand, they will teach you to stand on the board, maintain balance, and find out if you are Goofy or Regular. This determines the foot that will go in front of the board. It is usually a straightforward test, ask someone to push you, and depending on the foot you take forward to support you, it will determine if you are goofy or regular.

Watch this video to see what awaits you if you decide to surf on the beaches of Murcia:



As you may have seen in the video, the first contact with the waves, must be lying on the board, where the objective will be to catch the waves and that they push you, once the theme of catching the waves has been mastered, little by little You will have to gradually get up until you can surf standing up.

Where can I learn surfing in Murcia?

If you live in Murcia or are there on vacation, you should know that you can start surfing on the beaches of Mazarrón, Mar de Cristal, San Pedro del Pinatar or Águilas.

- Mazarrón is the town that offers more alternatives when it comes to surfing. You have the possibility of renting the board and wetsuit to be able to surf on your own, from one hour to a full day. If you are looking to get started in the world of surfing, you can do it with a 2-hour class or with courses of 3 or 5 days. They also have special lessons for children, which can be combined with other activities such as kayaking and paddle surfing. They also have activities for school groups, and with the combination of different water sports and accommodation, so you can spend unforgettable days with friends.

- Another place to surf is Aguilas, this famous Murcian town offers from 2-hour surf baptisms to 2 or 3-day courses, which are adapted to the level of the participants. From beginners to advanced, you work with more potent and technical waves.

- In Mar de Cristal, you will have the option of group lessons between 1 and 4 hours, and private lessons, where the teacher will be exclusively for you, and where you can choose the duration.

If you spend the summer in San Pedro del Pinatar, you can rent the material by hours and days, and you can start or improve your technique with courses of 2 and 4 hours or several days.

Enjoy surfing on the beaches of Murcia!