Reviews

My boyfriend and I had a half-day surf session with Laurence. Since we were interested in learning about the different surf spots in Cape Town he brought us reading material on each spot, and we checked two spots before hopping in. It was a great way to get in the water, as we were new to Cape Town and unsure of which breaks were appropriate for us. Also we didn't have time to waste, so this was a good option to make the best use of our time. Always good to have advice from a local!

I Had a great time surfing with these guys. I did the 4day uber stoked package which is great value for money. The instructors are fantastic, I had Alexi and David and both were exteremely helpful and constantly giving tips to help me get up and stay up! They are clearly passionate about surfing and enjoy helping others learn. I can't thank you enough for the mornings I spent surfing with you both! It was the highlight of my holiday and I'll definitely be coming back to stoked when I return to Cape Town next year. 

The office side is well organised also, and the communication from that side was great, I had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Thanks guys :)

I had a very great experience with David, one of the Stoked coach. He had great advice and was able to adapt his coaching for both my friend and I, who have slightly different beginner level. Great Time with you guys !

Also to be mentioned, I had to cancel a class more than 24 hours in advance, and they reimbursed me with no struggle. Communication was smooth and easy. Very appreciated too. 

Will see you in a few years when I come back ;P

I have participated both on their surf classes and a surf camp. Both of them have been great. I felt the teachers know well what they are doing. They are helpful but also give you your own space to experience surfing. 

The surf camp was awesome!

We drove with a minibus to a remote village close to the most southern point of Africa for the weekend. The trip included of course lots of surfing but also sandboarding and visits to some pretty cool sites not forgetting good food and couple of beers with good people. Simply brilliant!

In a world of mediocrity out pops stoked school of surf. During the month of December I utilized their services on three separate occasions and on each visit they outdid themselves! Promptly at 8:30 the driver and uber guide David showed up with his upbeat enthusiasm His co pilot and fellow surf instructor Alexis also shared his authentic enthusiasm. They were very good instructors and I could tell they really enjoyed their jobs. I have written many bad reviews but this one is a rave!!!!! Take a day off your repetitive wine tastings and have some fun. I am confident you will enjoy it!!!!!

Been now with Stoked surfing school and loved every lesson! Me and my Gf had four lessons with David and Chester and they were great to us:) We had a blast and they were very helpful every step of the way! We also want to thank the office for all their help and for making awesome clothing :) thanx guys for making us smile, making it a fun experience but also for learning us loads! 

With much love 

Korre & Ellen (sweden)

We had so much fun learning to surf with David and Tasha. Our portion of the lesson was with David and he was very fun, easygoing and encouraging. He had us standing up and surfing in no time! The company was very quick to reply to e-mails and gave us plenty of notice of where pickup would be. The whole attitude of this company was very fun and positive. We couldn't recommend it more highly.

This place is da bomb I got my 15 year old boy who doesn't like doing anything but watch tv, play Xbox and text his friends but I thought of taking him here and it worked he is so social now and loves surfing.

That's what Michelle said :) My first surf lesson ever and I was blown away. By the surfing and by the STOKED team.

Went there with a group of four STOKED veteran friends for a morning session and in just two hours I went from zero to a record-shattering 5-second standing ride thanks to the incredible pragmatism and patience of Michelle's team. Ok, 5 seconds might not be much, but for a first timer like me felt like an achievement.

They provide everything you need and they even offered to arrange transport from Cape Town where I was staying.

You won't regret it. And Muizenburg beach is a beautiful place even if you are not into surfing!

I participated in the 2-day surf camp in April, 2014 and was thrilled with my experience! I was a beginner surfer and was able to stand up on the board by the end of the first lesson and turn by the end of the weekend. This camp is a great option for those with limited time - you get to learn surfing and enjoy the charm of Muizenberg all in a short weekender from Cape Town. Highly recommended!

This was my first time in South Africa and I honestly have to say that surfing at Stoked was one of the highlights of my trip. Michelle and Sarah were both very friendly and professional. You could definitely tell that surfing is a passion for them and this shines through in a positive way in their teaching. They both know the various surfing areas really well and picked a spot that was suitable for the weather (and my surfing ability) that day. 

I've been surfing every now and again over the years, but i've never encountered teaching this good! For a long time, i've had challenges trying to turn on a longboard. By the end of the lesson, I was capable of turning both left and right. They also spotted some bad habits i'd picked up over the years and had some great advice on how to correct them. I could really feel a notable difference in the way I surfed and the number of waves I could catch by the end. 

My brother and I need to plan our next surf trip soon and I will definitely recommend Cape Town because of Stoked School of Surf. It is worth every penny!

Thank you SO much Michelle and Sarah! I hope next time i'm back, i'll be able to do the 5-day surf trip! :)

Surfing was the one thing my 14 year old son was desperate to try on our holiday in Cape Town. I'm a 52 year old Dad who has never tried surfing, nor had my son. Fortunately we received a gift certificate for an introductory lesson with Stoked, so our decision to choose this company was settled. I wrote this review as soon as we returned to our flat. Our instructor, Sarah Jane, made the experience fun, safe and exciting for both my son and myself. When I made the booking on the phone, she advised us to bring sunscreen, a towel and bathing suits (costume, swimmy) that were not too baggy.

We met up with Sarah Jane at Big Bay, near Blouwbergstrand, a long sandy beach popular for surfing and kiteboarding. After squeezing ourselves like sausages into our wet suits and grabbing our boards (designed especially for beginning surfers), we followed her down to the beach, where she snapped a quick souvenir photo of us posing with our boards before the magnificent view of Table Mountain draped in its 'table cloth'. 

First Sarah Jane explained the basics of safely getting onto the board and upright on the wave. I was glad that she emphasized safety first, especially with a teenager who might get ahead of himself.

We practiced the basic moves on dry land a couple of times, then waded out into the long, gentle waves for our first attempts. Needless to say, as a not so fit guy, I struggled to get up past kneeling on the board, but Sarah Jane was fantastically patient and encouraging. My son took to it like a natural, and with Sarah Jane's guidance was up and riding the board in no time. She also took plenty of photos with her waterproof camera, which she promised would be posted to their Facebook page by tomorrow for bragging rights :)

After about an hour and a half of fun, we dragged ourselves up the beach, tired but happy novice boarders. Well, I dragged myself, my son was ready to go again! If you're at all inclined to try this sport, I highly recommend you give Sarah Jane or her sister Michelle at Stoked a call.