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Set on Sok San Beach on Koh Rong, this is a small surf outfit rather than a sight to simply look at — visitors come here to get in the water, either trying surfing for the first time or taking a lesson with the on-site instructors. The beach location itself is part of the draw, quieter and less crowded than the island's main strip, which gives lessons room to breathe.

Reviews are strikingly consistent and nearly all center on the instructors rather than the setting alone. Guests repeatedly single out Angelo, along with Greg and Andy, for being patient, encouraging and genuinely fun to learn from, with several mentioning that kids and complete beginners were put at ease quickly. People describe leaving with more confidence on a board than they expected, and more than one visitor says they would come back specifically because of the coaching. No recurring complaints or caveats show up in the feedback.

It is open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, though Sunday hours are not listed, so it is worth checking ahead if you are planning around a weekend. Reviewers mention the low season as a particularly good time to visit, when the beach and the water are less busy. This suits families with children, couples looking for an activity to mark an occasion, and anyone curious about surfing without prior experience, since the emphasis throughout the reviews is on teaching rather than just board rental.

• Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 105 travellers on Google

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Sok San Beach, Village Sok San, District Ream, Preah Sihanouk 18205, Cambodia

Opening hours

• Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Sunday: