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SNZ Endorsed New Zealand Surf Lessons

Learn to surf with Surfing New Zealand Endorsed Coaches. Our instructors are in the water with you at all times to make you feel comfortable and reach that ultimate goal of standing and catching your first wave!

Our surf school is mobile giving you access to the best learning conditions (East or West coast) around the Auckland area. Learn about rips, holes and undertows, how to identify them, escape them and use them to your advantage. You will also learn the difference between offshore and onshore winds, afternoon sea breezes, tides, and surfing rules.


If you are serious about learning to surf and have the time our 5 day surf tour is a must!

Just a quick note to say thanks for the great week. We both had a blast, returned home knackered but happy! A big thanks to you guys you taught us more than we've learned in the last 4 months. Matt and El

Where are the surf lessons held...

Lessons are held on the west or east coast, which ever has the best learning conditions on the day. The main destination is Piha because of the consistency of waves on the west coast.

What to bring...

Towel, swimming togs (bathing suit), suitable clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses.  Byo lunch or we can make a lunch stop.

Available dates...

All year round with our main surf season running from approximately mid Oct through to May.

 


 
 
The New Zealand Map above shows some of the locations we travel to on our Surf School and Intermediate surf lessons.



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Happy surfers
Happy surfers

 


 

 

1 Day Surf school

For beginners who are new to the sport of surfing. It is very important that you understand the dangers at surf beaches. You will learn the fundamentals of surfing, surf safety and surfing rules.

NZ$90 if you have your own board and wetsuit.
Includes 2 x 2 hour surf lessons,
surf safety and surfing rules.
* Return Surfers $80 with Voucher- come again and receive a discount!

NZ$120 using our gear.
Includes 2 x 2 hour surf lessons, surfboards, wetsuits,
surf safety and surfing rules.
* Return Surfers $80 with Voucher- come again and receive a discount!

  • Classes operate 7 days a week, pick up and drop off from central city Auckland.
  • Pick up times, one departure per day depending on the tides(7:30am, 10am or 12:30pm). The day is around 7hrs long if we hit the West Coast and 9hrs if we hit the East.
  • Safety ratio 7 - 1 instructor.
  • Girls only days are normally run on the last weekend of every month form Oct to May.

Please contact us for available dates.

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(check departure dates & availabilty)

 

Return Surfers Voucher
Surfing is all about practise, that’s why we offer a generous discount for return surfers. Ask your guide for a return surfers voucher.

 
Surf lessons
Surf lessons

Learning to stand
Learning to stand

Prone position
Prone position

First time surfers
First time surfers

Stoked surfer
Stoked surfer

2 Day Surf School

Over the 2 days you will learn the fundamentals of surfing, surf safety and surfing rules. This course includes 4 lessons and will get you on your way to progress to intermediate stage 1.

NZ$160 if you have your own board and wetsuit.
Includes 4 x 2 hour surf lessons (2 per day),
surf safety and surfing rules.

* Return Surfers $80 with Voucher- come again and receive a discount! (valid for 1 day only).

NZ$199 using our gear.
Includes 4 x 2 hour surf lessons (2 per day), surfboards, wetsuits,
surf safety and surfing rules.

* Return Surfers $80 with Voucher- come again and receive a discount! (valid for 1 day only).

  • Classes operate 7 days a week, pick up and drop off from central city Auckland each day.
  • Pick up times, one departure per day depending on the tides(7:30am, 10am or 12:30pm). The day is around 7hrs long if we hit the West Coast and 9hrs if we hit the East.
  • Safety ratio 7 - 1 instructor.
  • Girls only days are normally run on the last weekend of every month form Oct to May.

Please contact us for available dates.

Book Now Buy Voucher
(check departure dates & availabilty)

 

 


   
 


Intermediate Surf Lessons

We believe that once you get to this stage the training needs to be more personalised. You will probably only need a few lessons until you have enough confidence to go away, practice and reach the next level.

These lessons operate on a 4 to 1 basis with an instructor in the water with you at all times. The surf conditions need to be a perfect 1-3ft. You will be added to our Intermediate data base and contacted a couple of days before hand when the conditions are right to see if you're available.

Intermediate Stage 1

For people who have mastered the art of standing in the white water. Our intermediate lessons are mobile giving you access to the best learning conditions on the day.

Course includes:

  • Paddling out back
  • Introduction to green waves
  • Ideal point to catch the green wave
  • Green wave take offs
  • Transportation to the beach with the best surf conditions (1 to 3ft) within a two hour radius of central city Auckland.

NZ$150 if you have your own board and wetsuit.

Includes 2 x 2 hour surf lessons.

NZ$180 using our gear.
Includes 2 x 2 hour surf lessons, surfboards, wetsuits
.

Intermediate Stage 2

For people who can drop into the green wave. Our intermediate lessons are mobile giving you access to the best learning conditions on the day.

Course Includes:

  • Bottom and top turns
  • Cut backs
  • Floaters and re-entries
  • Tube riding
  • Transportation to the beach with the best surf conditions (2 to 3ft) within a two hour radius of central city Auckland.

NZ$150 if you have your own board and wetsuit.

Includes 2 x 2 hour surf lessons.

NZ$180 using our gear.
Includes 2 x 2 hour surf lessons, surfboards, wetsuits
.

 

For all bookings and enquiries please contact us.

 

 
Long left wave
Long left wave

Mellow right waves
Mellow right waves

Fun right wave
Fun right wave

Perfect beginner waves
Perfect beginner waves

 

 

 

 

Private Lessons    
 

 

Private Surf Lessons

Enjoy the thrill of surfing with your own personal instructor. There is no better way to advance your surfing skills. Choose from beginner to Intermediate surf lessons. Our qualified surf instructor will give you the personal attention you deserve to ensure you progress faster.

Our private lessons include transport giving you access to the best surf conditions within a two hour radius of central city Auckland.

NZ$150 if you have your own board and wetsuit.
Includes 1 x 2 hour surf lesson (minimum 2 lessons per day or 2 people per lesson)

NZ$180 using our gear.
Includes 1 x 2 hour surf lesson (minimum 2 lessons per day or 2 people per lesson)

For all bookings and enquiries please contact us.

 

 

 

Private lessons

Private lessons

 

 

 

   
 


Advanced Surf Lessons

Aimed at solid surfers who want to take their surfing to the next level. We will organize one of NZ best coaches at this level to design a program to suit your needs.

Course normally Includes:

  • Surf fitness, psychology and nutrition
  • Video analysis
  • Improving your competitive edge for competitions or freestyle surfing.
  • Fine-tuning advanced maneuvers.

For all bookings and enquiries please contact us.

 
Tail slide
Tail slide

Right point break
Right point break

 

All prices are in New Zealand Dollars, include GST and are subject to change.

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