Best Value Summer Activity

summer surf
program

Three days of progressive surfing for kids right through the summer holidays.

3 Days
Ages 6-16
$169
Quick DETAILS
SUMMER SURF Program
  • Three consecutive days of surfing through the Christmas and summer holidays
  • Built around fun & progression, each day picks up where the last one left off
  • Great for first timers and kids wanting to get extra water time
  • Multiple qualified instructors in the water alongside them
  • Available at Orewa Beach and Te Arai Beach
  • All equipment provided

SUMMER SURF PROGRAM $169

What's included
  • 3 x 90 minute surf lessons on consecutive days
  • Surfboard, wetsuit and rash vest every session
  • Beach safety briefing and warm up each day
  • In water coaching with feedback throughout
  • Maximum 6 surfers per instructor
  • 10% off brand new surfboards and wetsuits from our shop during the program

What makes this program different to a one off lesson is the progression. Day one is about foundations. Day two builds on what clicked the day before. Day three is where it all starts to come together and kids genuinely surprise themselves.

 

Day 1 – Start here

Ocean safety, paddling technique, pop-up and catching whitewash. The goal is simple: Get up and ride!

 

Day 2 – Feel the wave

Board control, positioning and generating speed. Kids start to understand the wave rather than just reacting to it.

 

Day 3 – Put it together

Turning, reading waves earlier and building their own feel for surfing. This is the session where the improvement becomes obvious.

 

Each 90 minute session includes a beach briefing, time in the water and a wrap up looking ahead to the next day.

The Summer Surf Program runs every day right through the Christmas and summer holidays at both Orewa Beach and Te Arai Beach.

 

26-28 Dec | 29-31 Dec | 2-4 Jan | 5-7 Jan | 8-10 Jan | 11-13 Jan | 14-16 Jan | 17-19 Jan | 20-22 Jan | 23-25 Jan | 26-28 Jan | 29-31 Jan

 

Sessions fill fast through January. Book early to lock in your preferred dates. You can book multiple programs back to back if your child wants to keep going through the holidays.

  • Swimwear (to wear under the wetsuit)
  • Towel
  • Hat
  • Water bottle
  • Snacks if needed

 

All surf equipment is provided. Your child is welcome to bring their own gear and we’ll check it suits the conditions on the day.

Your child’s safety is our first priority, always.

 

  • ISA qualified surf instructors
  • First aid certified and surf rescue awarded
  • Maximum 1:6 instructor to surfer ratio
  • All sessions in supervised, waist to chest depth water
  • Poor swimming ability ok!

 

If your child has specific learning, behavioural or physical needs, get in touch before booking and we’ll make sure the program works for them. We have real experience adapting our approach for a wide range of kids and we’re happy to talk it through.

Does my child need to be able to to swim?

We welcome poor swimmers. Your surfer will be in waist to chest depth water with their feet on the ocean sand.

 

What happens if the weather is bad?

We surf in almost all conditions and some of the best sessions happen when its raining. If the ocean is genuinely unsafe, we’ll reschedule where we can. We’ll always let you know in advance.

 

Orewa or Te Arai – which is better for my child?

With the Summer Surf Program it doesnt really matter, choose the beach closest to you. If you choose Orewa first you may like to try Orewa again or step it up to Te Arai for yo9ur second program.

 

What’s the instructor to surfer ratio?

Whist NZ regulations is maximum 1 instructor to 8 surfers, we target a maximum of 1 instructor for every 6 surfers. Younger or more vulnerable kids always get extra attention.

 

Can we bring our own gear?

Absolutely, bring your board or wetsuit along, we will check the board is suitable for the day. You can always use our gear. Everything is supplied!

 

Hear from other parents

Great way to start the day

Reviews Orewa Surf lessons Auckland New Zealand
I honestly didn't expect to see such a big difference in three days but my daughter went from never having surfed to catching waves on her own by day three. She was so proud of herself. The instructors made every session feel achievable and fun. Absolute highlight of our summer.
★★★★★


Fiona
Auckland
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons Auckland New Zealand
We drove up from Hamilton for the school holidays and built our whole trip around this program. Worth every cent. Beautiful beach, excellent instructors and two very tired, very happy kids every morning. We'll be back next summer without question.
★★★★★


Debbie, Max & Molly
Hamilton
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons Auckland New Zealand
Two kids, completely different ages and abilities, both came away stoked. The instructors handled the different levels really naturally without either kid feeling held back or left behind. We've already locked in the next program for January.
★★★★★


Craig B
North Shore
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons Auckland New Zealand
My son is quite cautious around water so I wasn't sure how he'd go. By day two he was paddling out on his own and asking if he could stay longer. Something shifted in him across those three days that I don't think a single lesson would have achieved. Really impressive program
★★★★★


James Goldstone
Auckland

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