2 hour surf lesson with a qualified, experienced instructorSurfboard suited to your levelWetsuit and rash vestBeach and ocean safety briefingIn-water coaching and feedback throughoutMaximum 6 surfers per instructor, real attention, not just supervision

Your lesson starts on the beach. Your instructor will run through ocean awareness, safety signals and basic technique before anyone hits the water. From there it’s straight into the surf with your instructor in the water alongside you the whole time. Each session follows a simple structure: Beach briefing – safety, technique and a quick run through of what to expectIn-water coaching – paddling, pop up and riding waves with your instructor right thereFeedback and progression – your instructor adjusts based on how you’re going If it’s your first time, you’ll work on: Ocean and beach safetyPaddling out and positioning on the boardPop up technique and riding your first waves If you’ve surfed before: Let your instructor know and they’ll push you furtherWave selection, turning and building confidence out the backTechnique refinement and real progression For you first timers you’ll be standing and riding waves within the session. It’s one of those days you’ll be talking about for a while.

Your safety is our first priority, always.ISA qualified surf instructorsFirst aid certified and surf rescue awardedMaximum 1:6 instructor to surfer ratioAll sessions in supervised, waist to chest depth waterOrewa and Te Arai are two of Auckland’s safest beaches for learning to surf You don’t need to be a strong swimmer. If you’re a non swimmer or not confident in the water, you’ll be in waist to chest deep water with your feet on the sand and your instructor right beside you. We build confidence from the ground up, and every session starts with a full safety briefing before anyone gets wet.

2 hour
surf lessons

Q: When does it run?

2 Hour Surf Lessons run most days, all year round. Morning sessions: 11.00amAfternoon sessions: 3.00pm Available at Orewa Beach and Te Arai Beach. Orewa is great for families, kids & adults. Te Arai has a more consistent guaranteed wave and suits, kids, teens and amazing for adults. Availability is shown at checkout – sessions fill fast on weekends and through summer, so book ahead.

Q: What to bring?

Swimwear (to wear under your wetsuit)TowelHatWater bottleWarm clothes for after Everything else is taken care of – surfboard, wetsuit and rash vest all provided. If you have your own gear, bring it along and your instructor will check it suits the day’s conditions.

Q: FAQs

Do I need to be able to swim?No. You’ll be in waist to chest deep water with an instructor close by the entire time. We welcome non swimmers and nervous beginners, building ocean confidence is part of what we do. What if the weather is bad?We run rain or shine. Some of our best sessions happen in overcast conditions. If the ocean is genuinely unsafe we’ll reschedule and let you know in advance. I’ve had a lesson before. Will I still improve?Absolutely. Tell your instructor what you’ve done before and what you want to work on. We’ll tailor the session from there, whether that’s catching green waves, improving your turns, or getting more consistent. Orewa or Te Arai – which should I pick?Orewa is a long, sheltered beach that works well for families, kids youth and most adults. Te Arai has a more consistent wave and tends to suit adult learners. Not sure? 2 Hour Surf Lessons are good at any beach. For an extra challenge go with Te Arai. Can I bring my own board or wetsuit?Yes. Your instructor will check it’s right for the conditions on the day, and if it’s not, we have everything you need included in the lesson price. Do you offer lesson packages?Yes. You can book a single lesson or save with multi-lesson packages. A great option if you want to keep progressing week to week.

The best way to start surfing. Fun, safe and awesome value!

2 hrs

Ages 6+

$79

Quick DETAILS

Times: Daily - 11.00am or 3.00pm
Meeting Point: Orewa Beach or Te Arai Beach
Price: $79 per person
Group Size: Maximum 6 surfers per instructor | normally 2-4 surfers
Equipment included: Surfboard, wetsuit and rash vest - all provided

2 HOUR surf lessons

Auckland’s number one surf school, running all year round for all ages and abilities
The perfect starting point for first timers, beginners and those looking to improve
Small groups only – normally 2-4 surfers, maximum 6 surfers per instructor so everyone gets real coaching
All equipment provided, just turn up ready to get in the water
Choose from Orewa Beach or Te Arai Beach

2 HOUR SURF LESSON $79 pp

2hr Surf lesssons Orewa auckland new zealand

What's included

2 hour surf lesson with a qualified, experienced instructor
Surfboard suited to your level
Wetsuit and rash vest
Beach and ocean safety briefing
In-water coaching and feedback throughout
Maximum 6 surfers per instructor, real attention, not just supervision

What to expect

Your lesson starts on the beach. Your instructor will run through ocean awareness, safety signals and basic technique before anyone hits the water. From there it’s straight into the surf with your instructor in the water alongside you the whole time.

Each session follows a simple structure:

Beach briefing – safety, technique and a quick run through of what to expect
In-water coaching – paddling, pop up and riding waves with your instructor right there
Feedback and progression – your instructor adjusts based on how you’re going

If it’s your first time, you’ll work on:

Ocean and beach safety
Paddling out and positioning on the board
Pop up technique and riding your first waves

If you’ve surfed before:

Let your instructor know and they’ll push you further
Wave selection, turning and building confidence out the back
Technique refinement and real progression

For you first timers you’ll be standing and riding waves within the session. It’s one of those days you’ll be talking about for a while.

When does it run?

2 Hour Surf Lessons run most days, all year round.

Morning sessions: 11.00am
Afternoon sessions: 3.00pm

Available at Orewa Beach and Te Arai Beach. Orewa is great for families, kids & adults. Te Arai has a more consistent guaranteed wave and suits, kids, teens and amazing for adults.

Availability is shown at checkout – sessions fill fast on weekends and through summer, so book ahead.

What to bring?

Swimwear (to wear under your wetsuit)
Towel
Hat
Water bottle
Warm clothes for after

Everything else is taken care of – surfboard, wetsuit and rash vest all provided. If you have your own gear, bring it along and your instructor will check it suits the day’s conditions.

Safety & supervision

Your 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
Orewa and Te Arai are two of Auckland’s safest beaches for learning to surf

You don’t need to be a strong swimmer. If you’re a non swimmer or not confident in the water, you’ll be in waist to chest deep water with your feet on the sand and your instructor right beside you. We build confidence from the ground up, and every session starts with a full safety briefing before anyone gets wet.

FAQs

Do I need to be able to swim?

No. You’ll be in waist to chest deep water with an instructor close by the entire time. We welcome non swimmers and nervous beginners, building ocean confidence is part of what we do.

What if the weather is bad?

We run rain or shine. Some of our best sessions happen in overcast conditions. If the ocean is genuinely unsafe we’ll reschedule and let you know in advance.

I’ve had a lesson before. Will I still improve?

Absolutely. Tell your instructor what you’ve done before and what you want to work on. We’ll tailor the session from there, whether that’s catching green waves, improving your turns, or getting more consistent.

Orewa or Te Arai – which should I pick?

Orewa is a long, sheltered beach that works well for families, kids youth and most adults. Te Arai has a more consistent wave and tends to suit adult learners. Not sure? 2 Hour Surf Lessons are good at any beach. For an extra challenge go with Te Arai.

Can I bring my own board or wetsuit?

Yes. Your instructor will check it’s right for the conditions on the day, and if it’s not, we have everything you need included in the lesson price.

Do you offer lesson packages?

Yes. You can book a single lesson or save with multi-lesson packages. A great option if you want to keep progressing week to week.

Hear from oUR SURFERS

Safe, easy & fun.

Booked this as a last minute thing on a Saturday and it ended up being the highlight of our whole trip to Auckland. Instructor was brilliant - patient, funny and really good at explaining things. Both my partner and I were up on the board by the end. Already planning to come back.

★★★★★

Tom R
Wellington

Took my 8 and 11 year old for the first time. They were nervous at the start and absolutely feral with excitement by the end. The instructor had them laughing and surfing within the first 20 minutes. Genuinely one of the best things we've done as a family.

★★★★★

Sarah
Auckland

I'm not a confident swimmer so I was pretty anxious going in. The safety briefing actually calmed me right down and the instructor never left my side. Caught four waves. Four! Can't believe I did it.

★★★★★

Priya K
Auckland

Came up from Christchurch for a long weekend and this was top of my list. Small group, great beach, really well run. The instructor knew exactly when to push and when to let you figure it out yourself. Booked another lesson for next time I'm up.

★★★★★

James Davy
Christchurch