Surfing & Beach Education

Surfing
for Schools

Safe, EOTC surf programs for Years 1-13. We bring everything to the beach

Years 1-13
10-140
From $22
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SURFING FOR SCHOOLS

We’ve been running school surf programs across Auckland and Northland since 2002. Every program is planned and delivered by our team so teachers can focus on their students rather than logistics.

 

We come to your closest beach, bring all the equipment, manage the rotations, and send students home having experienced something they’ll genuinely remember.

 

All programs are EOTC compliant, delivered by ISA-qualified instructors who hold Community Surf Lifesaving Awards and First Aid certification. 

 

SCHOOL PROGRAMS FROM $22 pp

Full day programs Orewa surf lessons auckland new zealand
FULL DAY PROGRAMS

From $22 per student | Years 1-13 | 9.45am – 2.00pm

 

Our most popular school program. A fully managed day at the beach with multiple activities running in rotation so every student is active the entire time. Groups rotate through surfing, beach games and team building, with an optional surf rescue rotation. Up to 140 students managed simultaneously – all equipment, all supervision, all day.

 

  • Up to 140 students in rotational groups
  • Surfing, beach games, team building and surf rescue
  • Comprehensive beach safety and ocean education included
  • All equipment provided – boards, wetsuits, rash vests and sunscreen
  • Teachers and supervisors inducted and briefed at the start of the day
  • Available at Orewa, Omaha, Te Arai or a beach near your school
Weekly Surf Elective

From $25 per student | Years 3-13 | Morning, afternoon or weekend sessions

 

A progressive weekly or fortnightly surf program that runs as part of your school timetable across a term or semester.

Students develop real surfing skills session by session, building ocean confidence and technique in a structured, safe environment. Curriculum-linked with NCEA Level 2 and 3 credit pathways available for senior students.

 

  • Progressive skill development across multiple sessions
  • Same instructors every week – consistency matters
  • Designed around your learning objectives and timetable
  • Up to 66 students per session
  • NCEA Level 2 and 3 credit pathways available
  • Aligned to the NZ Health and Physical Education curriculum
  • Available at Orewa, Omaha, Te Arai or a beach near your school
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ONE OFF SURF LESSON

From $25 per student | Years 1-13 | 1.5 – 2 hrs

 

A single surf session tailored for your school group. Perfect as a standalone trip or combined with other beach activities. Students get a proper lesson – beach safety briefing, land drills, in-water coaching and wave riding. A great first taste of the ocean for students who may never have had the chance before.

 

  • Available most days, all year round
  • Tailored to your year group and ability levels
  • All equipment provided – boards, wetsuits and rash vests
  • ISA-qualified instructors throughout
  • Available at Orewa, Omaha, Te Arai or a beach near your school
What every program includes
  • Full operational planning and pre-day communication
  • ISA-qualified, first aid certified, surf lifesaving awarded instructors
  • All surf equipment, premium learner surfboards, 3/2 wetsuits, rash vests and sunscreen
  • Comprehensive beach safety and ocean awareness briefing
  • Surfing instruction tailored to ability level, beginners through to improvers
  • Beach games and team building activities
  • All RAMS, SOPs, Emergency Action Plans and Hazard Registers supplied
  • Child Protection Policy and Bully Prevention frameworks in place
  • Students arrive at the beach and are welcomed by our instructors, the day is fully set up and ready to go from the moment you arrive
  • Every student is active from start to finish, our rotational format means no one is ever sitting around waiting
  • Groups are sized and structured to match your class, ensuring every student gets real attention and genuine in, water time
  • Sessions are progressive and ability based, complete beginners and more confident students are all catered for and all challenged appropriately
  • Beach safety and ocean education is woven through every part of the day, not just tagged on at the start
  • Teachers and supervisors are briefed and supported throughout, you’ll know exactly what’s happening and where your students are at all times
  • The day finishes with a group debrief, tired and happy students, and everything packed up by our team

Surfing

Every student gets in the water. Our instructors work with all ability levels, from kids who’ve never seen a surfboard to those who want to push further. The goal is simple: every student learns to surf, rides waves, and walks away with a genuine sense of achievement.

 

Beach Education

Students learn to read the ocean, understand coastal environments and develop a real respect for the water. It’s practical, engaging and genuinely eye opening for students who’ve grown up near the coast but never really understood it. This is woven naturally into the day.

 

Beach Games and Team Building

High energy, seriously fun, and more educational than it looks. Our beach activities are designed to build communication, problem solving and team dynamics,  students don’t realise how much they’re learning because they’re too busy competing. Adjusted based on age, conditions and the energy of the group on the day.

 

Surf Rescue

One of the most powerful rotations we run. Students get real, hands on ocean safety experience that goes well beyond a classroom safety talk. Builds leadership, decision making and genuine confidence in the water. Adapted for age and ability.

From first contact to day on the beach

 

1. Connect

Get in touch by phone, email or book a video call. Gives us a rough estimate on your year group(s), number of students and preferred dates. We’ll come back within 24 hours with a program recommendation and quote.

 

2. Plan

Once you’re happy with the program we lock in the details, confirm the beach, and send you everything you need risk documentation, parent permission templates, day of logistics and what to bring.

 

3. Deliver

Arrive at the beach and hand your students over. Our team manages everything from the safety briefing through to rotations, equipment and in-water coaching. Teachers & supervisors are inducted at the start of the day and supported throughout.

Trusted by schools across Auckland and Northland

 

  • Operating since 2002 with no notifiable health and safety incidents
  • 100+ school groups per year
  • Surfing NZ approved surf school
  • WorkSafe compliant 
  • Qualmark Gold accredited
  • EOTC compliant – full documentation supplied
  • NZQA aligned programs available for senior students
  • Child Protection Policy and Bully Prevention frameworks in place
  • References available on request

Meet our instructors

Our qualified instructors bring experience, energy and genuine passion for your school & students

what teachers say

Engaging, fun and curriculum aligned

Reviews Orewa Surf lessons
Not once was I worried about their safety. Your instructors acted with calm professionalism and were always alert and following the highest safety measures. We cannot thank you enough for bringing this awesome sport into our school.
★★★★★


Daryl Anderson
Wellsford School
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons
We would love to book again for next year! Friendly staff, activities targeted at the ability level of students, great gear, excellent location with just the right level of waves. Everyone was able to stand on the surfboard. Let's go again!.
★★★★★


Stephanie Ready
Sommerville Intermediate
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons
What an amazing experience for kids who would probably never get a chance to try surfing. We spent the whole next day learning about surfing and watching surf videos. So many questions! Truly unforgettable. We will definitely be back.
★★★★★


Samantha Simons
Selwyn Park School
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons
The team at Aotearoa Surf were awesome with our students, making sure everyone participated to a level that was right for them. Great to see our students experiencing success in the surf. We are looking forward to doing it again
★★★★★


Chris
Orewa Primary School
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons
Really great quality of lessons. Amazing camp - we've booked our second camp for next year!
★★★★★


John Frings
St Mary's Primary, Papakura
Reviews Orewa Surf lessons
It was incredibly rewarding to see students surfing and absolutely loving the experience. Communication with the leadership team was smooth throughout the entire process.
★★★★★


Andrew Van Stippriaan
Takapuna Grammar School

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