4 Sydney Surf Lessons Worth Booking

1.2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 935 reviews · 2 hours · from $70Our pick

Spend two hours learning to surf at Bondi Beach with a maximum of five students per instructor group. You will cover beach safety, board technique, and wave basics before practicing in the water with a soft board and wetsuit. Instructors such as Jessie, Dan, Matt, Luke, and Brontë are praised for patient, personal coaching.

“Fantastic team and friendly instructors. E we had a great time catching and riding the waves! Highly recommended!”

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2.Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 267 reviews · from $71Top rated

Meet Lets Go Surfing at North Bondi for a two-hour beginner lesson capped at five surfers per instructor. You will learn beach safety, rip currents, paddling, and the pop-up before practicing in the water. Boards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen, and lockers are included, but bring a towel and arrange your own transport.

“My husband and 14-year-old son signed up for these lessons. They enjoyed themselves and learned a lot! The instructors were very patient and stayed with them to help every step of the way. I would recommend this excursion for anyone wanting to try surfing for the first time!”

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3.Maroubra Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 188 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Best value

Spend two hours learning to surf at Sydney’s Maroubra Beach with a qualified English, Spanish, or Dutch-speaking instructor. Your group has no more than six students, and the lesson covers beach safety, basic technique, and first-wave practice. Soft boards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen, zinc, storage, and showers are included.

“It was our first surf lesson, and we were really nervous, but our instructor, Seb, was super friendly and patient. It was amazing. We loved the experience and can’t wait to do it again!”

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4.Learn to Surf Day Trip – Sydney

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 56 reviews · from $125

Meet in central Sydney at 9:00 am for a full day with Waves Surf School. You’ll travel about 45 minutes south, ride a 4WD over sand, and take two two-hour lessons with accredited coaches such as Deano or Nathan. Surfboards, wetsuits, lunch, and refreshments are included. Minimum age is 8.

“this looked promising but once we were picked up the driver had to get fuel, a prescription for his sinuses and food. Once at the beach (about 1-1 1/2 hr drive from sydney and not a comfy ride) i thought the waves were to small for beginnRead more”

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