9 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 $60

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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5.Learn to Surf at Sydney’s Maroubra Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $57

Meet your instructor at 7 Marine Parade for a two-hour beginner lesson at Maroubra Beach. Coaches such as Sunni, Ryan, Archie, Meg, and Greg teach water safety, paddling, balance, and wave catching in groups of no more than six. Soft boards, winter wetsuits, and sunscreen are supplied. Bring swimmers and a towel.

“The beach was perfect with great waves and not too crowded. Its also closed to Sydney and with buses and easy access. The coach was very patient and friendly, The group, let's go surfing was amazing, very organized and secure. And at the end, they give you and certificate, so you can fell likelike a pro !,”

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6.Dee Why Beach Group Surfing Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 1h 30m · from $53Best value

Meet Dan, Conrad, or another Dee Why Salty Surf School coach outside Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club. In 90 minutes, you’ll learn paddling, positioning, pop-ups, wave timing, turning, and ocean safety. Boards and wetsuits are included, and the small group format gives beginners plenty of hands-on help.

“This was genuinely such a blast, my instructors Anguss and Gor made it so unbelievably fun. They were swift in explanation and had me up on my second try! 10/10 would recommend, best bang for your buck, skip out on Bondi and go to Dee Why.”

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7.Australian Surfing and Camping Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $892

Spend five or six days surfing from the Gold Coast to Seal Rocks with Australian Surf Bus. You’ll learn from daily coaches, including former world number one Trent Munro, while Seb helps run the trip. Expect foam boards, wetsuits, video analysis, swag camping, healthy breakfasts and dinners, wildlife, and a small group of up to nine.

“Thank you to Seb, Australian Surf Bus and everyone involved to make such an awesome week of sun, surf and good times.”

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8.Full Day Learn to Surf Adventure – Incl BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $123

Spend seven hours learning to surf at a private-access beach in Botany Bay National Park. Waves Surf School provides boards, wetsuits, two coached water sessions, a land lesson, lunch, and return transport from Bondi, Central Station, or Ramsgate. Dean is specifically praised for clear instruction. Bring sunscreen, a towel, beachwear, and water.

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9.Sunrise & Surf Beach Lifestyle Photoshoot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $279

Meet photographer Apo Di Coco at Manly Beach for a private, one-hour coastal photoshoot. You can pose alone or with your group, borrow a surfboard or outfit, and receive at least 30 edited images within two weeks. The session can be tailored to your preferred location, clothing, and surf style.

“Apo was amazing—so professional and creative! It was my first photoshoot, and I had no modeling experience, but she made me feel so comfortable and the whole session was so much fun. I’m absolutely thrilled with the photos! It’s such a fantastic way to get beautiful, Aussie-inspired shots, especially if you’re traveling solo.”

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