Australian Surfing Schools, Lessons, Instructions, Training - Learn to Surf Camps, Tours, Holiday Programs

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dance Listed Below are the best Australian Surfing Schools, Lessons, Instructions, Training - Learn to Surf Camps, Tours, Holiday Programs. If you have always dreamt of surfing the curl along Australia's vast coastline then turn your dream to a reality by learning to surf at one of the many surfing schools, camps and holiday instruction courses. Many of the schools have over 20 years experience and offer courses designed for the beginner and intermediate levels, right up to advanced competition surfing. Many schools have accredited coaches and various grades of proficiency and all equipment, including wet suits is provided. Private group and individual surf lessons can also be arranged at particular beaches. Various surfing training camps and school holiday surfing programs are also available as well as a number of packages that include surfing, diving, wind surfing and other activities. If you already have some surfing skills, then the professional instructors show you how to refine your skills to the next level. People of all ages, agility and abilities are welcome to attend!

These are the best Surfing Schools, Lessons, Instructions, Training - Learn to Surf Camps, Tours, Holiday Programs in Australia listed by location and type. Scroll through the list and click the operator`s link to get more information.


QLD>Bundaberg>Town of 1770

Reef 2 Beach Surf School

Reef 2 Beach Surf Schools are held every day, weather permitting, on the town beach at Agnes Water. They are conducted by fully qualified Surf Coaches and bronze medallion holders. This is a very safe beach for learning and we will try to get you on up on your feet in the first lesson. There is no need to book, just turn up at the Surf shop around 10am. After your lesson you can hire boards, and check out the boards, gear and clothing. Tel: (07) 4974 9072

Qld>Gold Coast>Broadbeach

Broadbeach Surfschool

Broadbeach Surf School is only 100 m to the nearest patrolled beach and a 5 minute walk from the central Broadbeach shopping district. Whether you want to learn how to surf, gain confidence and understanding of the ocean or make the most of your time at the beach, Broadbeach Surf School has the right advice and equipment for you. BSS coaches have had many years of experience. They have successfully coached people of all ages and abilities. Tel: 07 5538 4174

QLD>Brisbane>North Stradbroke Island

North Stradbroke Island Surfschool

North Stradbroke Island Surf School is located at Point Lookout on beautiful North Stradbroke Is. The ocean surrounding Pt Lookout is crystal clear and home to a great number of Dolphins and Whales. All equipment is supplied including safe learn to surf boards, rash/sun vests and wetsuits if needed; Our staff has a wealth of experience in Surfing and some have been surf coaching on the island since 1987.

Qld>Gold Coast>Currumbin

Surf Easy Lessons

Currumbin Alley`s sheltered layout makes it less exposed to the prevailing winds, creating both perfect Learn to Surf conditions and challenging long rides for the experienced surfers. Learn to Surf Lessons with Garry Palmer, a level four ASI Master Coach, include instruction in paddling, wave catching, various prone to feet methods, surfboard design and surf safety. Surf Easy will get you up quickly, mostly on the first lesson. Tel: +61 (0) 7 5525 6818

NSW>Central Coast>Terrigal

BJs Surf School

BJs Surf School operates out of Terrigal, but If the conditions do not suit for the surf lesson we are more than happy to move to another beach. BJs Surf School offers daily surf lessons, depending on surf and weather. Options: # Individual Bookings: You will join a small class to have a lot of fun and thrills # Group Bookings: Private groups, corporate groups, kids birthday parties # Private Surf Lesson: One-on-one surf lesson. Tel: +61 (0) 404 475 144

NSW>Shoalhaven>Huskisson

Jervis Bay Stand Up Paddle

Find out why stand up paddling is one of the fastest growing sports! It is Challenging! Yet remarkably easy and enjoyable, particularly if you are shown the correct techniques and are on the right board. Virtually all of our clients will be successfully stand up paddling by the end of their first lesson. Touring in the standing position offers a much better view into the water, especially in the crystal clear waters of Jervis Bay! Tel: +61 (0) 403 354 716

NSW>Sydney>Cronulla Beach

Cronulla Surfing Academy

Cronulla Surfing Academy is the most fun and personal surf school in Sydney. Experienced coaches teach beginners through to advanced levels. Cronulla is just 35 minutes from the city and is the only city beach with a direct train line from the central business district. Cronulla Surfing Academy will ensure you have a memorable experience learning the thrill of riding a wave. Tel: +61 (0) 422 878 000

NSW>Shoalhaven>Mollymook

Pam Burridge Surf Schools

Surf Lessons from former Women`s World Champion surfer, Pam Burridge! Pam provides Surf Coaching for all surfers: from the first timer beginner, to the aspiring professional. Group beginner lessons available all summer and during Easter and October school holidays. Private lessons can be booked all year round, subject to availability. We supply soft surfboards and wetsuits for all beginner lessons. Lessons are 1 1/2 hours. Tel: +61 (0) 2 4456 4038

SA>Fleur Peninsula>Port Noarlunga

Surf Culture Australia

Surf Culture Australia is a Licensed Surfing Australia Surf school that offers year round surf education designed to help you achieve your objectives and experience the fun and exhilaration of surfing. All the programs are a learning experience with topics such as rips, tides, weather patterns, sun and surf awareness and most importantly the correct procedure in learning the art of surfboard riding from qualified coaches. Tel: +61 (0) 427 796 845

SA>Fleurieu Peninsula>Middleon

Surf and Sun

Surf and Sun operate activities and tours in South Australia including Learn to Surf Lessons at Middleton Beach on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Kangaroo Island Wildlife Adventures, Kangaroo Island South AUstralia, Hike the Heysen Trail Bushwalking Adventures on the Fleurieu Peninsula, Learn to Surf Day Trips and Camps from Adelaide, South Australia, Outdoor Edventure School Camps and Activities, Beyond the Boardroom Corporate team Building Activites. Tel: 1800 786 386

NSW>Northern Rivers>Byron Bay

Style Surfing

Learning to surf in Byron Bay has been an iconic place to surf for the past 20 years. The Bay in Byron has some of the Safest and Best waves in Australia. Experience surfing on Tallow Beach, Watego Beach, The Pass, Clarkes Beach, The Wreck and Belongil Beach. It`s all here for all types of surfers from long boarding to short boarding. Stand up and surf on the first few waves.

NSW>Northern NSW>Evans Head

Evans Head Surf Shack (Surf School)

Evans Head Surf Shack (surf school) gives you the chance to get off the usual backpacker trail and experience a piece of our paradise, while learning to surf. Our surf school/camp is set up for everyone to enjoy, beginners to advanced, young and old. We also offer daily fitness/yoga sessions, kayaking, waterfall, wildlife and Teatree lake tours, Deep sea fishing.

NSW>North Coast>Arrawara

Darlington Beach Surf School

Learn how to surf at Darlington Beach Surf School, an ASI accredited surf school, located at Arrawarra and Corindi Beaches, approximately 25 km north of Coffs Harbour. The Surf School offers group and private surfing lessons, beginner to advanced, surfing guide trips, surfing awareness, for kids, adults, parties, school groups and corporates. Surfboard hire and accommodation is also available.

NSW>Port Macquarie>Blueys Beach

Great Lakes Surf School

Surf School in the Pacific Palms and Forster, Coaches: Mick and Beau Schumann; Simon Basille. Private lessons, group lessons, beginners, coaching for experienced surfers who wish to improve their technique. Fully accredited male and female coaches affiliated with Surfing NSW. Ocean awareness and safe surfing a priority All equipment supplied Photo and video services available

NSW>Central Coast>Umina

Central Coast Surf School

Learn to surf on the scenic Central Coast, which offers some of the best surfing beaches in Australia. Various locations: # Umina/Ocean Beach is a protected bay that rarely gets large swells and offers arguably the most ideal conditions for learning to surf # Avoca Beach and Terrigal beaches which are more open beaches. Central Coast Surf School uses approved, safe, soft surfboards and provides wetsuits and sunscreen.

NSW>Central Coast>Budgewoi

Terry McDermott Surf Coaching

Surf coaching by Sandra English - 8 times Australian Champion and the 2003 World Masters Champion. Surf Coaching for all levels from beginners to advanced. Learn all the helpful tips required to get you out there enjoying the experience of surfing. Learn to Surf packages are designed specifically to give you the basics needed to get you out there enjoying the surf.

NSW>Sydney>Bondi Beach

Lets Go Surfing

What better place to learn to surf than on world-famous Bondi Beach? Here you’ll find fantastic waves, year-round sun and the coolest beachside vibe anywhere. Lets Go Surfing is the friendliest and most professional surf school in Australia, whose dedicated, fully-qualified staff can help you catch the wave of your dreams, whether it is your first time setting foot in the ocean or you are a surf fanatic looking to ride the big one.

NSW>Eurobodalla Region>Broulee

Broulee Surf School

Experience the exhilaration of learning to surf. Broulee and Ulladulla Surf Schools will teach you the skills to become a surfer. If you already have surfing experience, then the professional surf team show you how to build on your skill level and gain even more enjoyment! We offer the safe surfing program enabling you to progress through the certificate levels from beginners (level 1) to advanced (level 5).

NSW>North Coast>Coffs Harbour

Lee Winklers Surf School

Lee has the upmost respect for the ocean and always puts safety first. All instructors are senior first aid qualified and are OSSCA accredited ocean surf safety coaches plus all have their Level 1 surfing Australia coaching certificate. We will have you addicted to surfing with lessons for all levels, get tips to stand up through to carving big turn competition surfing, also get equipment purchasing tips. Also available is in-depth coaching one on one.

NSW>Northern Rivers>Byron Bay

BlackDog Surfing

Learn to surf at one of the best locations in Australia with the MOST personalised surf school in Byron Bay. Our ratio of 1 instructor to 5 students ensures a lot of individual attention and is the best offered for a group lesson in Byron Bay. Everything needed to go surfing is provided, all that is required are swimmers, towel + a smile! # 1, 2, 3 and 5 Day - Surf Courses # Surfer Chick - Womens` Lessons # Kids Saturday and School Holiday Surf Lessons

NSW>North Coast>Scotts Head

Trent Munro Surf Academy

We run surf schools, surf camps and in the Nambucca Valley. Call in for a surfing weekend away - we have a self contained unit with all the fittings. All surfing instruction is provided by Trent Munro and his enthusiastic team - all trained and qualified through Surfing Australia. Trent Munro Surf Academy caters for all individuals and groups of ANY age and have special packages for schools, corporate days, Christmas and birthday parties and family get-togethers.

NSW>Port Macquarie>Port Macquarie

Port Macquarie Surf School

We are a locally owned and operated Surfing Australia Surfschool offering you an experience you will never forget. You will be surfing the best locations and learn all the skills required to surf, as well as experiencing the thrill of riding a wave. All partners of Port Macquarie Surf School were born in Port Macquarie and have over 80 years of surfing experience in the area. They are highly skilled, fully accredited, licensed and insured Surfing Australia coaches.

NSW>Port Macquarie>Port Macquarie

Soul Surfing

Learning to surf is heaps of fun, its healthy, rewarding, good for the soul, doesn`t damage the environment and is not restricted to anybody. Features # Small groups (never more than 6) so you get more waves and have more fun # Lessons are tailored to your needs # We travel for the best and safest waves # Using different beaches also broadens your knowledge # Class times change daily to suit conditions # We only use coaches with excellent communication skills

NSW>Port Stephens>Fingal Bay

Portstephens Learn to Surf

The Port Stephens Learn To Surf - Safe Surfing program is designed to take the beginner from the edge of the beach to competition surfing. The safe surfing program is self paced and rewards participants as they progress, as you achieve more you are recognised for your efforts. All Port Stephens Learn To Surf lessons are given by Level 1 and Level 2 Accredited Coaches. Let the best surfers in Port Stephens bring you the best knowledge

NSW>Hunter>Nobbys Beach

Surfest Surf School

Surfest Surf School has been running Since 2000 along side the premier event Surfest. Learn to surf with the experienced and professional coaching staff from the same crew who bring you Australia’s largest surfing festival. Rhys Smith founder has a passion for surfing - competing internationally in the World Qualifying Series. Luckily for us Rhys spends his off season - our summer teaching the up and comings and anyone who wants to get out there to surf.

NSW>Illawarra>North Beach

Pines Surfing Academy

Pines Surfing Academy is more than a place to learn how to surf, just like surfing is more then merely paddling a board onto a wave and riding to the shore. The team at Pines is all about building relationships and supporting one another in making a life of fun and friendship. It is about sharing the real joy of surfing. The feeling of paddling out on a board into the ocean, being cleansed by the water and relaxing out the back surrounded by nature.

NSW>Shoalhaven>Sussex Inlet

Jervis Bay and Sussex Inlet Surf School

Learn how to surf and have surfing lessons at Jervis Bay and Sussex Inlet Surf School, an ASI accredited surf school on the pristine beaches of Jervis Bay and Sussex Inlet within Booderee National Park. We offer group and private lessons, five day packages, surfing trips/tours, five day surfing camps, team building, surf awareness, parties, school groups and corporate groups. We can also design a custom made package to suit your needs.

NSW>Eurobodalla Region>Batemans Bay

Soulrider Surf School

Soulrider is a very popular surf school. Soulrider surf lessons are friendly and relaxed and we spend as much time in the water with you as possible. Our priority is to ensure your fun factor is at the extreme. Get ready for wipeouts, fun and the exhilarating feeling of finally riding your perfect wave - join us in the water for a surf. Learn to surf at Ulladulla, Batemans Bay, Broulee, Narooma, Bawley Point, Durras, Rosedale, Moruya, Tuross, Dalmeny, Narooma.

VIC>Western Port>Merricks North

East Coast Surf School

Experience the fun of riding a wave with Prue and her friendly and dedicated team of instructors. East Coast Surf School can tailor programs to suit corporate social occasions, surf camps, birthday parties, progressive lessons or a surfing experience. Individuals and groups are welcome. All we require is that you can swim. Equipment Supplied: Safe, soft and stable surfboards that are easy to balance, paddle and surf on for beginners.

VIC>Mornington Peninsula>Frankston

Mornington Peninsula Surf School

At Mornington Peninsula Surf School, we are committed to providing the best quality surf coaching. We teach male and female students, of all ages, from beginner to advanced levels. Our positive and passionate coaches are Surfing Australia qualified giving comprehensive lessons including surf safety awareness. All equipment provided (boards, wetsuits, surfing accessories, sunscreen, etc.). Special rates for school groups and organisations. Gift vouchers.

VIC>Melbourne>Anglesea

Go Ride a Wave

When you learn to surf with Australia`s BIGGEST surf school, Go Ride a Wave, you`re guaranteed to stand up and catch your first wave fast. Our FUN, SAFE approach to surfing givies you 100% peace of mind that you`ll receive the best instruction available. With over 20 years experience, Go Rive a Wave has 7 locations around the country - Noosa, Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and Ocean Grove.

VIC>Melbourne>Torquay

Westcoast Surf School

Westcoast Adventure and Westcoast Surf School are based in Torquay. Since 1993, we have introduced many thousands of people to the surfing, snorkelling, surf kayaking, canoeing, rockclimbing and abseiling. Westcoast Surf School operates at Torquay, Anglesea and Ocean Grove, providing fully qualified, experienced and friendly instructors and the latest and safest equipment, including full length wetsuits and specially designed beginners softboards.

VIC>Melbourne>Apollo Bay

Apollo Surf and Kayak / Walk91

We can provide you with Surf Lessons, Kayaking to the Seals, Snorkelling, Rafting, Indigenous Tours, Rock pool Rambles, Fishing, Body Board and Mountain Bike Hire. Alternatively explore the Great Ocean Walk. We provide Transport, Rental and Transfers of Camping Gear, Food Provisions, Camping reservations, BandB accommodation. On our doorstep we have the Otway National Park and the Marengo Marine Sanctuary, which hosts a Seal Colony.

VIC>Great Ocean Road>Port Fairy

Port Fairy Surf School

Port Fairy Surf School is a Surfing Australia affiliated surf school which has been operating out of Port Fairy along the Great Ocean Road and Shipwreck Coast since the summer of 2000 and more recently also now operates out of Main Beach Warrnambool and Bridgewater Bay in Portland. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of commitment, service and professionalism, and offer quality tuition conducted in a fun, safe and welcoming environment.

NSW>Port Stephens>Fingal Bay

Port Stephens Learn To Surf

Turn your surfing dreams into reality with Port Stephens Learn To Surf the Number 1 Surf School in Port Stephens, the professional coaches will get you energised and out in the surf, up riding waves in no time and most importantly having fun. We offers lessons on on two of the most pristine beaches the port has to offer - Fingal Bay Beach and Birubi Beach, Anna Bay. We deliver safe, fun, and well structured surf tuition. Tel: +61 (0) 401 214 455