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13 Surf Lessons in Australia, Priced by the Head

13 tours  ·  from $46 a head

The 13 surf lessons we would put on a shortlist, with what each costs a head, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason; start there.

Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level - Arriving at 128 Ramsgate Avenue
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Bondi Beach: 2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson - Meeting at 5/11 Fletcher Street
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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

2.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Learn what to expect from Byron Bay’s $60 beginner surf lesson, including instructors, safety, equipment, group size, value, and booking tips.

“I had Luke as my trainer and he was the best teacher. Really knows what he's doing and gets that knowledge to you in a very easy way. The waves were perfect for beginners and we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. Would highly recommend!”

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Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast - Safety first, then straight into the surf
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Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast

Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast - Meeting at Claude Batten Drive
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Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast

2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure - Why the shallow water helps beginners
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2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

5.2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $46Best value

Learn what to expect from Gold Coast’s 2-hour beginner surf lesson, including coaching, equipment, group size, photos, price, and practical tips.

“Surf instructor Alex is fantastic at teaching you how to be safe, how to get up on the board, and how to ride the wave. Throughout the lesson, he keeps giving you tips to help you improve. I was surprised that I got up on the board in about 90 minutes. This what so much fun. Take these lessons or you will regret it.”

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Half Day Surf Lesson - Pickup from Byron Bay and the early start
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Half Day Surf Lesson

6.Half Day Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $56

Review of Byron Bay’s $56.66 half-day surf lesson, with beach transfers, equipment, flexible locations, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The guy of the tour didn’t show up, not even a phone call to cancel or say that he had a problem. This kind of people should be removed from viator.”

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Merrick's Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson - Why the 1-2-3 method helps beginners
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Merrick’s Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

7.Merrick’s Noosa Learn to Surf: 2 Hour group surfing lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · from $60

Learn what to expect from Merrick’s Noosa two-hour surf lesson, including equipment, coaching, fitness, group size, price, and booking tips.

“Provided with everything and really nice staff. We were in a group of 4 and I think with anymore people it would have been very crowded - not sure if they would give you two instructors. The issue was is that I was very bad at surfing (not tRead more”

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Sydney: Maroubra Surf Lesson - Arriving at 7 Marine Parade
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Sydney: Maroubra Surf Lesson

8.Maroubra Surf Lesson

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

Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach with a patient small-group lesson, warm wetsuits, safety coaching, and a real chance to catch your first wave.

“A very attentive teacher, very kind and patient, who knew how to explain things to me even though I was afraid that it was my first time. I'll do it again 100%, I had a great time.”

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Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay - Learning on land before entering the water
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Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

10.Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · from $60

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with included gear, small groups, qualified coaches, and safe waist-deep waves during this 4-hour lesson.

“Harry and Ben were so supportive, informative and encouraging during the whole session! Really enjoyed the day! Would highly recommend”

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Noosa Heads - 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Expert Instructors - Meeting the coaches and choosing your equipment
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Noosa Heads – 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Expert Instructors

Miami: Group Surf Lesson - The first lesson: boards, safety, and technique
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Miami: Group Surf Lesson

12.Miami: Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 146 reviews · 2h 30m · from $46

Learn to surf on the Gold Coast with a small group, patient instructors, photos, equipment, and beginner-friendly waves for $46.

“This company was excellent with my first surf lesson, they have a lot of experience and patience, all was good thank you 🏄🏻”

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Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+) - Arriving at The Spit and getting ready
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Surf Lesson on the Gold Coasts locals Favourite beach (Ages 14+)

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