10 Surf Lessons in Sydney to Build a Day Around

1.2-Hour Surf Lesson Experience for Any Level

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

See if Bondi Beach’s two-hour beginner surf lesson is worth $70, with small groups, qualified instructors, safety training, and gear included.

“Would recommend this 100x over. Our instructor Dan was fantastic! He gave us a very good safety briefing and they let us have a go at surfing. Our group was also small which I enjoyed. I would recommend booking earlier time slots as the beach did start to get crowded towards the end of our lesson.”

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2.Surfing Lessons on Sydney’s Bondi Beach

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

Learn to surf at Bondi Beach with a qualified instructor, small groups, gear, sunscreen, lockers, and about an hour in the water.

“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

Learn to surf at Maroubra Beach in a small group with qualified instructors, warm wetsuits, safety guidance, and two hours of practice for $60.

“I really enjoyed this surfing class. It’s been three coaches and they split the group into beginners and intermediate surfers. My coach Armand was super nice and gave great advice to improve my skills. Thanks so much, I had a great time:)”

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4.Learn to Surf Day Trip – Sydney

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

Learn to surf from Sydney at a quiet beach with two lessons, 4WD beach travel, BBQ lunch, gear, and Royal National Park scenery.

“Truly abhorrent service. Attempted to book the surfing day experience as a gift. Was confirmed a date and shortly after told that date is no longer available. Another date was proposed and this was also cancelled. We were then asked if we Read more”

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5.Port Stephens Unlimited Sandboarding and Sand Surfing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · from $28Best value

Sandboard the Stockton Bight dunes near Port Stephens with 4WD transport, instruction, shaded rest areas, and boards for all skill levels.

“Parking is an absolute nightmare, give yourself plenty of time to get a space especially if it’s during holidays. Surfing is brilliant once you get out there!”

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6.Learn to Surf at Sydney’s Maroubra Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $57

Learn to surf at Sydney’s Maroubra Beach with a small group, local coaches, safe boards, wetsuits, and two hours of hands-on practice.

“It got cancelled - rescheduled for next week. Reschedule process was easy - with a phone call. But no email or txt follow up to confirm new time”

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7.Dee Why Beach Group Surfing Lesson

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

Learn to surf at Sydney’s Dee Why Beach in a small group with expert coaching, equipment included, and friendly support for beginners.

“This was so much fun and our instructor Will was so helpful! Great experience for a good price, we were all able to learn how to stand up on our boards.”

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8.Australian Surfing and Camping Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $892

Learn to surf along Australia's east coast on a six-day small-group camping trip from Sydney, with daily lessons, meals, wildlife, and Indigenous culture.

“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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9.Port Stephen: One Mile Beach Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Learn to surf at One Mile Beach in a 90-minute lesson with expert coaches, full equipment, small-group attention, and beginner-friendly waves.

“Brilliant, so much fun and great having such a small group so everyone gets attention. Perfect conditions for beginners and amazing instructor who encouraged and was genuinely happy for everyone's progress. Shoutout to the lovely girl in the office as well who helped us out with a reschedule when she didn't have to. Really welcoming and fun all round.”

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

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

Learn to surf from Sydney on a 7-hour Botany Bay beach trip with expert coaching, two surf sessions, equipment, transport, and BBQ lunch.

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