I discovered Soul Surf School after reading numerous positive reviews online, and I can honestly say that my experience lived up to expectations. I booked a four-day surfing course, with accommodation at the Surf House included in the price. Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience. The accommodation was very good, and the quality of the surfing instruction was excellent. A special shout-out goes to my coaches, Simmon, Matt and Patrick. Although I had surfed before attending the course, their expert coaching significantly improved my technique and confidence in the water. As a solo traveller, I particularly appreciated the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Despite arriving alone, I quickly felt part of the group, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, Soul Surf School provides excellent coaching, a welcoming environment and a fantastic opportunity to improve your surfing skills. I would highly recommend it! Will: British solo traveller.
Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson
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At a glance
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Price from
- $68 / person
- Location
- Byron Bay
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 185 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Soul Surf School
- Meeting point
- If you are meeting at our surf shop (Bay Beach Hire 4/14 Bay Street) please arrive 15 minutes prior to your lesson start times to get checked in and fitted for your wetsuit.
Description
Group lessons with Soul Surf School are a great way to experience surfing some of our world famous breaks in a group setting. We have a number of beaches to chose from in the Byron/Lennox/Ballina area, and our team are dedicated to finding the best, fun and safest waves every day. We run the lowest ratio of instructors to surfers in the area, at 1:7 for adults and from 1:4 for little ones. This ensures that all our surfers receive plenty of attention, individual feedback and all the groms are safe in the water. We have a great range of equipment, with over 80 fun safe soft surfboards and intermediate to advanced boards that will help you to learn faster and catch lots of waves. Minimum age 13yo.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
All Surfing Equipment supplied with surf lesson.
Pickup Locations & Times
PICK UP LOCATION: If you have requested a pick up from your accommodation please make sure to be outside your accommodation at the below times to meet your instructor: DISCOVERY PARKS - Please meet outside this location 20 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s WAKE UP! - Please meet outside this location 20 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s ARTS FACTORY - Please meet out the front of the carpark, at the entrance, in front of the blue painted building, 15 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s GLEN VILLA - Please meet outside this location 15 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s SUNSEEKER MOTEL - Please meet on the opposite side of the road from Sunseeker Motel 10 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you RED DEVIL'S - Please meet on the opposite side of the road from Red Devil's Campsite 10 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you CRYSTALBROOK BYRON - Please meet outside this location 10 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you SHELL SUFFOLK PARK - Please meet at the busstop North of the service station 15 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
185 reviews
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson take?
Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson lasts about 4 hours.
How much does Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson cost?
Prices start at $68 per person for this Byron Bay experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. PICK UP LOCATION: If you have requested a pick up from your accommodation please make sure to be outside your accommodation at the below times to meet your instructor: DISCOVERY PARKS - Please meet outside this location 20 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s WAKE UP! - Please meet outside this location 20 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s ARTS FACTORY - Please meet out the front of the carpark, at the entrance, in front of the blue painted building, 15 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s GLEN VILLA - Please meet outside this location 15 minutes prior to your lesson start time/s SUNSEEKER MOTEL - Please meet on the opposite side of the road from Sunseeker Motel 10 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you RED DEVIL'S - Please meet on the opposite side of the road from Red Devil's Campsite 10 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you CRYSTALBROOK BYRON - Please meet outside this location 10 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you SHELL SUFFOLK PARK - Please meet at the busstop North of the service station 15 minutes AFTER your lesson start time/s - please specify your wetsuit size when booking so we can bring this for you Pickup points include The Arts Factory By Nomads.
What languages is Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Award Winning (Byron Bay) Surf Lesson worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 185 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Soul Surf School.
Reviews(185)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
W
Excellent Surf School and Fantastic Experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Q
Great surf school!
I booked 3 day surf lessons and the experience is unforgettable! The instructors are very good and also very kind. Everyone was able to stand up and surf for multiple times even I, as absolute beginner.
Operator response
Thanks for spending three days surfing with us! So glad you felt looked after by the team and got up riding waves as a beginner. Hope to see you back for another surf! 🤙
3
Great experience, nice instructors
Had a great day and was able to stand op de the board and surf 3 times
Operator response
That's amazing Joost, keep surfing and make it 4 times! ;-) Cheers mate
M
Great experience
Simon and Matt were great coaches, very upbeat and professional. Highly recommend. Best to take a couple of lessons if it is your first time, it is worth it.
Operator response
Thanks so much for the recommendation! 🤙🏼 Stoked you enjoyed learning with Simon and Matt—we’ll pass on your kind words! Great advice about taking a couple of lessons too; that extra time can really help build your confidence. Hope to see you back for more waves soon! 🌊
D
Great teacher!
Great Teacher, good organisation, Was very fun!
Operator response
Thanks so much Deny!!
L
Amazing experience
I had an amazing experience with John and Ronja who were the kindest teachers! They gave very insightful information about the area and really helpful feedback along the way. I would definitely recommend Soul Surf School!
Operator response
Thanks so much for the lovely review! We’re stoked you had such a great experience with John and Ronja. They’ll be so happy to hear that their local knowledge and feedback helped make your lessons memorable. Thanks for recommending Soul Surf School—we hope to see you back in the water again soon! 🤙 The Soul team
5
Great first surf lesson
Great time! Very helpful and extensive surfing experience. Ronja was a great instructor!
Operator response
Thanks so much for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fun session and found it helpful. Ronja will be stoked to hear the feedback — we’ll definitely pass it on! Hope to see you back in the water with us again soon 🌊🤙
J
Family vacation.
Very friendly staff. Instructors managed to work with each person in the group providing tips. The instructor stayed in the water helping each student one on one. Recommended for first timers.
Operator response
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re stoked to hear that our instructors were able to give everyone in the group individual tips and support throughout the lesson. Creating a fun and encouraging experience for first-time surfers is what we’re all about. We hope to see you back in the water again soon!
J
Surf Sesh
Such a sick lesson with some decent people. Instructors like Ben make all the difference. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Cheers boys, I’ll be back <3
Operator response
Thanks so much legend 🤙 Stoked you had an epic session with us. We'll be sure to pass that on to Ben—he'll be pumped to hear it! Thanks for coming out with us, and we can't wait to get you back in the water for another surf soon. 🌊💙
2
Amazing surf lesson
Class lesson surfing in Byron! Matthew was a great instructor, very knowledgable and helpful with ways to improve technique! Would recommend to anyone of any level, was only my second time surfing ever and he eased my nerves massively!
Operator response
Thanks so much for the awesome review! 🤙 We're stoked to hear you had such a great time in the water with Matty. He's an incredible coach, and he'll be thrilled to know he helped build your confidence and improve your technique—especially on only your second surf! We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back in Byron for another wave soon. Cheers, The Soul team
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