Want to learn how to surf? Where could be better than Sydney, the heart of Australia's surfing culture. For a great, fun-filled introduction to surfing, take this full-day tour to a beach just 45 minutes south of Sydney, where you'll learn all the basics of board surfing from your fully qualified surf instructor.
Pick Up options 8:40am Bondi Beach (80 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach) 9am Central YHA (11 Rawson Place, Cnr Pitt St & Rawson Place, Haymarket) Return point within close location to Pick Up locations.
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 80% refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Learn to Surf Day Trip - Sydney lasts about 7 hours.
Prices start at $125 per person for this Sydney 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.
If you cancel at least 7 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 80% refund.<br>If you cancel within 7 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Yes, pickup is offered. Pick Up options 8:40am Bondi Beach (80 Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach) 9am Central YHA (11 Rawson Place, Cnr Pitt St & Rawson Place, Haymarket) Return point within close location to Pick Up locations.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
It was a great day with Dean, we laughed all day long, I surfed for the first time in my life, a really cool session, beginners go for it, it was awesome, Dean makes surfing great, we ate something delicious, took the time to take photos, we really had time to surf, the 7 hours went by so fast!! Quick tip, if Dean yells CHICKEN CHICKEN at you, it means he is proud of you!!!😂
I had a great day of surfing with Dean. It was really a very beautiful experience, and Dean is an excellent instructor. He is very nice, patient, and gives very good advice for improving. I highly recommend doing a day of surfing with him.
It was a great experience. Super friendly instructor and a great cook!:) I would absolutely recommend them!
A relaxed friendly environment to learn and of you won't go hungry.
This was by far one of the best experiences I’ve had! I hadn’t been surfing before, so I was a bit nervous going in. But right away, the instructor reassured us and made us all feel very comfortable. The day was full of learning the fundamentals of surfing, getting out into the water and riding some pretty fun waves, enjoying a nice break in the middle with a great barbecue and some good laughs, catching the last few waves, and ending the day with a fun car ride back to the city. This surfing operation was run very efficiently, the communication was very easy, and the environment and people were extremely welcoming. If you’re looking to learn how to surf or just want a few more tips that’ll help you grow those surfing skills, I highly recommend reaching out to this company. I’m already booking my next session! Amazing!!!
Great we aim for the relaxed Aussie surf experience to help you on your surfing journey. Small bits of instruction change everything. Now you're a surfer.
I went on this day trip with a few friends and we had the best day ever! Deano was an outstanding surf instructor and an awesome guide. This was our first time surfing and we were all able to ride some good waves by the end of our lesson (thanks to Deano’s excellent instruction). He was also very knowledgeable about the area and taught us a ton about the history and wildlife of the region. We surfed at a beautiful private access beach-which was incredible as we were the only people out on the waves. From the time we got picked up in central Sydney, to the end of our excursion, everything was well planned (a very stress free day). Our confirmation email included a list of what to bring ourselves (swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen etc) which was very appreciated. Wetsuits and boards were provided along with extra water, a snack, and a delicious lunch. An awesome refresher after being out in the sun all day. We had a lot of laughs and an overall amazing time. Truly considering buying my own board after all the fun we had. I’m so glad we booked with Waves Surf School and would recommend them to anyone looking for a thorough surfing lesson and a day full of fun in the sun.
Hi Dianna, Great spending the day with you guys. Nothing better than surfing with friends. Thanks for noticing the little details. Deano
Dean was the best tour guide ever. Our entire group had never surfed before and we all made it up on the board by the end of the day. The food was also really good. This was genuinely the best part of our trip to Australia ☺️
Thank you for the review Bree. That's awesome. Deano
We had a great day! Deano treated us phenomenal, we were practically alone on the beach where he took us and also taught us to surf in a simple and fun way. Experience highly recommended if you want to go surfing in Sydney. It also includes a small lunch that is very good:)
Thankyou so much for the review. Yeah we are fortunate to have and uncrowded location in Sydney to learn to surf. Cheers Deano
I had such a wonderful time in this trip. Had great conversations with Deano and he was very thorough in his teaching of surfing techniques. Getting picked up right in Central was very convenient as well. Deano was very understanding and suggested that probably start in area closer to the shore where I felt safer and he was encouraging and helpful.
Cheers for the review. Yeah you learn more when you feel comfortable. Small waves, big board Yew. Deano
I got to experience my first surfing lesson at a quiet, hidden spot with hardly any people around. Dino, the instructor, was super friendly and fun.
YEAH! Thanks for being a part of the day. You helped make it awesome and you did amazingly.
Had the BEST day on this surf tour! Dean was an absolute legend – super Aussie, hilarious, and kept the vibes high all day with great stories and energy. The surf lesson was amazing and I actually stood up during the lesson thanks to the super supportive instructor. The beach BBQ was such a perfect touch and made the whole experience feel like a proper Aussie day out. Couldn’t recommend this enough – 10/10 would do it again
You were a natural out there on the board. Nice work - definitely keep up the surfing.
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