Your first surf lesson in Byron Bay, with a school that has been teaching here since 1994 and is one of the few licensed on the town's beaches. In a small group of up to 8, you learn to read the waves, paddle, catch a wave and stand up, with the board and wetsuit supplied.
Days
- 2.5 hours
Age
- All ages
Group size
- Up to 8 surfers
Start / finish
- Lawson Street, Byron Bay / the day's beach / Lawson Street
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Transfer to the day's beach and back
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- Byron Bay — beginner group surf lesson on the day's best learner beach
- Beach safety — reading waves, rips and currents
- Surf basics — paddling, catching waves and standing up
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the quality of instruction and the personal attention they receive, with many noting that instructors are patient, experienced and effective at teaching beginners to stand up and ride waves within a single lesson. What stands out most often is that group lessons frequently accommodate fewer participants than expected, resulting in an experience that feels more private and allows for more one-on-one coaching; travellers also appreciate that lessons take place on Byron Bay's own beaches rather than requiring travel elsewhere. The most common caveat is that the meeting spot beside the pool inside the hostel can be difficult to locate.
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Jayme ran an awesome class with plenty of one-on-one help, perfect for beginners. Great if you want a smaller class and to learn the right basics from the start.
Our first ever surf lesson with Jayme this morning, with ideal conditions at the spot. We were a small group of eight, which left plenty of time, and he's a relaxed, very good teacher who'll help you or let you have a go yourself.
We had a group lesson that was great fun and good value. Jayme and his team made it really easy for our group.
It ended up being just the two of us for our two and a half hour lesson, and Jayme made sure we got the most out of it. We were both standing up by the end, and he filmed us while giving tips in the water.
We booked a group lesson but it ended up being just the two of us. Our instructor Jamie was responsible and very professional, and we'll be back.
We booked a lesson and it turned out to be just the three of us, so it was almost private. We learned all the tips and felt ready to go surfing on our own afterwards.
