A three hour beginner surf lesson in Byron Bay with a family-run school that has taught here since 2001. You learn to catch a wave, stand up and ride it, and if you don't stand up in this first lesson you can come back for another one free.
Days
- About 3 hours
Age
- 12 years and over
Group size
- Up to 7 students per instructor
Start / finish
- Blackdog shop, Byron Street / Byron Bay beach / Byron Street
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Transfer from the shop to the 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
- Surf basics — paddling, catching a wave and standing up
- Free return lesson — if you don't stand up the first time
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Reviews
4.9
Based on 29 reviews
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AI summary of 29 reviews
Travellers consistently praise the instructors for their friendly, patient and supportive approach, with many reviewers noting that they gained confidence quickly and stood up on their boards in their first lesson. The most striking aspect of the experience is the welcoming atmosphere throughout, from booking through to after-lesson refreshments, with staff remembering names and fostering a family-like environment that makes guests feel comfortable and looked after. The location at The Pass in Byron Bay is highlighted as ideal for beginners, with shallow water and sheltered conditions. The main caveat appears in occasional reviews where waiting times before lessons began and extended time spent on sand instruction in hot conditions affected the experience, though even these reviewers acknowledged the friendly nature of the instructors.
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“Great lesson, would recommend !”
A great lesson. Tam in the office looked after us, and it was professional but fun. We both stood up on our boards and wished we'd had time for the two-day course.
“Amazing surfing lesson”
By far the best surf lesson my friends and I have had while travelling Australia. Our instructor was really attentive and I'd come back to Byron just to surf here again.
“Great experience”
Our coach took her time to explain everything we needed and made sure everyone caught a few good waves.
Tam, the owner who runs the show, was fantastic, and our coach Kirsty couldn't have been more fun or patient. We liked it so much we went back the next day.
“Surf's Up!”
My sons, 16 and 13, did the group lesson and loved it. The van ride to the beach, board, rash vest and popcorn afterwards were all included, there was plenty of instruction on the sand first, and the whole group was up quickly with a really encouraging instructor.
“Best Surf School ever”
We've been coming to Byron since 2006, when Dean and Tam first taught our four young children to surf. Dean always finds a spot for us and our friends with him or his great instructors, and after decades of lessons we'll keep coming back.
