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11 Best Bondi Surf Lessons

The surf schools on Bondi’s sand: two-hour group lessons that get most first-timers standing, boards and wetsuits included. Learning at the world’s most famous beginner break is the whole point.

3.Sydney: Maroubra Surf Lesson

Experience a beginner-friendly surf lesson at Maroubra Beach for just $53. Enjoy small groups, expert instructors, and the thrill of catching your first wave.

★ 4.7

“The coaches are brilliant. Alvabro was really encouraging and enthusiastic. Altough the waves looked scary he made us feel really comfortable and gave a good feedback to each of us individually.”

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4.Learn to Surf Day Trip – Sydney

Learn to surf on a private beach near Sydney with professional instructors. Enjoy two lessons, a BBQ lunch, and scenic 4WD beach tours in this full-day adventure.

★ 4.5

“Great fun day out!!! Lessons could have been more detailed, especially the second one when the conditions changed. But people were awesome and food was great!”

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5.Learn to Surf at Sydney’s Maroubra Beach

Discover Sydney’s Maroubra Beach with a small-group surf lesson, learn water safety, and master the basics for just over $54—an authentic Aussie surf experience.

★ 4.5

“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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6.Sydney: Dee Why Beach Group Surfing Lesson

Learn to surf at Dee Why Beach with a supportive, small-group lesson. Perfect for beginners and intermediates, with expert guidance and ocean fun.

★ 5.0

“This was genuinely such a blast, my instructors Anguss and Gor made it so unbelievably fun. They were swift in explanation and had me up on my second try! 10/10 would recommend, best bang for your buck, skip out on Bondi and go to Dee…”

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7.Australian Surfing and Camping Tours

Experience six days of surfing, camping, and exploring Australia’s east coast, from Byron Bay to Seal Rocks, led by expert guides for a true outdoor adventure.

★ 5.0

“I highly recommend the surf bus! All the meals were amazing and Seb is truly the best definitely a must if you want to learn or get better at surfing while also seeing the best spots on the east coast!!”

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