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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

“I had a wonderful time during my first surf lesson. The instructors were great teachers and very helpful. They helped me catch my first waves and made the whole experience unforgettable. Highly recommended!”

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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

“The beach was perfect with great waves and not too crowded. Its also closed to Sydney and with buses and easy access. The coach was very patient and friendly, The group, let's go surfing was amazing, very organized and secure. And at the end, they…”

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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

“This was my first surf trip and it definitely made me want to do more. Meeting a new instructor every day was so valuable every coach was incredibly nice and positive. The stops were all very different but equally beautiful, and we got Read more”

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