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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

“Great fun and awesome instructors who were very knowledgeable. They easily helped us to get standing in the session.”

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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

“it wasn't Bondi beach but we were happy to have the beach to ourselves. small group and uber friendly instructor. all in all it was wonderful!”

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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

“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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8.Sunrise & Surf Beach Lifestyle Photoshoot

Capture stunning sunrise or sunset beach photos with a private, customizable photoshoot at Sydney's iconic coastal spots, suitable for all skill levels.

★ 5.0

“Apo was amazing—so professional and creative! It was my first photoshoot, and I had no modeling experience, but she made me feel so comfortable and the whole session was so much fun. I’m absolutely thrilled with the photos! It’s such a fantastic way to get…”

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