Surf Schools, Auckland East

Learn to Surf with NZ endorsed surf coaches. Our surf school is mobile giving you access to the best learning conditions around the Auckland area. Learn about rips, holes and undertows, how to identify them, escape them and use them to your advantage. Includes transportation, boards, wetsuits, 2 x 2hr lessons per day, surf safety and surfing rules. Other tours include our popular 5 Day Surf Tours (book early), One Day Surf Tours, Heli Surfing and Winter Snow Trips.

Surfing is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, exhilarating, fun, challenging and rewarding. Surfing is an exciting adventure that has positive effects on mind body and soul. Pacific Surfari is an established Quiksilver, Roxy surf school based at beautiful Omaha Beach, less than 50 minutes drive north of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, New Zealand. We offer many courses appealing to all ages and abilities.

Combining over 16 years experience of international and national level coaching with his big wave experience DOUG YOUNG (Bachelor of Physical Education) shares 25+ years of quality surfing knowledge with those who are keen to LEARN 2 SURF!

Adults 2hr all inclusive lesson only $80, Kids only $30. Surfboard hire $30 Wetsuit $15 for as long as you can surf!

Surfin’ Safaris is based 5 minutes from Karioitahi beach in South Auckland. You can come to us for lessons, tune-ups or board and wetsuit hire OR we can arrange longer tours in 4WD comfort (including pick-up and drop off) – either camping or in accommodation that suits you. Mark, originally from California, has 38 years surfing experience and holds Surf NZ Coaching Level 1, Surf Lifesaving and First Aid certificates. Our specialty is customizing surf or ski tours to suit you and your level of experience. Overseas visitors are welcome (airport transfers can be arranged upon request). Group bookings and gift vouchers also available. Guaranteed Fun! Contact us now!

With over 45 years experience, Aotearoa Surf School is recommended by both Surfing NZ and Water Safety NZ and offers surf lessons and coaching by International Surfing Association Level 1 and Level 2 surf coach Wayne Glover.

Based at Te Arai just 80 minutes north of Auckland and fully mobile, lessons can be provided anywhere between Orewa and Ruakaka.

The surf beaches in the area are among the safest in the world yet provide ideal conditions for surfers of all skill levels.

Beginners learn in safe gentle waves in waist deep water with your coach right next to you. Our 8:1 coaching ratio means you get the best supervision and tuition.

Lessons available for surfers of all competency levels: Beginner, Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Shortboard and Longboard surfing.

Group bookings a specialty.
Gift Vouchers available.
Surfboard and wetsuit hire available from our base at Te Arai.