Aotearoa Surf

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.