Surf Schools in the Bay

Assault Boardriding Centre offers kiteboarding, stand up paddle (SUP) and wing foil instruction programs in Mount Maunganui. They provide individual or group lessons and provide all equipment. 

• Operating: All-year-round 
• Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits) 
• Hire options: Yes
• www.assault.co.nz

Mount Surf School is a surf school in Mount Maunganui running daily surf lessons for all ages and abilities. Alongside these daily lessons, they also run structured 5-week programs & intensive weekend surfing courses too.

• Operating: September to end of April
• Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits) 
• Equipment hire: Yes (surfboards and wetsuits)
• mountsurfschool.co.nz

At Castaway Surf School, their mission revolves around supporting individuals in becoming more confident surfers. Whether you're just learning to stand up and ride a wave or wanting to advance your skills they can help you achieve your surfing goals. For those interested in learn-to-surf lessons suitable for all ages, intermediate longboard lessons, or board rentals, reach out to Toby!

• Operating: October to June
• Equipment: Provided (board and wetsuit)
• Equipment hire: Yes
• www.castawaysurf.co.nz

Mauao Adventures is your place to go if you want to get an introduction into stand-up paddle boarding. They offer beginner lessons, express lessons that offer you the pure basics to get you paddling in a safe and fun environment, and private lessons with one of their specialist instructors.

• Operating: October to June 
• Equipment: Provided  
• Equipment hire: Yes
• www.mauaoadventures.co.nz

From 1 to 1 private lessons over to family or kids lessons, Mount Maunganui Surf Academy offers a wide range of surf lessons for every level. 

• Operating: October to March, lessons can be booked outside of this period by prior arrangement.
• Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits) 
• Equipment hire: Yes
• www.surflessons.co.nz

South Pacific Surf offers surf lessons for all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to advanced surfers. You can also rent your board and wetsuit here or get any repairs on your surfboard done. 

• Operating: All-year-round 
• Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits) 
• Equipment hire: No
• www.southpacificsurf.co.nz

Hakanini Surf School at Pāpāmoa Beach offers private and group surf lessons. Whether you are a first time surfer or an experienced surfer looking to improve your skills, Hakanini Surf School offers a fun, safe and rewarding learning experience for everyone of all ages kids to adults.

• Operating: All-year-round 
• Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits) 
• Equipment hire: Yes
• www.hakaninisurf.co.nz

If you are in the Eastern Bay of Plenty, you can learn to surf with Salt Spray Surf School in Ōhope Beach. Whether you want learn to surf with a group of friends, family or work colleagues, their qualified instructors will teach you about ocean awareness, surf safety, and teach everything you need to ride the waves, with the emphasis on fun.

• Operating: Every day between October and April
• Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits) 
• Equipment hire: Yes
• Website: www.saltspraysurfschool.co.nz