Surf Schools in the Bay
There’s no better place to learn the basics of surfing or stand-up paddle boarding; our uncrowded beaches and gentle swells provide the perfect conditions for learner surfers. Book a lesson with one of the many surf schools dotted along the coast. You’ll be “hanging 10” in no time!
Hibiscus Surf School
Hibiscus is your local multi-award winning surf school. They offer a variety of lessons, including group and private lessons. From first-timers to advanced and kids to adults, everyone is welcome. You can also rent all kinds of surfboards from them: longboards, short boards, soft tops, hard boards, and paddleboards.
- Operating: All-year-round
- Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits)
- Equipment hire: Yes
- www.surfschool.co.nz
Assault Boardriding Centre
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
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
Castaway Surf School
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
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
Mount Maunganui Surf Academy
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
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
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
Waihī Beach Surf School
Located in beautiful Waihī Beach, Waihī Beach Surf School offers a range of lessons for adults, children and holiday packages for school kids to choose from.
- Operating: All-year-round
- Equipment: Provided (including wetsuits)
- Equipment hire: Yes
- www.beachsurfschool.co.nz
