The 4 Surf Lessons in Byron Bay That Earn Their Price

1.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Our pick

Meet Let’s Go Surfing at 5/11 Fletcher Street for a beginner lesson led in English by local and international instructors such as Tim, Guido, Luke, and Ava. Expect safety training, warm-up drills, paddling practice, and coached attempts on soft boards. Allow up to three hours in total, with two hours on the beach and in the water.

“I had Luke as my trainer and he was the best teacher. Really knows what he's doing and gets that knowledge to you in a very easy way. The waves were perfect for beginners and we had the beach pretty much to ourselves. Would highly recommend!”

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2.Half Day Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $56

Learn to surf for about three hours with Mojosurf in Byron Bay. Your instructor chooses a beach between Lennox Head and Ballina based on the conditions, supplies the board and equipment, and collects you from selected Byron Bay locations. Pickup times vary between 8:30 and 9:30am.

“The session was short but ended up being the perfect amount of time as it was difficult and tiring so everyone on the tour seemed happy it was only half a day! I’d love to come back and learn more as the teachers were great and really funny too and literally picked me right up from my hostel!”

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3.Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $35Best value

Meet Terry, Tez, Shane, or Jeremy for a four-hour beginner surf lesson from Byron Bay. Kool Katz supplies the board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, and water, then takes you to a suitable beach, often near Pat Morton Lookout. Groups can reach 20 people, though coaching may be split into smaller working groups.

“Amazing experience! My first time surfing and I caught so many waves. The instruction was easy to understand and made it surprisingly easy for me to catch the waves even though I was scared. They start out pushing you onto the waves and by the end, you are catching your own waves! I did not want the day to end!!! This was my favorite part of my Australia trip. Also, the beach they bring you to is beautiful and not busy with people, it’s perfect for beginners”

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4.Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Meet Lets Go Surfing in Byron Bay for a four-hour beginner lesson led by instructors such as Sam, Ava, Jonny, or Luke. Expect about two hours on the beach and in the water, a soft board and wetsuit, a possible trip to Lennox Head, and a swim at a tea-tree lake when conditions allow.

“They were very helpful and gave you some tips and tricks to improve your surfing skills. Would definitely recommend!! 😊”

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