• Short term availability
  • Extreme Sports
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate
  • On the Water

Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach

5.0(6 reviews)Auckland, New ZealandOperated by Saltwater Eco
  • Duration2 hours
  • GroupShared · max 12
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked!

Our awesome instructors will help you get to grips with those all-important surf basics: Water and beach safety How to use your surf equipment correctly Paddling and Pop Up skills Teaching you the most effective surfing technique to suit your ability and fitness.

We work hard to ensure you get the most out of your surf lesson!

Our surf lessons run daily from Omaha Beach and are organised around the tides; giving you the best possible conditions to surf in.

Surf lessons are run at a relaxed pace and include a pre-surf stretch warm up session, beach based training and lots of in water practice time.

We keep our group lessons small and instructor to surfer ratios conservative, which enables our dedicated instructors to provide plenty of in-water support and feedback.

What you will do

2 hoursShared tourMax 12 travellers

Learn to surf with Saltwater Eco at Te Arai, one of the best beginner waves in the Auckland region! Jump on-board our ultimate beginner lesson! Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our awesome instructors will help you get to grips with those all-important surf basics: - Water and beach safety - How to use your surf equipment correctly - Paddling and Pop Up skills - Teaching you the most effective surfing technique to suit your ability and fitness. - We work hard to ensure you get the most out of your surf lesson!

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

We will be running the lesson at 11am at Te Arai Beach Reserve. Please plan your travel to be ready to start at 11am.

End / drop-off

We will be running the lesson at 11am at Te Arai Beach Reserve. Please plan your travel to be ready to start at 11am.

What's included

Included

  • Surf Equipment: Surfboard and Wetsuit

Not included

  • Transport to lesson location

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 12 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Child (6–12), Youth (13–15), Adult (16–70)

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Pacific/Auckland
Product code
200898P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 56 reviews
  • 56

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (6).

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From NZD 79 per person · Free cancellation available

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