BYRON BAY SURF TRIPS
The 12 best byron bay surf trips you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how much standing up you should expect. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Meet Lets Go Surfing at 5/11 Fletcher Street for a beginner lesson in Byron Bay. Expect beach safety, warm-up drills, paddling, wave selection, and standing practice with instructors such as Tim, Luke, Guido, or Ava. Groups stay small, with no long ride out of town.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this activity. The guides were really lovely and helpful. 🖤”
Join Ricky or Krystal near Brunswick Heads for a two-hour stand-up paddle tour on the Brunswick River. You get a land lesson, board, paddle, leg rope, life jacket if needed, wildlife commentary, digital photos, cold water, and homemade snacks. You must be able to swim and make your own way there.
“We had a wonderful experience SUPing on the river w Ricky & Krystal’s expert guidance, their lively commentaries & extra touches like photos & home made snacks. Also perfectly located for a relaxing lunch & afternoon swim at the nearby Brunswick beaches. A must do if u r visiting Byron bay!”
Spend 5 to 6 hours beyond Byron Bay with guides such as Harry, Tom, Mark, or Georgia. Swim near Killen Falls, paddleboard on Lake Ainsworth, and walk through Broken Head Nature Reserve to quiet beaches and lookouts. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
“The experience was cancelled due to the weather and flooded roads to the waterfalls. A full refund was issued.”
Spend about three hours learning to surf with Mojosurf near Byron Bay. Your instructor chooses a suitable beach between Lennox Head and Ballina, provides the board and equipment, and arranges return transport from selected local pickup points. Start time changes with conditions.
“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!”
Join Kool Katz Surf School for a four-hour beginner lesson from Byron Bay. Terry, Tez, Shane, and Jeremy coach small groups with boards, wetsuits, rash vests, sunscreen, and transport to the day’s best beginner beach. Stand and ride a 40-metre wave or receive your money back.
“Tez and Terry were the BEST! This lesson was a great bang for your buck. Best instructors EVERRR!!!!”
Spend four hours learning to surf with Lets Go Surfing Byron, including about two hours on the beach and in the water. Instructors such as Sam, Ava, Johnny, and Fred focus on safety, paddling, and standing, with scenic stops around Lennox Head and a possible tea-tree lake swim.
“Loved this! Explained it really well and the instructors were patient and helpful in the water. Really good group of people on the tour too”
Spend about four hours learning to surf with Soul Surf School. You’ll get a soft board, wetsuit, safety coaching, and close help from instructors such as Harry and Ben. The group may surf at Byron Bay, Lennox Head, or Ballina, depending on the waves and weather.
“We had a brilliant morning surfing in Byron. We even managed to stand up a few times which we were not expecting. The instructors managed the group well for everyone’s capabilities. Highly recommend whilst visiting Byron Bay!”
Meet at 5/11 Fletcher St for a two-hour beginner surf lesson at Byron Bay’s Main Beach. You’ll receive a board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, beach and water coaching, and instruction capped at six students per teacher. Instructors such as Mitch, Jade, Johnny, and Blake have earned strong praise.
“Excellent experience. We were so lucky as there were only two booked for todays lesson. The instructor was so informative, kind and patient. He really went out of his way to give my daughter the best experience and ensured she went out on a good wave :) highly recommend Thank you”
Learn to surf in Byron Bay with a private Kool Katz coach, often Terry, for about four hours. You get a board, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, water, and personal instruction, with a promise to stand and ride 40 meters or receive your money back.
“Great experience for kids 16 and 12 year old. Managed to stay on board in 45 minutes. The swell wasn't the best but amazing great efford to make it happen. THANKS”
Spend two nights at Arts Factory by Nomads in Byron Bay with shared tepee lodging, breakfast, surf gear, and two coached lessons. Instructors such as James, Ruben, Nat, Dave, and Bruno have helped beginners build confidence, while pool time, music, bush tucker walks, and town are close by.
“Overall it was a good experience with some space for improvement on some aspects.”
Meet at Clarkes Beach for a three-hour beginner lesson with Gaz Morgan, David, or Sam. Learn surf safety, paddling, board control, and wave skills, then practice in the water with a local instructor nearby. Groups are limited to eight, and all equipment is supplied.
“Gaz was great!! We were beginners and he took the time to explain everything to us and was very funny too.”
Join a small group of up to eight for a 2.5 hour Byron Bay surf lesson with an English speaking coach such as Jayme or Ann-Marie. You will cover surf awareness, paddling, wave selection, and standing up, with patient personal tips for beginners and improving surfers.
“Jamie was a great instructor, we had vary much fun and learned the basics of surfing quickly. Due to a rather small group and personal assistance from Jamie everyone managed to catch at least one wave at the end of the lesson.”
Keep browsing
Pick a lesson, a paddle day or a coastline.
