15 Private Surf Lessons in Australia Worth Booking

1.Margaret River Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $57Our pick

Meet your surf coach at Redgate Road for a private two-hour lesson suited to first-timers and improving surfers. You’ll learn wave safety, paddling, board handling, and standing up, with a board, wetsuit, rash shirt, sunscreen, and personal coaching provided.

“My first ever surfing lesson eith Amy was amazing. She made me feel comfy and explained everything so well. If I ever tried it again, I would repeat with them without any doubt.”

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2.2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Torquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $132

Take a private two-hour surf lesson in Torquay with a coach matched to your ability. Equipment and a hot shower are included, and instructors such as Kev, Rob, Tony, Kevin, and Alexandro tailor advice from first wave to advanced technique.

“I bought 2 surf lessons for my 2 grandchildren 9&11. They had a wonderful day time learning and both wee able to stand by the end of the lesson”

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3.Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $57

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”

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4.2-Hour Private Surf Lesson with Photo Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 2h 30m · from $99

Meet your English-speaking surf coach at Tallebudgera Surf Club for a private 150-minute lesson built around your group’s ability. You’ll get safety guidance, equipment, sunscreen, coaching, and a photo package, with the beach chosen for safe conditions. Ted and Alex are among the friendly coaches praised for clear, positive instruction.

“Super cours de surf ! J’étais seule donc j’ai eu un vrai suivi personnalisé. L’instructeur expliquait très bien et les photos sont top. Un super souvenir, je recommande !”

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5.Private Stand Up Paddle Boarding Tours Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $111

You’ll paddle the Brunswick River on a private two-hour SUP tour with a professional guide, safety briefing, warm-up, and hands-on board instruction. Look for dolphins, turtles, seabirds, fish, and marine plants, with equipment, national park fees, and shared transfers from Byron Bay included.

“After booking, I received an email confirmation which did not state a time for the activity (which was referred to as a ‘lesson’, which is NOT what I booked!), I sent a reply which was not replied to, forcing me to find the shop and get a respRead more”

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6.Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Spend about three hours learning to surf around Byron Bay with a qualified instructor and only your own group. Your guide chooses the best beach for the day’s conditions, covers surf safety, supplies the board and other equipment, and helps you catch your first waves. Steve may be your instructor.

“Absolutely brilliant surfing lesson - I was a complete beginner and Steve was incredibly patient, helpful and encouraging. A really lovely man with buckets of experience that made me feel relaxed and excited throughout. Thank you so much”

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7.Coolangatta: Private Surf Lesson Kirra, Gold Coast All Ages

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 1h 30m · from $77

Meet the Kirra Point Surf School truck for a private 90-minute lesson at Kirra, where sheltered bay conditions suit first-timers and improving surfers. Lewis and the experienced English-speaking team provide personal coaching, boards, wetsuits, rash shirts, and a secure place for belongings. Children under five cannot join.

“Absolute Must do! Loved everything about it. communication was amazing, instructors were experienced, wet suit and board quality- perfect. brought 5 friends from Finland along and they all stood up and thoroughly enjoyed it 😀 would happily go again! thanks guys”

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8.Private Byron Bay: 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2h 30m · from $102

Meet Lets Go Surfing at 5/11 Fletcher Street for a private 150-minute SUP lesson and river outing. Your English-speaking instructor covers balance, strokes, turning, and water safety before leading you along the calm Brunswick River, where turtles, dolphins, rays, fish, and seabirds may appear.

“We had a really enjoyable, personalised experience with Darcy. Any fear of not being able to stand up was taken away immediately. This experience was relaxing and was topped off with Darcy’s local knowledge of the area and his hospitality. Would recommend this for any group, kids, families - in our case a girls weekend! PS Hi Darcy! Thanks!”

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9.2 Hour Private Surf Lesson with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $134

Spend two hours learning or refining your surfing in Byron Bay with an accredited coach such as Jayme. This private lesson, limited to three people, covers wave choice, safety, and technique in a fun beach setting. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Instructors were so pleasant and helpful. Had such a lovely experience with them.”

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10.Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99

Meet your private English-speaking coach at Let’s Go Surfing on Fletcher Street for a 90-minute lesson shaped around your level. You’ll use a soft board, warm wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, and zinc while working on ocean confidence, first waves, or technique.

“Great family experience and some of us got to stand on the board at the first lesson ever! Thanks Adrian, Great time!”

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11.Private Surf Lesson at Margaret River in Western Australia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $64

Meet at Margaret River Mouth Viewpoint for a two-hour lesson with Margaret River Surfing Academy coaches. You’ll learn at Margaret River Mouth Beach, with safety guidance, confidence-building instruction, and a practical introduction to surfing for beginners with moderate fitness.

“The instructor was so engaging and encouraging and really helped build my confidence out in the ocean.”

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12.Private surfing lesson – Margaret River Surfing Academy

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $63

Spend two hours learning to surf with a private English-speaking instructor from Margaret River Surfing Academy. You’ll work on safety, etiquette, paddling, positioning, and wave catching with a board and wetsuit included. The meeting beach is chosen to suit the day’s conditions.

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13.Private Surf Coaching Session in New South Wales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $75

Meet Dave from Ballina Surf School in East Ballina for a private, three-and-a-half-hour surf session. Your coach checks wind, tide, current, swell, and ability before choosing a suitable break near Lennox Head, Ballina, or Byron Bay. Coaching runs from beginner basics through advanced skills.

“Well worth it, very professional and a great experience! Friendly coach that knew how to communicate, our skills really improved, highly recommended.”

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14.Private Surf Lesson at The Spit

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m

Meet your English-speaking Surf In Paradise instructor at The Spit for a private 90-minute lesson built around your ability. You will learn surf safety, practice basic technique, and work toward standing on a beginner-friendly wave with a board included.

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15.Torquay/Anglesea: Private Surf Lesson 1.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $172

Meet your Dawn Surf Co coach at Point Addis and work on your surfing in a private 90-minute session. Henry has helped beginners build confidence and returning surfers refine technique. Lessons can be arranged around Anglesea, Torquay, or Lorne, depending on conditions.

“Epic Surf Lesson!!! I couldn't recommend more!! Henry was an incredible coach. He was so patient with me and really boosted my confidence. His teaching style is amazing which helped me improve quickly. I will definitely be booking in with him again next time I am in Australia.”

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