Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay Learn to surf and ride a wave like a pro
4.7
30 Ratings
Byron Bay
Experience the thrill of learning to surf in Byron Bay's best beaches. Join our half-day surf school and ride a wave like a pro. All levels welcome!
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Learn the basic surfing techniques you need to be able to stand up on your board. The coaches will teach you a tecnique that makes getting up very easy! If you’re a quick learner, you can take it to the next level and try out some steering techniques on your board. • 3.5 Hour Group Surf Lesson • Expert surf coaches • Guaranteed to stand up or come again free • All surfing equipment, including wetsuits (rash vests or sping suits in summer, steamers in winter) • Sunscreen • Return transport to the beach • Small groups - low instructor to student ratio (1:7) • Light refreshments • Professional photography for an additional charge • 15% OFF Rip Curl voucher What You Need To Bring • Swimmers • Towel • And a Smile High safety standards and small groups The surf lessons are of the highest quality. Your safety and fun are the number one priority. There is always 1 instructor to every 7 students, so every participant gets plenty of help and attention. You will be provided with the personal attention you need to stand up and start surfing the waves in no time. Blackdog Surf School is an ASI approved surf school. The school meets and exceeds stringent safety and quality standards. All the coaches are qualified lifeguards with many years of coaching experience. They all hold a Level 1 Surfing Coach Accreditation, Bronze Medallion and Senior 1st Aid Certificates. We have been operating surf lessons on the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay since 2001. Their aim is to give you the amazing feeling of riding your very first wave. Our coaches check surfing conditions of the beaches before every lesson. They will bring you to the beach with the best conditions for your particular level. One of Byron Bay’s popular surf beaches is The Pass. Its waves are perfect for beginners. Tallow Beach is another splendid surfing beach. It is famous for its idyllic scenery and dolphin sightings. Points of Interest - Blackdog Surf School Byron Bay

What's Included
  • Water
  • Transport to and from the beach
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • All surf equipment
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (please meet at our shop 15 minutes before your lesson)
Additional Information

Learn to surf and ride a wave like a pro! Join this amazing surf experience on Byron Bay’s best beaches. Before every lesson, the surfing conditions are checked. We will take you to the best beach that suits your level. Don’t worry if you’re not confident on the board yet, this course is suitable for all levels. And what’s more?! If you don’t manage to stand up on your first lesson, you can come back for free! 

  • Minimum age for group classes is 12 years. All children under this age may partake in our private lessons.
  • Please contact us 24 hours before the booking for the start time.
Location
Blackdog Surf School Byron Bay
Byron Street
Please meet at our Surf Shop 15 minutes before your lesson time. We are located on the same street as ALDI supermarket, under the YHA.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Rachel_t
Dec 12, 2023
Best surf lesson ever! - This was an amazing morning, I would recommend this company to anyone! The staff were all so warm and welcoming, our teacher was incredible and we all stood up on our first try!
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Renow553
Apr 20, 2023
Felt like family! - Simply amazing! Not just the surf lesson itself, but everything and everyone was so friendly. They remember all names, and after we even got some popcorn. It really felt like coming home again, would almost say it felt like family! Had such a blast and would definitely recommend this surfing school. Thanks Tam & Kirsty for the warm welcome and amazing afternoon.
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Sarah_f
Mar 2, 2023
Fun experience - Really fun first experience of surfing. Got to go plenty of times and the staff were so helpful and made the afternoon fun. Definitely worth doing.
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Willowb482
Feb 3, 2023
Great time! - Such a good time! Great instructors, they were super fun and great teachers :) would definitely recommend!!
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Shild_g
Jan 9, 2023
Super fun!! - Great instructors, and really nice theory beforehand to make you understand the ocean! Recommend!!!!
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Skarelius
Jan 6, 2023
Perfect befinner surfing - Great instructors and a lovely beach to surf at. Norr to tripadvisor : uppdatera your info online the event start 2.30 not 12 AM
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Peter_a
Nov 11, 2022
Perfect day the Black Dog way - Freakin awesome day out with the surf school, the instructor was such a great guy, safety conscious, got everyone standing up on the water in no time. Really good tuition and also some useful info about how waves form, where rips occur, point breaks, beach breaks and reef breaks. What a day out. Would deffo go back again, loved it so much and highly recommend this school to anyone thinking of a surfing lesson in Byron, you won’t be disappointed.
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Luliandtom
Oct 20, 2022
Super fun surf class! - We had an amazing surf class! First of all Tam was the best host and we felt super welcome! Thank you for that! The teachers Chris and Marc were very knowledgeable and after a bit of theory we were ready to hit the waves! We managed to stand up a few times and had a lovely time! Highly recommended! Thanks you guys!!!
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Chungta_l
Apr 10, 2023
Pleasant surprise - Getting my first ride on the board was a thrilling experience! I felt safe and in control through good solid instruction.
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Hannahbu7564bs
Dec 15, 2023
Broken ankle - Told by instructor it was a sprain and made to wait until lesson had ended and walk on it - I had my first surf lesson with the Black Dog company a few years ago now, in Bryon Bay. However, I’m still struggling with the repercussions of that lesson and the damage it caused. During the lesson I landed on a sandbank and rolled my ankle. I was in agony and I had to crawl out of the water on my own. When someone eventually came to me I was told it was “too swollen” to be broken, and I was left lying on the beach in my wetsuit until they finished their lessons then made to try and walk back to the van. I was then dropped at my hostel in my wetsuit and left alone with no incident report or follow up. I had to get the wetsuit off myself and take myself to the hospital where I was told it was fractured in 2 places and I’d have to have metal plates and pins fitted. It ruined my trip to Australia and I still struggle now with my ankle. There was no follow up, no incident report and not even an offer of a refund for my lesson.
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