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Learn to Surf in Australia

Surf lessons for beginners and improving surfers

Learn to surf specialists

Mojosurf has taught people to surf since 1998. Our lessons focus on 5 key areas to have you up and surfing with confidence and style, and we coach all levels of surfer, from beginner to advanced.

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Surf lessons in Australia with Mojosurf

Mojosurf has been teaching people to surf since 1998. In Australia you can learn to surf with us on the New South Wales coast, at Byron Bay and at our beachfront Spot X surf camp at Arrawarra. Pick a single lesson, a few days of surf and stay, or a Surf Academy course of up to 3 months. Equipment is provided for your lessons on every option below.

Australia lesson options and prices

Prices are in Australian dollars and per person, except private lessons, which are priced per lesson. All equipment is provided during lessons.

Byron Bay surf school

Our surf lessons in Byron Bay include pick-up and transport to the beach (and return) and all equipment during lessons. Choose a half day lesson or a 2, 3, 4 or 5 day progressive package. We pick from plenty of beaches around Lennox Head and Ballina, with one coach to every eight surfers. Anyone under 15 needs a private surf lesson from Byron Bay.

Surf camps at Spot X and Byron Bay

At our beachfront Spot X surf camp, Surf and Stay Spot X runs from 3 to 8 days with a surf lesson for every night you stay, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner. Lessons start daily around 7:30am and run for 2 to 3 hours. The 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure adds transfers from Sydney, Byron Bay or Brisbane, with five nights and five lessons at Spot X.

In Byron, Byron Bay Surf and Stay Package combines 3 to 8 days at our Byron Bay surf camp at the Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk from town, with 2 to 7 lessons, transport to and from the surf and all equipment.

Surf Academy: 2 weeks to 3 months

Want to get properly good? The Surf Academy at Spot X has a 90 to 105 minute surf lesson every weekday, surf theory and fitness or yoga sessions. Choose the 14 Day Surf Academy Taster, the 1 Month Surf Academy, the 2 Month Surf Academy or the 3 Month Surf Instructor Course Australia, which has the option to earn your ASI Level 1 Surf Coach certification (additional fee applies). Compare them on our surf gap year in Australia page.

Surf lessons in Bali and Portugal

In Bali, book surf lessons in Canggu, from a single lesson up to 5 days of lessons, or see all our surf camps in Bali & Beyond. In Portugal, lessons come as part of a stay rather than on their own: Surf & Stay Ericeira gives you 3 to 8 days in Ericeira with surf lessons, and the 7 Day Portugal Surf Adventure includes 5 lessons across Peniche and Ericeira. See our surf camps in Portugal.

Before you book

You need to be able to swim 50 metres unaided to join a lesson. For the waves and seasons, read our Byron Bay surf guide and Spot X and Arrawarra surf guide, or compare the two camps in Byron Bay vs Spot X. Coming from Sydney? See surf camp from Sydney.

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How much are surf lessons in Byron Bay?

Group surf lessons in Byron Bay start at A$79 for a half day, and 2 to 5 day packages are available. Private lessons start at A$339 for up to 2 people. Lessons include pick-up, transport to the beach and back, and all equipment.

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How much is a surf and stay package in Australia?

The Byron Bay Surf and Stay Package starts at A$318 for 3 days, and Surf and Stay Spot X starts at A$390 for 3 days. Both include shared accommodation, a surf lesson for every night you stay and all equipment. Spot X also includes breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Do I need to be able to swim to take a surf lesson?

Yes. You need to be able to swim 50 metres unaided to join a lesson. No surfing experience is needed: our lessons start from the very first beginner level.

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What does Mojo stand for?

It's not an acronym, but more like an ethos, ya know?

Accredited Surf Instructors

Mojosurf fully qualified instructors have level one beginner and level two advanced coaching qualifications to ensure you surf at your best. Our instructors are in the water with you assisting every step of the way. Mojosurf also use photo and video analysis to help you see where your surfing is at.

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Your Mojo Journey

The search for good times and new experiences is what the Mojosurf lifestyle is all about. We pick the beach each day to suit your ability and the conditions. As we are mobile, we can be flexible and go where the surf is best.

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The most fun

Having a good time all-round is the cornerstone to the success of our surf schools. Whether it’s a half day surf lesson or a 3 month course, you’ll experience everything that makes Mojosurf epic!

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Surfing Equipment

Anybody can surf. With a wide range of boards and wetsuits, we give you the right equipment for your level, all provided during your lessons. We use specially designed equipment to aid the learning process, and make ya look cool while ya doing it.

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Safe in the ocean

Surf safety and ocean awareness are our highest priorities, and our instructors will make sure you are well trained in both. No experience is required, but you do need to be able to swim 50 metres unaided.

Surf instructors carrying a softboard at Byron Bay

Learn to surf with Mojosurf

Here's what to expect from your lessons

Mojosurf celebrates everything about surfing

Whether you are looking for a surf lesson, a surf holiday or a Surf Academy course, Mojosurf has a range to suit you. We’ve been running surf lessons and camps since 1998, and we look after you from the time you contact us through to catching your last wave.

All Surf Boards and Wetsuits provided

We supply learner boards and wetsuits for all our lessons. As you progress, we can also supply more advanced boards for intermediate surfers.

Beachfront Surf Camp

Our Spot X surf camp is clean, comfortable and has direct beach access. Mojosurf brings you the real experience of living right on the beach. Cruise down to the beach at your leisure for surfing, sunbaking or soaking up the beach atmosphere and culture.

Share in the Mojo Experience

The Mojosurf culture is a totally unique experience. The beach parties, the road trips, beautiful remote beachside locations, crazy characters, and of course the surfing!

At Mojosurf we love to celebrate, so round the campfire or on the beach every night is a Saturday night! You’ll make friends with other travellers from all around the world who are looking for an adventure of a lifetime.