Surf camps for travellers from the Netherlands

Surf camps for Dutch travellers in Australia, Bali and Portugal. Learn to surf with Mojosurf: surf lessons, surf camps and a surf academy for beginner and intermediate surfers.

All our trips, surf lessons and booking pages are in English.Lees in het Nederlands

Surf & Stay Byron Bay3–8 days · shared mixed dormsfrom A$318

Surf & Stay Spot X3–8 days · 3 meals a dayfrom A$390

Surfer heading into the waves in Canggu, Bali

Surf & Stay BaliCanggu · daily breakfastfrom US$178

Trip pages and booking are in English. Prices are per person.

Travelling from the Netherlands: the short version

The Netherlands is one of the biggest home countries of our guests. Many swap the North Sea for warm water on a working holiday in Australia or a few weeks in Bali, and Portugal is about 3 hours from Amsterdam. You don’t need to have surfed before, and lessons are in simple English.

Australia

Visa: With a Dutch passport you can apply for a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) up to the day before your 31st birthday. For a holiday of up to 3 months, apply for a free eVisitor visa (subclass 651).
Flights: There are no direct flights. Most routes stop once in Asia or the Middle East, so plan on about a day of travel to Sydney or Brisbane.
Time difference: Sydney is 8 to 10 hours ahead of the Netherlands, depending on the time of year.
Money: Australian trips are priced and paid in Australian dollars (A$).

Bali & Indonesia

Visa: Visa on arrival or e-VOA for 30 days (IDR 500,000), which can be extended once. Bali also charges a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person.
Flights: One stop on most routes, for example in Singapore, Doha or Dubai, to Ngurah Rai airport (Denpasar).
Time difference: Bali is 6 hours ahead of the Netherlands in the European summer and 7 hours ahead in winter.
Money: Bali & Beyond trips are priced in US dollars (US$).

Portugal

Visa: No visa needed: your Dutch ID card or passport is enough.
Flights: Direct flights from Amsterdam to Lisbon take about 3 hours. Ericeira is about 45 minutes from Lisbon by car.
Time difference: Portugal is 1 hour behind the Netherlands.
Money: Portugal trips are priced in euros (€).

Lessons: In English, kept simple. Instructors show you on the beach first.
Never surfed?: No problem: most trips are made for beginners, with board and lessons included.
Escape the winter: December to February is summer in Australia, with water around 24–27 °C at Spot X.
Combine: Lots of guests surf Spot X or Byron Bay, then fly on to Bali for a week.

Visa rules and fees change. Check the Australian Department of Home Affairs and Indonesia’s official immigration site before you book flights.

Ways to surf with Mojosurf

Taste itSurf lessons1–5 daysNo experience needed. Learn from your first wave in Byron Bay, Canggu and moreSurf lessons → Live itSurf camps3–15 daysStay at our camps, surf with a crew and make new mates. Surf & Stay from A$318Surf camps → Be itSurf Academy1–3 monthsLessons, surf theory and fitness to get properly good, in Australia or IndonesiaSurf Academy → Teach itInstructor training3 monthsBecome an accredited surf instructorInstructor course →

Where we surf

8 surf camps in 3 countries. Pick a country, then tap an X to see the camp.

Australia · Arrawarra, NSW

Spot X surf camp

Beachfront, north of Coffs Harbour
Shared dorm cabins or tipis
Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner

Surf & Stay, 3–8 days, from A$390

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Call +61 2 6639 5100

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Surf camps in Australia

Learn to surf at our two surf camps on the NSW coast: beachfront Spot X at Arrawarra, north of Coffs Harbour, and our Byron Bay surf camp at the Arts Factory Lodge, a 10-minute walk to town.

Spot X surf camp Byron Bay surf camp Surf camp from Sydney Byron Bay surf lessons

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6 Day Great Aussie Adventure

Transfers between Sydney and Spot X included
Departures from Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday
From or to Sydney, Byron or Brisbane

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Bali & Indonesia surf camps

Four camps: Canggu and Nusa Lembongan in Bali, Kuta Lombok, and Red Island in East Java. Surf & Stay Bali from US$178.

Canggu surf camp Nusa Lembongan surf camp Kuta Lombok surf camp Red Island surf camp Canggu surf lessons

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Surfer paddling near a green headland at Nusa Lembongan

Surf camps in Portugal

Ericeira, Europe’s first World Surfing Reserve, and Peniche on the Atlantic coast. Stay in Ericeira, or surf both on the 7 Day Portugal Surf Adventure.

Ericeira surf camp Peniche surf camp 7 Day Portugal Surf Adventure

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Mojosurf hostel terrace in Baleal, Peniche

What our surfers say

A selection of guest reviews. Read all reviews →

“

Did this back in May 2022 at spot X, it was the highlight of my Australian trip. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Ronnie6 Day Great Aussie Adventure

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Absolutely loved it , would definitely do it again!

MaaikeByron Bay Surf and Stay Package

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I had so much fun and learned so much! Great instructors. Will definitely come back again😊

BaukjeBali Surf Lessons

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I wish there were more stars. Honestly some of the best times, humans, surfs ever. Thanks all!

Melissa1 Month Surf Academy Indonesia

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Who teaches you

Mojosurf was started in 1998 by Nat and Dan, two surfers from Australia’s East Coast. Today we’re an ASI-accredited surf school with camps in Australia, Bali & Beyond and Portugal.

Our instructors hold level one beginner and level two advanced coaching qualifications, and they pick the best learn-to-surf beach for the day’s conditions.

Mojosurf co-founder Nat with a guest after a surf — Nat, who started Mojosurf with Dan in 1998, after a surf with a guest

Since 1998ASI accreditedLevel 1 & 2 coaches

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IslandSurf instructor, Australia
AndySurf instructor, Australia
JosieSurf instructor, Australia
MatticeSurf instructor, Australia

Meet all 17 of our Australian instructors →

Compare our 8 surf camps

What’s included at each camp on the shortest Surf & Stay (3 days, 2 nights). Peniche is sold inside the 7 Day Portugal Surf Adventure.

See prices and what’s included at all 8 camps

Camp	Level	Lessons	Board	Wetsuit	Meals	Transfers	Room	From
Spot XArrawarra, NSW	Beginner–intermediate	2 lessons of 2–3 h	Yes	Yes	Breakfast, lunch, dinner	Pick-up from Arrawarra bus stop	2–4 share cabin or 4-share tipi	A$390
Byron BayByron Bay, NSW	Beginner–intermediate	2 lessons	Yes (foam boards)	Lesson equipment provided	Not included	To and from the surf	Mixed shared dorm, Arts Factory Lodge	A$318
CangguBali	Beginner–intermediate	2 lessons	Yes	Not needed	Breakfast	Airport transfer extra	Shared 4-bed room with A/C; private rooms available	US$178
Nusa LembonganBali	Intermediate–advanced	2 lessons	Yes	Not needed	Breakfast	Return boat from Sanur; speedboat to the breaks	Shared; private rooms available	US$280
Kuta LombokLombok	Beginner–intermediate	A lesson each day	Yes	Not needed	Breakfast	Longboat to the surf; no airport transfer	Shared; private bungalows available	US$210
Red IslandEast Java	Beginner–intermediate	A lesson for each night	Yes	Not needed	Breakfast	Not included	Shared; private bungalows available	US$150
EriceiraPortugal	All levels	2 lessons + 1 yoga session	Yes	Surf equipment for lessons	Breakfast, welcome drink, Wednesday BBQ	Lesson pick-ups from the hostel	10-bed shared en-suite dorm; female dorm or private double on request	See Ericeira prices
PenichePortugal	Beginner–intermediate	2 lessons in Peniche (5 on the 7-day trip)	Yes, for lessons	Gear provided for lessons	Breakfast, welcome drink, pizza night	Transfer on to Ericeira	Shared, Baleal; dorms and private rooms	See 7-day trip prices (7 days, with Ericeira)

Prices are per person, from each trip page. Inclusions are as listed on each trip page; boards and wetsuits are part of the lesson gear. No wetsuit is needed in Indonesia’s warm water.

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How to get to our surf camps

Australia

Sydney to Spot X: Transfers are included on the 6 Day Great Aussie Adventure, leaving Sydney every Sunday and Wednesday.
Spot X, Arrawarra: Nearest airport: Coffs Harbour, about 25 km south.
Byron Bay: Ballina Byron Gateway airport is about 30 minutes away. Gold Coast airport is about 65 km and Brisbane about 165 km.

Bali & Indonesia

Canggu: 45 minutes to an hour by road from Ngurah Rai airport (Denpasar), depending on traffic.
Nusa Lembongan: Fast boat from Sanur, about 30 to 45 minutes.
Kuta Lombok: About 40 minutes by air from Bali, or by fast boat. Lombok airport is 20 to 30 minutes from Kuta.
Red Island, Java: By road and the Gilimanuk to Ketapang ferry, about seven hours from Canggu.

Portugal

Lisbon to Ericeira: About 45 minutes by car on the A8, or about an hour to an hour and a half by bus from Campo Grande.
Lisbon to Peniche and Baleal: About 1 h 10 min by car, or about an hour and a half by Rede Expressos bus from Sete Rios. Our hostel is in Baleal, a short taxi ride from Peniche bus station.
Times and fares: Check the operator for current times and fares.

More help: FAQ and travel info · Island hopping from Bali · International travellers

When is the best time to surf?

There are waves all year at every camp. The season decides how big the waves are and how warm the water is. Here’s the short version from our surf guides.

See seasons, water temperature and what to wear at each camp

Camp	Most consistent surf	Gentler surf / best for beginners	Water	What to wear
Australia
Byron Bay	All year	Depends on the beach; there is usually a sheltered side	25–27 °C in Feb, 19–22 °C in Aug	Rash vest in summer; springsuit or 3/2 mm in winter
Spot X	Biggest swell May to August	December to February: the smallest surf of the year	24–27 °C in Feb, 18–21 °C in Aug	Rash vest in summer; up to a 3/2 mm in the coldest weeks
Bali & Indonesia
Canggu	April to October, biggest June to August	November to March: smaller, more variable	25–28 °C in Aug, 28–30 °C in Jan	Rash vest, no wetsuit
Nusa Lembongan	April to October	Reef breaks only; Playgrounds is the most forgiving	Roughly 25–30 °C (Bali)	Rash vest, no wetsuit
Kuta Lombok	May to September	November to March: smaller, mellower	25–30 °C all year	Rash vest, no wetsuit
Red Island	Swell season May to November	Sand-bottom beach break for beginners and intermediates	Warm all year	Rash vest, no wetsuit
Portugal
Ericeira	September to November	June to August: smallest waves, warmest water	14–16 °C in winter, 19–20 °C in Aug–Sep	Wetsuit all year
Peniche	November to March for experienced surfers	May to September	About 14–15 °C in late winter, up to about 19 °C in Aug–Sep	Wetsuit all year

Month by month: Bali, Lombok and Java · Portugal · Byron Bay surf guide · Spot X surf guide

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Do I need to speak good English?

No. Our trips, lessons and bookings are all in English, but the instructors keep it simple and show you what to do on the beach before you paddle out. Lots of our guests speak English as a second language.

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Which visa do I need for Australia?

With a Dutch passport you can apply for a Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) up to the day before your 31st birthday. For a holiday of up to 3 months, apply for a free eVisitor visa (subclass 651). Check the Department of Home Affairs before you apply.

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Which currency do I pay in?

Australian trips are booked in Australian dollars, Bali & Beyond trips in US dollars and Portugal trips in euros. Your bank converts the amount when you pay by card.

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When is the best time to go from the Netherlands?

For warm water, go to Australia from December to February, when it’s summer there. Bali’s most consistent surf is from April to October. In Portugal, June to August has the smallest waves and warmest water, and September to November the most consistent surf.

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