Surf camps for international travellers
Surf camps for international travellers in Australia, Bali and Portugal. Pick where you’re travelling from for visa notes, flight times and money tips for your country.
All our trips, surf lessons and booking pages are in English.Auf Deutsch lesenLæs på danskLue suomeksiLire en françaisLes på norskLees in het NederlandsLäs på svenska
Trip pages and booking are in English. Prices are per person.
Choose where you’re travelling from
Guests come to our 8 surf camps from all over the world, most of all from Germany, the UK, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden. Every trip, surf lesson and booking is in English, and you don’t need to have surfed before.
Germany
Working holiday visa up to age 35, flights and time differences from Germany.
United Kingdom
Gap year, working holiday or a week off: working holiday visa up to 35, flights and time differences from the UK.
Ireland
Working holiday visa up to 35, flights from Dublin and an easy start to your year in Australia.
Netherlands
Swap the North Sea for warm water: working holiday visa up to 30 and flights from Amsterdam.
Belgium
Working holiday visa up to 30, flights from Brussels and time differences from Belgium.
Denmark
Working holiday visa up to 35, flights from Copenhagen and time differences from Denmark.
Sweden
Trade the dark months for warm waves: working holiday visa up to 30 and flights from Stockholm.
Norway
Trade the dark months for warm waves: working holiday visa up to 30 and flights from Oslo.
Finland
Working holiday visa up to 35, flights from Helsinki and time differences from Finland.
Switzerland
Work and holiday visa up to 30, flights from Zurich and Geneva and Schengen travel to Portugal.
Austria
Work and holiday visa up to 30, flights from Vienna and time differences from Austria.
France
Working holiday visa (PVT) up to 35, flights from Paris and time differences from France.
USA
Learn to surf on a two-week vacation: non-stop flights from the West Coast and the ETA for Australia.
Canada
Working holiday visa up to 35, flights from Vancouver and Toronto and the ETA for Australia.
Not sure where to start? Send us an enquiry and we’ll help you plan your trip.
Ways to surf with Mojosurf
Where we surf
8 surf camps in 3 countries. Pick a country, then tap an X to see the camp.
Spot X surf camp
- Beachfront, north of Coffs Harbour
- Shared dorm cabins or tipis
- Buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner
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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.
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
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.
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.
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 AdventureI had so much fun and learned so much! Great instructors. Will definitely come back again😊
BaukjeBali Surf LessonsI wish there were more stars. Honestly some of the best times, humans, surfs ever. Thanks all!
Melissa1 Month Surf Academy Indonesia
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.
IslandSurf instructor, Australia- AndySurf instructor, Australia
- JosieSurf instructor, Australia
- MatticeSurf instructor, Australia
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.
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
FAQs: surf camps for international travellers
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Still have a question?
Ask a surferAre the trips and lessons in English?
Yes. All our trips, surf lessons and booking pages are in English. Instructors keep it simple and show you what to do on the beach before you paddle out.
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.
Do I need a visa?
It depends on your passport and the country you visit. Pick your country above for visa notes, and check the official government website before you book flights.
Can I combine two countries?
I’ve never surfed. Is that OK?
Yes. Most of our trips are made for beginner and intermediate surfers, with lessons and surf gear included. You need to be able to swim 50 m unaided.
How do I make a booking?
Go to the trip you want, select the date you want to surf with us, click Book and pay online. Within 24 hours you’ll receive an email with your confirmed booking number and details.
Talk to a real surfer
Questions about levels, dates or which camp suits you? Our crew answers by phone, WhatsApp or email.