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Best Surf Lessons in Byron Bay — Our Top 15

20 lessons  ·  from $36 a head

The Pass is a long right-hand point and Main Beach is the soft option beside it. These 15 cover both, with group sizes, board type and how early the first session goes out.

Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson - The first lesson: beach safety before surfing
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Byron Bay: 2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

1.2-Hour Small Group Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 657 reviews · 2 hours · from $60Our pick

Review of Byron Bay’s 2-hour beginner surf lesson, with small groups, friendly instructors, safety training, gear, price, and practical tips.

“Guides were very clear and helpful. Marta helped with the basics really well and was very clear on how to do things and how to improve even in the sea. Would definitely recommend.”

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Half Day Surf Lesson - The morning timetable and pickup routine
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Half Day Surf Lesson

2.Half Day Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · from $56

Review of Byron Bay’s half-day surf lesson, with beach pickup, gear, flexible surf locations, pricing, timing, and practical booking advice.

“The guy of the tour didn’t show up, not even a phone call to cancel or say that he had a problem. This kind of people should be removed from viator.”

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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day - Meeting at Shirley Street and heading out
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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

3.Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · from $35Best value

Review of Kool Katz Surf School’s affordable 4-hour Byron Bay beginner lesson, with gear, local instructors, transport, and a 40m ride guarantee.

“Great experience, everybody managed to stand up and surf, with a very friendly instructor who made it very easy, communication upfront was easy too”

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From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour - The first lesson: safety before standing
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From Byron Bay: Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour

4.Learn to Surf Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 187 reviews · 4 hours · from $63

Learn to surf near Byron Bay with small groups, local guides, warm wetsuits, scenic stops, and a tea-tree lake swim for $63.

“Fred was a great instructor and was very helpful in identifying where I was going wrong and helping me correct it.”

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Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay - The beach briefing and warm-up
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Half Day Guided Surf Lesson in Byron Bay

Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay - The beach briefing before the first wave
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Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay

6.Small-Group Surfing Lessons in Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $63

Learn to surf at Byron Bay’s Main Beach with small-group coaching, supplied gear, calm waves, and a flexible cancellation policy.

“Great experience. The instructors were great. The surf was a bit rough on the day but the instructor gave us plenty of guidance and made sure everyone was feeling comfortable.”

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Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day - What the four-hour experience feels like
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Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

7.Private Surf Lessons Kool Katz 1 Day

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $57

Private Byron Bay surf lessons with boards, wetsuits, patient coaching, and a stand-up guarantee. See if Kool Katz suits your group.

“Surfing with the crew in Byron Bay was epic—super chill vibes, but totally pro. The guys were fun, friendly, and knew their stuff. Great time all around!”

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2-Night Byron Bay Surf Camp - Why the surf lessons suit beginners
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2-Night Byron Bay Surf Camp

8.2-Night Byron Bay Surf Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · from $247

See if Byron Bay’s two-night surf camp is worth $247.45, with lessons, shared tepee lodging, gear, breakfast, and free activities.

“Nat was a legend and a super chill local. Showed us the best spots to surf away from crowds. Also showed us some lookouts and gave us tips for things to see around town. Made the experience so memorable. We were two beginners that were able to ride plenty of waves. Deffo recommend Mojo!!”

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Style Surfing Byron Bay - The beach briefing is more useful than it sounds
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Style Surfing Byron Bay

9.Style Surfing Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $68

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with small-group coaching, gear included, local tips, flexible timing, and hands-on wave practice.

“Sam was an excellent instructor! It was an amazing experience thanks to him! I was able to stand my board because of his easy and supportive instructions.”

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Byron Bay: Group Surf Lesson with Instructor - What happens during the 150-minute lesson
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Byron Bay: Group Surf Lesson with Instructor

10.Group Surf Lesson with Instructor

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 2h 30m · from $60

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with a small-group lesson, patient coaches, warm water, flexible booking, and a strong beginner focus.

“Jamie was a great instructor, we had vary much fun and learned the basics of surfing quickly. Due to a rather small group and personal assistance from Jamie everyone managed to catch at least one wave at the end of the lesson.”

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Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay - Getting fitted out with the right equipment
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Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay

11.Experience The Thrill Half Day Surf School in Byron Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $60

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with Blackdog Surf School, small groups, full gear, beach transport, and a stand-up guarantee.

“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 occRead more”

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Half Day Learn to Surf Tour From Byron - What your first surf lesson covers
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Half Day Learn to Surf Tour From Byron

2-Day Progressive Surf Lessons - One beach stop, chosen for the conditions
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2-Day Progressive Surf Lessons

13.2-Day Progressive Surf Lessons

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · from $107

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with two progressive Mojosurf lessons, small-group coaching, beach transport, and optional action photos.

“Got offered a pickup service for the surfing lessons at my hostel. The contact person first started asking me if I booked the session at 8.30 am while I booked the one at 13.30 pm. That already raised some question marks. After giving the tiRead more”

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Private Surf Lesson - Three hours of instruction, not just a quick try
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Private Surf Lesson

14.Private Surf Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews

Learn to surf in Byron Bay with a private instructor, flexible beach choice, included gear, hotel pickup, and practical tips before booking.

“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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Surf, Stay and Yoga in Byron Bay 2 day 2 night - Learning to surf at Lennox Head
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Surf, Stay and Yoga in Byron Bay 2 day 2 night

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