Surfing Lessons on Sydney's Bondi Beach

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Sydney, Australia

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Booked 5+ times last week!

2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9

· Alexander_H ·

Apr 2026

Highly recommended! Bondi was awesome and the instructors were super chill (especially Jesse who was amazing!). A great mix of instruction and water time. We all had a blast. Highlight of our trip in Sydney!

· Jennifer_P ·

Jun 2026

It was a fabulous experience with the Let’s Surfing team esp Dan who was extremely patient with non surfers like us. We enjoyed every moment. And if you’re a non swimmer like me , you don’t need to worry!

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Overview

Learning to surf on your own means guessing at technique and trying to access equipment—difficult to arrange on vacation. Book a small-group lesson at Bondi Beach with a local instructor to cover surf and safety basics, warm-up, paddling, catching waves, and standing up. All the gear is included, so you can turn up and get straight in the water.

Groups are limited to five surfers for a personalized experience
No need to hire gear: Includes boards, wetsuit, rash vest, sunscreen, and lockers
Covers surf safety, paddling, catching waves, and standing
Build your confidence on land before heading into the surf

What's Included

Surf lesson
Use of surfboard
Storage area for your valuables
Wetsuit, Rashvest and Sunscreen
Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Towels
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

128 Ramsgate Ave, North Bondi NSW 2026, Australia
Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to the lesson start time.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your own way to Bondi Beach, meet your instructor, and get fitted with a surfboard, wetsuit, and the rest of your gear. The lesson starts on the sand, where your instructor introduces the equipment and the basics of paddling out and popping up.

Practice the technique on the beach, and hear a few stories about the history of Australian surfing along the way. Once you're comfortable with the dry run, carry your board into the warm water to try catching some waves.

Your instructor comes into the water with you, helping you improve with plenty of individual attention as you go. Whether you're a first-timer or brushing up on your skills in bigger surf, Bondi's waves and weather suit year-round surfing.

Lets Go Surfing

Bondi Beach

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
You will surf in all weather and conditions, provided they are safe.
Not recommended for children aged 11 years and under
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 281 reviews

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Fantastic experience

Jennifer_P, Jun 2026

So worth it!

Skylar_L, May 2026

So much fun!! Instructors were so nice and helpful! Would recommend to anyone visiting bondi! I had a blast!

Great location, good instructors and fun day learning to surf! It was my son's highlight of our trip!

AnneMarie_T, Apr 2026

You spend about 40 minutes on land learning how to surf and practicing standing up on the board. Then you have about an hour and a half in the water. There surf was a little rough and there were lots of other people in the water that we had to navigate around. I like that we had 2 guides (1 was in training) so we had more 1-on-1 time to learn/practice.

True Bondi Surfing Experience

Mahnaaz_B, Apr 2026

Truly gives one a feel of the Australian Bondi surfing experience. Very professional and warm welcome from the instructors. They made everyone feel included motivated and were keen to help us be our best throughout the experience. Huge thanks and shout out to Luke and Amy ! Much appreciated :)

Highly recommended! Bondi...

Alexander_H, Apr 2026

Great First Time Experience

Michael_P, Mar 2026

Great experience. Each class is small - 5 people. I had never surfed before and my coach, Jesse, was able to tailor his feedback and adjust on the fly what I needed to do. For those who have never surfed before like me, expect to learn a lot and get in a lot of reps in a short period of time.

Good

Mostafa_B, Mar 2026

Good. Could be better but as it was my first experience I was happy and it was enjoyable. To be honest 2hours is not enough for fully surfing but it is good to lay on the surfing board and enjoy the waves. I think if you want to be able to surf at least you need 4 sessions and do not rush to learn every thing in one single session. Plus the fact that guys working there as tutors are really helpful and they help my wife to enjoy and I really appreciate that they helped her.

Low expectations and still had a good day

Lindsey_S, Mar 2026

Don't worry about what to wear, they provide a wet suit and it takes all the worry out of losing swimsuit pieces. Pictures would have been nice.

Great surf school

Natalja_S, Jan 2026

Great surf school! Everything is well and efficiently organized. It was a bit crowded when I took my lessons, but Tom is a fantastic instructor and gave all the necessary knowledge to enjoy the waves and learn something new. I had a great experience overall and would definitely recommend the school.

Our instructor was great...

Robert_C, Jan 2026

Our instructor was great - I can’t remember his name though (sorry!) the 21 year old chap who had been skiing since he was 3. He was really patient and the two hours literally felt like five minutes. Highly recommended

Great experience- our...

Spencer_F, Jan 2026

Great experience- our instructors were patient and helpful, giving us good feedback to improve. The lesson was well structured and helped us build confidence before moving on. Took safety seriously and made sure we all knew how to keep from getting hurt. Would recommend!!

A must experience in Bondi

Lauren_B, Dec 2025

This was the most fun experience we had in Bondi. The group size was small and intimate and Aaron our instructor was truly outstanding - both personable and knowledgeable! The lesson was perfect for beginners and early-learners and left us feeling confident and tired from the constant exercise. I could not recommend this experience enough

Amazing surfing experience! 🌊

Emily_K, Nov 2025

This was so much fun! Our surf instructors, Luke and Bert, were amazing. They provided background information, thorough explanations, and were present and involved for the entire lesson, making everyone feel very safe and comfortable in the water, regardless of previous experience. We really enjoyed this experience and were able to surf a ton of waves of our own. I’d highly recommend this experience!

Reccomended surf lesson

kristirenee24, Oct 2025

The experience was excellent. The instructor, Aaron was patient, helpful and encouraging. The location was perfect for beginners. Would recommend!

Awesome! Very technical...

Rene_Z, Oct 2025

Awesome! Very technical and Well explained. Equipment was good. You will be able to Surf If you listen carefully. Recommended!

Great!

Danielle_R, Oct 2025

This was a great experience and worth the money. The instructors were good and two were in the water the entire time. I would caution those who are young or poor swimmers though. My husband and 14 year old son had to fight some pretty tough surf. They came out exhausted and sore and both are very confident in the water. They still had a great time and would recommend it to others!

The instructor was...

Mallerlyn_v, Sept 2025

The instructor was amazing, he made me feel comfortable and safe. This was my first surf lesson and it made me want to do it again!

Brilliant lesson

Luke_C, Aug 2025

Great teacher and shop located in a brilliant area. Equipment all great! Was able to stand, haven’t managed to before.

Great stuff

Deshawn_F, Aug 2025

I had a great time. Those young lads were professional and kept us engaged during the event. I’d definitely do it again

Great fun - even in the rain!

Michael_B, Aug 2025

Had a great surfing lesson - thanks to the instructor, I even managed to stand on the board on my first go! We took time to learn about the beach’s dynamics, including rips, stretch and practise on land before getting into the water. The day we surfed it was tipping it down with rain, but that didn’t matter! I thought I’d mention it so you’ll know it’ll happen no matter the weather. Had a good 1hr in the water I’d say. A great experience.

So cool!

VegardSberg_K, Jul 2025

The instructors are really nice, the beach is amazing, even in winter the water isn't colder than about 17-18 Cº and it's not to hard getting up on the board and feeling like your riding the wave.

Don’t miss out!! It was AWESOME!!!

Gianluigi_F, Jun 2025

What a great time!! My wife, my (14 y/o) son and I LOVED this outing!! Freddy was great!! No reason to be afraid of sharks or anything else! We could stand everywhere we were surfing! Don’t miss out on one of the best places to learn to surf!!!

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Holly_N, Jun 2025

They actually teach you hour to surf! They give you helpful tips. They’re very encouraging. It’s very good.

So fun, trip highlight

Parker_B, Jun 2025

It was so fun, super helpful and just a great time. Thought it was gonna be really cold but it wasn’t cold at all :)

All round great!

Sarah_R, Apr 2025

All round great fun! Friendly, knowledgeable, supportive instructor. Felt safe and like the instructions were clear and helpful throughout. Would highly recommend

Brilliant experience for...

Dan_T, Mar 2025

Brilliant experience for those completely new to surfing - would 100% recommend to anyone visiting Sydney

We had an amazing time!...

Regan_E, Mar 2025

We had an amazing time! Our guide, Tyler, was an amazing teacher in both the safety elements and the technique in getting us up and moving. He gave personalized recommendations to every member of our four-person lesson group.

Super fun

Ian, Mar 2025

Super fun activity, truly the most exhilarating experience that makes you want to learn more about surfing

Highly recommend

Theresa_H, Feb 2025

Absolutely fabulous. The instruction was thorough and helpful. Will was amazing at getting us all up on the board while keeping us safe. Very efficient and organized and so so fun. Shop is right on the beach.