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Group Surfing Lessons Kool Katz 1 day

Recommended by 92% of travelers
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Byron Bay, Australia
High interest
Booked 3 times today.
  • 4 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get out on the waves on this half day group surfing lesson in Byron Bay. Ride a wave for 40m or you get your money back when you book this surf lesson. Your instructor promises the quintessential surfing experience in Australia. There are 20 max per group, and each of you will be provided with all the surf gear you need, including rash vests, boards, and sunscreen.
  • You’re guaranteed to ride or you get your money back
  • Have fun in this group setting cheering each other on
  • Your instructors will provide a true Aussie experience
  • All your surf gear is included, like board, wetsuit, rash vests, but you bring a towel

What's Included

  • Boards and wetsuits included
  • Rashvests
  • Bottled water
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Masks
  • Sunscreen
  • Towel

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

!IMPORTANT! The UNPREDICTABLE NATURE OF THE OCEAN, SWELL, TIDE AND WIND. SO Please call 24 hours BEFORE departure or as soon as you are booked to confirm pickup time and be advised of any variations in surf and weather conditions. WE CAN NEVER GUARANTEE THE TIME WILL BE THE SAME AS ADVERTISED because we do not control the ocean! It's too big. Because we only do one class a day, one of the best things about going with KoolKatz is that you get the best conditions for beginners on that day. Please understand that if you have booked with us you must call +61 419207965 for correct departure time as this may change due to swell and tide conditions. WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THE TIME WILL BE THE SAME AS ADVERTISED. As stated, we do not control the ocean! Please also make sure the number you have given us as a contact can be reached from Australia so we can update you of any changes.

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Meeting point

  • 4/70 Shirley St, Byron Bay NSW 2481, Australia

    Pickup is from you accommodation or meet at 4/70 Shirley street. Please call beforehand for confirmation on your pickup. +61 419 207 965

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Pat Morton Lookout

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Epilepsy and Narcolepytic
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Amy_M
Me and my friend really enjoyed our surf lesson.The instructors were super helpful and friendly, and with it being our first time surfing they made it really easy and fun to learn how. We couldn’t recommend it enough.

Reviews

4.7
based on 216 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Terry and his mates were very nice and explained everything very well.

Jellian_J, Dec 2025
If you want to get into surfing, this is definitely a good opportunity without spending too much money.

Great surfing class! The...

Vera_W, Dec 2025
Great surfing class! The instructor Shane and Jeremy are very patient, supportive and professional, making it easy to learn. Terry was also very friendly and welcoming. Meet great friends from all over the world. Highly recommend!

Fun surf lesson.

Chris_G, Nov 2025
Had a really fun lesson with Kool Katz. Terry was an interesting character, I liked him just make sure you have a sense of humour and you’ll be fine haha. Surf tips were helpful, and got everyone in the group to stand up by the end of the session so it really does work. I’d have enjoyed more time in the water and maybe a few goes on my own without assistance from coaches but I understand their methods. Really good price for the class and it’s worth doing.

True Aussie experience!

Sophia_L, Sep 2025
Lovely guys and a lovely day out on the water. Everyone got up on their first or second try. True Aussie experience!

Super fun and helpful...

Lea_W, May 2025
Super fun and helpful surf lesson! We never surfed before and our surf coach was so patient with us and explained and helped whenever possible. All around super day with lots of fun. Definitely recommend!

Great fun, great teacher....

Molly_S, Mar 2025
Great fun, great teacher. First time surfing and managed to stand up a few times. Would do again if I ever come back to Byron

Terry is the MAN!!!

Nate_K, Mar 2025
You are guaranteed a proper Australian experience with Terry, the local surf expert. He does a great job of keeping the trip engaging and fun. This is the perfect booking for someone who has never surfed before!

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Thanks for the kind words Nate. You did really well. Cheers Terry

Terry was a great laugh...

Alastair_A, Mar 2025
Terry was a great laugh and made the experience. Both of us managed to catch some waves. Much better deal than other surf companies in Byron.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Glad you had Alastair. Appreciate you saying we're a better deal. We agree with you! Why would you pay. $80, when you could be successful and have fun at $49.

Fantastic experience!

Bianca_D, Mar 2025
Great experience, everybody managed to stand up and surf, with a very friendly instructor who made it very easy, communication upfront was easy too

Tez and Terry were the...

Bea_V, Feb 2025
Tez and Terry were the BEST! This lesson was a great bang for your buck. Best instructors EVERRR!!!!

Lighthearted, affordable, and safe

Toby_R, Feb 2025
If you’re looking for a somewhat boring and uniform lesson where you spend an hour on the beach before you even touch the water, then this is not the lesson for you. Terry has been teaching for 35 years and knew the best time and location (watch your emails for the timing and be aware the drive was 30 mins for us - I wouldn’t book any other activities on the same day) for us as a group of beginners to get the most out of the lesson and the waves. When you arrive at the meet location you may think you are in the wrong place but trust the process. Terry is eager for everyone to enjoy themselves and catch a few waves (which we all managed) and he does so in a jovial, Aussie manner whilst keeping us safe. Speaking of, don’t be idle in helping out getting the surf boards on and off; he’s 69 so save his back! You also really can’t argue with the price which is far cheaper than competitors in Byron so if you’re just looking for a light-hearted day out with the goal of standing on your board for some waves then this is the lesson organiser for you. Come with an open-mind and a sense of humour and you’ll be grand.

Amazing Lesson!

Kathryn_S, Feb 2025
So much fun!! As a total beginner, Tez was able to get me to stand up multiple times on my own in just a few hours! Would recommend this to anyone who wants an authentic aussie surfing experience!

Amazing experience! My...

Erin_B, Jan 2025
Amazing experience! My first time surfing and I caught so many waves. The instruction was easy to understand and made it surprisingly easy for me to catch the waves even though I was scared. They start out pushing you onto the waves and by the end, you are catching your own waves! I did not want the day to end!!! This was my favorite part of my Australia trip. Also, the beach they bring you to is beautiful and not busy with people, it’s perfect for beginners

Best surf lesson

Lily_O, Dec 2024
From the beach they took us to, to the lesson itself everything was amazing. The instructors are so fun and make the experience easy going. Would 100% do it again. Worth every cent.

Had a great time

Britt_Y, Nov 2024
We had an amazing time! They bring you with a little bus to the good surfing spot of the day. They explain how you can surf safely without getting injured and what to do if you fall off the board. The groups are not too big and we all were standing on the board in the first lesson. We had such a good time that we booked a second lesson for the next day. And the teachers and the owner are really nice. Absolute recommendation :)

The legends

Jasper_K, Oct 2024
The instructor is called “the legends” because they know all the best surf spots and exactly where to go for the best waves. Their local knowledge and experience make them the perfect guide to lead surfers to the most ideal locations.

Great surf lesson!

Vishwa_P, Oct 2024
Fun experience and great value surf lesson for beginners. The weather was really bad for us but our instructor Terry was determined to get the most out of the day & get us all surfing. He found a calmer spot on the beach for us and we all managed to stand up despite the harsh conditions. We had a great time and a good laugh with Terry, thank you!

Quite fun, good workout as well

Lasse_H, Oct 2024
Good experience with a funny and authentic australian surfer. Would recommend to young people travelling the region and wanting to experience surfing in byron bay.

Fun catching waves

antonia_d, Sep 2024
Ter is great super knowledgeable and makes you feel welcomed. Will guarantee you laugh & catch a wave! Good ratio of instructors to people attending the lessons 1:5 ratio mostly.

Good times!

Jesse_Y, Sep 2024
Awesome day! This is amazing value. Our instructors got everyone standing and gave us lots of encouragement and tips. Would recommend this trip and would do it again. Thanks guys! :)

Thank you

Arno_B, Sep 2024
We had a great time. We had 2 teachers and they were super helpful. We came with 3 daughters (14,12,9) and they were so excited and nervous and the teachers were nice and professional.

Wonderful experience

Milica_K, Jul 2024
Surfed for the first time in my life. Whay a great experience it was. Very well explained safety and techniques what you need to do and how to rids the waves. Had a great time, the weather was marvelous and even the water considering it was July and Australian winter. Can only recommend!

Really enjoyable experience

Frida_F, Jul 2024
We had a really good time with Terry and he was a good surf-instructor! Would definitely recommend it🌞 All of us managed to catch waves. The surf conditions weren’t too good, but Terry took us to a place where it was smaller and better waves for beginners. This was a perfect surf-lesson for us🙌🏼

Fun crew good lesson

Bart_B, Jun 2024
We had an amazing time with Terry and the other guys. Terry and his crew were really fun and the surfing went pretty well. Felt like a real praying mantis on the board :)

Fun first surfing experience

Rhys_D, May 2024
Terry and the rest of the lads were great and got all of us up standing on the surfboards. Riding a wave for the first time was a great experience.

Really recommend this beginner course

Mns_E, Apr 2024
A memorable experience with a bunch of funny and enthusiastic surfing teachers who made everyone laugh and have fun during the lesson.

We had a great time with...

LisaMarie_M, Apr 2024
We had a great time with Kook Katz Surf School ! Thanks to the instructors and the good explanations, we succeeded even though we were debutant ! Thank you, Camille and Lisa-Marie :)

Amazing

Hollie_M, Mar 2024
Very enjoyable experience! Very patient with me and managed to actually get on the board and surf multiple times. Made me feel welcomed especially since I was on my own.

We had a really good time...

Regina_B, Feb 2024
We had a really good time yesterday, we were practicing catching the waves and we could stand up half of the time, which was a great success. :)

Unreal experience

Max_E, Feb 2024
First and foremost they’re suffers and they know every bit about it. Organisation my be abit unorthodox but in my opinion this only added to it. Thanks again!

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