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Sam was laid back and provided a fun and informative lesson! Provided good tips too. Will definitely book more lessons with Sam soon.

Private surf lesson

$40

Nice dude. Great teacher. Highly recommend

Surfing lessons

$50

Thank you Victor. Excellent drop off and pick up arrangements. Very accommodating.

Rent Binoculars for a week at Surfers

$40

Lovely guy! Punctual, hard worker, he’ll get the job done.

Surf instructor/buddy for intermediate level

$50

John had great communication, was on time and a great teacher. Would highly recommend!

Private surf lesson in Coolangatta

$100

What's the average cost of a surfing instructor

$50 - $100

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$80

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$100

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Why book surf lessons through Airtasker?

Finding surf lessons online is easy on Airtasker! You no longer have to ask round or pore through numerous websites searching for surf lessons that can accommodate your skill level. With our platform, connecting with skilled and experienced surf instructors is just a few taps away!

Did you know that spending time in the ocean positively impacts your health? Surfing can also help you increase your strength, balance, and fitness. Not to mention surfing is another skill you can add under your belt! It can be a bit tricky to look for surf instructors who can help you achieve all these benefits, but don’t let that stop you!

All you have to do is put up a task and indicate your budget and schedule. Taskers nearby will offer you their services, and you can choose who among them you think provides the best service. You can check out their profiles, ratings, and reviews to help you decide! Once done, you can now have your first surf lesson scheduled!

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Top Surf Lessons related questions

Surfing is not as dangerous as compared to other board sports like snowboarding, wakeboarding, or skateboarding. It’s because in surfing, your speed is relatively low, and the water will absorb most of your crashes. Also, surfing for beginners is probably the safest because chances are you will be at a mellow beach break, and the waves will be small. It’s also recommended for beginners to ride soft top surfboards, which highly increases safety.

It depends on how fast you can absorb the lessons, but generally, it takes at least three surf lessons to learn how to surf and catch a wave by yourself. This is one of the most basic skills, and if you want to progress after this, it will take more lessons for you to master intermediate and advanced surfing skills. 

It depends on several factors such as your age, fitness level, your familiarity with the ocean, your board sports experience, and the type of beaches you have access to. You can teach yourself the basic concepts, but for you to develop your surfing skills further, you would need a surf instructor to guide you. Plus, it’s much safer if you have an expert by your side. 

You can teach surfing to kids as young as seven or eight, while seniors aged 60 and above can still learn how to surf as well. As long as you are a persistent person, have decent arm and leg strength, adequate balance skills, and are willing to learn proper surfing etiquette, you can learn to surf no matter what your age is. 

You may want to use your own wetsuit, rashguard, board shorts, and surf earplugs. Your Tasker can provide other surfing equipment such as a surfboard, fins, leash, and surf wax. If you’re serious about pursuing surfing as a sport or hobby, you may want to purchase your own surf gear. Your Tasker can provide recommendations on where to buy the best surfing equipment.

For cashless transactions, you can use the Airtasker Pay system available on our platform. You can also pay via cash if you prefer. Discuss this detail with your Tasker before starting your first surf lesson. You can also discuss with them the frequency of payment, whether you want to pay them every after session, every week, or every month.

What do surf lessons include?

Surf lessons involve teaching you the fundamentals, from basic concepts to advanced techniques. This is perfect whether you’re looking to upgrade your fitness regimen or find adventurous recreational activities. Since surfing is a water sport, you can also enhance your swimming skills by hiring a swimming instructor to help you gain more confidence in the water. When you’re ready, feel free to use Airtasker to find surf lessons near you! Here are a few things you can expect when booking a surf instructor:

Surf lessons for kids

If your child seems interested in surfing, enrol them in surf lessons! It can give your child the confidence not only to stand on a surfboard but to handle themselves more confidently while riding the waves. Your instructor can teach your child safety rules, surf etiquette, and other techniques such as entering the water correctly, paddling and positioning on top of the surfboard, and getting through a wave. You can skip worrying as instructors can adapt the lessons to your child’s age and skill level.

Surf lessons for beginners

If you’re an adult who wants to learn how to surf, you can book beginner surf lessons near you! Your instructor can teach you how to face your first wave, get off your board safely, and paddle correctly. Other topics can include safety precautions, from properly dismounting your board to going over and under the waves.

If you’re taking up surfing because you want to stay active and improve your physique, you can take your fitness journey to the next level by hiring a personal trainer on Airtasker!

Intermediate surf lessons

If you’ve already mastered the basics of surfing and want to take your skills up a notch, you can book intermediate surf lessons to polish the fundamentals you’ve learned. As an intermediate surfer, your instructor can teach you to surf on the main surf break further out to sea. You can also learn how to walk up and down the board while you’re surfing, do bottom turns and other crucial manoeuvres, maximise paddle efficiency, make sections, and build up speed.

Advanced surf lessons

Advanced surf lessons can help push your surfing skills further! Your instructor can help you gain the confidence to ride bigger waves. You may also learn advanced foot placement to do tricks and develop your own surfing style. If you’re aiming to surf competitively, you can also get a private coach to teach you specific riding strategies and techniques.

Recent Surf Lessons tasks

Surf Instructor Wanted

$100

Bonbeach VIC, Australia

19th Mar 2024

Keen surfing lessons or partner to surf with wanted.

Beginner surf instructor for 14 year old

$50

Byron Bay NSW, Australia

14th Mar 2024

I need a beginner surf instructor for my 14 year old son. Must have a working with children check. Approximately 5-6 lessons.

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Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

10th Mar 2024

Hello, looking for private surf lessons, I would say I'm a beginner with experience. Looking to get some ongoing lessons. I currently surf at Bondi

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Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

8th Mar 2024

My friend is up from Melbourne and we’d like to do a surfing lesson. I work Tuesday to Saturday, so would love to do this early morning if possible

I am looking for an experienced surf instructor

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Tamarama NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

I am an intermediate surfer looking for an instructor that can help me improve technique and navigate the bigger surf - Due date: Flexible

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$50

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

My partner and I are Beginning-intermediate level, and would like to take lessons from you. Weekend works. We can get board and wetsuit. Just need your guidance.

Surfing lessons

$30

Maroubra NSW, Australia

3rd Mar 2024

Im a beginner and I want to learn how to surf properly

Surf lessons

$50

Currumbin QLD, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Looking for a surf coach/buddy to help me improve my skills. I do surf but not confident enough to go deep. I have a surf board and own transportation. Doesn’t need to be qualified Any day between Monday to Wednesday 2pm to 3pm Looking about 6 weeks of surfing 50$ an hour. - Due date: Flexible

Surf lessons

$120

Burleigh Heads QLD 4220, Australia

2nd Mar 2024

Surf lessons for intermediate adult surfers

Surfing Coach

$5

Cronulla NSW, Australia

28th Feb 2024

I need a surfer coach to teach me and my friend how to catch some waves .

Surfing lessons

$50

Cronulla NSW, Australia

23rd Feb 2024

Hi, I’m a beginner surfer and want to gain more experience and exposure. Looking for any instructors to help me. - Due date: Flexible

Surf lessons

$25

Sydney NSW, Australia

21st Feb 2024

Looking to learn how to surf, I’ve never done it but skateboarded when I was younger… Located in crows nest so happy to go east or north

Surfing lessons

$50

Warilla NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2024

Hi, I would love someone to help me learn surfing, I'm new to Wollongong and would love some support with some fundamentals. - Due date: Flexible

I'm after windsurfer lessons for two people.

$100

Narrabeen NSW, Australia

4th Feb 2024

I'm after windsurfer lessons for two people. Preferably on Narrabeen Lake. We do not have windsurfers but do have lifejackets. We are flexible with times/days. - Due date: Flexible

Surfing lessons

$50

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Hey, I’m looking for somebody to give me a couple of surfing lessons. I’m a beginner, who’ve recently bought a 7 feet softtop board and it’s a bit harder to catch a wave and pop up on it, then when I did it before on 9ft one during group classes. So looking for somebody to show me how it’s done, get some tips. Preferable location and time- either eastern beaches on sunrise or flexible during weekends. Cheers! - Due date: Flexible

Surf lesson

$40

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Surf lesson for a beginner

Surf lessons

$80

Coolum Beach QLD, Australia

29th Jan 2024

Hi, I’m looking for a surf instructor. Ideally someone that is available Tuesday or Thursdays at 6am. The lesson are for myself and I might buy 3 if we can discuss a package. I have a board and can stand up but I’m at beginner level. - Due date: Flexible

Surf lessons :)

$70

St Peters NSW, Australia

23rd Jan 2024

I’ve just got back from learning to surf on some pretty calm waves in Sri Lanka. Really want to continue now that I’m back in Australia but a bit scared of the waves and not super knowledgeable of surf etiquette. Looking for someone to give me a few (2-3) private surf lessons. I’m located in the inner west so somewhere south/east is better for me. Would also need someone to provide a board as I want to sus out how I go before committing to a purchase. I work full time so would need to do lessons before 6.39am/past 6.30pm or on weekends. Cheers:) - Due date: Flexible

Private surf lesson in Coolangatta

$100

Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia

27th Dec 2023

Private surf lesson in or near Coolangatta where we are staying. Would prefer today but in the next few days is fine. Would be for myself but possibly my partner would join - Due date: Needs to be done on Wednesday, 27 December 2023

John had great communication, was on time and a great teacher. Would highly recommend!

Surf instructor/buddy for intermediate level

$50

Manly NSW, Australia

21st Oct 2023

Note: most days work, can’t remove date altogether…hoping for semi regular I’ve just started transitioning from a 6’6 foamie to a 6’4 hardboard and I’m just lacking confidence a lot now. Looking for an experienced surfer who is willing to go out with me and help me choose waves and just provide encouragement really. I’m a strong paddler and could handle 2-3 foot totally fine on my foamie. Price negotiable if you’re a qualified instructor - Due date: Flexible

Lovely guy! Punctual, hard worker, he’ll get the job done.