Overview
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2 hours
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Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked!
Our awesome instructors will help you get to grips with those all-important surf basics:
Water and beach safety
How to use your surf equipment correctly
Paddling and Pop Up skills
Teaching you the most effective surfing technique to suit your ability and fitness.
We work hard to ensure you get the most out of your surf lesson!
Our surf lessons run daily from Omaha Beach and are organised around the tides; giving you the best possible conditions to surf in.
Surf lessons are run at a relaxed pace and include a pre-surf stretch warm up session, beach based training and lots of in water practice time.
We keep our group lessons small and instructor to surfer ratios conservative, which enables our dedicated instructors to provide plenty of in-water support and feedback.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Learn to surf with Saltwater Eco at Te Arai, one of the best beginner waves in the Auckland region! Jump on-board our ultimate beginner lesson! Surfing is a fantastic activity for all the family and once you’ve experienced the thrill of riding your very first wave you’ll be hooked! Our awesome instructors will help you get to grips with those all-important surf basics: - Water and beach safety - How to use your surf equipment correctly - Paddling and Pop Up skills - Teaching you the most effective surfing technique to suit your ability and fitness. - We work hard to ensure you get the most out of your surf lesson!
Options
Beginner Surf Lesson at Te Arai Beach
What‘s Included
Surf Equipment: Surfboard and Wetsuit
Transport to lesson location
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Caught first wave with awesome instructor at beautiful Omaha beach
jodiec465,Mar 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great time thanks Saltwater Eco! My son had a personal lesson at Omaha beach with instructor Locke and he had a blast- Locke was awesome and helped my son get up on the board in no time. Beautiful white sand, clear water beach at Omaha to enjoy.
Awesome experience, highly recommend!
madriac,Feb 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined the girls on curls lessons with Lydia. I learnt a lot, really enjoyed it and progressed in my surfing skills. Highly recommend, I was nervous at first but had such a great time, friendly atmosphere, very targeted instruction and good equipment. Can't wait to go back.
Locke + Lydia = Superb
beatriceandjeremyAKL,Feb 21, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clean and great beach for beginners. Locke was exceptionally patient with us beginners and we'd go back to Omaha just to surf with Saltwater Eco. If you're a first-time surfer, there's no need to be afraid when you're under Locke's guidance. Special mention must be reserved for Lydia, who was in touch with us all steps of the way, and updating us whenever there's a change in wave conditions. We're definitely going back.
The friendliest and most knowledgable instructors
KM-NZL,Jan 28, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Learning to surf solo could be intimidating but the Saltwater Eco team make it really fun and not scary at all! I've been to a few girls on curls events since I started surfing with them, and they have so much knowledge, and patience, and they make the whole experience super fun. I'd recommend them to everyone.
Fantastic Beginner's Surf Lesson
Sling1000,Jan 9, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My two children aged 12 and 10 had a great surf lesson at the very beautiful Omaha beach with Lydia and Locke. Saltwater Eco provided wetsuits and boards and they made the lesson fun and informative. Omaha beach is stunning and we had the most perfect conditions. After some theory on the beach it was straight into the water and the kids managed to get up on their boards and caught a good few waves. A perfect introduction for any beginner.
Amazing teachers!
Barnesoid,Dec 4, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been to a couple of lessons now with the team at Saltwater Eco and I’ve had the most awesome time at every lesson! The teachers Lydia & Kirsty are extremely knowledgable and even more patient with beginners. They both bring an air of calm and sea appreciation that puts anyone at ease. Can’t recommend highly enough :)
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