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Nice dude. Great teacher. Highly recommend

Surfing lessons

$50

Very happy with his work

Surf ski Cleaning

$200

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 - $115

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$50

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$80

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$115

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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

Surfing Coach

$40

Noosa Heads QLD, Australia

20th Jan 2025

Beginner surfer. Looking for somehow to head out with me for an hour at a time. Ongoing lessons with the right person. Have 2 boards and have previously surfed.

Surf lessons on an ongoing basis

$50

Bronte NSW, Australia

18th Jan 2025

ongoing weekly surf lessons

Was after ongoing surf lessons in bronte or bondi or tamma

$50

Bronte NSW, Australia

18th Jan 2025

ongoing surf lessons weekly am a relative beginner

Affordable surf instructor

$30

Palm Beach QLD, Australia

17th Jan 2025

I've recently moved to the Gold Coast and keen to improve my surfing. I used to surf occasionally back in the Philippines but I would like to get better and be more confident in the ocean here. I have a 9'4 board and am looking for a budding surf instructor who is budget-friendly and may also want to practice their teaching or looking to mentor someone —casual weekly or fortnightly sessions. I'm quite flexible with the arrangements.

Surf lessons

$100

Maroubra NSW, Australia

13th Jan 2025

I would like to have 3 kids taught at the same time to surf

Surf lessons

$50

Wandana Heights VIC 3216, Australia

13th Jan 2025

Surf lessons for beginner. Around 6pm. Torquay beach

Surf Coach

$30

Surfers Paradise QLD, Australia

8th Jan 2025

Beginner Surfer. Have 2 boards. Looking for someone to come out with me each week for an hour or so

Surf instructor

$100

Newport NSW, Australia

8th Jan 2025

After a 1hr beginner surf lesson for 2 people

Learn to surf

$50

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

6th Jan 2025

Can travel to any beach and have my own board.

Surf lessons

$50

Bardwell Park NSW. Australia

2nd Jan 2025

Sammy surfer 🏄‍♂️ who can teach me ?

Surf coach geelong

$70

Geelong VIC, Australia

30th Dec 2024

Learning to surf. Can constantly pop up and ride white water. Have been trying and trying with very minimal success to catch green waves and trim across the face. Just want someone who knows how to surf to come out with me once and tell me what im doin wrong and where to sit

Surf lessons

$50

Newcastle East NSW, Australia

29th Dec 2024

New to newy and a beginner surfer. Would love to do a few private lessons to get back into it and get to know the beaches. Have my own board. Looking at around $50 per lesson.

Surf lessons $50

$50

Bondi Beach, New South Wales

26th Dec 2024

Hi. I’d like hourly surf lessons up to once every 2nd day (conditions permitting) finishing before 8am each morning. Starting tomorrow up until 06/01/25 then probably weekly. Bondi, Maroubra or close by. I have my own wetsuit and board (8ft mini mal) and have had lessons previously. $50/session

Kitesurfing lessons

$400

Sans Souci NSW, Australia

16th Dec 2024

I have all my own kitesurfing kit, but I need some lessons.

Surf big waves at bells this winter

$200

Albert Park VIC, Australia

6th Dec 2024

Have been swimming but ideally would like someone with experience to help with this goal

Private surf lessons in Bondi over Christmas and new years

$50

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

2nd Dec 2024

Private surf lessons for 40 year old female beginner with some experience.

Surfing lessons in Bondi

$75

Bondi Beach NSW, Australia

25th Nov 2024

I’m looking for a 1:1 surf instructor for an adult beginner. Looking for someone who is local and flexible based on weather and surf conditions. Have own board and wetsuit.

Windsurf lessons narabeen lake

$80

Narrabeen NSW, Australia

21st Nov 2024

Looking for someone that has windsurfing experience to teach me the basics at narrabeen lakes . WIilling to pay $60 per hr for 2 hrs either saturday or sunday until i am capable to go in the surf.You would need to bring equipment as i don't have any as yet.

Take two people on a 1 hr beginner surf lesson. Must provide boards.

$60

West Burleigh QLD 4220, Australia

14th Nov 2024

Take a 1 hour surf lesson for two beginners who have never surfed before. Surf Boards must be provided. Let me know if you need further details. Willing to negotiate price.Thanks

Surf lessons

$50

Manly NSW, Australia

10th Nov 2024

Beginner surf lessons. Manly or freshwater