Warm, forgiving beaches — the perfect place to learn.
Byron's warm, forgiving beaches are some of the best in the country to learn on, and Byron Bay Surf School runs group and private surf and stand-up-paddle lessons across them with accredited local coaches.
It's an easy, friendly introduction for beginners and improvers — and a great base for exploring the region's famous points, like The Pass, once you've found your feet.
Surf and SUP on a beginner's dream coast.
Beginners
Relaxed lessons on gentle, sandy beach breaks with warm water most of the year.
Improvers
Coaching to take you from standing up to riding along the face with confidence.
Stand-up paddle
SUP lessons for a calmer, equally scenic way to get out on the water.
Group & private
Social group classes or focused private sessions, with accredited coaches.
Who it suits & where it runs
A friendly fit for beginners and improvers, and for travellers who want to learn somewhere warm before tackling the region's longer point waves.
On the main beaches at Byron Bay in the NSW Northern Rivers, with comfortable learning conditions right through the year.
