Mount Surf School
Mount Maunganui's #1 surf school to learn to surf 🤙
Mount Surf School
Mount Maunganui's #1 surf school to learn to surf 🤙
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MOUNT MAUNGANUI'S BEST SURF SCHOOL
GROUP BEGINNER SURF LESSONS
Our beginner lessons are for absolute newcomers to surfing.
You'll learn everything a beginner needs to know about beach safety, paddle technique, how to catch waves, and of course, the fundamentals of getting up to your feet on the board.
PRIVATE SURF LESSONS
For those surfers or who really want to get the most from their time in the water, private lessons are the way to go. You’ll be amazed by how quickly you progress.
Available for individuals, couples, friends or larger groups who want their lesson exclusive!
Suitable for all skill levels – absolute beginners, intermediates or more experienced surfers.
WOMENS PROGRAMS
Want to learn to surf and get your stoke on surrounded by a group of epic women?
Then these structured, outcome oriented 5-Week Surf programs for women are just for you.
For women of all abilities, ages, and sizes.
KIDS
We have the best After School Surfing Squads for kids in the area.
Running through terms 1 & 4 , these squads give kids the chance to learn how to surf in a safe environment, surrounded by likeminded kids.
SURFBOARD & WETSUIT HIRE
We've got a HUGE selection of surfboards and wetsuits to hire, all super accessible, right near Mount Maunganui's best learn to surf beaches.
During the summer months you'll find our tent up, with equipment hire available all day long.
And in the off season, hire can be arranged over the phone.
Either way, we've got heaps of rental equipment in-house for you to make the most of the waves on offer.

MOUNT MAUNGANUI'S #1 SURF SCHOOL
As a surf school we take pride in doing things a little differently, being daring, and not being afraid to challenge the status quo.
And it's this same thinking that's led us to become the fastest growing surf school in Mount Maunganui, with a roaring community hundreds strong, an incredible team, alongside some cutting edge teaching methods.
We're proud to be different, forever evolving, and our commitment to welcoming anybody new to the sport of surfing with open arms
Experience the Ultimate Surfing Adventure in Mount Maunganui!!
NZ's Best Surf School...

Mount Surf School is located in Mount Maunganui, overlooking one of the best learn to surf beaches in the country.
White sandy beaches, and clear blue water, make this an irresistible place to learn to surf.
Couple that with our 'best in class', experienced coaches, lifeguard trained and first aid certified, and you're in literally the best place you can be for your surf lesson.
Certified Surf Instructors
First Aid Trained
Lifeguard Qualified
WHY LEARN TO SURF IN MOUNT MAUNGANUI?
Mount Maunganui is uniquely situated as a learn to surf destination, blessed with a cocktail of natural phenomena that make the waves perfect for learning to surf.
Unlike other beaches around the country with big, dangerous, powerful waves - the Mount is the complete opposite, offering up gentle, playful waves all year round.
SURF CONDITIONS & WHAT TO EXPECT?
Mount Maunganui has arguably the best beaches for learning to surf in the country.



Forget Raglan, the Mount is where it's at!
White sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and soft rolling waves make it the ideal destination to learn to surf.
Couple that with prevailing offshore winds in the summer months and small, clean conditions on a regular basis - it's no wonder people are coming to the Mount to learn to surf.
Why choose Mount surf school?
There are many reasons why you should choose us.
Here are just a few:
Learn from the best
Our coaches are some of the most experienced, qualified coaches you can get.
All our coaching staff are expert surfers themselves, oftentimes with decades of experience surfing all over the world.
But don't take our word for it, go read our glowing reviews for yourself.
SAFETY FIRST
We're lucky to be located at Mount Maunganui's Main Beach with access to one of the safest, best beaches to learn to surf in the country, but that's not all.
We go above and beyond to ensure the safety of all our students, adhering to strict safety guidelines at all times.
Book a surf lesson with Mount Surf School and you'll be in safe hands.