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Established 2019
About Mount Surf School
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. It’s this thinking that’s led us to become the fastest growing surf school in Mount Maunganui, with a roaring community hundreds strong, a great team and some cutting edge teaching methods.
We’re proud to be different, forever evolving, and committed to welcoming anybody new to surfing with open arms.
Learn from the best
Experienced, qualified coaches
Our coaches are some of the most experienced, qualified coaches you can get. All our coaching staff are expert surfers themselves, often with decades of experience surfing all over the world.
Every coach is a certified Level 1 surf instructor, lifeguard qualified and first aid trained.
Safety first
You’re in safe hands
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, with public liability insurance up to $1 million.
Learn from the best
5.0 stars from 644 Google reviews
Our coaches are some of the most experienced, qualified coaches you can get. But don’t take our word for it.
★★★★★
First time surfing and it was a blast! Our instructor was fantastic, super friendly, encouraging, and made the whole experience feel easy. I went from nervous to confident in no time. Highly recommend these guys, we’ll be back for round two
DV N · First lesson · Google review
★★★★★
Dom was really amazing with my kids who are 7 and 9. He kept the lesson fun but really helped them focus on the correct technique for progressing with their surfing. They can’t wait to go back and have more lessons with him.
Mary Copeman · Kids lesson · Google review
★★★★★
My husband and I had a surfing lesson with the guys here. Jason was our instructor and he was just perfect… My husband’s done it before so Jason really worked on his base level skills… Where as I was just up for some fun in the water, but he actually got me standing by the end of the session.
Kirsty Ulyatt · Couple’s lesson · Google review
★★★★★
My friend and I had the best time doing the 2 day improver surf course with Dean! He was super encouraging, we learnt heaps and were really able to see our progress. Such a fun weekend!
Sophie · Improver course · Google review
★★★★★
Had such a great experience the first time, I booked another lesson with my son two days later. We were both up standing. Instructors were friendly and helpful. Would absolutely recommend the Mount Surf School. Best surf school at the Mount
Natalie Martin · Parent & kid · Google review
★★★★★
My daughter and I had a surf lesson while in New Zealand. Our instructor Dean was fantastic in not only explaining the safety aspects of surfing but also in ensuring my 13 year old had as many opportunities to pop up on the board as the waves allowed.
Mona Gusan · Private lesson · Google review
Find us
Find our surf school on Main Beach
Look for our trailer, flags and tent on the sand at Main Beach. Lessons start and finish right there.
Opposite 27 Marine Parade, Mount Maunganui 3116
0274 137 259
hello@mountsurfschool.co.nz
Open 7 days, all year round