Group & Private Surf Lessons at Mangawhai Heads

Group & Private Surf Lessons

Two ways to learn at Mangawhai Heads. Join a fun, social group lesson, or get focused one on one time with a private lesson. Both include boards, wetsuits and a qualified local coach.

Choose your lesson

Group or private, your call

Group Surf Lesson

Learn alongside others in a small, friendly group. Our most popular and most affordable way to catch your first wave, with all the gear and a qualified coach. A great buzz and a great way to meet people.

Private Surf Lesson

One on one with a coach focused entirely on you, or a session built around just your family or friends. The fastest way to progress, at your own pace, with personalised coaching from the first wave.

Whether you are chasing your very first wave or want to get more consistent on your feet, our lessons are the best place to start. You will be in good hands with a qualified, friendly local instructor who knows this beach inside out.

Group lessons run for two hours and private lessons for 90 minutes, with everything you need included. Beginners start on the sand learning how to pop up and read the waves, then move into waist deep water where the whitewater does the work. You do not need any experience, and you do not need to be a strong swimmer to get started.

What's included

Your surfboard, a wetsuit in your size and coaching with a qualified instructor. Just bring your togs, a towel and some sunblock and we will take care of the rest.

Group or private?

Group lessons are a fun, social and affordable way to learn alongside others, and they are our most popular option. Private lessons give you one on one time with a coach focused entirely on you, or a session built around just your family or friends, so you progress faster and set the pace. Group lessons run two hours and private lessons 90 minutes, both with all the gear included.

Who it's for

Anyone aged six and up, from complete beginners to intermediate surfers wanting to refine their technique. Kids, adults, couples, friends and families are all welcome. We match the coaching to the people in front of us.

Duration

90 min to 2 hr

Ages

6 and up

Levels

Beginner to intermediate

Included

Board & wetsuit

From $80

per person

Group lesson From $80

Private lesson From $99

Duration 2 hr / 90 min

Ages 6 and up

Gear Board & wetsuit included

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Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a group and private lesson?

Group lessons are a fun, social and affordable way to learn alongside others. Private lessons are one on one, or just you and your family or friends, with a coach focused entirely on you so you progress faster and set the pace. Group lessons run two hours and private lessons 90 minutes, both with all gear included.

Do I need any experience?

None at all. Most of our students are first timers. Your instructor will take you through everything from the ground up, starting on the sand and moving into the water when you are ready.

Do I need to be able to swim?

You do not need to be a strong swimmer to start. Beginners learn in waist deep water where you can always stand up, with an instructor right beside you.

What should I bring?

Just your togs to wear under the wetsuit, a towel, sunblock and some water. We provide the surfboard and wetsuit.

What if the weather is bad?

Surf conditions change quickly on the coast. If we need to move your lesson for safety or surf, we will be in touch to reschedule a time that suits.

More ways to surf

Related programs

School Holiday Program

Two days of coaching and games to keep the kids busy and confident in the water these holidays.

Summer Surf Camp

A progressive three day camp where groms build real surf skills and make mates over summer.

Equipment Rental

Boards, wetsuits, bodyboards, SUPs and kayaks to hire by the hour, the day or the fortnight.

Ready to catch your first wave?

Book a group or private lesson today and we will take care of the rest. Boards, wetsuits and a qualified coach are all included.