Byron Bay and many nearby parts of the NSW North Coast have world class surf breaks. Byron Bay, Ballina and Lennox Head have some of the best beaches for beginner surfers to pickup the skills. There are many surf schools in the area. We’ve listed just a few of them below, so you can find a surf school that suits your needs.
Rusty Miller Surf School
The top rated surfing lessons in Byron Bay are with Rusty. Once you meet him you’ll know why. This former world leading pro surfer is an icon. Rusty operates exclusively on one of the best sections of beach in Byron Bay for surf lessons. He’s a guru!
For bookings please call Rusty on 0422 099 684.
Kool Katz Surf School
One of the longest running and best known surf schools in Byron Bay. Terry the owner is a local legend and one of the most experienced surf instructors in NSW. You’ll pick up the skills quickly and find the best possible waves. Terry will travel a little further to get the right waves and it makes a big difference! The 5 day lesson package he offers is probably the best value surf program in Australia.
Black Dog Surf School
Black Dog have a great deal for people wanting to take their first surf lesson. If you don’t standup during your first lesson, you can come again for free. That’s a real satisfaction guarantee! They have a huge team of young and friendly surf guides to get you on the board and start you surfing with confidence.
Find out more at blackdogsurfing.com
Lets Go Surfing Byron Bay
If you want an affordable and friendly surf, or stand up paddle boarding lesson in Byron Bay then Lets Go Surfing is a good option. They run heaps of trips and their guides are young and enthusiastic surfers, super keen to hit the water. This is a corporate surf school, rather than a totally local start up, but the quality of instruction you’ll get is really good. They have loads of happy customers in Byron Bay.
Soul Surf School
One of the bigger surf schools in Byron Bay Soul offers private lessons, as well as cheaper group lessons. They have a strong crew of surf leaders and they also hire out equipment.
Visit their website at soulsurfschool.com.au
Places to surf at Byron Bay
The Pass is the place everyone talks about surfing in Byron Bay and who could blame them. This is an amazing surf break and well worth a visit. The water is often crystal clear and there is so much wildlife as it’s at the heart of the Byron Marine Park Sanctuary.
It’s not the only place worth surfing. It’s not uncommon to see nice waves in town near the wreck, or south of the light house at Tallow Beach or around Broken Head. Here is a link to a local surf guide from surf house backpackers.
If you’d like to get a surf report you should see swellnet or surfline which have cams and reports with the latest info, or just call one of the surf schools listed above.
Other Places To Surf
Byron Bay is not the only place to surf. There are some amazing beaches worth visiting in Ballina, Evans Head and on the Gold Coast.
When the surf gets really big on the beaches did you know the local rivers are sometimes a better place to surf. One of the best river waves is in Ballina well inside the mouth of Richmond River. When the surf pushes in the mouth of the river some really nice waves form in North Creek, as well as on the main river near Missingham Bridge. It’s a great spot for newbies to get on a board and try surfing for the first time. If the well is big from the east, then the river at Ballina could be pumping some long fun beginner waves. Kingscliff can also offer great waves in the creek depending on the sand build up.
Lennox Point is a famous surf break at the southern end of Seven Mile Beach. It’s very popular and much loved by locals. We recommend surfing with a local if you’re not familiar to the break, so you have a good introduction to the wave and the local surfers.
