Discover the exhilarating world of surfing at Te Arai Beach, the renowned #1 Auckland east coast surf destination!
With a track record since 2002, boasting over 20 years of experience with highly qualified international instructors in New Zealand, Aotearoa Surf welcomes surfers of all ages and skill levels, including beginners and intermediate surfers aiming to enhance their abilities.
Our lessons encompass surf safety, equipment knowledge, correct positioning, popup-to-stand technique, maintaining proper posture, and accelerating and turning techniques.
Te Arai Beach holds a prominent status among the surfing community in Auckland, thanks to its consistent waves, pristine white sandy shores, and mesmerizing crystal-clear blue waters. Aotearoa Surf is the exclusive surf school authorized to operate in this remarkable location.
The east coast provides an ideal environment for learning to surf, offering an exceptional combination of safety, ease, and abundant enjoyment.
Rest assured that your experience will be unparalleled, as our coaches are both qualified and seasoned, ensuring personalized attention within small group settings.
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
Hey Kristy & Harry Thanks for the great review. Awesome surfing we love it Thanks for coming and see you soon Che
Instructors are great, very helpful
Hey Jason, Thanks for the 5 starts , means a lot - so glad you enjoyed! See you back soon for a follow up Che GM
Easy drive from Auckland… just account for up to 1.5 hours extra for unexpected traffic hold ups
Had a great lesson with Aotearoa Surf School. The instructors were attentive to everyone’s different levels and needs, ensuring the entire group was happy. Look forward to joining them again.
I had a great time in the water with Aotearoa Surf School. The instructors were super friendly, welcoming and made the whole thing a fun experience. We had a diverse group, ranging in age from under 10 to 40+, with different backgrounds and skills, yet the team managed to ensure everyone was supported at their own individual level. I appreciated getting personal feedback, with some instruction and guidance to help me correct some of the mistakes I was making. Thanks Corne, Lilly and Nils for such a great day. I'll back in the water with Aoteroa Surf School as soon as I can for some ongoing lessons.
Copyright © 2025 Bookme Limited.
kristy Gilder from New Zealand wrote on 08 November 2021
The best surf experience
The coaches were very nice and they were really good at teaching us. I really enjoyed it. My first time surfing was so cool, I even stood up on the board lots of times. Harry 10 years old. I want to go back next weekend again!