About Waves Surf School Australia

Waves Surf School has been dedicated to offering epic learn to surf adventures to Sydney locals and visitors since 1999. We have developed our teaching methods to ensure everyone of our surfers rides a wave. Based in Sydney’s east, we take you to the best-uncrowded waves around, to get you up and surfing safely, and take your surfing to the next level. Offering learn to surf day trips and overnight camps, come join the crew from Waves Surf School so you can enjoy the thrill of riding surfing and the laid back Aussie surfing lifestyle.

Best Guides

Our surf instructors have a wealth of experience. Most have been surfing since the day they could stand, which makes them pretty efficient in the waves. Each surf instructor is a qualified surf guide and fully trained in first response first aid.

Awesome Surf Locations

Waves Surf Camp up around Seal Rocks is unbeatable. The Surf Camp is situated in a pristine environment with waves on one side and a lake on the other. Stunning scenery and crowd free waves are consistent, with enough breaks for all abilities. Day Trips are run at a private access beach, where we often get to enjoy the entire beach to ourselves.

The Best Surf Spots & Knowledge

Waves Surf School has been in the business for a long time, which is why we know all of the best surf spots in and around Sydney. Our crew is full of local knowledge and will find the best spot for you to get out and surfing waves.

What surfers say

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   Manon 
 20 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. C'était une super journée avec Dean , on a rigolé toute la journée,  j'ai surfé pour la première fois de ma vie , une séance vraiment cool , les débutants allez-y,  c'était génial,  Dean rend le surf super , on a mangé un truc délicieux,  pris le temps de faire des photos , on a vraiment eu le temps pour surfer, les 7h sont passé tellement vite !! Petit conseil , si Dean vous hurles CHICKEN CHICKEN , c'est qu'il est fière de vous !!!😂
  
 
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   Salome Tabet 
 20 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. J’ai passé une super journée de surf avec Dean. C’était vraiment une très belle expérience, et Dean est un excellent professeur. Il est très sympa, patient et donne de très bons conseils pour progresser. Je recommande vivement de faire une journée de surf avec lui.
  
 
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   Paula Glez 
 19 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Completamente recomendado ! Las clases muy instructivas y Dean muy buen profesor y excelente persona
  
 
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   Hollo Gergely 
 13 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really great experience! We had a great team and a great coach, Deano! Thank for the amazing day!
  
 
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   Doruntina Jakupi 
 13 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an amazing day! It was perfectly organized and we could not have had a better instructor.
  
 
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   Alysha Jessiman 
 6 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I booked this for me and my partner the night before. Whilst I had no delusion that I’d be any good at surfing, I thought he would be and that we would both find it fun and enjoy it. Us and 2 other people were picked up by Deano and 3 other family members/friends of theirs, and this made for a very close knitted experience! It felt like we were just having a day out at the beach with friends - the drive there and back was enjoyable in the back of a jeep; like hanging out with people you’ve known for a while. The actual surf lessons weren’t too long but detailed and informative. We also got treated to a small but lovely tasting BBQ on the beach. Deano was funny and reminded me of a drill sergeant - he sounded strict, but it was all jokes! I was laughing and smiling constantly. When it was clear I was the slow learner of the group he gave me extra help and I managed to stand up a few times and ride! Highly recommend, even as first timers. The beach was quiet and not too crowded as well.
  
 
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   Katerina R 
 3 September 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The lesson was very fun and definitely improved me as a surfer!
  
 
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   Kacper Lisik 
 28 August 2026
 
 
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Amazing surf lesson! 🏄‍♂️ The instructor was super engaged, supportive and explained everything really clearly. He gave us lots of helpful tips and made the whole lesson really fun. Great atmosphere and an awesome experience from start to finish. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Świetna lekcja surfingu! 🏄‍♂️ Instruktor był mega zaangażowany, pomocny i wszystko bardzo dobrze tłumaczył. Dawał mnóstwo przydatnych wskazówek i sprawił, że cała lekcja była naprawdę świetną zabawą. Super atmosfera i świetne doświadczenie od początku do końca. Zdecydowanie polecam! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  
 
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   Yeji Choi 
 24 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Deano was a perfect coach for first timers and we had so much fun! Highly recommend to take his lessons 🌊🏄‍♀️ Thanks so much again!!
  
 
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   Teresa Monzon 
 23 August 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was just wonderful! We spent five weeks in Australia, and the kids wanted to have a surf lesson the day before we left the country.

Jay Jay was so kind and managed to organise a last-minute surf lesson at Bondi Beach for us. Everything was perfect, from the pick-up in Sydney to seeing the kids actually surfing after their two-hour lesson.

Deano was incredibly kind and professional, and absolutely wonderful with the children. They loved every minute of it!

Thank you so much for making their last day in Australia so special! 💙🌊🤙🏼

"Me and my girlfriend enjoyed it very much. We really liked that it was a private beach, not at all crowded. We had great instructors and a great time, would highly recommend!"

Lund

"Epic day! Got some great pointers and then spent the whole day out on the water. Was catching waves like a pro by the end."

Penny

"Pick up was smooth as silk. Had a great conversation with the other students as we drove down to the so-special-it-should-be-a-secret surf location. Lesson was really fun with some hilarious and helpful explanations of basic surfing manoeuvres. Definitely keen to do another trip."

Jeremy N