Learn to Ride the Waves with Us
Learn to Surf at NZ's Favourite Beach.
Join us for an exhilarating surf lesson experience in Ōhope, where the ocean meets adventure. Perfect for all skill levels, our lessons promise fun, safety, and unforgettable memories.
Learning to surf the waves is truly an exhilarating experience and there is no better place to learn than the soft sands of Ōhope Beach.
Our Lessons:
Public Group Lesson
Your go-to Beginner Lesson!
Beginner Group[/caption]- Our most popular lesson!
- All ages.
- Maximum 15 people. 1:5 Instructor Ratio Max!
- A full 2hr beginner surf lesson covering all the things you need to know to kick-start your surf career.
- *Prices Vary for bookings of 3+ people
Private Group Lesson
Learn to Surf with your crew
- Learn to Surf just you and your crew!
- Instructor to Surfer 1:4 Ratio MAX
- Guaranteed 1hr of actual water time.
- * Prices vary for groups of 3+
Private 1on1 Lesson
Get the best boost, 1on1
+ Just you and one of our Experienced Instructors!- A full 1.5-2hr session to really get you going.
- Teaches you everything you need to know to surf independently after the lesson.
Intermediate 1hr
Your NEXT step
+ The Lesson to book if you have completed our Beginner Lesson- Teaching you that next level of progression
- 1hr of Water-time closely coached by our instructors
- $80 for 1on1, $60pp for 2, etc.
Lessons We Offer:
Beginners lesson group $80
Beginners private lesson $95
Beginners one on one $145
All beginners lessons are a 2 hour long lesson with a guaranteed hour of real in Ocean Surfing.
Private 1 hr intermediate level or second lesson $80
Surfboard and Wetsuit Hire
If you have already mastered the art of Surfing, and just need to practice, you can also hire a surfboard.
We have soft surfboards from 6ft to 10ft
$20 per 1 hour surfboard hire
$60 half day deal surfboard hire (4 hours)
$10 wetsuit hire
$10 bodyboard hire.
What Our Students Say
“I couldn’t have asked for a better experience than the one we had with Salt Spray Surf School. The instructors were not only professional but also incredibly friendly and patient“
“The four of us had a fantastic time and we all stood up and rode our first wave!
Our instructor was amazing with a genuine passion for surfing and teaching others how to ride the waves.“
Ready to Ride the Waves?
Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime.
Book your surf lesson with Salt Spray Surf School today and experience the thrill of surfing in beautiful Ōhope!

Beginner Group[/caption]
+ Just you and one of our Experienced Instructors!
+ The Lesson to book if you have completed our Beginner Lesson