Muriwai Surf School
Muriwai Surf School
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Muriwai Surf School is located only 35mins drive from Aucklands central city. Our surf shed is only a one minute walk from the beach. We are located in a regional park which has fantastic walks with great coastal views. The beach is a black sand beach and 45km long. Aucklands West Coast (Tasman Sea) gets plenty of swell which makes it a perfect place for surfers and non surfers looking to escape the hussle and bussle of the city for a few hours (or in my case life). From the surf shed we offer surf lessons, surf coaching, surfboard & wetsuit hire, adventure hire, blokart hire. We are a Kiwi owned and operated family business who pride ourselves on our old school friendly service.
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JJ M
1 contribution
Jan 2020
We had an awesome surfing lesson with Dylan. Such a great coach and lovely person. He made us feel really comfortable, relaxed and safe on the water in quite rough conditions. So much fun, and would highly recommend to anyone, beginners and experienced surfers alike!
Written 9 January 2020
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Thanks for the great review:)
Written 10 January 2020
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CHRIS V
4 contributions
Feb 2020
My buddy Mike dragged 8 ofus out to Muriwai Beach for a surf lesson to celebrate his 40th Birthday. It was kind of a hike because we live in America - but well worth the trip!
We squeezed into slimming wetsuits and posed with our surfboards for Instagram.
Charlotte and Cooper charmed us with the ABCs of surfing; it all seemed simple enough on dry land.
Out in the small waves we put our instructors to the test. Screaming, flailing, boards flying, drama queens to the max. WE HAD THE BEST TIME!! and they were so patient and helpful to each one of our high-maintenance demands; proving aesthetic over athletic by the minute.
We all caught a few great rides and a lot more wipeouts and the most laughs!
Then Martin (owner, founder, big Kahuna) drove us back to Auckland and regaled us with wild stories of his fabulous surf style life!
We squeezed into slimming wetsuits and posed with our surfboards for Instagram.
Charlotte and Cooper charmed us with the ABCs of surfing; it all seemed simple enough on dry land.
Out in the small waves we put our instructors to the test. Screaming, flailing, boards flying, drama queens to the max. WE HAD THE BEST TIME!! and they were so patient and helpful to each one of our high-maintenance demands; proving aesthetic over athletic by the minute.
We all caught a few great rides and a lot more wipeouts and the most laughs!
Then Martin (owner, founder, big Kahuna) drove us back to Auckland and regaled us with wild stories of his fabulous surf style life!
Written 2 March 2020
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Hey Chris, Bridget here (Martins significant other). I was really sorry to have missed your surfing visit. Not only was it relayed back to me how much fun everyone had with your group, but I'm pleased to hear you tested them to the max:) So happy you enjoyed it, and thank you for retelling it so well!! Cheers
Written 4 March 2020
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Paul G
Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Solo
Very friendly laid-back reception mid week. Everything I needed was provided. Took a 2 hour introductory surf lesson from Charlotte and she was terrific. Had a quick land-based explanation of the fundamentals, a shared walk to an observation area to discuss conditions/rips etc, and then proceeded to the water. We took 2 different boards to help gauge what I was able to handle re: my abilities/balance. Charlotte was patient, encouraging, and most enthusiastic, representing Muriwai surf so very well. I managed to catch about 7 good rides in the time we had with lot’s of smiles! Highly recommended.
Written 21 February 2020
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Hi Paul, Glad you enjoyed your group lesson with only you:) Charlotte is acually a legend, and we're so happy for you to agree:) Thank you for this review!
Written 4 March 2020
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Tyler K
1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
Had an awesome time surfing in Muriwai. We rented boards and wet suits from the surf school. They were very helpful in outfitting is with the right gear for our skill level. Extra props to Dillon for helping us decide which part of the beach to surf, the best times of day to do so and his friendly nature.
Written 10 February 2020
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Hi Tyler, thanks for your review on our hire:) Stoked!!
Written 23 February 2020
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NorthStar00182907556
2 contributions
Feb 2020
We are a large (and sometimes challenging!) group who were apprehensive about surfing but Charlotte and Cooper made us feel at ease. They gave us exactly the right amount of info before getting us into the water. They were encouraging and gave great tips to help us all be successful. Overall we all walked away feeling like we had a great amount of fun and got better by the end of the lesson. Would definitely encourage you to check them out and I would go again!
Written 20 February 2020
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Hi NorthStar, Charlotte and Cooper had a huge amount of fun with your group! So glad you enjoyed it too:) Thanks for your review.
Written 21 February 2020
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Natalie T
1 contribution
Jan 2020
I did a group surf lesson and it was so much fun. Our instructors, Romain and Izzy, were very attentive and gave help to each one of us continuously during our lesson. All of us stood up by the end of the session which is a testament to our great instructors! I would highly recommend making a booking and enjoying a great surf experience.
Written 8 January 2020
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Cheers for recommending us! And we think Romain and Izzy are pretty awesome! Thanks for your review:)
Written 10 January 2020
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Joanne L
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Solo
I booked the 3 x intermediate one-on-one private lesson package with Muriwai Surf School and it was great. My confidence in the surf has improved heaps and I have learnt some new techniques to ride the wave better. The instructors were great and very professional. Definitely recommend if you’re wanting to take your surfing to the next level.
Written 8 April 2023
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John R
1 contribution
Sept 2020
Highly recommend Muriwai Surf School, the whole team is super friendly and accommodating.
Dylan is a great instructor with the added bonus of solid banter while waiting for the next wave to roll by.
Lastly there is a extremely friendly company dog, what else can you ask for!
Thanks again,
John R
Dylan is a great instructor with the added bonus of solid banter while waiting for the next wave to roll by.
Lastly there is a extremely friendly company dog, what else can you ask for!
Thanks again,
John R
Written 8 September 2020
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Hi John,
Cheers for your review. I don't know if you ever had a lesson with Martin but you'll find banter runs in the family!!
Written 2 July 2022
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London Returning
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
Dec 2022
What a stroke of luck, we booked a 1:1 for our 10yr old daughter and we lucked in with Martin taking her out. He's so experienced, knowledgeable, thoughtful, and she had a ball! Teaching her not only how to surf but navigate the hot sand and most importantly checking out the surf and the rips before going in. See you in a few days!
Written 30 December 2022
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Ian Bailey
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • Solo
From beginner to advanced, these guys are perfect. I’ve done a few group courses which were amazing fun, and my surfing has progressed significantly under their tutelage. I recently had an individual lesson, and within a couple of waves, my backhand turn had significantly improved as a result Dylan’s coaching and tips!
Highly recommend for anyone looking to start or improve their surfing
Highly recommend for anyone looking to start or improve their surfing
Written 10 October 2022
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Hi,
The 2 hour group surf lessons we have at 10.30am and 3pm daily, and include surfboard and wetsuit, cost $70.
We also do private lessons at 8am, 1pm and 5pm for $120.
We also have a huge hire range (surfboard and wetsuit for 2 hours costs $30)
Hopefully we see you soon!
Written 8 December 2019
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