Whangamata Surf School
Whangamata Surf School
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Quality surf lessons and hire on the beautiful Whangamata Beach. All owners and staff are locals who will help you find the best waves for you skill level. Coaches are all Surfing new Zealand Qualified instructors and know how to best advance you surfing while having some fun!
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Tony
New Plymouth, New Zealand1 contribution
Jan 2023 • Friends
Fantastic experience - girls had a blast! Instructor Meg was really knowledgeable and friendly, and really encouraging. Great value for money and would highly recommend.
Written 19 January 2023
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Nat
Feilding, New Zealand4 contributions
Sep 2020
Awesome hour on the water, with family of three. Highly recommend. Great teachers. Lots of fun. Operate out of a trailer beside the carpark. Wetsuits provided. Owner operators.
Written 21 September 2020
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tiller
Whangamata, New Zealand3 contributions
Jan 2020
I booked a surf lesson for my ten year old niece, who is not so confident in the water. Hannah, her surf instructor went out of her way to provide the best experience for her. She loved it so much and she can't wait to come backfire another lesson next summer
Written 7 September 2020
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Passenger258284
5 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
Professional, Well Organized. My first time to learn to surf, Hannah and Julianna made me feel totally at ease. Excellent tips and suggestions to improve my skill within a short period of time. I was excited to actually stand before the lesson ended!
Highly recommend.
Sean - Canada
Highly recommend.
Sean - Canada
Written 27 February 2019
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The W-H
Hamilton, New Zealand3 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Last week we had three lessons with Pheonix and Julianna. They where the best instructors that we have ever had I can now ride along the wave and my sister is on a hard board. Pheonix was an incredible role model for us and we had an awesome time. We will be back for sure!
Ned And Lucy
Ned And Lucy
Written 27 January 2019
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Anna
1 contribution
Jan 2019 • Friends
Booked a 3 lesson package together with 2 friends and we had a really nice time on the water with Juliana! We had different levels of experience and each of us got advice that matched our experience.
I'd definitely book with them again!
I'd definitely book with them again!
Written 21 January 2019
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Eloise
Auckland, New Zealand2 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
My seven year old son and I had our first ever surf lesson with Juliana and had a blast! We felt safe with her skills and expertise in the water, she was patient and fun with our son and we were both standing up in a matter of minutes. Would thoroughly recommend this surf school. 🏄🏽♀️ 🏄♂️ 🌊
Written 19 December 2018
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patrick m
Auckland Central, New Zealand12 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
Amazing coaching and gear...Juliana & Hannah are awesome, patient, and run a safe fun surf school. My daughter takes her friends away each year and this year it was Whangamata for a surf.....Whanga Surf School provided a great experience. Highly recommended..family / couple or individual lesson.
Written 24 November 2018
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Thanks Patrick! Had a great time with you guys. Look forward to seeing you over summer!
Written 25 November 2018
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Alan W
1 contribution
Jan 2018 • Solo
I had tried to teach myself how to surf a few times and couldn't get the hang of it. A few minutes with Juliana and I was standing up and loving it. I've been back to the surf school a dozen times and love the friendly vibe and great selection of surfboards. I cant wait to get back in the water this summer!
Written 9 August 2018
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Simon
Hauraki, New Zealand45 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
I took my 12 year old son to Whangamatā Surf School twice this week - so my experience, for the most part, was a positive one. The first time was with his friend (slightly older) and again by himself a few days later to consolidate what he had learned. Matt was the instructor both times and he was ‘awesome and great to learn to surf with’ - a positive vote from my son. I paid $80 for each boy for the first lesson ($160 total - 2:1) and $90 for the second lesson (one on one). My son had a great time, he was standing and riding the waves no problem, he was exhausted afterward, which is a good thing. The only moan I have is that I had booked online for an 11am appointment and received a confirmation email immediately after making that booking. When I arrived (after a 40 minute drive) I was told that I had been emailed back saying that the instructor was doubled booked and that the phone number I provided was wrong. I’m still waiting for the email, and the phone number was the same as the number that a staff member called me on for the first appointment. The downside for the 1pm booking, as opposed to the 11am, was the tide had tuned, the wind had picked up and the sets were messy. A minor gripe I know, but I feel a little ripped off. The double booking wasn’t my fault maybe the another instructor should have been arranged. Saying that my son loved the lessons and is real keen to get surfing...he has got the bug.
Written 21 January 2018
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