Our Surf School
Kia Ora & welcome to Raglan Surf School.
Let our friendly crew be your guide into Raglan’s unique surfing “Wave of Life”.
Surfing is at the heart of Raglan’s alternative lifestyle which carries with it the respect of our environment and diversity as a community.
Based in New Zealand’s home of surfing we are proud yet humbled to be the country’s original surf school established in 1999.
Why learn to surf with us?
The Raglan Surf School Beach Trailer
Our trailer has heaps of gear waiting for you directly on the beach, and it’s open 7 days a week during the summer ! Check out our facebook page #raglansurfschool for more info !
We take Eftpos/Credit card or cash.
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Our time tested surf coaching methods has showed us that our passion will always be at the heart of our work. We hope that you will join our Raglan Surf School team here in Raglan for your life changing “wave” of life!
Book NowOur surf lessons
Beginner group lesson
We offer a beginner group lesson that starts at Ngarunui Beach.
We will go through surfing theory and safety as well as some practice on the sand so you guys will be ready to get heaps of waves as soon as you get in the water. We provide wetsuits and the best board you will ever ride. The instructors are here to help you out and keep you nice and safe the whole way through !
Surf Packages
Keep the fun going!
If you are keen to dedicate some more time to surfing, get a multi day package and go catch that green wave.
Private Lesson
Want to improve your surfing skills? Take it to the next level with a personalised surf lesson!
From beginners to more advanced surfers, we can work with you on a one on one or one on two instructor to student ratio. Maximise your progress and improve your performance.
Family Surf Lesson
The Family surf lesson is designed to provide one instructor specifically for your family as opposed to being included in a larger group. The lesson outline is flexible to suit different ages and skill levels. Our instructors are friendly, enthusiastic and keen to pass on their surfing knowledge to both parents and kids alike.
Booking times are flexible to suit the best tides on our beach as well as your families needs.
The surf lesson starts at Ngarunui beach with all wetsuits and boards provided for both kids and adults.
Board & wetsuit rentals
Got the skills, just need the gear?
Head down to the beach and rent a board and a wetsuit. We have soft tops and epoxy boards.
surf trailer
Why spend your energy carrying your surf gear up and down Raglan’s main beach steep walkway?
For your convenience our trailer is located down on the beach next to the Raglan Surf Lifesaving Tower. We have a wide range of Soft top boards, Epoxy surfboards and Wetsuit rentals available for you to choose from.
Our values & commitments
Living in such a precious place as Raglan makes you want to be part of the change. Our wish to reduce our impact on the environment brings us to constantly review our approach, this far we have introduced :
- Environmental education
- Environment friendly wax
- Environment friendly sun screen
- Investments in reserves since 1999
The next steps towards an eco-friendly surf school :
- Tiaki promise, learn more
- Carbon offset programme
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