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Private Surf Lessons

Keen surfers who are after 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 coaching and training

Our instructors are there to help you learn and provide advice on all questions related to surfing.

As instructors, we love our jobs. We hope that you will love surfing as much as we do.

Private Surf Lesson

Adults & Kids 1hr*

1 Surf Lesson

$150

2 Surf Lessons

$130

3 Surf Lessons

$120

4 Surf Lessons

$120

5 Surf Lessons

$120

6 Surf Lessons

$120

7 Surf Lessons

$120

8 Surf Lessons

$110

9 Surf Lessons

$110

10 Surf Lessons

$110


* Prices are per lesson, all lessons to be purchased prior to commencement of first lesson.
*Terms and conditions apply: Pricing packages are for 1 individual only and cannot be shared amongst friends or family.
* Pricing packs expire after a year.

How to Book

Private lessons can not be booked online.
Please call (02) 9932 7000 or email bookings@manlysurfschool.com to enquire about availabilities and to chat to one of our qualified instructors about the best time of day to schedule your private lesson.

Multiple Student Private Lessons

2 Adults

$210

3 Adults

$260

4 Adults

$310

2 Kids

$190

3 Kids

$240

4 Kids

$300

1 Adult + 2 Kids

$250

2 Adults + 2 Kids

$310


* Prices are per lesson, all lessons to be purchased prior to commencement of first lesson.
*Terms and conditions apply: Pricing packages are for 1 individual only and cannot be shared amongst friends or family.
* Pricing packs expire after a year.

How to Book

Private lessons can not be booked online.
Please call (02) 9932 7000 or email bookings@manlysurfschool.com to enquire about availabilities and to chat to one of our qualified instructors about the best time of day to schedule your private lesson.

What’s Included?

All equipment including a surfboard suited to your abilities. For beginners we use soft, stable surfboard which are easy to balance, paddle, stand & surf on.

Also included in every private lesson

Wetsuits and rash vests
Professional and friendly surf instruction
Change rooms and showers
Storage for your valuables

What To Bring

Bring a swimsuit and a towel
Wear clothes suited to the weather on the day, and wear lots of sunscreen
Bring a camera to document the fun you’ll have!

How to Book

Private lessons can not be booked online.
Please call (02) 9932 7000 or email bookings@manlysurfschool.com to enquire about availabilities and to chat to one of our qualified instructors about the best time of day to schedule your private lesson.

Elite Coaching

These are private coaching sessions where the coach will film you from the beach and critique manoeuvres.

Elite Coaching Lesson

Adults 1.5h*

Children 1.5hr*

1.5hrs Minimum

$180

$180

High Performance Surf Centre

The High Performance Surf Centre is a Training facility for surfers of all levels who want to improve their surfing, health and fitness. Our team of experienced personal trainers and surf coaches offer surf specific; one on one sessions, group classes and customised programmes to help transform the way you move – and therefor improve you surfing.

When you combine professional surf coaching with surf specific dry land training your surfing progression will skyrocket!

Frequently Asked Questions

We offer lessons 7 days a week, even throughout winter. Lesson times vary depending on the type of lesson and the location you are looking for. To find out the specific lesson times refer to the lesson pages below:

  • Bring a swimsuit & towel
  • Wear clothes suited to the weather on the day, and wear lots of sunscreen
  • Don’t forget a camera to document the fun you’ll have
  • Low tide is best for beginners.
  • High tide is only for strong swimmers.
  • Everyday the 9am Adult Group Lesson we will take people into unbroken waves on low tide and high tide.
Up to date tides for Manly Beach

We offer different package deals for private lessons and for group lessons. Payment is required upfront and packages expire after 12 months.

Package deals are for individuals only and cannot be shared.

We provide surfboards and wetsuits required for all lessons.

Surfboards

Manly Surf School exclusively use the soft, fun, safe surfboards named Softboards. Made by Ocean and Earth, and NSP. These boards are constructed from A-grade polyethethylene with a high density slick bottom, non rash decking material and soft fins. Softboards provide a completely safe surfing experience compared to hard fibreglass surfboards.

Surfing NSW endorses using Softboard designs for safety, durability and performance.

Wetsuits

We also provide Billabong wetsuits to keep you warm and comfortable all year round. Billabong are the industry leaders in wetsuit design and manufacturing and their wetsuits are soft, flexible and easy to wear even if you’ve never worn a wetsuit before.

Manly Beach – Get directions

Palm Beach – Get directions

Long Reef Beach – Get directions

Collaroy Beach – Get directions

*Collaroy is wheelchair accessible.

You can use our online booking system with the links below. Once you have clicked on the location you will be required to create a user profile (If you already have an account you can login using your existing profile information). Once you have created a profile you will be able to select a lesson date and then a lesson time subject to availability. You can then confirm the booking via online payment.

If you are looking for a different type of lesson please call us directly on 02 9932 7000 or email us at bookings@manlysurfschool.com.

Have a question before you book? Send us a message.

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