Auckland

School surf programs in Auckland

Orewa's long, gentle beach is Auckland's ideal learner wave: sheltered, sandy-bottomed, patrolled in season, and under an hour from most Auckland schools. This is where Auckland classes learn to surf.

The beach

Why Orewa works for school groups

Orewa Beach offers what EOTC coordinators want most: a gradual sandy bank with consistent small whitewater, easy bus access and parking, toilets and changing facilities close to the sand, and sheltered corners when the wind swings. Our Orewa team has taught first-timers here for years through Orewa Surf Lessons, part of the Aotearoa Surf family.

  • Under 1 hour from central Auckland
  • Bus drop-off at the beach
  • Toilets & changing on site
  • Sheltered learner-friendly bank

Auckland beaches we operate:

  • Orewa
  • Long Bay
  • Omaha
  • Matakana
  • Tawharanui
  • Wenderholm
  • Piha
  • Te Arai
  • Waiheke
  • Or a location near you
A student trims along a small wave at Orewa Beach

Programs available here

What you can book in Auckland

Term PE blocks

Weekly sessions for PE classes and senior programs, building real progression across a term.

Travel tip: for Auckland schools, Orewa is the day-trip beach; Te Arai and Mangawhai (about 90 minutes from the Harbour Bridge) are worth it for camps and overnights.

Book your Auckland surf day

Terms 1 and 4 fill first. Tell us your dates and numbers for a same-week proposal.