Port Stephens Surf School
Port Stephens Surf School
Port Stephens 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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Turn your surfing dreams into reality with Port Stephens Surf School the Number 1 Surf School and Stand Up Paddle board school in Port Stephens, the professional coaches will get you energised and out in the surf, up riding waves in no time and most importantly having fun, that's what its all about. Port Stephens Surf School operates on four of the most pristine beaches the port has to offer One Mile Beach, Fingal Bay Beach & Birubi Beach in Anna Bay. We also are the home of Beach Hire in Port Stephens offering Surf board, body board, Stand up paddle board and all other beach equipment hire. Open 7 days.
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Fabricmaven
Greater Sydney, Australia7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Great well run kids surf program. Alyssa and Luke and the entire Port stephens Surf School run a fabulous surfing experience for kids. Irs organised, inclusive and fill of fun for your budding kelly slater. No matter how nervous the kids might be they embrace all and give them all a love of surfing and the ocean. The ratio of instructors to kids is really high so they all get some quality time one on one with an instructor.
Written 7 January 2022
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Milly
Salamander Bay, Australia2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
After a few disheartening failed attempts in the past, Lukey boi had us popping up on the waves in no time! Plenty of solid advice with genuine interest in our experience. Couldn’t recommend these guys more. Thanks Luke!
Written 10 January 2020
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Andy Higley
Newcastle, Australia6 contributions
May 2022
My first experience on a surf board, along with my son. I am 68.
2 wonderful teachers in Luke and Nathan who enthusiastically and warmly shared their huge knowledge of the surf with us. I learnt a lot.
We had a ball and I cannot speak highly enough of these two young men who set a very high bar in service and delivery of service.
10 out of 10 .
Many thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
2 wonderful teachers in Luke and Nathan who enthusiastically and warmly shared their huge knowledge of the surf with us. I learnt a lot.
We had a ball and I cannot speak highly enough of these two young men who set a very high bar in service and delivery of service.
10 out of 10 .
Many thanks 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Written 9 May 2022
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Rob P
4 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Awesome experience for our two local kids and their two cousins from Brisbane. A very professional set up by knowledgeable staff who gave our kids the full surfing experience including culture. Thanks Luke and team.
Written 23 December 2023
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jimbtho
Belfast, UK258 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
We went to the surf school at One Mile Beach yesterday - me, my wife, her brother (who lives in Sydney) and his nine year old daughter. I was really impressed - obviously for an unfit forty something I didn’t become a wave rider in ninety minutes but I managed to get kneeling on the moving board and stand up for a millisecond before falling in. It was a very enjoyable, though tiring, experience. Our niece had a great time. The instructors were all really good (some were very young but wise beyond their years!) and I definitely felt like I got enough time with them. My wife and I were unsurprisingly exhausted by the end.
Written 14 January 2025
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matt20162016
Coventry, UK32 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
My 16 year old had a group surfing lesson with Wayne this morning and she loved it. There were 7 in the group which worked well.
Wayne worked well with the group and my daughter thought he was really helpful.
A great activity which was value for money.
The location was beautiful and beats the beaches in the UK.
I would recommend this as a mornings activity.
Wayne worked well with the group and my daughter thought he was really helpful.
A great activity which was value for money.
The location was beautiful and beats the beaches in the UK.
I would recommend this as a mornings activity.
Written 1 November 2023
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Leah D
Sydney, Australia34 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
I can’t thank Alyssa, Luke and the team enough for the wonderful experience with Port Stephens Surf School.
From my initial enquiries to organise a gift voucher for a surfing lesson for my niece and I as a Christmas gift, Alyssa and Luke were genuinely friendly and helpful.
When it came time for our lesson in the New Year we were both very excited, so it was wonderful to find our enthusiasm matched by our amazing instructors, Troy and Rhys!
Throughout the entire lesson, from providing surf safety tips and familiarising us with our boards, through to helping us catch wave after wave, Rhys and Troy went out of their way to make sure we got the most out of our lesson!
I can honestly say that it was the highlight of our holiday and one that I think we will remember forever!
From my initial enquiries to organise a gift voucher for a surfing lesson for my niece and I as a Christmas gift, Alyssa and Luke were genuinely friendly and helpful.
When it came time for our lesson in the New Year we were both very excited, so it was wonderful to find our enthusiasm matched by our amazing instructors, Troy and Rhys!
Throughout the entire lesson, from providing surf safety tips and familiarising us with our boards, through to helping us catch wave after wave, Rhys and Troy went out of their way to make sure we got the most out of our lesson!
I can honestly say that it was the highlight of our holiday and one that I think we will remember forever!
Written 19 March 2024
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Alex d
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
I took our 9 and 12 year old kids along for surf school at One Mile beach, Port Stephens. Wow! We got far more than I’d expected! The staff were super friendly and helpful - going above and beyond at every step. We’d never surfed before, and they took us through from the basics. In no time at all we were up and catching waves. The amazing staff continued to help and guide with heaps of helpful tips.
We all loved it so much we came back for the afternoon session too!!
Still tired the next day, but it was totally worth it. I don’t know how they cater to such a wide range of ages and skill levels, but it’s PERFECT for everyone!!
We all loved it so much we came back for the afternoon session too!!
Still tired the next day, but it was totally worth it. I don’t know how they cater to such a wide range of ages and skill levels, but it’s PERFECT for everyone!!
Written 27 August 2024
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Shaun S
Melbourne, Australia47 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Booked a private lesson for my 14 year old daughter. Her only surf experience was on a body board. By the end of the 1 hour lesson she was standing up and surfing, much to her utter delight. Her instructor Luke was extremely patient, encouraging and lots of fun. I cannot fault him, the school or her experience in any way. Thanks Port Stephens Surf School !!
Written 21 January 2019
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shari s
Sydney, Australia34 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
Very unorganized tour and were very antisocial with the whole of my group. They had no idea what was going on the whole weekend away in port Stephans. Very unprofessional
Written 13 November 2018
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Hi Luke,
Can I hire a couple of boards and take then to Birubi?
I'm an ex local and want to go out for a bit of a paddle with my son today.
Sharee
Written 30 December 2018
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