Private Surf Lessons

Whether you’re looking for some 1 on 1 feedback on your surfing, a safe lesson space for your family or to book an instructor solely dedicated to you and your friends, private lessons are the way to go! You get undivided attention from your instructor, guaranteeing lots of feedback, hands on time, and a personalized lesson that’s adapted to your needs. You’re the star!

The Details

  • Ideal for all abilities

  • Great for young children, families, groups of friends

  • Great for those less confident of their water skills and wanting more focused attention

  • Suitable for students ages 6 & up

  • Basic swimming skills required (See FAQ for me details)

  • All equipment is provided & transported to the beach for you (wetsuit, surfboard etc)

  • Allow 2.5-3hours for the full experience (1.5hours in water)

  • Private Lesson cost: Starting at $180+GST for 1 person, +$85 for additional, up to a 5persons max.

  • Cancellation Policy: $10 admin per person within 48hours of surf session

What To Expect

For private lessons, I cater to your needs. So the specifics in this might change depending on your surf knowledge and goals!

  1. Sign your waivers & get your beach location: Once you have reserved your spot in a group lesson you will receive your waiver to read and sign before your lesson. You will receive an email 24hours in advance informing you of the beach we will be surfing at and the specifics of our meeting point (within the location zone you have selected, either Tofino or Pacific Rim National Park)

  2. Meet me at the beach! Look the van with the purple jersey in the parking lot of your chosen beach. Collect your wetsuits and get changed in the on site changing rooms. Now you are ready to surf! We will then walk together to the beach with your surfboards in tow.

  3. Theory on the beach: After a short safety briefing and introduction to the area, I will run you through the basics on dry land; how to pop up, navigate the whitewash, control your gear in the surf and basic surf etiquette. This won’t take long, you’ll be heading out in no time! This is your private session - this is the time to tell me anything you want to get out of this session. We’ll discuss your surf levels and make a plan before hitting the surf.

  4. Let’s Surf! The bit you’ve all been waiting for! Now we get to put that theory into practice and learn to ride those waves! You'll get roughly 1.5hours to practice your skills. As this is a private session, where we will be, will depend on you or your groups level. We may be in the whitewash, or perhaps out in those green waves. Ali will there with you, keeping you safe and providing individual feedback, tips and tricks to each student.

  5. Just in time for lunch/happy hour: We’ll walk back to the van, get changed, hand your gear back and you’ll be on your way home. Time for a snack, you’ve earned it!