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Waves Surf School - Private Lesson

Waves Surf School • Bondi Beach 2026 •star4.9(View 484 ratings)

Overview

    Fast track your surfing ability with a Private One-on-One Surf Lesson with Deano.

    With over 30 years of Surf Instructor experience, Deano will:
    * Ensure you feel safe and confident in the water
    * Undo bad habits
    * Teach surfing etiquette (the rules in the water)
    * Take your surfing to the next level

    Session time to be confirmed once booking is complete. We will work with your schedule, the tides and the wind, for the most appropriate time.

    KIDS PRIVATE RATES (8-12years)
    1hour $110
    (additional child $40)
    1.5hours $130
    (additional child $50)
    2 hours $150
    (additional child $70)

    ADULT PRIVATE RATES (13years +)
    1hour $125
    (additional adult $55)
    1.5hours $150
    (additional adult $60)
    2 hours $170
    (additional adult $90)

    CANCELLATION POLICY
    *100% credit for class rescheduled by Waves Surf School
    *85% refund or 100% credit on cancellations made > 24 hours prior to booking
    *85% credit on cancellations made < 24 hours prior to the booking

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

8 - 19 years old

1.5 hours

Where to find us

Bondi Beach NSW 2026, Australia

About the provider

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Waves Surf School

4.9 out of 5 (View 484 ratings)

Waves Surf School offers Surf Day Trips, Surf Overnight Camps and Surf Yoga Escapes. We have been operating out of Sydney for over 20 years, offering learn to surf adventures for Kids and Adults.


Owned and operated by Dean 'Deano' Dunstone, this father of two teenagers is a qualified surf instructor, professional skater & actor, landscape designer and horticulturalist.


With an amazing rapport with people of all ages, safety is Deano's main priority, yet fun is undoubtedly what he exudes.


Waves have run School Surf Camps with Barker College, Outdoor Education Group, German International School, Bridigine College, Brighton Grammar and Haileybury College.


SURF DAY TRIPS AND CAMPS

Day trips are tailored to first timers and experienced groms.

Overnight surf camps have been created for groms with an intermediate to advanced level.

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Ratings

4.9

(484 ratings)

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Anja P

Anja booked with Waves Surf School and would recommend them.

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Stephanie L

My son loved his two day camp at Waves. A really friendly, welcoming environment and he can’t wait to get back!

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Max was so great to have on the trip. Always smiling, and committed to bettering his surfing. We'll look forward to seeing him next hols :)

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Michelle I

Best holiday camp ever!! So much fun. Waves team amazing!! Will be recommending to friends.

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Loved having the B-Man along. And loved that he jumped in and helped out 'back of house'! x

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Sophie M

My son had an absolute ball at Waves holiday camp. Super well organised, excellent surfing instruction with an excellent line up of all weather activities. I felt very well informed of both logistics ...

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Thanks Sophie, and a huge thank you for your feedback. Deano and I have discussed and we have a plan in place. :)

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Kata W

Superb!!!

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Richie M

My son had such a great time! He was a little nervous as he’d never surfed before, but the instructions were clear, there was no pressure from the teachers, just great encouragement, and he got up on ...

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We loved having him, and we love that he loved the lunch! Beach Burritos are always a Kids Camp Fav! (The other lunch options are pretty good as well, so everyone's tummy always goes home happy)

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Jo T

The BEST school holiday camp in Sydney. Kids get to run about! Surf in the ocean! Bump around in the troopy! Really spread their wings. Our 10year old son Ted begs us to “go see Deano and JJ” every sc...

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Awww... we love it when Teddy comes to see us! He's always great to have along as part of the surf pack. 🤙🏻

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Elena G

Absolutely amazing!

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How good was it that Sam was up and riding! He was great. Focused. Determined. Nailed it! Yew

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Amanda T

So much fun! A full day of action for a 12th birthday party was the perfect way for the boys to hang out together. Thanks Deano & JJ

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YEW! Was great to see Noah out the back, taking on some big waves.

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Anja P

Anja booked with Waves Surf School and would recommend them.

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