MURIWAI SURF FIELD GUIDE
First Waves at Muriwai: Two Hours to Stand and Ride
A focused, two-hour group lesson at Muriwai Surf School for ages 9+, with all equipment provided and instruction in board control and ocean safety.
First Waves at Muriwai: Two Hours to Stand and Ride.
Muriwai’s black-sand beach and steady Pacific rollers make for a straightforward classroom: over two hours of professional, level-tailored tuition you’ll learn board control, ocean awareness and surf safety, with instructors in the water helping you catch waves and—if the lesson goes to plan—stand on your board before you leave.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
All equipment supplied and matched to conditions
All equipment is provided and matched to the surfer for the day's conditions, so you step into gear that suits your size and the surf.
Instructors in the water, hands-on coaching
Instructors enter the water to assist with catching waves and provide practical coaching on surf safety and ocean awareness throughout the lesson.
Stand up and surf in your first lesson
Over two hours of professional tuition focused on board control and technique means many students are catching waves and standing on their board by the end of the first lesson.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
A structured, hands-on lesson: short shore-based instruction on safety and board control, then time in the water with instructors alongside to help you position, paddle and catch whitewater. The pace is deliberately progressive—equipment is matched to conditions, techniques are taught in small steps, and the two-hour window is designed to get beginners standing and riding.
THE GEAR
All equipment supplied and matched to conditions
All equipment is provided and matched to the surfer for the day's conditions, so you step into gear that suits your size and the surf.
THE TEACHING
Instructors in the water, hands-on coaching
Instructors enter the water to assist with catching waves and provide practical coaching on surf safety and ocean awareness throughout the lesson.
THE OUTCOME
Stand up and surf in your first lesson
Over two hours of professional tuition focused on board control and technique means many students are catching waves and standing on their board by the end of the first lesson.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson is for — and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own swimwear, towel and sunscreen; all other surfing equipment is provided and matched to the day's conditions.
Boards and other necessary gear are supplied by the operator and tailored to each surfer for the conditions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
Group lessons include two hours of professional tuition.
What are the lesson times?
Group lessons are held daily at 10:30 am and 3:00 pm.
Do I need to bring any equipment?
You should bring swimwear, a towel and sunscreen; all surfing equipment is provided.
What age can join a lesson?
Lessons are available for participants aged 9 and older.
Will instructors help in the water?
Yes— instructors are in the water assisting with catching waves and coaching students.
Are multiple-lesson packages available?
In addition to the single two-hour group lesson, 3- and 5-lesson packages are available.