MURIWAI SURF FIELD GUIDE
Groms on the Rise: Focused School‑Holiday Surf Lessons at Muriwai
A four‑lesson program of 1.5‑hour sessions that teaches water safety, pop‑up technique and progressive wave riding for young surfers.
Groms on the Rise: Focused School‑Holiday Surf Lessons at Muriwai.
Muriwai’s black‑sand shore becomes a classroom for young surfers in this school‑holiday program: tailored, group lessons that emphasize beach and ocean safety, pop‑up technique and the progression from whitewater riding to turning and duck‑diving as skill allows. The structure is deliberately social as well as technical, helping kids build confidence while they learn and make mates.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Progressive Technique Coaching
Lessons move from foundational pop‑up work and safety drills into turning, duck‑diving and catching unbroken waves as groups progress—designed so each surfer advances at their own pace.
Beach and Ocean Safety at the Core
Instruction places equal weight on understanding beach and ocean conditions as on riding technique, ensuring participants develop confidence in the water alongside skill.
Designed for Young Surfers to Connect
Small‑group lessons encourage camaraderie: kids learn together, progress as a group and often form lasting surf friendships during the program.
What the day feels like
What the four lessons feel like
Each session is structured to warm up on the beach, rehearse safety and pop‑up technique on sand, then take those skills into the water where coaches guide catching waves and incremental progressions tailored to the group’s level.
Sessions run 1 hour 30 minutes, giving coaches time for warm‑ups, focused drills and multiple in‑water attempts for each participant.
SKILL BUILDING
Progressive Technique Coaching
Lessons move from foundational pop‑up work and safety drills into turning, duck‑diving and catching unbroken waves as groups progress—designed so each surfer advances at their own pace.
SAFETY FIRST
Beach and Ocean Safety at the Core
Instruction places equal weight on understanding beach and ocean conditions as on riding technique, ensuring participants develop confidence in the water alongside skill.
COMMUNITY
Designed for Young Surfers to Connect
Small‑group lessons encourage camaraderie: kids learn together, progress as a group and often form lasting surf friendships during the program.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it’s designed for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Please bring your own swimwear, towel and sunscreen.
Sunscreen is required—participants should arrive prepared for extended time on the beach and in sun.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can join the programme?
The programme is for ages 9–17.
How long is each lesson?
Each lesson runs for 1 hour 30 minutes.
How many lessons are in the programme?
The programme consists of four lessons over four days.
When are the lessons scheduled?
Scheduled times list Tuesday 4:30pm (9–12yrs), Tuesday 6pm (13–17yrs), Thursday 4:30pm (9–12yrs) and Thursday 6pm (13–17yrs); there is also an Advanced Video Coaching session noted at Tuesday 6pm.
Where do we meet?
Meeting location is 458 Motutara Road, Muriwai Beach.
What should participants bring?
Participants should bring their own swimwear, a towel and sunscreen.
What will the lessons focus on?
Lessons focus on beach and ocean safety, pop‑up technique and progressive wave riding, moving on to turning and duck‑diving as skill improves.