Hot Water Beach Surf School

Te Puia Surf Co. is a surf school and surf-gear provider based at Hot Water Beach, New Zealand. The team offers fun, supportive lessons for surfers of different abilities, including beginners aged five and up and intermediate surfers looking to progress. As a Surfing New Zealand-approved surf school, it prioritizes safety and teaches practical skills, from standing up on a board to catching and riding unbroken waves. Instruction includes guidance on wave types, rips, currents and ocean awareness, with coaches in the water to offer support and feedback.

Surfers can choose group or private one-on-one coaching, with shortboard and longboard options. Learner-specific surfboards and warm wetsuits are supplied for lessons, and the company also offers gear hire and sales, as well as spade hire. Lessons are scheduled daily around low tide, helping visitors make the most of their time at Hot Water Beach. Bookings are essential. Te Puia Surf Co. is located at the Domain Road car park and provides an option for people seeking to learn, improve their technique or enjoy surfing with local instruction.