Reviews of Raglan Surf School. (School) in Raglan (Waikato).
Raglan Surf School
Ngarunui Beach Road, Raglan 3297, New Zealand
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Information of Raglan Surf School, School in Raglan (Waikato)
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This place has good reviews, this means that they treat their customers well and you’ll feel great with their services, recommended 100%!
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Open hours of Raglan Surf School
Sunday
7am–7pm
Monday
7am–7pm
Tuesday
7am–7pm
Wednesday
7am–7pm
Thursday
7am–7pm
Friday
7am–7pm
Saturday
7am–7pm
Reviews of Raglan Surf School
K.
What an awesome experience. My 10 year old thoroughly enjoyed her 2 hour private lesson. Nina (instructor) built an immediate rapport with my girl, making it easy for her to trust Nina. She had an absolute blast and will definitely be back for more. Nina was really encouraging, “kind and enthusiastic and very helpful.” Added bonus that I wasn’t aware of, was the go pro footage sent through after the lesson. Can totally, 100% recommend to others.
a.
Best school ever! Such a fun experience! Nina is such a good teacher, super fun to have around, motivating and always laughing. Best tips and fast progression! Definitely take your lessons with her! Highly recommended.
N.
It's not really a Raglan experience unless you've crossed paths with Raglan Surf School. They really are second to none! I had the best time in a private lesson and learned heaps, instantly improving my surfing. 10/10 would recommend!! Nina is an experienced, kind, skilled, passionate instructor who makes sure you feel safe, confident and that you have so much fun!!
G.
We had a family surf lesson today, first time for me, hubby & daughter to try surfing. We had a blast! Nina is such an enthusiastic instructor, she made us feel very relaxed, and confident. Miss 9 had the best time, rode so many waves and now wants to surf all the time. Thank you Nina & Raglan Surf School!
R.
Our instructor John took two of us for a private lesson. Super friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything very clearly. Looked after us the whole time, providing feedback about what we did well and what to do for the next wave. Helped us identify the best waves to try catch, and common mistakes. John was very patient, and a great dude to chat to. The whole operation was smooth, they even responded to my evening email at night! Great experience, highly recommended.
K.
We absolutely loved our private surf lesson with Nina and couldn’t recommend her enough! From start to finish the whole process has been a dream. My bestie and I had never surfed before and with Nina’s support we caught nearly every wave we went for (and fell off a fair few 🤣)
Y.
It was such a good experience and I started to feel catching the waves and standing up on board. Thanks to Nina, she is very patient and encouraging. I really enjoying it . :)
e.
Great moment !! It was my first time on surfboard and first lesson. Nina teacher's explain very good and is very attentive. His tips are very useful. It was very easy to learn with this surf school ! I recommend.
M.
Epic lesson : I took a group lesson with Nina, it was the best lesson ever. She keeps you safe and makes you laugh !! Love it !
I highly recommend this surf school !
A.
Had my first surfing lesson at this school and enjoyed it so much I directly stayed for two more days of surfing! So I had three different instructors who have all been very relaxed, friendly, motivating, positive and able to give the right tips in the right situations! If you want to rent a board, just be aware that if it's not the main season the car trailer is maybe leaving before 5 PM so give them a ring earlier the day to check that:) All in all I had a perfect start of my surfing there and enjoyed the chilled and open-hearted atmosphere a lot! PS: Go to Ngauranui Beach for sunset if you can it's wonderful!
C.
Nice friendly people, great prices! We rented wetsuits and long boards here two days in a row, and Nina was so nice giving us surfing tips and sending us the photos she took for me and my friend. It was such a precious memory for us. 100% recommend!
R.
Always a pleasure to head down to the trailer on a small wave day, and rent out some foamies ! I remember coming there for my first surf lesson a while ago, and two years later John and Nina are still super helpful :) good times!
C.
Had a great time with Nina on the water. Really helpful tips and took some mean GoPro videos too!
E.
I've been taking few surf lessons all around New Zealand and I finally found the best one !
Raglan Surf School is a beautiful small surf school running by John and Nina, who are absolutely lovely, fun and professional. There lessons are amazing : not too much blablabla on the sand, but enough even for a nervous learning like me, and heaps of tips and surfing ! They even send me pictures and videos for free !!
I highly recommend those guys, their way of teaching is awesome.
E.
We are a family of four ages 7 to 42 pretty much all first timers who decided to do a lesson together. It was such a great experience for us. Nina was amazing. She was able to help and work with each of us which would be challenging as we were quite a mixed group. 10 year old quite keen and pushing his limits, our timid 7 year old and us two older parents. She was very encouraging, smiled the entire time and somehow also managed to take videos as well. Amazing
M.
Highly recommend Raglan Surf School! I did a group lesson with their instructor Nina and a couple other students. Nina was a great teacher and had wonderful, positive attitude. Her enthusiasm for surfing is contagious!
It was my first time surfing and I was able to get up on the board after a few attempts. Nina was great about giving me additional pointers and guidance to improve quickly.
A.
Beautiful beach, great waves to learn on, and awesome instructors who know what they are doing. Raglan Surf School is the way to go!👍👍Very knowledgeable, professional and personable, with a tonne of energy and enthusiasm. Nina is a rockstar instructor - she'll have you smiling, standing and surfing in no time, yeww! So much fun. Highly recommend you check them out next time you're in Raglan.
R.
It was my first surfing experience and it was amazing. Our instructor was Nina and she taught us the basics very well. Due to her instructions I was able to catch, stand and ride my very first wave.
It was such an amazing experience, that I'm headed back there tomorrow for another surf.
The whole crew was very friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend this surf school to anyone that wants to learn.
Thank you so much guys, I really enjoyed my first surf!
S.
Nina, John & Rocky were absolutely awesome and I would highly recommend them & Raglan Surf School. My two teens had lessons while on holidays and from the moment they arrived they were made to feel welcome and at ease. The team made it their priority to get them both up riding and advancing their skills, leaving them motivated and with a real sense of accomplishment. A fun, supportive & talented bunch of people who love what they do and go out of their way to share their passion, knowledge and skill. Thank-you! We’ll see you on our next trip! Sarah & family
R.
I have spent a long weekend in Raglan and rented a board and a wetsuit. I did not book in advance but it was really easy and no problem to just come up without reservation. They have a selection of spring and winter wetsuits as well as lots of different boards for beginners and a bit more advanced surfers.
They are located literally right at the beach so one does not have to carry the board up and down the hill. Just perfect.
Nina was very helpful and friendly all three days and pointed out the good surfing spots to me and gave me some advice when I had a question.
All in all, I had a great experience (just like the first time I rented a board and wetsuit here) and will come back when I am in Raglan again!
M.
As a family we had an amazing first experience of learning to surf with these guys just over a week ago.
John was our instructor who was able to articulate everything with such ease which made it easy for us to understand. He had alot of patience, was there when we needed help and extremely encouraging which we are grateful for.
We were so stuffed afterward (mum & dad, not the kids) but equally excited to return to the sea again, which we have in the hopes of becoming alot better.
Highly recommend you guys to anyone wishing to learn. 🤙🤙
J.
After I rent a board and surfed two days on my own, I decided to get two days of surf lessons to get a proper basis to build up on in the future. That was a good decision!
My Instructor was Nina and she was the best teacher I could imagine. On our first day she adapted to my skills quickly and we got in the water pretty quick after she explained to me the basics about currents and how to get out and how to be save. In the water we surfed and worked on my technique. We laughed a lot and I learned a lot. Not just about how to do it right, also about the mindset. Overall I was pretty happy about my progress on the first day. On the second day we did a little warm up, stretched and went into the water and surfed again and worked on my technique. It was a lot of fun and I recommend everyone if rookie or surfed for a couple of times to get a lesson at this school. You will improve, that’s for sure. I really get hooked on surfing and will always think about where I started to learn it. What spot could be better than Raglan itself? Thank you Nina for your lessons and see you next time at the beach!
C.
Great team, professional, experienced and high value for money. My 9 year old got some good skills, and he and Nina had lots of fun. She remained with him the whole time and the live action videos are a valuable memory. They made it look easy, and safe!
L.
I had a few lessons with this surf school because there are really good : their lessons are safe, long enough and personalised. You never get 2 or 3 exact same talk, it's amazing. Those guys care and you can feel it !
Thank you so much for that, see you soon : SHAKAaaa !!!
A.
I was happy to rent a wetsuits and surfing board when I was at the beach. The staff is really helpful and kind. They have wetsuits of all size as well as surfing boards. Whatever you need for surfing you ask and you'll get it.
L.
Had my first ever surfing lesson with Nina. Lovely instructor, very patient and professional. Enjoyed every second of the experience, recommend 100% to anyone wishing to learn how to surf
A.
Nina was my instructor and she made me feel comfortable and safe. She gave me good advice and I was able to get on the surfboard and stand up very quickly.
She is passionate about her profession and enjoys every minutes of it. My experience surfing was enjoyable and this wouldn’t be the same without Nina!
I highly recommend Nina, John and the team at Raglan Surfing School made my day unforgettable!
I.
I had my first ever surfing lesson with Nina and it surpassed all of my expectations! She was a very thoughtful and kind teacher, and was able to communicate effectively which made everything so easy to learn. She is so passionate about what she does and it totally rubs off on you! Can not recommend this place enough!
c.
loved my first surfing lesson with Raglan Surf School! Staff were super friendly and helpful in the water, great price ($79) for 2 hours in the surf with wetsuits and boards included, would defs recommend to anyone wanting a surf lesson in the Raglan/Hamilton area. Set up in the perfect location for beginners on Wainui beach with small waves that are great for learning on :)
C.
Awesome experience, whole family loved it. Everyone wants to buy a surf board now!
F.
Today was my first surfing experience and can say it's amazing. First I had a surfing lesson with Raglan Surfing School. The instructors did a good job and in the end I was able to catch a few waves on my own :)
Thanks to Nina I learned some more about surfing. I really could ask everything and she could help me with all my questions.
Definitely not the last time that I'm surfing here. I can absolutely suggest it🤙
S.
We did a lesson with Nina and it was awesome. She took the time to explain everything and give some tips, she adapts to all levels so you're not lost. We spent a great time, thank you again ! ;)
C.
This Surfing School is perfect for your first surfing lesson: Easy, uncomplicated, very friendly and also good prices! Nina was the best instructor! ;) I had a really good time and will come back soon!
D.
Placed just by the beach and having great equipment, this was the perfect place for us to rent. The staff and particularly Nina is really helpful and guides you from the pick of the board as where and how you surf on the beach. A strong recommendation from my part for surfers at any skill level! Thanks Nina!
F.
Perfectly located surf rental. Just walk down to the beach, get a (soft)board and enjoy one of the best surf spots...
Price is reasonable, staff is nice and laid back.
P.
nina the owner is super nice and super helpful. we had no struggles at all with borrowing wetsuits and surfboards. it was my first time surfing and nina was so kind to tell us where to get the best waves and which board is probably best. i highly recommend anyone to rent there boards there. Also the price is amazing
E.
We just had our very first surfing lesson with Nina at Raglan Surfing School!
The Weather and the waves were just great and Nina explained all the basics to us, helped us catching the best waves and took some videos for us!
We‘ll definetly do it again and can just recommend this surf school!
A.
Amazing lesson, amazing instructor : Nina loves her job, she is so enthusiastic, it's was the best lesson I ever had. Stood up after the first go, she gave us good tips and lot of energy !!
Thank you Raglan Surf School, keep this human, she is incredible !
J.
I had my first surf lesson yesterday and the instructors explained everything really good, in a slow way so everyone could understand, everything they explained they showed with examples.
At the beginning I thought there are too many people for one lesson (19 in total) but it was never a problem. At the beach they had 3 instructors to take time for each person and to show them what they have to do.
When I am gonna take my next lesson I will definitely take one at Raglan Surfing School.
THEY ARE THE BEST
thank you guys again for the epic 3hr lesson.
c.
Perfect surf lesson 🤙! Emilie and Nina was so great, they push you and encourage you to give the best of yourself. Still with a smile, lovely and funny person without neglecting the professional and safety side
Thanks ! I really enjoy 😃! Easy de comprendre quand une des instructrices speak French 😎
T.
A great experience with this school. Good vibes, good tips and good surf sensation.
This smilling team will be always ready to give you advice from your first surf lessons until your Last surfing cession in raglan.
Special Thanks to Nina and John, to make me fan of this sport. I hope to see you soon. 🤙
V.
Nina was great, my second surf lesson in separate places, and learnt alot more with Nina.. amazing waves at Raglan on top of an awesome instructor!
R.
Booked a beginner surf lesson with these guys and it was awesome. Hadn't touched a surf board before and I actually rode a few waves! Will definitely go back for another lesson. Thanks so much to Nina for looking after us when we arrived at the beach and all the guys out on the water giving the best tips and not laughing at the falls
K.
Went for a surf lesson with Nina. She was so great, really patient, friendly and enthusiastic. We had a really fun time, she is a great coach and I have no hesitation in recommending her and the school.
F.
I had a really good day with my instructor Nina! She was the best instructor I’ve had before. Her instructions and demonstrations were really clear and easy to follow. I found her very helpful and patient with us newbies, and believe she is extremely talented at what she does and an invaluable member of the team. She really made the day such a positive experience and I am looking forward to coming back and seeing her!
R.
My 2 daughters learn to surf from Raglan surf school in the 2 hours lesson.
I would realy recommend.
The instructions was there the whole time in the water.
He would pic up what some of the people were doing wrong and encourage them to go again and again.
Thank you Guys!!!
A.
Thank you so much to the great team, the 3h beginner course was awesome, very good method, I stood up directly on the first wave and straight onto the beach! I even started to turn at the end! We were just 3 in the course so it was almost a private lesson. Now I discovered a new passion thanks to you 😍 I really recommend Raglan Surfing School ! See you very soon!
L.
Wicked Surf School !
The instructor was awesome : Nina is such a laugh, she brings such good vibes and loves what she is doing. We were pretty nervous before the lesson but she explained everything, nice and slowly and made us trusting ourselves. Thank you so much for this experience, didn't think I could do it and I actually did !
S.
My boyfriend took surf lessons with Raglan Surf School last Thursday and has been going everyday ever since then and kept hiring boards and wetsuit from Raglan Surf School.
So when we went surfing yesterday, he brought me to his 'local' hire station.
The team was super friendly and generous, also adviced us on which spot was best for surfing. They knew which board suited me best I'm not an advanced surfer.
My boyfreind couldn't recommend enough of this surf school, so I recommended it to my friends who will be taking lessons in the near future.
J.
After my lesson I came back to hire wetsuit and surfboard, and Nina welcome me at the trailer with the best advises and a safety debrief before the surf. Just wanna say thank you to her because she made me feel so confortable and confident, good staff.
B.
Today was our fourth consecutive day of renting kit from these guys. The staff were super friendly and helpful, and the boards and wetsuits were all in good condition. Plus the hire place is right on the beach so you don’t have to worry about trekking to the beach carrying boards. Would definitely recommend!
S.
What an amazing experience! Nina was such a great instructor: professional, positive, encouraging and caring! She made me feel safe and motivated to learn! I would highly recommend!
k.
Had the best time learning to surf with raglan surf school. Big shout out to the team and helping everyone stand up multiple times. Would highly recommend! 🤙🏄♀️
G.
Had an awesome morning with Nina. She was so lovely to chat to and grew my confidence in the water immensely! Thank you so much, Georgia xx
P.
Great lesson, and awesome setting for the dry land section, nestled up in native Bush. Staff gave great essential tips for a beginner like me.
M.
A really amazing surf school right on the beach!
Great prices too, you can rent a board and a wet suit during 2 hours just 25$.
Also, the staff is really nice and if you're French and have a little trouble understanding English, Nina will be here to help you as she is French herself! :)
N.
The best class ever! They have nice boards and Nina the instructor was awesome :D I definitely I will take more class and I recommend this school
P.
Hired a board and suit from here today. Really great location right on the beach and very helpful staff, Nina especially. I would reccomend it to anyone.
K.
Nina was so friendly, encouraging and knowledgeable. We had the best time. A must do in Raglan!
N.
It was the first time I've ever surfed. It was a really nice experience. Nina and Eva did a great job explaining every step and they really wanted us to succeed. They kept motivating us.
It was a great experience!!!
T.
I did know how to surf, but I really wanted to give it a go, so I hired a board a the raglan surf school trailer, in from of the beach. Perfect spot, and amazing workers : Nina, the girl working there, gave me the board I needed and advises to stay safe in the water and surf as well ! Really cool staff, I highly recommend this place.
K.
Truly such an amazing experience!! Nina is hands down the best surf coach ever and truly just gave me such confidence in the water! Thank you so so much!!
C.
Perfect place to hire a surf board and wet suit! Not expensive at all compared to other places and have the nicest staff. Even though I have never surfed before and opted for no lessons Emily still quickly showed me how to get up and wished me the best of luck. 10/10 would recommend and will go there again for my raglan surf experiences!
V.
AMAZING Surf Sessions this weekend at Raglan !! It was very easy to rent soft top board and wetsuit. Just a call to Nina and your surfing day is a success ! Thanks a lot ! A bientôt
T.
Two family members - one aged 10 and one in his 40s - did a beginner lesson a few days ago and loved it, they've learnt a lot, felt very well supported and in good hands. Would warmly recommend (and would do it again).
C.
Great surfing school!!we had such a good time, we are now surf addicted. The instructors have been very nice with our children too: patient and funny and making all of us feel safe at all times
A.
Nina made our day ! Patient, funny and professional : the lesson was wicked. Good explanations, and not boring for once ! following by 1.30 in the water. Nina helped us out the all time, and had tips and games.
So cool, loved it !
Thank's heaps
P.
What an awesome morning spent out on the waves at Raglan.
Nina was a great instructor, super patient with me as a beginner and had me up riding waves in no time!!!
m.
Nina made my day ! Came down the beach to hire board and wetsuits with few friends on saturday, we were not sur about surfing but Nina gave us heaps of advises, hope and happiness ! We jumped out and had the best time ever ! Thanks so much , great job !
A.
I spend one week in Raglan, maybe not the best in term of surf condition but wicked ! Hire my board everyday from the Raglan Surf School rental at the beach : good prices and good equipment, and the best was the staff. The Irish guy and Nina during the week end, those guys are amazing . They made my holidays, thank you, will be back.
t.
Me and my friend hired a board and wetsuit for a view days and it was definetly the right choice to do so. You get high qualitiy equipment and the best thing about it is that you don't have to get the stuff to the beach yourself, because the shop is directly located there. Besides the team was always friendly and helpful. I can just recomment you to get the surfequipment there.
A.
I was able to stand up for my first ever wave thanks to Nina and the crew! Had such an amazing experience and now I have a new hobby. Highly recommend this group!
E.
What a place! The surf hires a really good rate from these guys and they're on the beach so everything's easy!
Big shout out to John! Came for my 32nd birthday and he was awesome, told us where we could surf, where the rocks are and even helped us out with photos as, you know, we are tourists 😂😂
Thanks again guys, will be back soon, have an awesome summer!!!!!
Edd & Chloe
M.
Nina and John are super friendly and efficient staff of the surf school. As a lifeguard, we have a really close relationship since we work next to each other, which enhances our experiences as well as those of the customers and public. Both always greet you with a contagious smile and interact postively with beach-goers.
N.
Really great and friendly staff providing good help to start the surfing experience.
What I did not appreciate was that the website gives false information. So it was not a ratio of 1:5 (instructors: learners) but 1:7. Also the mentioned three hours (one on land, two in the water is more like 45minutes on land, 15 minutes driving to the the beach and just 90minutes in the water.
S.
We did a lesson for the whole family (2adults and 2 small children 6&8). The instructors had great tips for us as adults not just about popping up but also about how to read the water and so on; and they were great with the kids. definitely would use them again.
R.
Perfect school on the Ngarunui Beach with a very nice and smiling staff! I spent a really good time here, can just recommend this surfschool, thank you Nina and John!
Wish you all the best!
L.
The team at Raglan Surf School are the best! Nina in particular is brilliant at explaining and going into detail about how to learn to surf. She is like no other, and a true asset to the company. Thanks Nina!
a.
Super Experience. Nina is really nice.
You can hire the board directly on the beach at the trailer.
And i think with 15$/h for board+wetsuits, it is the best deal you can find in Raglan.
Y.
Good place to learn to surf for beginners as well as intermediate level surfers.
Pro's: great instructors and good equipment
Con's: would've loved to surf for longer
Surfs up!
T.
This was my first surf experience (also the first time standing on any type of board) and it was amazing! The Teacher Hemdog was the best and it was worth every penny! I think everyone should do it here! Thanks man for the amazing time!
E.
Highly recommend the group lessons! Was so much fun and the instructors Hemy and Dylan made everything so fun and easy going! Plus you get high quality go pro footage to take home for free 😊
T.
I just had my first surf lesson ever with Nina and it was awesome! I had a great time!
f.
I spent a month at Raglan surfing school and despite the fact that the place is a trully paradise, I met amazing people from all over the world. Nina and John taught me how to surf and they shared their passion with all the people they could meet on their way. Always smiling, always spreading good vibes around. I learnt a lot from them and I know that Raglan definitely changed me in a good way.
V.
Best time of my life!!! Teachers are knowledgeable, fun, friendly and cute 😍!!! Made my visit in Raglan memorable. I'll definitely come back for more surfing lesson!!!
I.
This surfing school is the best! I had never surfed in my entire life, never even stoud on a skateboard, and still I managed to stoud up and actually surf thanks to Hemdog!!! Amazing, we even went back for a second day. I would 1000% recommend this to everyone.
D.
It is first time to surfing. Theory is easy but it takes a little bit more practice. My instructor Himi & Jonh are very friendly. Double & triple wave is bad. Look out & catch the single wave !! I will love this place. Raglan is cozy and calm...
C.
Thanks to 'The Rock', John and the amazing Dillon (all pictured) for helping me to catch my first wave ever, and all those that followed thanks to the amazing instruction, Sweet As!!!!
V.
Very good experience 10/10 would recommend.
Even though I was so bad at it, I want to go surf again and again.
The instructors were very nice. All in all, sweet as
A.
Very good surfboard rentals, in the front of the waves. The staff is very friendly and professional, they give you advices about the spot and which board you should take if you are a beginner. Perfect !
L.
Been renting a board this morning and Nina was there with her usual smile, giving me good advices and sharing the happiness to be in Raglan to learn surfing. Thanks Nina!
S.
The surf lesson was amazing! Nina explained everything very good and helped me a lot during the surfing. Thanks for the great time!
G.
Arrived as a noob surfer, and after ~30 min intensive theory and beach practice we hit the waves, and got surfing. Staff are calm, give clear indtructions, and don’t hesitate to give you a hand/advice to get you surfing in no time.
H.
Fantastic first experience surfing with Raglan surf school! Really appreciate the support and guidance from the team 🤙🏻
T.
Nina and Eva were awesome! They made catching waves really easy and simple! I fully recommend this to anyone wanting to give it a go and have fun!
F.
Surfing is such a nice experience und I would absolutely recommend this surf school. The lesson was so much fun and the instructors are really helpful and lovely, sweet as.
S.
Very professional surf school. I had a lesson with John and he was really kind and helpful in the water. I rented boards and wetsuits at the beach with Nina, very friendly and fun. She gives the best advice and the surf is always good according to her 😁
X.
Hired a board and suit from these guys today! Lovely to hire from and I had such a great time in the surf! Will be heading back tomorrow to hire again!
Definitely recommend and for the price is a no brainer!
CHEERS!
E.
I rented a board from the Raglan Surfing School today after having done lessons with another company. I am glad that I booked my lessons with the other company! The boards at the Raglan surfing school have certainly seen better days and they don't have many big, wide boards that are great for beginners.
After only a few lessons myself I could see gaps in instruction during the part of a lesson that I witnessed and I ended up helping a few of their students learn to control their boards so that they could get out into the waves.
Later, when I got a jellyfish sting and sought suggestions on what to do, their staff was extremely unhelpful; it was a passer-by who referred me to the lifeguards for aid.
They are conveniently located on the beach and their lessons are probably sufficient if your main aim is to try surfing once and hopefully get standing up. If you want to learn more, I suggest looking elsewhere.
T.
A great experience at Raglan Surf school - Eva had my 12 year old son up surfing early and he loved it. Easy to follow step by step instructions, and a fun afternoon in Raglan
T.
Thank you Nina and Eva!! So glad I met these lovely ladies yesterday, they demonstrated each step and explained everything in detail.
Felt very safe having these two superwomen in the water with us.
N.
It’s been such a good experience there that we changed our plans and stayed for one more night so we can try what they taught us on ourselves. And Nina is really nice and takes care of everyone.
R.
It was a great experience to start learning surfing. I made it a few times standing on the board haha ;)
We had great teachers who offered us a lot of practical training and gave us a hand to catch the wave.
L.
great place with a really friendly and helpful team! The lessons definitely helped me to get started on a surfboard. Thank you for the amazing experience! :)
C.
Very nice, easy to understand and easy going instructors Eva and Nina! I really had fun! This was my first time and will get back tomorrow!
G.
We went to hire some boards the last few days. Every time the guys told us were we should not surf and where the best waves are.
The team is always kind courteous and ask you whether you enjoyed the time on the board.
They also do a lot of surfing lessons in which we did not participate. Nevertheless what we saw seemed really professionel.
Y.
Laid back and funny instructor! Explained and showed everything in a way you could easily learn from. Answered any question we had and helped you out in the ocean if you needed it. If you trying to learn how to surf i would recommend it for sure.
h.
Best time ever !
Smile, enthusiasm, professionalism and safety : Nina gave us the full package !
Thank you !
H.
Nina was amazing! We had the best time and managed to even get standing a few times! Thanks again Nina :D
E.
John and Nina are such epic staff here, they provide excellent customer service and are so enthusiastic and full of energy. They work really hard to give the customers an awesome time and are super friendly, indeed a valuable part of the community here! Kia ora 💜
F.
Our instructors were patient and inspirational, leading me to stand up on a surf board for the first time in my life!! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
T.
I can really recommend this place!
Went there a few times to rent a board and a wetsuit.
The staff is super helpful..awsome and cool😃
They even care for u while ur in the water and could get lost!
Thanks nina!
Im always looking forward to come back!
Cheers
L.
It was my first time surfing and I had a really good time. John was my instructor and he was really helpfull and encouraging, thanks for that! I want to do it again
K.
Really recommend to rent your boards from here. Very friendly staff and we were allowed to swap boards during our 2 hour session. Affoardable price and great location since you dont have to carry your boards up and down the big hill.
R.
Great school. The instructor are very friendly and they explain very well. It was a great experience for me and I can totally recommend!
J.
This was the best surf school, my instructor was Nina. Nina was so incredibly helpful and patient , so skilled at what she did, much better than any instructor I’ve ever had surfing before. She really made my trip in Raglan the best! I can’t wait to come back to New Zealand and see Nina and the surf team next year!
J.
Had a fantastic time surfing with Nina, Eva and Rocky! Thanks to Nina for her GoPro skills - the videos are great :D
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Really nice rental shop right on the Beach with good stuff! Nina is very easy going and enthusiastic girl Who helps u up and running into the waves!
J.
Fantastic surf school very friendly and helpful our girls loved it go nina and rock highly recommended
B.
amazing! I would go back again and again for laughs and waves!
a.
Highly recommend their surf lessons, and thumbs up to Nina who runs school’s rental services on main beach.
L.
Thank you to Nina for the lesson, it was fantastic. Will be back really soon. She was an amazing teacher.
J.
Amazing surf lesson with Nina and john!
I was not confident before the lesson but after I felt like a fish in the water :)
Thanks guys!
J.
Nina is a wonderful instructor, loved our experience. Very helpful for beginners
M.
Rented a board and wetsuit, amazing time!
Nina is great, very professional with a big smile!
B.
Great staff, very friendly and professional. Wonderful learning environment, and really tailored to the different types of beginner skill levels.
U.
The instructor explained things well and it was nice and easy to learn with him. It was fun learning to surf!!!
M.
Amazing experience with awesome instructors, we were having the time of our life surfing the waves in Raglan!
J.
I was pleased enough with a half day board and wetsuit rental. Equipment could have been a little better but what more do you expect from a small shack on the beach.
S.
Awesome team !
Fun, safe and professional, can't ask for anything else ! Thank you for the awesome work ♡
H.
30 bucks for surfboard and wetsuit, they also brought the gear to the beach. Very good value for the money. However the wetsuits was not the best quality
M.
Really nice place to learn surfing! Thanks to Nina for the incredible lesson!
D.
Very nice people. Hired a board and wetsuit from them for days on end. Always helpful and happy to give advice, especially Nina.
M.
Amazing experience with Nina and perfect surf session on this 24 of May ! I recommend !
A.
Quick and easy surf board rental right on the beach front, Nina was very friendly and helpful, all at a good price
M.
It's was amazing! Thanks to Nina and Emilie, they are really friendly and professional 😁👍🤩
E.
Loved it!! Nina and Rock are so nice and really good teachers.
F.
Good rental school down at Ngarunui beach, open 9-5pm, happy vibes renting with Nina! :)
D.
20$ for surfboard/wetsuit per hour and very nice talk and instructions from Emily. Had a great time!!
L.
Great surfing school with lovely people working there (Nina!) Loved the vibe and waves.
J.
Very fun time with great, fun instructors. Everyone managed to stand up and catch a wave!
A.
The equipment was new, the lady was super nice and gave me all the tip needed and the price was reasonable. I dont understand the negative reviews.. It was AWESOME!
A.
Really nice place for my first time !! professionnal crew, i was able to stand up on my first ever wave, i recommend 100 %
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Swallowed half of the ocean, but was totally worth it!!! Definitely going to hire a board. Thanks so much!
~ Leo & Ada
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Maybe too good, after 1 lesson I’m ready to set up a rival surf school. Sweet as.
J.
Nina, Dylan and John all super helpful with the rentals, lessons and surfing advice 👍🏻
J.
Best surf equipment renting in Raglan, really nice and competent staff!
V.
They make it easy to go surfing! Right next to the beach and good rental material...
E.
Fabulous !
Thanks for everything guys, we loved it 🙏😊
T.
#keepDylan the duo is amazing so Dylan needs to stay! Everyone is super!
J.
Amazing location and decent rentals prices. The guy running it was both cheerful and helpful too!
S.
Very good boards, lovely people who help you very well. And a really good price
M.
Very Nice surfing and Staff.
P.
Really good experience ! John and Nina were awesome eyy
S.
Excellent experience. Good,professional coaching. Highly recommend.
C.
Super cool instructors! Really enjoyed myself!
M.
Great friendly staff. Very knowledgeable and helpful
O.
Very nice surf school with very lovely people 😍 and nice accommodation !
N.
Amazing people and best prices in town! Had such a nice time! 👌
A.
Absolutely awesome!
F.
Hi guys! It was an awesome experience with you. I can recomend it!
J.
Friendly and Helpful!! The staff inspire me to be a better surfer!!
D.
Super service from Nina! Highy recommended.
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Very convenient down the beach + nice helpfull staff.
K.
SWEET AS Raglan Surfing School 🤙🏼
N.
Just the best surf school
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Loved it!
M.
Fantastic
D.
Awesome experience
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Awesome experience. The guys were really cool and helpful. Definitely worth it.
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(Translated) Great surf school! Very understandable explanations and relaxed, relaxed atmosphere. Our teacher Nina did a perfect job and is also available for questions and tips on the following days :)
It's also perfect that you can rent the board and the Neo directly on the beach! They also take you from Raglan in your bus to the beach - in the evening you can walk back or ride again :)
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Tolle Surfschule! Sehr verständliche Erklärungen und entspannte, lockere Atmosphäre. Unsere Lehrerin Nina hat einen perfekten Job gemacht und ist auch an den folgenden Tagen für Fragen und Tipps da :)
Perfekt ist auch, dass man das Board und den Neo direkt am Strand mieten kann! Außerdem nehmen sie einen von Raglan aus in ihrem Bus mit zum Strand - abends kann man dann zurücklaufen oder wieder mitfahren :)
M.
(Translated) Best New Zealand Surf Lesson with Nina! Super attentive and very attentive! We had a great time and we leave with lots of beautiful memories! Thank you for everything !
Best surf lesson in New-Zealand with Nina! She is amazing, really nice, she took care of us. We had a great time and we leave with lots of memories. Thank you so much! Cheers 🤙🏼
Mathilde & Léa
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Meilleur cours de Surf de Nouvelle-Zélande avec Nina ! Super attentive et très à l’écoute ! Nous avons passé un super moment et npus repartons avec pleins de beaux souvenirs ! Merci pour tout !
Best surf lesson in New-Zealand with Nina! She is amazing, really nice, she took care of us. We had a great time and we leave with lots of memories. Thank you so much ! Cheers 🤙🏼
Mathilde & Léa
L.
(Translated) I love this school !! Nina and John are amazing, they help me to stay up in my first class! So much fun !!! Thanks so much for your smiles and your happiness: D hopefully i will come back to your beautiful beach!
If you want to test the surf, I recommend! The instructors are so cool! They speak English and French and are too motivated! It's really worth it :)
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I love this school !! Nina and John are amazing, they help me to stand up easy in my first class ! So much fun !!! Thanks so much for your smiles and your happiness :D hopefully i will come again at your beautiful beach !
Si vous voulez tester le surf, je recommande ! Les instructeurs sont trop cool ! Ils parlent en anglais et francais et sont trop motivés ! Ça vaut vraiment le coup :)
P.
(Translated) just surf school on the beach very convenient to rent board and wetsuit on site. Nina was very welcoming and informative. Great spot to surf bonus!
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École de surf juste sur la plage très pratique pour louer planche et combinaison directement sur place. Nina a été de très accueillante et de bons conseils. Super spot pour surfer en prime!
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(Translated) Our first time surfing! Super instructors who explain the basics, lots of examples out of the water and at least 1h30 in the water (total duration of about 3 hours).
Even once in the water they come to help us correct our movements so that we can improve!
Thanks ... now I have to go spend on a surf: D
Francis & Léna
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Notre première fois en surf! Super instructeurs qui nous expliquent la base, beaucoup d'exemples hors de l'eau et au moins 1h30 dans l'eau (durée totale d'environ 3 heures).
Même une fois dans l'eau ils viennent nous aider à corriger nos mouvements pour qu'on s'améliore!
Merci... maintenant je dois aller dépenser pour un surf :D
Francis & Léna
E.
(Translated) Spoiler: Best surfing school in Raglan!
The desire to surf in New Zealand was present and I could count on this magnificent team! After John's good advice, we are already standing after the first wave! Many board rentals ensue at an unbeatable price and as a bonus, Nina's advice and good humor! Thank you to them for these great moments, I recommend them a thousand times !!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
I really wanted to surf in New-Zealand and I found the best team for that! With the best John advices, I stood after the first wave! Then the next days, I rented a board for a great price. Nina is always here for giving advices with a big smile! Thanks guys for this beautiful memories, I recommend a thousand times!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
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Spoiler: Best surfing school in Raglan!
L'envie de surfer en Nouvelle-Zélande était présente et j'ai pu compter sur cette magnifique équipe! Après les bons conseils de John, on est déjà debout après la première vague! S'en suit de nombreuses locations de board à un prix imbattable et en bonus les conseils et la bonne humeur de Nina! Merci à eux pour ces supers moments, je les recommande mille fois!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
I really wanted to surf in New-Zealand and I found the best team for that! With the best John advices, I stood after the first wave! Then the next days, I rented a board for a great price. Nina is always here for giving advices with a big smile! Thanks guys for this beautiful memories, I recommend a thousand times!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!
L.
(Translated) Super welcome from Nina, who gave us valuable advice.
Get her a visa !! She is amazing :) We recommend the Raglan Surfing School which is right on the beach.
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Super accueil de Nina, qui nous a donnée de précieux conseils.
Get her a visa !! She is amazing :) Nous recommandons la Raglan Surfing School qui donne direct sur la plage.
A.
(Translated) Great lesson with Nina and Eva, very good advice and a very good atmosphere! A big thank you to the team for my first surf experience
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Super leçon avec Nina et Eva, de très bons conseils et une très bonne ambiance! Un grand merci à l’équipe pour ma première expérience en surf
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(Translated) My two sons (ages 9 and 11) and I bought a private lexicon for two hours. Nina was incredibly sweet and helpful in helping the children have a great success experience. We had never tried surfing before, but we got good instruction on land first and supplementation in the water. We thought it was mega fat and had a couple of amazing hours.
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Mine to sønner (9 og 11 år) og jeg købte en privat leksikon i to timer. Nina var utrolig sød og hjælpsom til at hjælpe børnene til at få en god succesoplevelse. Vi havde aldrig prøvet at surfe før, men vi fik god instruktion på land først og supplering ude i vandet. Vi synes det var mega fedt og havde et par fantastiske timer.
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(Translated) A super band of young and old from all continents serving your favorite sport and your enthusiasm for this wonderful country, New Zealand!
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Une super bande de jeunes et moins jeunes de tous les continents au service de votre sport favoris et de votre engouement pour ce merveilleux pays, la Nouvelle Zelande!
D.
(Translated) Excellent welcome, attentive, full of good advice, do not hesitate to give you a little surf lesson for beginners (free). Rental of good quality gear adapted to your level and above all a very good quality / price ratio. Go there with your eyes closed! 😉
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Excellent accueil, a l'écoute, pleins de bons conseils, n'hésite pas à vous faire une petite leçon de surf pour les débutants (gratuit). Location de matos de bonnes qualités et adapté à votre niveau et surtout un très bon rapport qualité/prix. Allez-y les yeux fermés ! 😉
V.
(Translated) Great welcome, rent your wetsuit and board here right in front of the beach
I was very well advised by Nina who answered all my questions.
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Super accueil, louer sa combinaisons et sa planche ici juste devant la plage
J’ai été très bien conseillé par Nina qui a répondu à toute mes questions.
А.
(Translated) Excellent school! Very detailed explain and help to get on the surf
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Отличная школа! Очень подробно объясняют и помогают встать на серф
N.
(Translated) An incredible experience! Suuuuper recommended! Instructor Dina is a genius and super attentive !!! We will return without a doubt !!
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Una experiencia increible! Suuuuper recomendable! La instructora Dina es una genia y super atenta!!! Volveremos sin duda!!
L.
(Translated) Crazy experience, thank you to the team who gave the good advice, at the first wave I was up, great supervision of useful advice, I recommend. And of all the spots on the west coast this is the prettiest. I would definitely come back
Loic
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Experience de fou, merci à l'équipe qui a su donner les bon conseils, a la première vague j'étais debout,super encadrement des conseil utile, je recommande. Et de tous les spot de la côte ouest c'est le plus jolie. Je reviendrais sûrement
Loic
B.
(Translated) First session when arriving in Raglan. Thank you Nina for all the info on the region ... and board hire !!!
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Première session en arrivant à Raglan. Merci Nina pour toutes les infos sur la région... et la location de planche!!!
S.
(Translated) Great place to learn surfing🏄♀️👍
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学冲浪🏄♀️的好地方👍
M.
(Translated) Good for a presentation in English. John smith
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Gut für ein Referat in Englisch. John smith
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