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Train to teach surfing in Byron Bay with a hands-on 12-week Surf Academy that combines daily ocean sessions, theory classes and accredited coaching and safety certifications. Live on-site, build skills with video analysis, and leave ready to work as a licensed surf instructor.
Train to teach surfing in Byron Bay with a hands-on 12-week Surf Academy that combines daily ocean sessions, theory classes and accredited coaching and safety certifications. Live on-site, build skills with video analysis, and leave ready to work as a licensed surf instructor.
A dawn swell rolls across Main Beach and the Atlantic-blue ocean dares you forward; instructors scan the line-up as trainees wax boards and tighten leashes. For 12 weeks students live on-site at Spot X in Byron Bay, training daily in ocean skills while learning how to teach others — video analysis after sessions, twice-weekly classroom theory and practical coaching drills follow the rhythm of the tide.
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Operated by Mojo Travel Pty Ltd trading as Mojosurf · Byron Bay, New South Wales
A dawn swell rolls across Main Beach and the Atlantic-blue ocean dares you forward; instructors scan the line-up as trainees wax boards and tighten leashes. For 12 weeks students live on-site at Spot X in Byron Bay, training daily in ocean skills while learning how to teach others — video analysis after sessions, twice-weekly classroom theory and practical coaching drills follow the rhythm of the tide.
Byron Bay sits on Bundjalung Country, its headland carved from volcanic and sedimentary rock that frames long sandy beaches and reef breaks. Surf culture here is woven into town life: cafés run on surf time and local surf history stretches back from early European surf clubs to an international tourism draw. The course builds on that culture, pairing coastal science and ocean safety with coaching pedagogy and accredited qualifications (Level 1 Surf Coaching, OSSCA, Senior First Aid).
Expect full-board accommodation, return transport from major cities, three fitness sessions per week, a 5-day surf adventure and weekends off to explore. Training focuses on ocean awareness — reading wind, swell and currents — plus practical skills like lesson planning, risk assessment and video feedback. Students should be competent swimmers and prepared for variable conditions: early-morning glassy offshore and wind-ruffled afternoons.
Practical tips: bring a well-fitting wetsuit and reef booties, prioritize sun protection and hydration, practice breath control and board handling before arrival, and learn rip-current escape techniques. The program is immersive by design — it turns students into safe, confident instructors who can read the ocean and teach others to do the same.
moderate.
12 weeks (approx. 90 nights).
Moderate — regular cardio and swimming ability recommended; surf experience helpful but not mandatory
No — the course is designed to develop coaching skills from the ground up and includes Level 1 Surf Coaching and OSSCA certification.
A moderate level of cardiovascular fitness and confident swimming skills are required; participants should be comfortable paddling and managing wipeouts.
Yes — boards and basic equipment are supplied, though the program recommends purchasing a personal wetsuit for fit and comfort.
Yes — weekends are free for exploring the area; the itinerary includes a 5-day Great Aussie Surf Adventure as part of the program.
Byron Bay is on Bundjalung Country and developed a strong surf culture through 20th-century local clubs and international touring surfers, becoming a training hub for ocean sports.
The area is part of protected coastal and marine zones; instructors emphasize reef-safe sunscreen, no-take zones and minimizing single-use plastics.
Mojo Travel Pty Ltd trading as Mojosurf operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A dawn swell rolls across Main Beach and the Atlantic-blue ocean dares you forward; instructors scan the line-up as trainees wax boards and tighten leashes. For 12 weeks students live on-site at Spot X in Byron Bay, training daily in ocean skills while learning how to teach others — video analysis after sessions, twice-weekly classroom theory and practical coaching drills follow the rhythm of the tide.
A dawn swell rolls across Main Beach and the Atlantic-blue ocean dares you forward; instructors scan the line-up as trainees wax boards and tighten leashes. For 12 weeks students live on-site at Spot X in Byron Bay, training daily in ocean skills while learning how to teach others — video analysis after sessions, twice-weekly classroom theory and practical coaching drills follow the rhythm of the tide.
Byron Bay sits on Bundjalung Country, its headland carved from volcanic and sedimentary rock that frames long sandy beaches and reef breaks. Surf culture here is woven into town life: cafés run on surf time and local surf history stretches back from early European surf clubs to an international tourism draw. The course builds on that culture, pairing coastal science and ocean safety with coaching pedagogy and accredited qualifications (Level 1 Surf Coaching, OSSCA, Senior First Aid).
Expect full-board accommodation, return transport from major cities, three fitness sessions per week, a 5-day surf adventure and weekends off to explore. Training focuses on ocean awareness — reading wind, swell and currents — plus practical skills like lesson planning, risk assessment and video feedback. Students should be competent swimmers and prepared for variable conditions: early-morning glassy offshore and wind-ruffled afternoons.
Practical tips: bring a well-fitting wetsuit and reef booties, prioritize sun protection and hydration, practice breath control and board handling before arrival, and learn rip-current escape techniques. The program is immersive by design — it turns students into safe, confident instructors who can read the ocean and teach others to do the same.