WELCOME TO
HYDRO
SURF SCHOOL
ST CLAIR, DUNEDIN, NZ
ABOUT US
HYDRO Surf School is located on the Esplanade at St Clair Beach in Dunedin, New Zealand, and provides lessons to all abilities, all across the greater Otago Region.
We are a branch of the very well known family company, HYDRO Surf Shop, which first opened doors at St Clair Beach 1985. In 2025 we took over the Esplanade Surf School and are now the sole ISA + Surfing NZ certified Surf School in the area.
As for lessons, we are spoilt for choice when exploring the beautiful Dunedin coastlines. If you are looking for smaller fun beach breaks to more advanced waves, we can help dial in your lesson to suit you perfectly.
Advanced surfers wanting some local knowledge can also benefit from our experienced guides who will take you to some of the best surf spots around. See HYDRO Surf Safaris, if this sounds like you.
For more information on lesson options please click below:
FROM $140
FROM $80
UPTO 5pp $250
U16’s $45
LESSONS AND PACKAGES
We offer a broad range of lessons and programs that cater for all ages and abilities. From young to old, beginner to advanced, small groups to large, our expert instructors are inspired to help.
Some of the popular lessons are above, but please follow the links to our lessons and programs, to find more options. Or, contact us to discuss custom lesson options.
Rentals
Already know how to surf?
If you’re not jumping in a lesson and just want the gear, all good! We have a wide variety of equipment available from High Performance boards, Soft boards, Fun boards and Long boards also boogie boards and flippers and a wide range of wetsuits to fit all sizes.
MEET THE CREW
All our crew are qualified ISA Surf Coaches and have current First aid certificates. They have vast knowledge of all our local areas and will only conduct surf lessons in safe conditions. Our coaches are dedicated in creating a safe, fun and knowledgeable environment to grow your confidence with surfing and in the water. They thrive on seeing you achieve your best and that huge smile when you stand up on your surfboard for the very first time. Their enthusiasm and love of surfing is contagious, you will hear many "Yahoo's" coming your way!
Leroy Rust
Owner / Head-coach
Glen Drinkwater
Senior Coach
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