About
WHO WE ARE
Since Dec 2025, The Esplanade Surf School has been taken over and ran by Hydro Surf, a family owned business that has been a foundation of the Dunedin surf scene for over 40 years.
Leroy Rust, the owner / manager of Hydro Surf Shop is one of NZ’s most respected and accomplished surfers and runs all Surf School operations. He is joined by a team of amazing Qualified coaches who create a safe and fun learning environment where you can grow your skill and love of surfing at your own pace.
Our coaches are there with you throughout your lesson giving you positive instruction and guidance, they know all the tricks of the trade and love sharing them with you. We teach Surf/Beach safety which is hugely important to us as we want you to feel confident going into the water. Surf etiquette and of course how to catch and ride your wave.
Our lessons are tailored to the Individual/Group/Retreat and environment. We thrive on seeing you achieve your best through surfing, something that may challenge you but at the same time ignite a passion for surfing and a connection to the ocean and to you.
We have a strong surfing culture in Dunedin and are spoilt for choice along our beautiful coastlines for surf breaks ranging from smaller fun beach breaks to more advanced waves.
HAPPY LEARNERS
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