Two big days. One proud grommet.
Saturday and Sunday. Three hours a day. Standing up by the end of day two.
A full weekend of small-group surf coaching for ages 5–18 – pop-ups, catching waves and ocean safety. Boards and wetsuits included.
Book the programme $150 per child for both days · 9am–12pm or 1–4pmWhat the weekend covers
Two long sessions back to back, so skills from day one are still fresh on day two.
Beach & safety basics
How the ocean works, where to surf, and staying safe around other people.
Paddling & pop-ups
Pop-up practice on the sand, then paddling and pushing into whitewash.
Catching waves
Picking the right wave, timing the pop-up and riding it in.
Ocean safety
Spotting rips, reading the water and knowing when to come in.
Two days, building step by step
Each day is three hours of coaching, with breaks on the sand to rest, refuel and reset.
- 01
Day one – find your feet
Safety on the sand, pop-up practice, then into the whitewash to start catching waves.
- 02
Day two – stand up and ride
Building on day one: more waves, better pop-ups and the goal of standing up confidently.
- 03
Small groups
Kids are grouped by age and ability, so everyone gets plenty of coaching.
- 04
Ocean smarts all weekend
Rips, hazards and reading the water are part of every session, not an add-on.
Pick morning or afternoon
Choose the time that suits on the form. We'll do our best to match your preference.
Morning9am – 12pm
- Saturday Day 1
- Sunday Day 2
Afternoon1 – 4pm
- Saturday Day 1
- Sunday Day 2
If a time isn't on the form, that session is full.
A whole weekend in the water
Per child, for both days.
- 2 × 3-hour coached sessions (Sat + Sun)
- Surfboard, wetsuit and leash both days
- Ocean-safety skills in every session
- Small groups by age and ability
- Coached by Ben at Taupō Bay
Ben Quarrie, founder
“Surfing became a place where I felt confident, grounded and connected. I want every kid to find that.”
I started surfing at 10 and coaching at 12. Coaching alongside my own mentor showed me how much a safe, supportive approach matters – especially for beginners who feel nervous.
🎓 Qualified, professional coaching · 🏆 6+ years coaching · 🤙 1,000+ surfers coached
Frother-approved
“I like surfing because we can learn some tricks we don't know and the big waves are fun and scary… 10/10 surfing experience with Ben, thank you. We are looking forward to the next surf program.”
Frequently asked questions
Still not sure? Fill in the form anyway – Ben will text you within 24 hours and you can ask him anything.
Book the programmeWhen is the next programme?
The dates are shown on the booking form below. If none are listed, join the early-access list and we'll tell you first.
What's included?
Coaching, surfboard, wetsuit and leash. Just bring togs, a towel and some water.
Does my kid need to have surfed before?
No. First-timers are welcome, and groups are sorted by age and ability.
Do they need to come both days?
Yes – the programme is designed as two days that build on each other, and the price covers both.
Is this childcare?
No – it's a coached surf programme. Please drop off and pick up on time, and keep your phone on during the session.
Where do we meet?
Taupō Bay, Northland. You'll get the exact meeting spot in your confirmation text.
How do I pay?
Pick your session in the form and hit submit – the payment button pops up straight away. Pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay (or bank transfer). If your session turns out to be full, Ben will offer another time or a full refund.
What if we need to cancel?
Let us know more than 48 hours before and you may be able to reschedule or get a refund. Within 48 hours, refunds may not be given.
What if the surf or weather is bad?
If we cancel for weather, ocean conditions or safety, you'll be offered a reschedule or a refund. See our terms.
Book their weekend of waves
$150 per child for both days. Morning or afternoon.
Fill in the form
Add each child and pick morning or afternoon.
Pay in one tap
The payment button pops up as soon as you hit submit.
Get a text from Ben
Confirming the time and where to meet. Bring togs, a towel, water and snacks.
🤙 Got it! Last step: lock in the spot
Pay now to hold the spot. Ben will text you within 24 hours to confirm the group. If the session turns out to be full, you'll get another time or a full refund.
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- Amount
- $150 per child
- Account
- BENJAMIN QUARRIE
02-0352-0136737-066 - Reference
- Child's name + 2DAY