Mount Surf School is a surf school opposite 27 Marine Parade in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga, in the Bay of Plenty. It has a website.
A good surf school keeps beginners safe and has them standing up on a wave as quickly as conditions allow. Expect a short briefing on beach safety, rips and etiquette, a lesson on land on how to paddle, pop up and stand, then time in the water with an instructor nearby, using boards and wetsuits suited to your size. When choosing one, ask about class sizes, the instructor-to-student ratio, instructors' lifesaving and first-aid qualifications, what equipment is included and what happens if the surf is too small or too big. Regulars know that early mornings often have cleaner waves and lighter crowds, that sunscreen and a rash vest help even on cloudy days and that a good instructor checks the tide and swell before choosing a beach. Mount Maunganui's main beach has patrolled areas, so surf between the flags when they are up. Book ahead in summer and school holidays.
For anyone learning to surf in Mount Maunganui, Mount Surf School on Marine Parade is a school to book with.