UP Surf Coaching Raglan

Overview

Elevate your surfing at UP Surf Coaching in legendary Raglan – New Zealand's most famous surf town and home to the world-renowned Manu Bay left-hand point break. Just two hours from Auckland, this intensive coaching experience goes beyond basic instruction to deliver detailed technique analysis, video feedback, and personalized progression plans. Founded in 2012, the school specializes in small group sessions with a maximum of five students, ensuring constant feedback and individual attention for every surfer.

Accommodation

Stay in a beachside accommodation hired venue just steps from Raglan's legendary breaks. The comfortable beach house provides an authentic Kiwi surf experience at an affordable $40 per night add-on to your coaching package. Wake up to stunning west coast sunrises, share meals with fellow surfers, and walk straight onto the sand for your morning session. The relaxed communal atmosphere creates the perfect environment for focused learning and making lasting surf connections.

Surf

Raglan delivers world-class waves across multiple breaks – from the gentle rollers of Ngarunui Beach to the long, peeling walls of Manu Bay and the powerful barrels of Whale Bay. The coaching camp combines 4 filmed surf sessions over 2 days with in-depth video analysis, land-based training using Smoothstar skateboards, and surf theory covering technique, wave reading, and mindset development. Programs cater to intermediate surfers looking to "lay down some nice turns" and handle more challenging conditions. Water temperatures average 15-20°C, with wetsuits essential year-round.