Learn how to surf and have surfing lessons at Waves Surf School, an ASI accredited surf school, providing learn to surf lessons and surf adventures in beautiful national parks at Cronulla Sydney and Seal Rocks which is just 2 hours drive north of Sydney. 

Waves Surf School has been operating since 1999 and is owned and run by Dean Dunstone.

It is one of Australia’s most reputable and premier surf trip operators, with extensive experience organising surf trips and camps to remote locations with great surf conditions, set against nature, experience the surfing lifestyle.

Dean Dunstone is an elite advanced level surfer. He's been surfing for over 35 years and has surfed at locations all over Australia and around the world.

Dean has been an active member of surf lifesaving, performing his first rescue when he was just 13 years old. He also played the part of the young surf grommet in the cult movie, Puberty Blues, and is an accomplished music promoter, having previously organised large music gigs at famous Bondi Beach - all skills he brings to Waves Surf School.

Dean is an ASI Level 3 Surfing Coach, holds his surf rescue and first aid qualifications. He has taught thousands of people from all over the world, including working as a surf instructor not only in Australia but also in California USA and other European countries.

He has extensive experience organising surf trips and camps to remote locations, travelling from Gold Coast to Sydney, and south to Narooma. He was one of the original pioneers who travelled along the coast, in remote national parks, found where the surf was pumping and set up camp!  

Waves Surf School is also an ASI Instructor Training Centre (ITC). Dean is authorised to train others to be ASI accredited surfing instructors.

Waves Surf School brings Dean’s experience, and together with a team of qualified surfing instructors, they offer the ultimate surfing adventure.

Wave Surf School offers group and private surfing lessons, Surf Wise beginner to advanced surfing certificate courses, team building, surfing awareness for kids, adults, school groups, parties, hens and stag parties and corporates. 

Lessons are provided for beginner to advanced level.

Private surf coaching is available to improve your surfing ability for all levels.

Private surf guiding trips can also be organised, taking you to the best surf locations in New South Wales, at locations that suit your skills ability.  

For kids, Waves Surf School offers day trips and multi day surf camp options for specialised kids to surf programs and school holiday camps, private groups and kids parties. For beginner to advanced levels. Includes all equipment, BBQ lunch, certificate and t-shirt. 

Surf trips to Seal Rocks, north of Sydney and beyond are organised for weekends and multi day trips. Travel up in the surf bus, with surf gear required to make it an epic trip. Accommodation includes specially chosen cabins, houses or sleeping in tents under the skies, with nature all around.

If you are planning to become a surfing instructor, Waves Surf school offers ASI Surfing Instructor apprenticeship courses combining online learning and practical real life experience.

Surf lessons and kids camps are held in Sydney at Boat Harbour (Cronulla).  It is one of Sydney’s best kept secrets.  A private beach with sand dunes and great waves for surfing.  But is only 35 minutes from the city centre.

Just 3 hours drive north of Sydney is the Waves Surf Camp at Seal Rocks. An unbeatable location. Situated in a pristine environment with waves on one side and a lake on the other. Stunning scenery and crowd free waves are consistent, with enough breaks for all abilities.

Get away from the crowds. Step into the surf life, camp in national parks close to the beach, live the life of a travelling surfer.

Cronulla can be summed up as a relaxed coastal hub where long beaches, ocean pools, and a strong surf culture meet a growing dining scene. Its signature attraction is the Cronulla Beach Walk, a four‑kilometre clifftop and shoreline trail linking Wanda Beach, North Cronulla Beach and the historic Bass and Flinders Point. Family‑friendly spots like Shelly Beach Rockpool add to its appeal, while the Matthew Flinders and George Bass Monument highlights the area’s maritime heritage.

Beyond nature, Cronulla’s culture is shaped by its surf‑town identity and a dining scene influenced by Mediterranean flavours, Lebanese family cooking, and modern chef‑led cafés — making it a destination where beach lifestyle, coastal history, and diverse food culture all come together.

Seal Rocks, on the NSW Barrington Coast, is best known for its wild beaches, remote coastal scenery, and the historic Sugarloaf Point Lighthouse, one of Australia’s most distinctive maritime landmarks. Visitors come for Number One Beach, Boat Beach, Treachery Headland walks, and access to Myall Lakes National Park, all offering pristine nature and wildlife viewing.

Culturally, the village is defined by its heritage lighthouse, quiet surf culture, and preserved coastal character. There is a single local store and cafés located a short drive away, reinforcing Seal Rocks’ identity as a peaceful, low‑key escape.