The perfect break, each meetup consists of a laid back surf lesson and surf session, followed by a yarn and a BBQ. Simple, fun, easy.

Surfing for Famers runs for approximately 13-15 weeks, starting in November through to late March, across 25 regions. 

Exact programme dates can differ from region to region, so check with your local Surfing for Farmers Coordinator. You’ll find regional details in the Location tab.

No worries mate, Surfing for Farmers is about getting in the water and de-stressing, not adding another commitment to your plate. Come whatever nights you can make it.

Ag, hort and anything in between, Surfing for Farmers is for you. Whatever you farm, wherever you farm it, we’ve got a surfboard waiting with your name on it.

Each session usually starts at around 5.30 pm and we surf for as long as you like. The rest depends on how long you want to stick around for afterwards. Farmers usually find that after the de-stress and wicked experience of surfing, the good times and yarns are flowing!

No. Surfing for Farmers is completely free of charge. Funds from our awesome sponsors help pay for all the wetsuits, boards, surfing tutors and BBQs.

Just like we wouldn’t ask the Boardriders to swing a gate, they wouldn’t ask us to surf a barrel. 

All skill levels are welcome and no surfing experience is needed. Surfing for Farmers is a safe and supportive environment, so the Boardriders will be in the water with you helping out.

No need to worry about fitness either, our boards would still float with the entire All Black front row on them.

The only thing we do ask, is that you are a capable swimmer and comfortable in the sea.

You can sign up anytime for your regional Surfing for Farmers programme, by contacting your local Surfing for Farmers coordinator in the location tab.

Yes. You can sign up anytime for your regional Surfing for Farmers programme, by contacting your local Surfing for Farmers coordinator in the location tab.

Yes. Surfing for Farmers was made by farmers, for farmers and we know this industry is just as much about family and community, as it is about the job at hand; so the whole family is welcome to come and support you. The focus is mostly on the farmers though, to make sure we have enough boards and wetsuits to get everyone out on the water.

We are for the farmers/growers first.  Children are welcome but all equipment and lesson time is reserved for the adult/s of the households.

Children are to bring their own equipment and must have an adult in water and/or supervising them at all times.

Our local coordinators have a busy time at each weekly session and are not responsible for any children.