ABOUT US
At Margaret River Surfing Academy, we know how much fun surfing brings to our lives, and we see a fundamental transformation in people who are learning to surf. Experiencing the benefits of physical and mental health that surfing gives, we know that it will surely improve the quality of your lifestyle too. Our mission is to share our passion for the ocean with as many people as possible so that you can all experience the joy that the ocean brings us daily.
Our surf coaching focuses on introducing surfers to the ocean safely to elevate your surfing skills to be ocean competent and to be able to surf in a range of conditions with confidence on your own.
We pride ourselves on professionally coaching thousands of school kids from Broome to Margaret River and helping surfers of all levels to advance their ability and confidence in the water for the last 30 years.
Margaret River Surfing Academy offers private and group lessons to people of all ages and levels of experience. We are in the business of having fun, and we say it's never too late or early to develop your skills in the water.
Your safety is our priority. As per regulations, all of our surf coaches are trained in First Aid and hold certificates in either Surf Search & Rescue or Bronze Medallion registered through Surf Life Saving Australia. All surf coaches are also registered under Surfing Western Australia.
OUR STORY
Margaret River Surfing Academy was founded in 2022 by Simon & Asha Tien. A family-run business, Asha, Myself, my daughter Ruby and my son Onyx live in the community of Gracetown. I (Simon) have been surf coaching since 2000 and have been surfing for 30 years. I am passionate about big wave riding and pride myself on my achievements in taking on renowned surfing spots worldwide, chasing swells to Nazare in Portugal, The Right southern Western Australia, and Teahupoo, Tahiti. I am a Registered Paramedic and regularly work for Water Patrol Australia, operating jet ski water safety. I also facilitate Emergency Response Training on remote mine sites across northwest Australia and have completed a Master's in Mental Health, offering a fantastic mental well-being program named Brain Waves, currently being offered to corporate groups and adolescent school participation.
To find out more, please check out our partner business www.brainwavesglobal.com
“My vision revolves around steering individuals to discover processes to nurture their physical, social, and emotional well-being, and together with like-minded individuals to push themselves in the water and as a group’.
Our mission is to educate and inspire our students, leading them to better personal leadership and using the latest evidence-based practices to achieve the outcome. I strive to instil ocean awareness and encourage people to step outside their comfort zones, fostering both challenge and personal growth through transformative experiences in and out of the ocean.
Simon Tien surfing The Right
Myself, Asha, Ruby and Onyx
OUR TEAM
Koa Alde
Our Spanish connection and International Surf Coach loves sharing his knowledge of the ocean wanting to learn to surf. He has extensively travelled and surfed the globe.
Mel Pretorius
International Surf Coach & Retreat Facilitator, Yoga Teacher, Writer and Mother.
Our Region
The Margaret River Region is an astounding creation of ancient geography and Wadandi song lines. We have abundant nature and space, majestic beaches and fine wine to make a holiday visit here one to remember. An incredible adventure awaits: experience self-guided kayaking up the Margaret River and Brain Waves for mental health optimisation or bask in nature’s natural beauty.
