Surfing with Luke Michalak, owner and head coach of Port Stephens Surf School, is a personalised, high-impact experience shaped by decades in the ocean and a genuine love for the craft of surfing. Luke doesn’t just teach surfing — he teaches awareness, confidence, and connection to the sea he grew up in.
From the moment you arrive, Luke brings an infectious energy and calm authority that instantly puts you at ease. His coaching is grounded in deep technical knowledge, from safety fundamentals and equipment selection to refined movement patterns and wave strategy. Every detail matters, and Luke takes the time to ensure you understand not just what to do, but why it works.
In the water, Luke’s coaching becomes truly immersive. With patient, precise feedback, he adapts each session to your ability, whether you’re building strong foundations or fine-tuning style, flow, and performance. His guidance is hands-on and intuitive, helping you move with more purpose, read waves more clearly, and surf with greater control and confidence.
Beyond technique, Luke shares a deeper understanding of the ocean itself ~ wave formation, local conditions, and the subtle rhythms that separate good surfers from great ones. This holistic approach fosters a powerful relationship between surfer and sea, creating not just progression, but lasting respect and awareness.
You’ll leave the session feeling energised, empowered, and deeply connected ~ not only to your surfing, but to the ocean and the supportive surf community Luke has built through passion, integrity, and experience.
Session Times:
• 10:00 – 11:00am (School Terms)
• 8:00 – 9:00am (School Holidays)
Location:
• One Mile Beach, Port Stephens
Investment:
• $295 for 1 participant
• $110 per additional participant (up to 4 total)
NEW TO LUKE'S HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING
Friday Afternoon Elite Coaching
Description:
High-performance group coaching with Luke Michalak, professional surf coach, designed for surfers who want a competitive edge.
These sessions go beyond standard surf training, focusing on precision technique, tactical decision-making, physical performance, and confidence under pressure. Expect detailed, real-time feedback, performance-driven drills, and purposeful wave selection in a focused group environment that pushes standards higher. Every session is built to help you surf smarter, stronger, and with greater control when it counts.
Sessions run every Friday at 4:00pm at One Mile Beach, Port Stephens, and are ideal for competitive and elite-pathway surfers committed to measurable progression.
Investment: $55.00 per child
Duration: 1.5 hours
*All surfers must be competent at paddling out the back unassisted in all surf conditions
Your Wetsuit (if you own one)
Your Surf Board (if you own one)
A Keen, Excited and "FROTHING" attitude - just as Luke does!
- If you don't own your own gear or are travelling and don't hav it, not to worry! We can provide this for you as part of the lesson.
1 hour of one-on-one PRIVATE Coaching with one of the best coaches in Australia - Luke Michalak, Owner and Operator of Port Stephens Surf School.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your lesson starts at our Surf School Van, located in the car park next to the Cafe – you can't miss us!
Lessons are Available for Beginner level - through to elite level.
Luke has been surf coaching for 20 + years & LOVES sharing his knowledge, passion & everything Surfing related.
Surfing with Luke Michalak - who has 40 + years of surfing knowledge & has lived locally in Port Stephens over all of these years.
Luke currently coaches some elite surfing kids - currenlty Surfing in competitions around the world.
Luke has been involved in many well known surf brand businesses & knows many well known surfers around the world. When you invest in a private lesson with Luke, you will learn more than just how to surf!
Cancellations on the day of the lesson will incur a 100% cancellation fee. 50% of deposit is refunded if you cancel 14 days prior to lesson date.
- If we cancel the lesson due to dangerous surf conditions a full refund will be given. Surf lessons will not be cancelled when it rains, we run surf lessons in all weather conditions providing it is safe to do so, therefore no refunds or credits are given.
- If we change the time and you are unable to come to the new lesson time, then we will provide a gift voucher credit towards another lesson at a later date. If that is unsatisfactory we may issue a refund at our discretion.
- If you would like to reschedule a lesson you have booked, we need at least 7 days notice. Failure to give the necessary notice will mean you forfeit the cost of that lesson. Under these circumstances there are no refunds, partial or otherwise.
- Unfortunately no refunds can be given if, for any reason, you have to leave early while participating in a surf lesson.
- PRIVATE LESSON PACKAGES = Can only be used for yourself, no transfers, used within a 2 month period