The Margaret River Surf School is family owned and operated by Jarrad and his wife Domanie. Together they have over 15 years of surf coaching experience. The Margaret River Surf School is Margaret River’s first surf school and has continued to run successfully for over 20 years.
Jarrad Davies has been managing and head coach for the Margaret River Surf School for close to 10 years now and become the surf schools full owner in 2015. His wife Domanie is a Primary school teacher who has also been coaching along side him for nearly 5 years now. They live in Cowaramup with their little girl who was out in the surf with daddy at just 6 months old. Surfing runs in the genes!
Jarrad is an accredited level two surf coach, qualifying him to coach beginners through to high performance surfers. He takes pride in his professionalism, fitness and energy as well as his highly qualified surfing knowledge.
Jarrad, like his own daughter, was in the water with his dad from a young age. Jarrad has been sponsored by Volte, Rusty, Oakley, Grubb Surf Boards and Odyssey 20/20 and has won state competitions for both Surfing WA and Surf Life Saving. Jarrad competes locally and nationally mainly as a short board rider but also extends his talents to single fin, long boarding and stand up paddle boarding.
The Margaret River surf school strives to give everyone the chance to experience the thrill and excitement of catching waves and extending their abilities with our expert advice.
Margaret River’s Top Surf School
5 Star Reviews
Program Variety
Top Quality Equipment
Experienced Coaches
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Our Surf Coaches
- Highly Qualified
- Loads of Fun
- Local Knowledge
- Supportive Feedback
As well as being fully qualified Surf coaches, they must also renew their Bronze Medallion (or at minimum Surf Rescue Certificate) every year to ensure they are fit and up to date with first aid and surf rescue techniques. They must also hold a current Senior First Aid Certificate. Every coach obtains a Working with Children Check prior to working for us. This is a comprehensive criminal record check for people in child related work in Western Australia.

Jarrad Davies
Coach
Stance: goofy
Favourite Board: 5’9ft Grubb Flying Pig
Best place you have ever surfed: Margaret River (South beach)
Achievements Won 2 x Australia SLS short Board Titles in 2009 & 2011; Won Australia SLS Long Board Titles in 2017; Competed on World Qualifying Series (WQS)

Domanie Davies
Coach
Stance: Natural
Favourite Board: 8’6ft Rip curl Longboard
Best place you have ever surfed: Gold coast (Snapper Rocks)

Max Alcock
Coach
Stance: Natural
Favourite Surfer: 5’7ft Slater Design Sifi
Best place you have ever surfed: Indo

Matt Barrett
Coach
Stance: Natural
Favourite Board: 6ft 7S Super Fish
Best place you have ever surfed: Yallingup (3 bears)

Angellina Finch
Coach
Stance: Natural
Favourite Board: 9ft logger
Best place you have ever surfed: Bali

Ryan Hardy
Coach
Stance: Natural
Favourite Board: Body Board yeeeew
Best place you have ever surfed: Margaret River (Box)

Fleta Walsh
Coach
Stance: Natural
Favourite Board: Donald Takayama 7’ft mini mal
Best place you have ever surfed: Indo

Blake Mckinley
Coach
Stance: goofy
Favourite Board: Grubb 5’11ft
Best place you have ever surfed: North West of WA

Surfing Lessons
Surfing lessons and programs available at Margaret River Surf School. All equipment supplied. All ages and levels welcome. BOOK NOW

Equipment Hire
Surfboards, wetsuits, bodyboards, stand up paddle boards, snorkel sets and more! Discounts apply when hiring over 48 hours. BOOK NOW

High Performance
Intermediate to advanced - 8 years and older. Private lessons and camps available. Take your surfing to the next level! BOOK NOW

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Schools / Corporate
Margaret River Surf School offers bespoke programs to local schools and groups. Learn to surf and enjoy the region! BOOK NOW

Stand-Up Paddle
Feel like relaxing in the ocean or river while getting fit and learning new skills? Our stand-up paddle lessons are just for you! BOOK NOW

SurfGroms
We run term and holiday programs packed full of fun to keep your grom active, social and safe while learning to surf. BOOK NOW

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