‍Guided Surf Missions in Aotearoa - New Zealand

For surfers looking for a truly original experience

The North Island delivers uncrowded perfection

If you know how to unlock it…

Aotearoa or New Zealand is one of the world's great surf destinations: thousands of kilometres of coastline, exposed to swell from every direction, with waves for every level. But here's the truth: it's also one of the hardest places to score without local knowledge.

The forecast changes fast. What looks perfect on the charts can turn onshore by the time you arrive. The best spots are not always easy to access , and conditions can change quickly. And with limited days in the country, every wrong call costs you: a wasted drive, a blown session, a day you can't get back.

The last thing you want is to spend your overseas holiday driving around guessing where to be, watching the swell window close, and feeling like you didn't crack it. You didn't fly to the other side of the world for that.

That is why we are here.

make your surf trip unforgettable

With everything taken care of, all you have to do is show up and let go. No logistics, no decisions, no noise in some of the most untouched nature on the planet. Aotearoa has a way of slowing you down, and when it does, something shifts. You breathe differently out here.

This is not just a surf trip. It is a chance to disconnect, recharge and come home changed. Most people who travel with us leave wondering when they can come back.

We have been driving these coastlines top to bottom for over ten years. When you're with us, you skip straight to the surfing: no searching, no second guessing, no wasted hours.

Time spent searching for the spot is time spent not surfing. We solve that problem before your trip even starts.

We'll take you to parts of this country you would never find on your own. Stunning coastlines, empty breaks, landscapes that you can’t believe are not famous . Surfing is the priority, but the full experience of Aotearoa is what we're really here to give you.

  • “Surfing in New Zealand is a modern version of what surfing used to be”

    John John Florence

  • "There are few places left in the world where you can paddle out in total isolation and experience such pure, unadulterated power. New Zealand is one of them"‍ ‍

    Kelly Slater

You’re in good hands

500 000 km+ on the road chasing swells

Local knowledge, beyond the maps

25 years in the water and leading trips

Premium Carbonara, guaranteed!

Ask the ones who went

  • Callaway Ramsey - Surf photographer

    “The times I have spent on the roadwith Gianluca have been some of the most joyous moments in my life. Surfing and exploring remote waves in the most beautiful country I have had the privilege of visiting. SSA is more than just a surf trip, it’s an adventure.”

  • Sebastian Moreno - Surf travel Advisor

    "Gianluca is the expert when it comes to scoring fun waves in New Zealand. My wife and I travelled the North Island and without his guidance, we would have missed some of the best waves around. If you're going to New Zealand and want to make sure you're looking in the right places, Gianluca is your man!"

  • Federico Nesti - Former Longboard European Champion

    "Gianluca took me to the best spots, always chasing the best conditions — somehow, we were always in the right place at the right time. Thanks to his knowledge, I got to discover some of the best waves I've ever surfed. I'd 100% recommend him to anyone who wants a real surf trip: scoring epic, lesser-known waves and living the full experience, not just the tourist version."

  • Holden Trnka - Stab magazine editor

    "Gianluca has a remarkable talent for finding mystical waves and threading empty tubes. His connection to the land, the local people, and the ocean is truly something special. You won't regret going on an adventure with him."

  • Mikey - Owner of Costa Rica Surf Yoga

    "We based our entire road trip around Gianluca's recommendations - chasing the best waves up and down the North Island. With New Zealand's ever-changing weather, we would have had no clue where to go without him. He also pointed us toward the best waterfalls, deserted beaches and hiking spots, so the kids and my wife were stoked too. Can't wait to come back!"

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