We offer a range of lessons for the general public.
- The Surf Experience. Our most popular option, the 2-hour Surf Experience, covers all the basics of surfing, including ocean awareness and safety, board control, and standing.
- The Surf Course. This value-packed progressive course provides all the information and confidence you need to go from a complete beginner to an intermediate level. After completing the 3-lesson course (with a bonus free online Surf Theory component), you’ll be able to continue surfing on your own or with friends with confidence
- Private Lessons. The best way to take your surfing to the next level quickly and safely. Our instructors will give you one-on-one attention to teach you the skills you need to advance, regardless of your skill level. We recommend private lessons for surfers who have already started learning the basics and want to improve more quickly and focus on a particular skill, or for those who want personalised attention.
- Children Only Lessons. Children are more than welcome to attend any session! But for little groms wanting to learn in the company of peers, they can choose between two additional class options: Kids Only Surf Lessons. Available in the school holidays, these 90-minute Ki are designed to introduce young beginner surfers aged 5 to 14 to the ocean in a fun, safe and inclusive way. Surf Groms. Surfing Australia’s National Surf Program for Children 6-12 years consists of 4 x 1.5-hour progressive sessions with a strong focus on fun, ocean awareness and surfing development.
Pre-booking lessons is essential. We recommend booking 3+ days in advance to avoid disappointment and more in peak season (December to February).
Yes, learning to surf is extremely safe with our highly trained and fully qualified lifeguard staff. We use safe, soft surfboards.
When learning, we stay in waist-deep water where we can always stand. Surfing is so safe that we don’t require a minimum swimming ability!
We offer lessons for ages 6 and up. To determine if your child is ready to learn to surf, we suggest they are confident putting their head under a wave, have tried bodyboarding, and enjoy being in the ocean.
Fortunately, most days of the year are terrific to learn to surf! If the surf is small, we use large boards that make catching waves easy. If the surf is large, we will stay closer to shore where the waves are smaller or change location to a more sheltered beach. We recommend avoiding strong-wind days, as this can increase the challenge. We also recommend avoiding the extremely popular beach days, such as peak season public holidays and perfect weather beach days, due to increased beach crowds. Instead, we suggest opting for an overcast weather day to enjoy a smaller lesson and a quieter beach experience.
At Go Ride A Wave, we are the group activity specialists. We offer a full range of coastal activities for groups of all types, from schools and corporate groups to community groups and birthday parties. Visit our Group Page for more information and to see our full range of activities.
To customise your experience, group bookings are made on request. To request our Discounted Group Prices and availability, please email info@gorideawave.com.au with your group information, date and time preference, activity and location preference or give us a call on 1300 132 441.
No, we don’t take bookings for surf hire as we have plenty of boards in stock. You are welcome to call to check availability on the day or just pop in to one of our locations. Please take note of our seasonal hire trading hours.
- Torquay, VIC. Open 7 days a week, year-round. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Surfers Paradise, QLD. Open 7 days a week, year-round. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Anglesea, VIC. Open 7 days a week from September School Holidays to Easter School Holidays. Closed on Weekends over Winter and Christmas Day.
- Noosa, QLD. Beachfront surf hire is available during School Holiday periods. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Ocean Grove, VIC. Beachfront surf hire is available during the Summer School Holidays. Closed on Christmas Day.
You can download our $20,000,000 Public Liability Insurance Certificate of Currency, covering Go Ride a Wave Australia-wide. Along with our Risk Management document, which outlines our requirements and safety approach.