Surfing Lessons in Lorne

We offer a variety of surf lessons in Lorne 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 Surf 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.

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!

• 2-hour surf lesson
• Surf safety information
• All the necessary learn-to-surf equipment, including soft beginner board, leg rope, wetsuit or rash shirt (depending on the time of year)
• Surf instruction to suit your skill level

• Swimsuit to wear under your wetsuit
• Towel
• Small bag for your belongings
• Sunscreen applied before the lesson

The minimum age for participation in general surf lessons in Torquay, Ocean Grove, Anglesea and Lorne is 5 years. All children under 9 years must have a non-surfing adult with them in the water. This adult is not charged for the lesson and can be provided with a wetsuit free of charge.

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 Groups page for more information and to see our full range of activities and download our group brochures. To book your group adventure, email [email protected] or call 1300 132 441.

There is no need to book your surf hire as we have plenty of boards in stock. You are welcome to call us on 1300 132 441 to check availability on the day. We hire directly out of our two surf shops on the Great Ocean Road in Torquay and Anglesea.

Over the summer holidays, we also operate a Pop-Up Hire Trailer in Ocean Grove, where a huge range of surf hire is available for your day at the beach!

Yes, Go Ride A Wave has $20m Public Liability insurance and $5m Professional Indemnity. If you want personal accident cover, we suggest taking out personal travel insurance.

Customers will receive a full refund or credit with 24 hours' notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or enquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.