Experience the thrill of riding a wave with a surf lesson on the Gold Coast. Escape the crowds and surf at a beautiful local beach with the help of an experienced surf coach.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Instructor: English, Chinese

Highlights

Feel the exhilaration of riding the waves
Take in the views of the Surfers Paradise city backdrop
Stand up and surf during your first lesson
Benefit from the personalized attention of an experienced surf coach

Full description

After meeting at the meeting point, hop in the water with your fellow surfers. A coach will be at your side to personally help you catch the waves. Learn how to stand up and ride the waves to the beach. Ride past another surf coach who will be taking photos of you and giving you lots of handy tips. If you're doing well, head out on your own and start tearing it up. When the lesson is finished, head back to the beach, take a load off and get ready for a group photo with your classmates and surf coach. Get changed back at the surf bus, view the photos from your lesson, and have a laugh at some of the wipeouts.

Includes

Free all-day parking if you have your own car
UV-protective rash vests
Wetsuits
Surfboard
Sunscreen

Personal swimwear

Not suitable for

Children under 12 years
Pregnant women
People with back problems
People with mobility impairments

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must fill out a travel information form

Meeting point

Meet your instructor at the Surf Shack, located behind the Seaway Café in Doug Jennings Park, Seaworld Drive, Main beach. Arrive 15 minutes before your lesson.

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Important information

What to bring

Swimwear

Know before you go

This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back problems
You will need to team up with a friend or family to carry your surfboards from the car park to the beach
Please confirm your contact details in case the local partner needs to get hold of you
Please note, this activity is for participants aged 12-years and older. 'Kids Only' classes are available during weekends and school holidays

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Transportation
3.6/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Safety
5/5

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First class location, waves and attention!

First class location, waves and attention. We surfed at a beautiful local beach that we never would have discovered otherwise. The weather & waves were perfect for beginners. We had plenty of attention from the friendly coach with a maximum of 6 of us in the class. He taught us a great technique which had everybody successfully standing up & surfing. Loved the photos, I’ve already changed my profile pic!

July 24, 2019

Put my 2 kids in to learn and after 2 waves they were up and standing. They had a ball.

December 22, 2020

October 23, 2020

Gold Coast: Adult Surf Lesson+Photo Package (12+ years)

Gold Coast: Adult Surf Lesson+Photo Package (12+ years)

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First class location, waves and attention!