Itinerary
Pre-Lesson: Please arrive 15 minutes early to help your child get fitted and changed into a wetsuit.
0:00 – 0:10: Meet your instructor for a fun introduction, surfboard chat and walk down to the beach.
0:10 – 0:25: Ice-breaker games and beach activities to help students get comfortable, followed by important surf safety and ocean awareness instruction.
0:25 – 0:45: The surfers hit the water and start surfing! Instructors provide hands-on guidance to help students catch their first waves and build confidence.
0:45 – 0:55: Mid-session group chat with personalised coaching, technique tips and feedback to help improve skills.
0:55 – 1:20: More time in the water to practise, progress and have fun catching waves.
1:20 – 1:30: Return to the surf school, rinse off and wrap up the session.
Each day will progress and build upon knowledge regarding ocean awareness, safety, surf theory and personalised coaching.
Restrictions
Learning to surf with Go Ride A Wave is an accessible and inclusive experience. No matter your ability level or water skills, we have a lesson perfect for everyone. If you are nervous about your ability level or have a special need, get in touch with us to see if a private lesson may be more appropriate for you.
Learning to surf with Go Ride A Wave 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!
Extras
Hire wetsuit and surfboard for 2 hours or a full day; upgrade to a 3-lesson progressive Surf Course with online modules; book 1:1 private lessons.
Disclaimers
All lessons require payment in advance to secure booking. Lessons run in rain but may be cancelled for dangerous conditions or if surf is too small. Minimum participant numbers apply; if not met, provider may offer an alternative time/date, refund or credit. Refunds given for provider cancellations. Customer cancellations require at least 24 hours notice for a refund; same-day cancellations or no-shows forfeit payment. Gift vouchers are requested to be redeemed within one year but provider does not impose strict expiration. All customers must sign an Acknowledgement of Risk form.
FAQ
Do I need to pre-book lessons?
Pre-booking is essential; booking at least three days in advance is recommended during peak season (December to February).
Is surfing safe and how deep do you go?
Lessons are run by qualified lifeguard instructors using soft boards; learning takes place in waist-deep water where instructors can stand. No minimum swimming ability is required.
What ages do you cater to?
Lessons are available for ages 5 and up; SurfGroms specifically targets children aged 5–12 for the four-lesson program.
Do you have insurance?
Yes. Go Ride A Wave has $20 million public liability insurance and $5 million professional indemnity; personal accident cover should be arranged by the participant if required.
