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Gold Coast Surf Lesson at Surfers Paradise – 2 Hour Experience

(5 Reviews)
  • Departs from Gold Coast
  • 2 hours

 

Highlights

  • Learn to surf at Surfers Paradise, one of the Gold Coast’s most legendary beaches.
  • Perfect for first-timers, this lesson covers everything from safety to riding your first wave.
  • Receive hands-on guidance from experienced instructors, with wetsuit and board included.

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What to expect

Meet your instructor at the designated Surfers Paradise location 20 minutes before your lesson. After suiting up in a wetsuit or rash shirt and selecting your ideal board, you’ll step onto the golden sands of this world-renowned beach.

Begin with a safety briefing and a quick rundown of surfing basics. Then, head into waist-deep water to catch your first waves, feeling the ocean energy beneath you. After your initial attempts, head back to shore for a land-based technique session focused on standing up on the board. Then it’s back into the water to test your new skills with your instructor right beside you.

The experience is designed for beginners, and many guests stand up on their very first lesson. Whether you manage it or not, expect lots of laughs, splashes, and a serious adrenaline rush.

 

 

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5.0/5
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Liam

Dan and Taj were our instructors and they were both outstanding. From the minute we turned up they were welcoming and chatty and made us feel at ease about trying something completely new. They explained everything so clearly and made it fun too. We’re so incredibly glad we went with this company for our first lesson and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning to surf! Thank you guys!!

Mattia

amazing experience, the instructors lead you really well and help you out during the lesson exactly as you'd want them to, overall just a lot of fun and if you want you'd be able to purchase great pictures at a fair surcharge

What you need to know

Included in your tour

  • Long-sleeved rash shirt or wetsuit
  • Soft-top surfboard
  • 2 hours of instruction from a Level 1 qualified surf instructor
  • Sunscreen

Extra

  • Food and drinks
  • Towel and bathers

Time and Departure Location

Meet at shop 26A in the Paradise Center, next door to Hungry Jacks, just off the beach end of Cavill Avenue, not far from the famous Surfers Paradise sign.

Check availability to see starting times.

Important information

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years

What to bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Know before you go

  • We don’t recommend this activity for children under 8 years old. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a parent who is not participating in the lesson who can come into the water to assist.

What To Bring

  • Swimwear
  • Towel

Cancellation Policy

  • Customer-requested cancellations made at least 5 days prior to travel will receive a refund of 95% of the total booking amount. The remaining 5% will be retained as a non-refundable administration and booking fee. Cancellations made within 4 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows.
  • Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
  • Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
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Stephanie

Family Traveller

Loved every minute was such good experience , the instructors were so helpful and knowledgeable and would highly recommend

August 15, 2025

Liam

Couple Traveller

Dan and Taj were our instructors and they were both outstanding. From the minute we turned up they were welcoming and chatty and made us feel at ease about trying something completely new. They explained everything so clearly and made it fun too. We’re so incredibly glad we went with this company for our first lesson and would recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning to surf! Thank you guys!!

August 13, 2025

Kezia

Group Traveller

Staff were great – they had Kobe up on a couple of awesome waves

July 18, 2025

Maninder

Group Traveller

The operator company and its people -Owners, trainers/guides were amazing. The lessons were simple and easy to understand. enjoyed the session.

July 14, 2025

Mattia

Group Traveller

amazing experience, the instructors lead you really well and help you out during the lesson exactly as you’d want them to, overall just a lot of fun and if you want you’d be able to purchase great pictures at a fair surcharge

July 2, 2025