The 4 Best Surf Lessons in Gold Coast

1.2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,132 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $59Our pick

Meet Go Ride A Wave near the Surfers Paradise sign, collect your soft-top board and rash shirt or wetsuit, then learn in waist-deep water with a Level 1 instructor. The two-hour lesson covers safety, wave choice, board control, and standing up. Instructors such as Taj, Danny, Kal, and Hudson are praised for patient, personal coaching.

“Had a really good time , both instructors were super friendly and clear with instructions , would love to try surfing again”

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2.Learn to Surf at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 491 reviews · from $60Top rated

Meet Go Ride A Wave on Cavill Avenue, then head to the beach for a two-hour beginner lesson. You’ll learn safety, paddle in waist-deep water, practice your pop-up on the sand, and work with instructors such as Jack, Taj, Blake, or Trent to catch your first wave. Boards and rash vests are included.

“Jack was an excellent instructor and went step by step so that everyone could have a legit shot at surfing. Also loved that o could purchase photos afterwards!”

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3.2 Hour Ultimate Learn to Surf Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 235 reviews · from $46Best value

Meet Australian Surfing Adventures at Palm Beach for a two-hour beginner lesson with instructors such as Alex, Luke, Jody, and Jay. You’ll learn surf safety, wave selection, board technique, and how to stand up in shallow water. Wetsuits and boards are included, groups are capped at 12, and the lesson includes free photos.

“The surfing lesson was great but it's finished earlier than the stated time. And that's what I disliked.”

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4.Broadbeach: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 225 reviews · 2 - 6 hours · from $59

Meet Go Ride A Wave at Kurrawa Surf Club in Broadbeach, collect a soft board and rash shirt or wetsuit, then learn ocean safety, board control, and the basics of standing up in waist-deep water. Instructors such as Kal, Blake, Damo, and Tahu offer patient, practical coaching for beginners.

“the instructors were terrific. Our kids felt confident, safe and had a blast.”

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