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Surf Lessons Coolangatta
Get up on your feet in no time with Go Ride A Wave’s surfing lessons in Coolangatta / Greenmount.
Surfing Lessons Coolangatta For Beginners & Intermediates
Experience the thrill of surfing with our daily surf lessons in Coolangatta. Join us at 10am for a memorable 1.5-hour session tailored specifically for beginners.
Our surf lessons offer the perfect combination of expert instruction and exciting fun. You’ll be provided with long sleeve rashies (wetsuits during winter) and soft beginner surf boards to ensure your comfort and safety throughout the lesson.
To maximize safety, our lessons take place close to the shore in waist-deep water. This allows you to focus on mastering the basics and building your confidence, while the more experienced surfers and competition riders venture out to catch the waves further offshore.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn to surf in a safe and supportive environment. Join us for an unforgettable experience that combines expert instruction, top-notch equipment, and the thrill of riding your first wave.
Introductory Group Lesson
The Surf Experience
$79.00
Dive into the waves with a 2-hour, invigorating introduction to the art of surfing, perfect for first-timers eager to ride a wave.
Package Includes
- 1x 2 Hour Introductory Lesson
- Surf Safety Introduction
- All Equipment Included
- Fun For All Ages
Why Choose The Surf Experience?
The Surf Experience at Coolangatta is the perfect introduction to learn to surf, for those that want to have a Surf Experience.
Our key objective in the Surf Experience in Kirra is to get you standing up on a surfboard and having fun.
You will be wanting to upgrade to the Surf Course after your first lesson.
Introductory Group Lesson
The Surf Experience
$79.00
Dive into the waves with a 2-hour, invigorating introduction to the art of surfing, perfect for first-timers eager to ride a wave.
Package Includes
- 1x 2 Hour Introductory Lesson
- Surf Safety Introduction
- All Equipment Included
- Fun For All Ages
Why Choose The Surf Experience?
The Surf Experience at Coolangatta is the perfect introduction to learn to surf, for those that want to have a Surf Experience.
Our key objective in the Surf Experience in Kirra is to get you standing up on a surfboard and having fun.
You will be wanting to upgrade to the Surf Course after your first lesson.
Introductory Group Lesson
The Surf Experience
$79.00
Dive into the waves with a 2-hour, invigorating introduction to the art of surfing, perfect for first-timers eager to ride a wave.
Package Includes
- 1x 2 Hour Introductory Lesson
- Surf Safety Introduction
- All Equipment Included
- Fun For All Ages
Why Choose The Surf Experience?
The Surf Experience at Coolangatta is the perfect introduction to learn to surf, for those that want to have a Surf Experience.
Our key objective in the Surf Experience in Kirra is to get you standing up on a surfboard and having fun.
You will be wanting to upgrade to the Surf Course after your first lesson.
Introductory Group Course
The Surf Course
$215.00
Embark on a comprehensive course taking you through the beginner stages of surfing, enriched with theory and hands-on sessions designed to help you feel comfortable in the waves.
Package Includes
- 3x 2 Hour Surf Lessons
- Surf Safety Competency
- 12 x Online Surf Theory Learning Modules
- Fun For All Ages
- All Equipment Included
Why Choose The Surf Course?
The Surf Course at Coolangatta, is perfect for those who want to learn to surf. This is a valued packed learn to surf course.
We have designed the course to provide all the information and confidence to go from a complete beginner to an intermediate level.
After completing this course you will be more confident to continue surfing by yourself, or with your friends
Go Ride A Wave Coolangatta
How to find us
Coolangatta/Greenmount is a famous surfing location at the Southern end of the Gold Coast. It is just around the point from Snapper Rocks and close to Coolangatta CBD
Turn off the Gold Coast Highway towards Coolangatta When You arrive in Coolangatta you follow Marine Parade all the way to the end where you will find Greenmount Surf Club car park. Look around and you will see our big Learn to Surf truck.
Meeting Point
We meet in the car park on the South Side of the Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club.
The Carpark is opposite the Coolangatta McDonalds and Rip Curl shop just 100m to the south you will see our Learn to Surf Truck. It is just a short walk from Coolangatta CBD.
Hear from Our Surf Community
What Our Riders Say
Discover your spirit of adventure with Go Ride AI have never surfed before and this was the best experience I could have imagined for my first time! Hannah was a fantastic instructor and so incredibly patient with helping me the entire lesson…
★★★★★ 5/5
Monica Cortes
Was the BEST Experience, both my 9 & 10 yr old boys begged me to come again 😂 they were quite good surprisingly. They managed to get up 6-7 times in a row there’s towards the end. It was cute, watching them Hi-Five each other…
★★★★★ 5/5
Natasha Brooking
I recently took a surfing class with Damian and had an amazing experience! Damian was a great instructor who made the class both informative and fun. He was incredibly personable and made sure to pay attention to every student’s needs…
★★★★★ 5/5
James Hach
I had a great experience! The lesson was exactly what I needed to further my surfing abilities. The have multiple options for the beaches so they take you to the beach with the surf best suited for your needs. Cole was very engaging and it was more like surfing with a friend…
★★★★★ 5/5
Stryder Morrison
I had the best surf lesson I’ve ever had with Laura! She was such an amazing instructor and gave very clear instructions. She was also such a kind person and I loved it so much. Thankyou Laura for such a fun day and lesson I had a ball ☺️
★★★★★ 5/5
Susan George
Just had a lesson with Arthur this morning. I didn’t think I’d be able to get upright onto the board as I had failed miserably in a previous first lesson, but we did it…many times! Arthur was patient, kind and was very good with giving out tailored advice to both my partner…
★★★★★ 5/5
Monica Cortes
Book Your Coolangatta Surf Lesson Today
In your first surf lesson at Go Ride A Wave Surf School, you will learn the basics of surfing, such as how to paddle, pop up, and ride a wave. Your experienced and qualified surf instructor will help you every step of the way, so you can have fun and learn at the same time.
Once you have mastered the basics, you can continue to take surf lessons to improve your skills. Go Ride A Wave Surf School also offers private lessons for surfers who want personalised attention.
- Learn from experienced and qualified surf instructors
- Surf in a safe and supportive environment
- Use high-quality surf equipment, including soft beginner surfboards and long-sleeved rash shirts
- Have fun and learn to surf at one of the best surf spots on the Gold Coast