Anglesea: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road, Melbourne



Join us for an epic 2-hour beginner surf lesson at one of Victoria’s safest beaches! With gentle waves and shallow waters, it’s the perfect spot to catch your first wave and kickstart your surfing.

Learn to Surf at Anglesea Beach – Suitable for All Skill Levels

This guided surf lesson takes place at the safe, sheltered Anglesea beach and is ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Highlights

  • Learn to surf on the safe, sheltered Anglesea beach
  • Build ocean confidence with qualified instructors
  • Experience standing on a surfboard for the first time
  • Suitable for all abilities, from first-timers to intermediate surfers

Description

Please arrive 15 minutes before the lesson starts for check-in at the surf shop. Your instructor will fit you with a wetsuit and assign a surfboard based on your height and skill level.

The lesson begins on the sand with a safety briefing and essential surfing techniques. You will then enter the water waist-deep to practice catching small waves and gaining confidence.

After regrouping on the beach, your instructor will guide you through popping up and riding your board. Individual coaching continues as you practice catching waves and standing up.

At the end of the session, return to the shop to rinse off and change.

Includes

  • Full-length wetsuit
  • Soft-top surfboard
  • 2 hours of instruction from a Level 1 qualified surf instructor
  • Sunscreen
  • Hot showers and changing rooms at the surf shop

Excludes

  • Towel and bathers

Important Information

  • Children under 9 must be accompanied by a non-participating parent who can assist in the water.
  • For a more advanced experience, consider the 1.5-hour private lesson or the progressive 3 x 2-hour surf course.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Arrive early, bring your own towel and bathers, and check the weather conditions before booking for the best experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

The surf lesson takes place at Anglesea Beach on the Great Ocean Road near Melbourne.
The surf lesson is suitable for all skill levels, from beginners to intermediate surfers.
Bring swimwear, a towel, and sun protection; wetsuits and surfboards are provided.
Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the surf shop so your instructor can fit your wetsuit and assign a surfboard.
Check the website for specific age restrictions, as the experience is generally designed for a wide range of ages.
No previous surfing experience is needed; the lesson is ideal for first-timers and intermediate surfers.
Qualified instructors lead the lesson to help build ocean confidence and teach surfing techniques.
No, surfboards and wetsuits are provided as part of the Anglesea surf experience.
Check the website for current availability and opening hours to find a suitable time.
Yes, the lesson is designed to help you experience standing on a surfboard for the first time.

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