Learn to Surf at Coolangatta on the Gold Coast
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Gold Coast, Australia
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn to surf on Australia’s famed Coolangatta Beach with this small-group lesson. Throw on a long-sleeve rash guard or wetsuit (depending on the season) and receive a safety and training briefing from a professional surf instructor. Get comfortable catching a few waves on a soft beginner board, then work on standing up by the end of the lesson.
- Take a surfing lesson from a professional at Coolangatta Beach
- Get outfitted in all necessary gear, receive a safety briefing, and dive in
- Learn the basics and start with a soft beginner surfboard
- Choice of morning and afternoon lessons to suit your schedule
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 128 Marine Parade, Coolangatta QLD 4225, Australia
Meet at our truck in the car park near the Greenmount Surf Life Saving Club on Marine Parade At Coolangatta. It is opposite McDonalds Coolangatta and Rip Curl Coolangatta. Look for the big Learn To Surf Truck in the car park.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 77 reviews
Rebecca_W, Dec 2025
My family and I are visiting from New York. 2 adults and 2 kids (9 and 11 yo). We had such a great time. Jack and his team offered amazing instruction. Despite the wild / rough waves we were able to stand up and surf! Thanks for the best time!
Anne_B, Feb 2025
I had a great time. It was a really small group so the lesson was more enjoyable. Really appreciate the facilitator/teacher - great tips and very friendly and supportive. Really good session and a good day at the beach. Thank you!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Awesome to hear! 🌊🤙 Small groups make for the best sessions—more tips, more fun, and more waves! Stoked you had a great time with a supportive instructor. Hope to see you back at the beach soon for more! 🏄♂️☀️
Sabique, Dec 2024
It was a really fun experience and the instructor (blake) was probably the best part of it. he was calm and friendly with us. we had so much fun speaking to him outside the surfing. and he somehow managed to teach us how to surf in just one lesson!
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hello Sabique
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had such a fun experience at Coolangatta. Blake is an absolute legend—his calm and friendly vibe makes learning to surf so enjoyable, and we're stoked he helped you catch waves in just one lesson! It’s awesome to hear you had great chats outside the surf too. Hope to see you back for more fun on the waves soon!🤙🏄♂️🌊
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Kate_J, Aug 2024
I had a fantastic lesson with two other girls, young ones really get the hang of it quickly. Instructor was awesome, he clearly demonstrated, explained and assisted as needed. Perfect location at Coolangatta, weather cleared during our lesson & water temperature and conditions were good. Highly recommended!
Fantastic value for a lesson including board & wetsuit.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Sounds like an epic session! 🌊🏄♀️ Coolangatta is the perfect spot to catch some waves, and it’s awesome to hear the instructor made it such a great experience. Stoked that the weather turned in your favor too! Keep riding those waves, and hope to see you back out there soon! 🤙
Nicole_M, Mar 2024
Amazing surf lesson with Johnny! He is a great instructor, I was able to stand up every single time with his instruction and it was my first time ever surfing! Coolangatta beach is a great beach to learn at as the waves are not too big. Very friendly person who made it easy and comfortable to try something new!
Yvette_P, Mar 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed my surfing lesson. My instructor from Go Ride A Wave sorry! I forgot his name was an extremely knowledgeable local young man who knew the beaches very well and taught me a lot about surfing safety. It was my first time EVER trying to surf, and I would highly recommend him because of his kindness and patience. A word of advice to first-timers and folks who are a bit out of shape like me: Get a good night's sleep and have a decent breakfast before attempting so much exercise. lol I was so pooped out that I had to quit my lesson before I actually got a chance to stand up on my board. :- But the next time I visit the Gold Coast I will gladly book this excursion again, especially with this company. God bless the folks at Go Ride A Wave! It was truly one of the highlights of my visit to the Gold Coast.
Gwen_B, Nov 2025
Very good experience on this lesson for beginners! Very good explanations before starting the course, everything is done to make you feel comfortable and make the most of it.
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