Learn to Surf at Queensland's iconic Main Beach with Get Wet Surf School!
Whether you're brand-new to surfing or have a couple of sessions under your belt, our 2-hour group surf lesson is the perfect way to gain confidence in the water!
There's no better place to learn the ropes than Queensland's Main Beach. It's the Gold Coast’s only dedicated surfing beach and has perfect conditions for beginners!
If you have never surfed before, don't worry - You’re in great hands! Your friendly and experienced instructors will give you a quick safety briefing before covering the basics and getting you on the waves.
Get Wet Surf School is an award winning, family owned and operated Gold Coast business operating since 2005. You can be assured of safety and comfort as our instructors are all qualified surf life savers and trained by our head coach on the beach.
The location we use at The Spit is the local Gold coasters preferred learn to surf location as it has the best conditions all year round (no sweeps, gutters and dumpy waves like the open beaches)
Group lessons have a maximum of 6 people per instructor, ensuring you get the most out of your lesson.
Complimentary accommodation transfers are included in your lesson cost, so all you need to do is be ready and waiting in your swim gear with a big smile and ready for some fun on the water.
Minimum age: 12 years
Kids Classes (during School holidays): 6-12 years
If meeting us on the day:
You can self drive and meet us at the lesson. This is located at 'the spit' car park at the end of Main Beach. You will see our trailer, please arrive at our trailer at the Spit just 5 min before the lesson, there is free parking here. Map of our location is on your booking confirmation.
Pick up if required:
If requiring a pick up, our meetings points are below, you will need to select which one you wish to use on your way through to the check out - Get Wet Surf School will contact you closer to the time to confirm an approx. pick up time. Shuttle transfers only available for surf lesson participants.
Mainbeach: Hill Parade (In front of the Tram Station)
Surfers Paradise: Beach Road (In front of the mural just beside the Brooklyn Depot restaurant)
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