A two hour beginner surf lesson on Noosa Main Beach, where north-facing gentle waves suit first-timers, with the surf school founded in 1995 by former world Pro-Am champion Merrick Davis. One coach to every seven surfers, and the board and rash vest are supplied.
Days
- 2 hours
Age
- 7 years and over, able to swim 25 metres
Group size
- 1 coach to 7 surfers
Start / finish
- Noosa Woods, Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads
Return
- See itinerary for details
Transport
- Make your own way; car park beside the meeting point
Meals
- No meals are listed as included
Route
Included experiences
- On the sand — surf safety, ocean awareness and paddling practice
- 1-2-3 method — learn the three-step stand-up
- Noosa Main Beach — ride broken waves to the shore with a coach nearby
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Reviews
5.0
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Travellers consistently praise the instructors for their patient, attentive teaching and for ensuring that participants, regardless of experience level, caught waves and stood up during the lesson. The most striking aspect across reviews is the balance of group instruction with individual attention, with guides working one-on-one with each person whilst managing the whole group and adjusting to different abilities and ages. The main caveat mentioned is that parking at the location can be difficult, and one experienced surfer noted a preference for a group matched by age or a private session rather than mixed-age beginners, though this was presented as a minor preference rather than a significant complaint.
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James was a great instructor with a lovely team, a small class and lots of patience. He had all of us standing up by the end of a fab afternoon.
A friendly small group run perfectly by Jim. We got the basics down with good gear and wetsuits, and dolphins even surfed with us. A lovely afternoon.
Our visiting granddaughters, aged 8 and 9, had their first lesson in a small group of five with James. He kept instructions clear, checked each child understood, guided every one onto waves and had them standing within 30 minutes. As a retired teacher I can say he's exceptional, and the girls are hooked.
If you want to learn to surf, this is the place. We've had lessons around Australia and Bali, but nobody explained it like James, from safety to technique. Plenty of time in the water and everyone in our group caught waves.
A great beginners group lesson with Anthony, who was patient, a good teacher and funny.
A beautiful spot that's ideal for beginners. I had some experience, and James gave me tips after every wave while helping everyone else too, even in tricky conditions. As an adult I'd have preferred a group my own age or a private session, but otherwise it was fantastic.
