7 Great Ocean Road Surf Lessons Worth Booking

1.Two Hour Surf Lesson in Torquay on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 115 reviews · from $47Our pick

Meet the Torquay Surfing Academy on Bell Street for a two-hour beginner lesson near the Great Ocean Road. You’ll get a wetsuit, board, safety briefing, and coaching on handling waves and standing up. Coaches including Kev and Molly work with small groups, while lockers and a hot shower make the finish easy.

“Our Great Ocean Drive experience started at our first stop in Torquay with a two hour surfing lesson. The instructors were amazingly helpful and we all managed to get up. I was travelling with my teenage children and they loved the experience. Would definitely recommend it!”

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2.Learn to Surf at Torquay on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $60Top rated

Meet at Go Ride A Wave in Torquay for a two-hour beginner lesson. Coaches provide a wetsuit, soft board, beach safety briefing, and hands-on help in waist-deep water. You will practise standing and catching waves in a group of no more than eight, then return to shower and change.

“We had a great time. Tim is a legend - he explained everything in simple, easy to understand terms, and provided good feedback in the water. Recommend!”

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3.Learn to Surf at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $60

Meet Go Ride A Wave at 143B Great Ocean Road for a 2-hour beginner surf class at Anglesea Beach. You’ll learn safety, paddle in waist-deep water, practice standing, and surf with help from a qualified instructor. Soft boards, wetsuits, showers, and changing facilities are included.

“Really fun and easy to book and all was very smooth flowing. Loved all of it and no complications whatsoever.”

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4.2-Hour Private Surfing Lesson in Torquay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · from $132

Meet the Torquay Surfing Academy at 34A Bell Street for a private two-hour lesson shaped around your ability. Coaches such as Rob, Kev, Kevin, Tony, and Alexandro work with first-timers through advanced surfers. Boards and other equipment are included, and you finish back at the meeting point with access to a hot shower.

“I had an amazing private lesson with Kev yesterday morning! He was encouraging, really knowledgeable about the area, and clearly passionate about what he does. I left the session having learned so much — and even kicked a few bad habiRead more”

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5.Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $60

Meet your instructor by Lorne Sea Baths, collect a wetsuit and board, then learn surf safety, paddling, and standing up on the beach before heading into the water. With groups capped at eight, instructors such as Hugh and Nigel can give beginners close help during this two-hour Great Ocean Road lesson.

“Great instructors for every level of beginner, I’d highly recommend it, suits and boards are decent quality too.”

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6.2 Hour Adults Only, Learn to Surf Lesson in Torquay/Anglesea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $57

Spend two hours learning surf basics with Dawn Surf Co. at a Great Ocean Road beach chosen for the day’s conditions. For adults 18 and over, the small groups cap at five surfers. You’ll cover ocean safety, wave reading, board control, pop-ups, stance, and etiquette, with a premium wetsuit, board, and lesson photos included.

“Henry was fantastic. I've done a handful of surf lessons in my time, but never really got the hang of it. Henry was incredible patient and super helpful with getting me up on the board! Can't wait to come back next time.”

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7.Torquay/Anglesea: Private Surf Lesson 1.5 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $172

Spend 90 minutes with a private Dawn Surf Co coach at Anglesea, or possibly Torquay or Lorne, depending on conditions. Henry has helped returning surfers refine technique and beginners gain confidence. You can book one-to-one coaching or share the session with a friend or partner.

“A really great session with Henry, would definitely recommend. I've done several beginner sessions so it was great to be able to so a session at the next level up. He adapted it to our ability. And his tips and tricks were really valuable to help me improve after the session”

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