About Learn To Surf – Beginner

A starting point for anyone who wants to take up surfing. You will learn safety techniques, basic surf etiquette and board control to keep yourself and others safe. We take you right through all the important steps so you can gain a strong understanding on how to get up and start surfing.

Lessons are split into adults (13 & over) and all ages. We recommend anyone under the age of 10 to have a complimentary ‘Lesson Buddy’ Ticket to help manage their board in the current and return to the line up. 

Your Lesson kicks off 30 minutes prior to the session. This is the land-based component with important skills to prepare before hitting the waves!

Face Height

0.5-1.0m.

Ride Length

8-10 seconds per wave.

Waves Per Lesson

Around 10-12 per surfer.

Group Size

8 guests per coach, maximum 16 guests.

Suitable for

Beginners who want to learn! We’ll teach you the basics, including surfing etiquette, stretching, paddling, how to pop-up, take-off and dismount.

Safety Lessons

Please ensure that you have watched the safety video and completed your waiver before arriving. Please arrive 45 minutes before your session.

The water depth in The Bays is up to 1.2 metres deep, there are currents moving throughout the lagoon. We recommend anyone under the age of 10 to have a Parent / Guardian Ticket in the water.

Learning for beginners

Adults

Get stoked at URBNSURF Melbourne! We provide a safe and controlled environment for adults of all ages and abilities to learn to surf.

You can surf in an Adults Beginner Lesson (13yrs +) or an All Ages!

Children

Surfing is a positive, healthy and incredibly fun activity for kids. Under the supervision of our surf coaches and lifeguards, URBNSURF Melbourne is the perfect place for your little ones (aged 6 and up) to start their surfing journey.

Groups

Learning to surf is an awesome activity to do together. Whether you’re organising a school excursion, birthday, buck’s or hen’s party or another celebration, we’ve got group learn to surf packages to suit all occasions.

Corporates

Want to impress your clients, reward your staff, or throw an incredible event? Our flexible corporate packages are tailored to your needs, budget and group size. Get in touch with our sales crew, and they’ll take care of you!

Inclusions

With each learn to surf lesson, you’ll get:

Expert Coaching

Our friendly surf coaches provide personalised tuition to help you get up, riding and stoked – fast.

Perfect Waves, Limited Crowds

Surf perfect waves designed to help you learn safely, easily and quickly, with a maximum of 8 surfers per lesson.

Board & Wetsuit Hire

Single session softboard and wetsuit hire is included in your lesson, which you can extend to all-day if you have more sessions booked!

Spectator Pass

Your all-day Spectator Pass gives you access to URBNSURF Melbourne’s amenities, including The Lawns, lagoonside hot tubs, day beds and more.

Changerooms

Get changed and freshen up in our heated changerooms, and enjoy post-surf hot showers.

Wristband

Your wristband is your key to URBNSURF – it’ll give you access to the park, the lagoon and your locker.

Products

Learn to Surf – Beginner

From $89

Learn to surf and get stoked!

Our 1 hour and 45 minute Learn To Surf lessons include board and wetsuit hire, a 30 minute briefing, land practice and warm up, 1 hour surfing The Bays under the guidance of an expert coach, and 15 minutes to warm down and recap.

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Learn to Surf – Beginner Progressive

From $89

Designed for beginner surfers who have already completed a Learn To Surf lesson, and want to progress to surfing at The Point.

Our 1 hour and 45 minute beginner group surf lessons include board and wetsuit hire, and cover paddling, catching whitewater waves, popping up, and turning left and right.

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3x Beginner Lessons

From $267

Get 10% off the weekday price of beginner surf lessons when you buy a multipack of 3x lessons – redeemable for Learn To Surf – Beginner and Learn To Surf – Beginner Progressive.

No frills, just good times.

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Surf Progression
5 Week Program

 

Whether this is your first time surfing, have previously completed a surf lesson, or want to work on your technique, the Surf Progression 5 Week Program is perfect to improve your surfing.

You can sign up for afternoon or evening Learn-To-Surf – Beginner, Beginner Progressive, Cruiser,  Progressive Turns or Intermediate lessons with the same coach, at the same time each week. Your progress will be accelerated through tailored instruction and weekly repetition.

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Need
Gear? No problem.

We're fully-equipped with everything you need to go surfing.

Surf Shop

Lagoon Supply Co. offers an awesome range of boards, wetsuits and surf hardware from leading brands, premium URBNSURF merch, surf essentials like wax and sunscreen, and sensational customer service. Discover all this at our surf shop! Located at the entrance to the park.

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Surf Rental

Whether you've forgotten your gear, travelled light to Tullamarine, or want to try that new board, wetsuit, fins or hardware before you buy, our Surf Rental's kitted out with everything you need to surf harder, better and faster at URBNSURF Melbourne.

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Surf Buddy

Accompany your children during their lesson!

Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) vest and join your kids as they Learn To Surf. If your child is new to swimming, or just needs some extra support, be their Surf Buddy and share the stoke.

Free for parents and guardians accompanying their children who are learning to surf, subject to availability.

Green Room

URBNSURF Professional Photography Services

URBNSURF photographers are on site each day to capture your perfect waves. Whether you are a pro or just starting out, we take photos of sessions both at The Point and in The Bays including lessons. Photos are available within an hour of your surf either onsite at the URBNSURF Green Room-Hut or online. The high-quality images make a great memory of your experience.
Why not share the stoke on social media, don’t forget to tag @URBNSURF.

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Surf Progression 5 Week Program

Ready to progress your surfing ability?

Whether this is your first time surfing, have previously completed a surf lesson, or want to work on your technique, the Surf Progression 5 Week Program is perfect to improve your surfing.

You can sign up for afternoon or evening Learn-To-Surf – Beginner, Learn To Surf Beginner Progressive, Cruiser, Cruiser Progressive or Intermediate lessons with the same coach, at the same time each week. Your progress will be accelerated through tailored instruction and weekly repetition.

 

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Learn To Surf – Beginner Progressive

The path to surfing the point

Once you’ve completed a Learn To Surf Beginner lesson, our Learn To Surf Beginner Progressive Lessons provide you with the skills and confidence you need to progress to surfing our Cruiser Sessions at The Point, and beyond. You’ll learn paddling, popping up, riding whitewater waves and basic turns.

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