For All Abilities
Our Surf Academy Will Help You Surf Better
Located on the right-hand side of the lagoon, our Surf Academy is the home of our Surfing Victoria accredited surf school and high-performance training academy. Whether you’re just starting out, training for your next surf trip, or simply wanting to enhance your skills, URBNSURF’s here to help.
If you unsure of where to start, or need help deciding which session is right for you – click here.
If you are still not sure and want to chat with our friendly team – email us surfacademy@urbnsurfmelbourne.
Learn To Surf Beginner
Designed for new surfers who want to learn!
The Bays offer gentle waves in a safe, controlled environment for all ages and abilities to learn to surf.
With the help of our friendly, expert coaches, you’ll be up and riding – fast – and sharing the stoke with your family and friends.
Beginner Progressive
Designed for beginner surfers who have already completed a Beginner Lesson, and want to progress their surfing skills.
With a maximum of 8 participants per instructor, you’ll learn paddling, catching whitewater waves, popping up, and turning left and right.
Roller Lesson
Make the transition from The Bays to The Point with a Roller Lesson.
The ‘Roller’ Wave type is designed for surfers who want to move past the ‘Beginner Progressive’ lesson and start their transition out to the point. Great also for those who have found the Cruiser wave take off a little too steep. Perfect for those who want to improve their pop up, paddle strength and technique.
Cruiser Lessons
Designed for novice surfers who want looking to progress their surfing, our Cruiser Lessons are held during Cruiser Sessions at The Point.
With a maximum of 6 participants per instructor, you’ll learn how to take off on greenwater waves, trim and straighten out, and be introduced to bottom turns and cutbacks.
Progressive Turns Lessons
Designed for surfers who feel comfortable on the Cruiser setting and are looking to refine their surfing and work up towards Intermediate and beyond.
With a maximum of 6 participants per instructor, you’ll work and refine your technique to execute consistent turns and begin mastering progressive sections of the wave.
Intermediate Lessons
Designed for intermediate surfers who want to enhance aspects of their surfing style and technique, and master the fundamental building blocks of performance surfing.
Held during Intermediate Sessions at The Point with a maximum of 6 participants per instructor, you’ll focus on developing wave entry and speed generation skills, and improving your turns, snaps and cutbacks.
Advanced Turns Lessons
Designed for Advanced surfers who confidently perform a range of major maneuvers and will be introduced to variation in turn length, type and timing and when to apply them.
Held during Advanced Turns sessions at The Point with a maximum of 6 participants per instructor. Guests will be introduced to the execution of a planned sequence of major maneuvers with increased intensity, control and speed.
Surf Skate
We offer land-based surf training lessons with surf skate!
We enhance the rate of progression to a whole new level by teaching each surfer how to simulate the fundamental movements required to rip when they are away from the water or between sessions.
We are currently running private surf skate lessons upon request for just $99.
Surf Progression 5 Week Program
The Surf Progression 5 Week Program is designed to enhance your surfing skills, from Beginner to Intermediate levels, with tailored coaching each week to maximise improvement. By working with the same coach consistently, you’ll benefit from personalized instruction and weekly practice, ensuring accelerated progress and refined technique.
URBNSURF Surf Academy Online
As part of the URBNSURF Surf Academy Online, online video analysis allows you to break down your movements frame by frame, identify areas for improvement, and set specific goals for progress. By tracking your progress over time, you can see measurable improvements in your technique and stay motivated to continue your training and development.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, video analysis can take your surfing to the next level.
