M
Excellent surf lesson
Trent was a fantastic instructor and really helped us get to grips with surfing as beginners. An excellent experience from start to finish. Thank you!
Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $67 / person
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 128 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 7
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Go Ride A Wave
- Meeting point
- Go to the Kurrawa Surf Club in Old Burleigh Road at Broadbeach and find a car park nearby. Head to our van in the car park beside the Surf Club to get started.
Description
Enjoy a 2-hour surf lesson at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast. Choose one of Australia's favorite surf schools who has been teaching people to surf since 1987. You'll be provided with a long sleeve rash shirt in summer and wet suits in winter with a soft beginner surfboard and 2-hours of instruction and fun.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 18–80)
- $67
- Child (ages 8–17)
- $67
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Surfing equipment: soft surfboard, leg ropes, wetsuit or rash vest and sunscreen
Fully qualified professional guide
Not included
Food and drinks, bathers/swimsuit or towel
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
128 reviews
How it compares in Brisbane
- No. 31 by number of reviews among 274 tours in Brisbane
- Starting price $67 is close to the typical $67 for tours of similar length in Brisbane
Excurgo comparison of 274 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast take?
Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast lasts about 2 hours.
How much does Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast cost?
Prices start at $67 per person for this Brisbane experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
How much does Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast cost for children?
Children aged 8–17 pay from $67, adults from $67.
Can I cancel Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Go to the Kurrawa Surf Club in Old Burleigh Road at Broadbeach and find a car park nearby. Head to our van in the car park beside the Surf Club to get started. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Learn to Surf at Broadbeach on the Gold Coast worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 128 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Go Ride A Wave.
Reviews(128)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Incredible Experience
Incredible instructor and amazing lesson! It was a small group of 4 and the guide did a great job catering to skills and wide ages (4-40 years). The structure of the lesson was great and really taught the fundamentals while spending most of the time in the water. Would highly recommend to anyone, I went by myself and had an incredible time.
J
Awesome surf class in Gold Coast with friendly informative instructor
Great surf class. Our instructor Rohan was very friendly and did a great job explaining basics and showing us the right techniques. He spent extra time with my kids and we all had a blast. I highly recommend doing this tour and ask for Rohan!
Operator response
Thanks so much for the awesome review! 🙌 We’re stoked you and the kids had such a great time out in the water with Rohan. He’s a ripper and we’re really lucky to have instructors like him who genuinely care about making sure everyone has a great experience. It’s great to hear that the explanations and tips helped, and even better that the whole family got stuck into it and had a blast! We’ll definitely pass your kind words on to Rohan — he’ll love hearing them. Thanks again for choosing Go Ride a Wave, and we hope to see you guys back in the water with us again soon! 🌊🏄♂️
L
You’ve got to try it
This was the best surf experience ever! Our instructor, Rohan was amazing. He first taught us about ocean safety, and then took us into the water. Trust the process, and you’ll be standing in no time 🤙
Operator response
Thank you so much for your fantastic review, Laetitia! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing surf experience with us. Rohaan will be delighted to know his ocean safety instruction and coaching helped get you standing up on the board so quickly. Thanks for trusting the process, and we hope to welcome you back for another surf soon! 🤙🏄🌊
R
Never too old to learn
Friendly reminder call from Cal before the lesson and he put everyone at ease whilst also explaining how we would stay safe out in the water which was a bit choppy. Managed to get up on board a few times and had a lot of fun though quite exhausted and slept well!
Operator response
Thank you for the fantastic review! We love hearing that it's never too late to learn to surf. We're glad Cal helped everyone feel comfortable and confident before heading into the water, especially with the choppy conditions. Congratulations on getting up on the board a few times! Thanks for joining us, and we hope to see you back for another surf and a well-earned sleep afterwards!
V
Shout out to Cal
Really good surf lesson in some challenging conditions, our instructor Cal was great and made time for everyone
Operator response
Hi there, Thanks so much for the great review! 🤙 Stoked you enjoyed the lesson, especially in a bit of challenging surf — makes it even more rewarding! Cal will be pumped to hear your shout out, he always makes sure everyone gets the attention they need. Hope to see you back for another surf soon! Cheers, Sam
G
Great surfing lesson and instructors!
Had a great time with the instructors. Clear explanations and enough support on the water. I was able to stand from the get go. I felt like the instructors took good care of the group and were keen to answer any questions or help you out a bit more if you needed. Also great for anyone who has some experience and just wants the reassurance of having someone more knowledgeable around.
Operator response
Hi Maria, Thanks so much for the awesome review! 🤙 Stoked to hear you had such a great experience and were up and standing from the start — that’s epic! Great to know the team made you feel supported in the water and were able to help wherever needed. We love catering for both first-timers and those with a bit of experience looking to build confidence. Really appreciate the kind words and hope to see you back in the water again soon! Cheers, Sam
P
Surfing Gold Coast!
Loved the experience, lots of fun. Instructors were patient and took their time with each guest. Great for all ages and swimming abilities.
Operator response
Hi Pauline, Thanks so much for the lovely review! 🤙 Stoked to hear you had such a fun experience and felt well looked after by the instructors. Great to hear you found it suitable for all ages and abilities too — that’s exactly what we aim for. Hope to see you back in the water again soon! Cheers, Sam
2
SO FUN
It was so fun! Nick was great helped us catch waves and stand super quickly would definitely recommend as I’d never even touched a surf board before
Operator response
Hi there, Thanks so much for the awesome review! 🤙 Stoked to hear you had so much fun and got up and standing so quickly — that’s what we love to see, especially on your first time! We’ll make sure Nick hears your kind words, he’ll be pumped. Really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back in the water again soon! Cheers, Sam
L
Rohaan awesome teacher!
Such a good lesson - had heaps of fun. Rohaan was a great teacher - clear steps, encouraging, and positive.
Operator response
Hi Liana, Thanks so much for the awesome review! 🤙 Stoked you had such a fun session and enjoyed the lesson. Rohaan will be pumped to hear your kind words — he’s great at keeping things clear, positive, and encouraging. Hope to see you back in the water again soon! Cheers, Sam
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