Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast
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2 hours
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Learn to surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, one of Australia's most iconic surf destinations. With its warm waters and safe beaches, the conditions at Noosa are ideal for beginners. You'll learn to surf in waist deep water with fully qualified surf instructors who are also surf life savers. Soft beginner surf board and rash vests or wetsuit are included.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
We meet at our trailer in the car park at Beach Access No 11 in Claude Batten Drive at Noosa Heads 15 minutes before the lesson begins. We provide a long sleeved rash/sun shirt (or wetsuit in winter) and select the correct size soft beginner surf board and then walk to the beach. We begin with a safety talk and some basic instruction on the beach and then catch our first few waves in waist deep water. We then return to the beach for more detailed instruction about how to stand up. We then spend the rest of the lesson in the water with the instructor assisting everyone to stand up.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
All necessary equipment
Food and drinks
Options
2 Hour Surf Lesson
2 Hour Surf Lesson: 2 Hour Group Surf Lesson for beginners. Includes long sleeve rashie or wetsuit, soft beginner surf board and 2 hours of instruction.
Reviews
298 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect first surf lesson
vanessafL6613PT,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was just great. The course size was very pleasant, the surf instructors were in good spirits and both funny and professional. Which was especially good: We were really fast in the water after an understandable and practical introduction on the beach and everyone in the course managed to stand on the board at least once! That was a lot of fun and encouraging! Thanks to the whole team and especially Scott :-)
Old dogs can re learn new tricks
B9741TCdanielb,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome day on the waves. After a 30yr break, the best group to refresh my skills and learn a few tricks to make it easier for my old mechanics body to surf again. Great to be back on the waves. Definitely recommend a lesson with the go ride a wave crew at Noosa.
Highly recommend!
G3070YXphoebec,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Would highly recommend this - so much fun, best surf lesson my friend and I have done and so glad it was beginner friendly instructors were so kind and helpful, we both caught a few waves for the first time thanks to them teaching us the proper technique.
Fabulous experience
victoriasS9826BU,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant instruction, 10/10 recommend
Positive experience
Paul R,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My son and I travelled from the UK to visit family and chose go ride a wave to teach us some of the basics. The guys we really good and very involved from start to finish.
Inspired to surf at Noosa
Paul G,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience. We went with multiple families staying at Elysium through their program with Go Ride a Wave. Enjoyed it so much we did an extra day ourselves directly. Really great team with CC and the guys, all were passionate about helping the young kids learn to surf, with an easy going fun style, great techniques and encouragement. Noosa is a perfect spot to learn. Our two young boys were stoked to learn to surf with the team and came home inspired surfers.
Surf lessons made fun!
Andrew S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Another great session with CeCe for our children - they had a blast felt safe and cared for and learnt heaps - our second time and just as fun as the first time! Thank you
Great surf lesson for children
Andrew S,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our second lesson and the children had a great time - they were excited to have CeCe again and had a blast. Thank you - so much fun and they felt really safe and encouraged.
Awesome debut surfing lesson
bstalwar,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience, very friendly and patient coaches. I had fear of ocean swim but the guys made it feel so easy. Will go again.
Great team and place to learn Surfing
Willowz82,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time learning to surf with the children. We had 2 instructors in a group of 7, and gave plenty of coaching to the kids who were standing in no time. Would recommend going with Go Ride A Wave.
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