5 Surf Lessons in the Great Ocean Road That Survive a Second Look

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 catching waves and standing up. Instructors such as Kev and Molly keep groups well supported, with hot showers and lockers included.

“Lovely staff. Class are in small groups which gives the opportunity to get the best out of it. My son loved it and we are planning to go back with some friends :)”

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2.Torquay: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 113 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $59

Meet your coach at Torquay, get fitted with a full-length wetsuit and softboard, then learn safety, positioning, paddling, and standing up during a two-hour beginner lesson. Coaches including Tim, Izzy, Joel, Sara, and Daniel offer patient guidance, with hot showers and changing rooms waiting afterward.

“Amazing friendly staff, very knowledgeable and super helpful throughout. I had surfed before and was my girlfriends second time, able to help all abilities and paid attention to all. Special shoutout to Joel, really making us feel welcomed and supported. Most encouraging surf teacher I’ve come across by far. 10/10 experience, would happily pay again.”

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

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

Meet Go Ride A Wave at 1/15 Bell Street, Torquay, for a two-hour beginner surf lesson. Coaches including Tim, Daniel, Rose, and Sam provide beach safety, standing technique, and hands-on help in the water. Your wetsuit and soft board are supplied, with time to shower and change afterward.

“The teachers are friendly exuberant and very patient. They made every effort to get everyone up despite the various abilities.”

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

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

Meet at 143B Great Ocean Road in Anglesea for a 2-hour beginner surf class. Your qualified instructor provides a soft board, wetsuit, safety briefing, beach practice, and guided time in waist-deep water. You will return to the shop to shower and change. The group is capped at eight.

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

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5.Anglesea: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Great Ocean Road

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 90 minutes - 6 hours · from $59

Meet Go Ride A Wave at 143B Great Ocean Road, Anglesea, 15 minutes early. You’ll get a fitted wetsuit, soft-top board, safety briefing, beach practice, and guided time in shallow water. Instructors, including Lara, help first-timers build confidence and work toward standing on their first wave.

“I really enjoyed the activity, the staff was very attentive and polite. I made a mistake when booking and they changed it for me without any issues.”

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