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Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast
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Learn to Surf at Noosa on the Sunshine Coast

By Go Ride A Wave Noosa - Surf Lessons
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Ages 8-80, max of 7 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Professional guide
  • All necessary equipment
What's not included
  • Food and drinks


Start:
  • Claude Batten Drive, Claude Batten Dr, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
    Turn left into Hastings Street and continue towards the river mouth. When you get to the last shops you still have another 600 meters to go. Continue through the Noosa Woods until you find the Go Ride A Wave trailer at Beach Access No 11.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7961P1

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7961P1

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    • Go Ride A Wave Noosa - Surf Lessons
      402
      Australia
      Joined in March 2011
    • ElisaGazzera
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      First surfing experience 🌴
      Excellent instructor! One of our friends didn't speak english so we had to translate every bit of information, but the lesson proceeded very smoothly anyway and everyone learned a lot! Absolutely recommended, we had so much fun! 😁
      Written 25 August 2024
    • KenR1811
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent
      just a great session - first time on a board for 45 yrs. Hugh was a great instructor - terrific session, greta company, I'll be back
      Written 10 August 2024
    • F1121TFclairef
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Great experience!
      Great first session of surf in Noosa! Valentin was perfect as instructor, I had a great time with him and the group! 🏄‍♀️
      Written 20 May 2024
    • didr2023
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Surfing lesson in Noosa, sorry no time for photos!
      I have only been on a surfboard once before in 1986 in Manly with 25 meters waves and -30degrees (well…that’s what it felt like at the time!). I drank 19 litres of water, didn’t catch anything except a bloody back and toes thanks to the triple fins and a massive headache, so…I gave up! I was told afterwards by my mates that they only surfed in these conditions and had been surfing since their mums were pregnant! They had promised to teach me so I stupidly followed to impress my girlfriend. For my 61st birthday, my darling daughters decided they would force me to have surf lessons before I tackle Kite surfing! What a Great idea that was! After feeling sick all night and bitting my finger nails off, I decided not to be a wimp and went for my first lesson (2 more to go). What can I say?….Rees, our instructor was really great! Patience must be his middle name! He made us feel confident, showed us the ropes and made us believe that we could do it! Ok…I was not as good as I was hoping to be by the end but please…give me a break! The young girls (ladies actually) who were with me, all did much better! They managed to catch a few waves and stand up! So I take it as a sign! I will do much better next time! Maybe I’m a slow learner! Apart from that….I strongly recommend that surfing school! The experience was great and….not one mouthful of water and I still have all my toes! That’s got to be good. Most of all…I can’t wait to go again for my next lessons! See you soon guys and I’ll make you proud!
      Written 24 March 2024
    • ClareO365
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fab beginner lesson surfing with great jmatrix for valentine
      This session was great value for money. Simple effective instruction on a beautiful beach. Valentine our Argentinian instructor was so friendly and helpful and worked hard to help us all. I loved his practical Tips and his style was very calm reassuring and positive. Thank you. Would highly recommend this to any beginner surfers. Truly an amazing experience
      Written 23 January 2024
    • TomKelly1998
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A great intro to surfing
      A great intro to surfing with Whitney and Matt. A good briefing and they explained the basics really well. I was able to stand up on the board a few times and they helped throughout the session, giving great tips and feedback. Thoroughly enjoyed 👍
      Written 19 November 2023
    • U2151IBlaurav
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Amazing experience and great instructor
      We did a 2 hour surf lesson. We had never surfed before and it was perfect for beginners! Our instructor, Matt, was such a nice guy! He was very helpful and gave us good instructions before we hit the waves. But most of all, we had so much fun! 10/10 recommend!
      Written 6 November 2023
    • 683marleenk
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect surf lesson for children
      My daughter (8 years) had the best time with Marit. They spoke the same language so that was perfect, she explained everything well and was really positive when my daugther was surfing on a wave!
      Written 4 August 2023
    • TravelMan121212
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Informative and Fun
      Informative and Fun, I was fully riding waves on the first lesson with no prior experience, highly recommend!
      Written 2 May 2023
    • U4339KDchristined
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Well Worth the Experience!
      Hands down the best experience our son has ever had at Noosa! His surfing has improved thanks to the guidance and encouragement he received from the genuinely, friendly and knowledgeable coaching staff! Well worth the experience!
      Written 5 April 2023
    • Ec_5678
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Brilliant
      Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an intro to surfing in Noosa, Scott gave us a great intro and supported us to get the most out of the session - wish we had time to go again!
      Written 7 November 2022
    • 645tahliw
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Perfect surf lesson
      Easy and fun surf lesson. We were beginners. Helpful tips, confident locals. Would definitely recommend.
      Written 8 October 2022
    • tanyac179
      0 contributions
      3.0 of 5 bubbles
      Large groups - average experience
      Some confusion over access/ meet point as we were told 14 on the phone it was different. Worth double checking as we weren’t the only ones who were confused. Late starting as they wait for late comers. Equipment is in good condition. Lovely area to surf/ learn to surf. Very large groups - although they do have several instructors out in the water. If you have children you’ll need to ensure they are confident asking for help otherwise they get overlooked. Not sure I’d recommend or book again based on this.
      Written 19 April 2022
    • 7Martine7
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Highly recommend these guys.
      Our Teenage boys did the 3 day surf school and they loved every second of it! Scott is a brilliant instructor, he is really cool and encouraging, he gave them lots of great tips and tricks. Our boys were standing up from the very first wave they caught and it just got better from then on. We would definitely recommend this company and location!
      Written 4 December 2020
    • 314tonyap
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Personalized Instruction
      My daughter and I had a fantastic time with Go Ride A Wave Noosa. Our instructor, Scott was friendly and helpful for our lesson. Improvement with each wave as Scott was attentive to our rides and continued to give tips and instruction. Hope to visit again for further lessons!
      Written 19 February 2020
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    Adrian
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Family
    Great instructors who were very encouraging and knowledgeable. Scott was not only great at helping you catch your first wave but very motivating in his sharing of his love for the sport. He thoughtfully tailors the lessons for those who have previous experience in surfing so that your not left listening to basic instructions over again and gives great tips to those wanting to pursue surfing further outside of initial lessons.
    Written 24 January 2022
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    Thank you for the positive review and we are very happy to hear your surf lesson was a success. We try to structure each lesson around the individuals surfing ability so at the end of the class you are taking something new away from it.
    Written 7 February 2023
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    Savannah R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nov 2023 • Solo
    Such a great experience! Valentin was an absolutely amazing instructor! He was very patient yet enthusiastic and made you feel safe, seen and heard. The lesson was perfect for beginners and I couldn’t recommend a better surfing instructor!
    Written 22 November 2023
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    Thank you for your glowing feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Valentin as your instructor. We take pride in providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment for beginners, and it's fantastic to know that you felt both supported and excited during your lesson.
    Written 27 November 2023
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    andrealune
    Italy6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2020 • Family
    Our two young girls 11 and 7yo, totally newbies to waves. The instructor was Tim, he did a great job by keeping it friendly, simple yet educative. They were able to stand up on the board riding their first waves within the first 30minutes In all safety. A bit reluctant initially they now can't wait for next Saturday to come and have a second go...they made every proud parents of us. Thanks GoRideaWave!
    Andrea & Claudia
    Written 31 October 2020
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    Malcolm P. Australia
    Melbourne, Australia62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2021
    Really friendly guys and great location to learn. Went with wife and two teenage children.

    I'm 55 and fit, but a bit overweight.

    On the second day, when we only hired boards, rather than took a lesson, I got up about 5 times, some runs as long as 10 or 15 seconds.
    Written 11 July 2021
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    It is great to hear that you enjoyed the surf lesson and even better that you then went on to hire some surf boards and also had success. Well done. Peter
    Written 25 July 2021
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    Rachel P
    London, UK40 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2020
    My friend and I booked onto the two hour course. I had had a surfing lesson eight years back but couldn't remember much about technique etc. My friend had never tried it before. We were a small group and were further split into two groups - those who had done it more recently/more confident and those who were total beginners/novices like myself and my friend. There were only three in our group. Our female instructor was friendly and approachable. It was a fairly quick theoretical lesson on the sand but we went through everything we needed to go through and could ask questions. I was thrilled when I managed to stand up first time in the water and caught several more waves. The two instructors helped spot good waves and gave us the push we needed. The male instructor wasn't quite as chatty or forthcoming but was helpful in the water which was the main thing. We were required to take down our own surfboard to the beach and back up again after the lesson. I understand why this was done but I have to say that I really quite struggled carrying my board atop my head all the way back being small and lightweight, on hot sand too. That was the only 'negative' though really. Oh, and the fact that I didn't get any photos to prove my success (next time!).
    Written 12 May 2020
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    Rachel
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Feb 2023
    My four children really enjoyed their surfing lesson yesterday in Noosa. Scott was great with them all. The waves were a little bigger than we expected, but Scott was encouraging and had a good laugh with them when they fell on the boards. By the end of the session, the eldest three were catching and standing up on almost every wave they could, which was so great to see. I'm so glad they had the opportunity to have a go at it.
    Written 24 February 2023
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    Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience of your children's surfing lesson in Noosa with us. It's fantastic to hear that your children were able to progress quickly under Scott's guidance and that they were able to catch and stand up on almost every wave. We are delighted that your children had such a great time surfing and we hope to see you all again soon for another exciting day on the waves!
    Written 8 May 2023
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    cristina b
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2024 • Friends
    I recently took surfing lessons, and I couldn’t have been more impressed with the experience! The instructors were fantastic—knowledgeable, patient, and always prioritizing our safety, which made me feel comfortable throughout the entire session. They gave clear, step-by-step guidance, ensuring everyone was confident before hitting the waves. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your skills, these lessons are perfect for any level. I had such a great time and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to learn how to surf!
    Written 3 October 2024
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    Hi N1204SZcristinab Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with our surf lessons. Our instructors work hard to create a safe, comfortable, and fun environment, and it’s great to know their guidance made a positive impact. Whether you're a first-timer or improving your skills, we’re excited to keep riding waves with you. Thanks for the recommendation!🌊🏄‍♂️🤘 Cheers Sam
    Written 7 November 2024
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    Nomad55949641496
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Friends
    My friend and I both went for the surfing lesson on Friday 30th 10am slot. It was easy enough to find on the morning. Our instructor Valentine (Argentina) was great! He ran through our safety, gave us simple, easy to follow instructions as well as asking us if we were worried about anything- very much put us at ease! I’d highly recommend this for beginner lessons (a bit of experience before or completely new).
    Written 30 August 2024
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    Hello Nomad55949641496 Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you and your friend had a great experience with Valentine. His thoughtful approach and clear instructions are key to making everyone feel at ease. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more fun surfing lessons soon!🌊🏄‍♂️ Cheers Sam
    Written 7 November 2024
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    Sig M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2024 • Couples
    We originally booked through Booking.com but couldn’t leave a review there, so we’d like to share it here instead.

    This was our first surfing lesson, and we were complete beginners. Jayce was an incredible coach! He was super patient and attentive, always making sure we felt supported. He explained everything clearly, helped us correct our movements, and kept encouraging us until we finally stood up on the board. When we did, he cheered and celebrated with us, which made the experience even more special.

    Thanks to Jayce, our time with Go Ride a Wave was truly unforgettable. We’ll definitely have him as our instructor again next time we’re in Noosa if we can.
    Written 20 December 2024
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    Olivia S
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dec 2022 • Friends
    Me and Melissa had an amazing time surfing with you guys. We got up so many times and definitely got our moneys worth. The instructors were incredible and we learnt so much useful and retentive information, couldn’t recommend more! Thanks so much guys <3
    Written 12 December 2022
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    Hi Olivia, Thank you so much for the positive review. Having qualified friendly instructors will make your time in the water all that more fun. Cheers
    Written 7 February 2023
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