Get Wet Surf School
Get Wet Surf School
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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About
Learn to surf where the locals do! Get Wet Surf School offers a 100% "stand up" guarantee on your first lesson. A local family operated business since 2005, our patient and experienced instructors will do everything they can to get you standing on a board and riding the waves while at the same time making sure you are having loads of fun. Get Wet operate at The Spit beach, the best place for beginner with perfect beginner waves, waist deep water and protection from the strong sweeps and shore dumps that the open beaches are exposed to. Consistently easy to surf waves make it the locals favourite learn to surf beach. The Spit beach is just a short drive from the heart of Surfers Paradise and offers all day free parking.
Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia
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Travellers' Choice
2023
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Lieke V
1 contribution
Nov. 2023 • Friends
I took a surfing lesson with a group in November when the weather conditions for surfing were not too good. Strong currents and a wild sea. Despite this, the entire group received good guidance and explanations and I felt safe in the water. They gave tips and I learned a lot.
I enjoyed it so much I took another lesson the next day! That says enough right :)
I enjoyed it so much I took another lesson the next day! That says enough right :)
Written 2 November 2023
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Tom
Melbourne, Australia33 contributions
Jun. 2023 • Solo
Private lesson was terrific. Could not surf at all to start with. I wanted to learn to ride a wave and I ended up riding many.
Jason the surfing instructor is terrific and knows exactly the process to get you surfing and keep improving. I absolutely loved this experience and it’s the highlight of this year for me.
Got a second lesson two days later and learnt a lot again from Jason. I feel like I’m set to keep surfing now. Next time I’m visiting Gold Coast I’ll no doubt pop in again.
Jason the surfing instructor is terrific and knows exactly the process to get you surfing and keep improving. I absolutely loved this experience and it’s the highlight of this year for me.
Got a second lesson two days later and learnt a lot again from Jason. I feel like I’m set to keep surfing now. Next time I’m visiting Gold Coast I’ll no doubt pop in again.
Written 22 June 2023
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Wow, what an outstanding review! We can't thank you enough for the positive feedback and I'm sure Jason will be over the moon to hear you had a great time. We absolutely loved having you become apart of our Get Wet family and we can't wait to see you again when you're back on the Goldy! :)
Written 29 June 2023
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Catie
1 contribution
May 2023 • Family
Our 6 and 8 y/o grandkids had no previous surfing had a great experience, with awesome instructors and lots of surfing. They both got up and were very excited.
Written 29 May 2023
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How good! We love seeing reviews like these- Thank you so much for choosing Get Wet! :)
Written 29 June 2023
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Jody D
2 contributions
Apr. 2023
My pre-teen daughter and I went on family 2 hour lesson. We are Gold Coast locals and had the most fabulous experience together, it will be a lifelong memory for us. Our instructor was Beau, he was amazing! Beau was so positive, knowledgeable and patient; his patience definitely appreciated by a pair of novices. We'll be back for more, can't wait!!!!
Written 19 April 2023
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Bronwyn P
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Mar. 2023 • Family
We had a group of 6 children who had a private lesson (2 instructors) and they all had a great time. The company was well organized and very good at teaching the children. Highly recommend Get Wet Surf school.
Written 13 April 2023
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Thanks for the awesome review- We're so glad to hear the kiddos enjoyed themselves :)
Written 29 June 2023
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Andrea F
1 contribution
Jan. 2023 • Family
It was a fun experience. It was amazing standing on the surfboard. Instructors were very didactic, kind and encouraging.
Written 18 January 2023
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Thanks for the awesome review! :)
Written 20 March 2023
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Hilde B
1 contribution
Jan. 2023 • Family
Fantastic experience for both my 10 yr old daughter and 13yr old son. The team’s instructions were great with both my kids standing up and catching waves. They had a lot of one on one help too which helped them to surf their first waves. Highly recommended. Thanx guys.
Written 17 January 2023
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I'm so glad they enjoyed themselves! Thanks for the review :)
Written 20 March 2023
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Caroline L
1 contribution
Jan. 2023 • Family
My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her time with Get Wet Surf School. We will definitely continue surf lessons
Written 9 January 2023
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Awesome to hear- Always welcome here :)
Written 20 March 2023
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Josiah
3 contributions
Dec. 2022 • Family
Great school if you are looking for a quick start with lots of practice time. The land lesson was simple and easy to follow so when we get to the sea the was not much time wasted. The safety brief was informative but not burdensome. During the practice, the coaches were encouraging and constantingly helping us to correct our posture. I managed to stand up 4 times in just 1 lesson! Overall, an amazing experience.
Written 15 December 2022
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Kerri J
Hi Josiah! We are so glad to hear your amazing feedback and great job on learning how to stand up, and on your first lesson! We are stoked that you had a great time and hopefully we see you again for more!
Written 17 December 2022
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Tina L
1 contribution
Dec. 2022 • Solo
incredible experience, the staff were extremely helpful and kind. massive big ups to all of the staff and their enthusiasm and passion for surfing, it created such a supportive environment for anyone learning to surf. thanks guys
Written 13 December 2022
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Kerri J
Hey Tina, We loved having you and so glad to hear that you had fun! We hope we see you again soon!
Written 14 December 2022
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85940266
Beijing, China
Hi,
I am planning the learn surfing in Sept,Kinda worried about the water temperature.
Is it cold to be in the water for 2 hours?
Thank you ~
nikitasarrof
Kolkata (Calcutta), India183 contributions
No it won't be cold ..as temperature in Gold Coast will be around 35 degrees .. And once you are in water .. U would feel the cold .. And they give u full wet suit which covers u .