2 Hours Introduction to Surf Session (14 Years and up)
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Who wants to “Get their Surf on”?
Our 2 hour introduction to surf session is for anyone (14 years and up)
who just want to jump on a board and experience the thrill of surfing.
This is a great session for first timers or some one who has maybe done one or 2
lessons and just need a bit more help with the basics. The intro lesson is conducted in the white wash, in waist deep water so its safe for anyone.
If you want to “Get your surf on” you will arrive at the beach in your boardies frothing to
get in the water after a quick safety brief. You won’t be ready to join the pro’s
at Straddie but we do guarantee we will do everything we can to get you
standing up and catching a wave in the white wash in the first 2 hour session
Surfing is such a great sport for all ages and these sessions are
designed to give you a taste of surfing and hopefully you love it and
want to come back for more,
The Intro to surf is the prerequisite to our Beginner surf programs and we cover the following
- Identify the parts of the surf board and equipment
- Basic surf awareness
- Recognize hazards in the surf such as rips
- Learn the steps to standing on a board
- Ride a broken wave in the white wash assisted by the instructor
- How to fall off safely in the shallows
Get your surf on!
* 2 hours learn to surf experience
* maximum 5 participants per instructor
* All equipment included
* Sessions at 10am and 1pm daily (more in peak times)
*If you don’t have a car we can organise a shuttle for just $15pp from Surfers Paradise to the best beach on the
Gold Coast ( seating limited so please check with us for availability)
( Due to restricted resources we may not be able to offer you our shuttle service- If you do not have your own vehicle and need to use a taxi or UBER please contact us for a discount code to use towards the cost of your ride share service)
MULTI LESSON DISCOUNTS ARE NOT FOR MULTIPLE PEOPLE. IF YOU HAVE A GROUP OF 6 OR MORE CONTACT US DIRECTLY FOR A DISCOUNT RATE.
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: We appreciate our team members so in line with fair work agreements all of our staff are paid public holiday rates, so a surcharge will be applied to lessons on
official Queensland public holidays, we hope you respect our policy.GIFT CARDS: Gift card purchases are valid for two years from the purchase date. If the recipient of the voucher can no longer use the voucher, it can be transferred to another person; no refunds allowed. If a product has a price increase the difference will need to be made up at the time of the booking. Gift card bookings on public holidays will have a surcharge applied
Who can join this class ?
Anyone from 14 years and up ( exceptions may be made for children above 12 who are experienced swimming in the surf)
Children under 14 must join a children’s only class and if not available we recommend a private lesson
No swimming ability necessary as the lesson is conducted in waist deep
water but you must be strong enough to hold on to your own surf board
All levels of fitness are welcome to join as you can participate at your own pace
Pregnant women and anyone with a medical condition or previous injury are recommended to seek the advice of your physician
What to expect
Get there: Our Shop is located behind the Seaway Cafe, at the end of Seaworld Drive main Beach.
The seaway cafe is located in the carpark and parking is FREE all day.
Check in time is 15 min prior to your lesson, to find us just walk down the right hand side
between the Cafe and the amenities block and come in the back gate.
If you have your own car just select ” Other ” when you book and it asks for pick up- that will negate the pick up charge.
If you don’t have your own transport we can organise a shuttle for you from several convenient locations for just $15pp. just select the option that suits you best. The shuttle only has limited capacity so we cant offer that service to spectators.
Get Ready: We really need you to be in your swim wear when
you arrive so we can get the class started on time, we will check you in, make
sure everyone has arrived, grab a rashie/ wet suit and board and head down to
the beach.
Get Started: This is where you have to listen, the
instructors will run through a really important safety brief about the
conditions you are surfing in on that day followed by some really easy
techniques to help you get up on the board as easily as possible and maximise
your vertical time on the board and of course how to fall off safely. Once the
instructors are confident that you are all good to go, its then time to ….
Get Wet : This is what you came for. The instructors will
take the group down to the water together, before your big toe goes in they
will run through the formation they need you to stay in so everyone gets a
great crack at it and the instructors can give you tips. If you are doing what
these expert instructors are telling you should be pretty much standing on your
first or second wave.
Get Vertical: At first the instructors will help by pulling
you onto the best waves, but it won’t be long before you can pick your own and
go for it. Some people learn faster than others for one reason or another, but
the instructors are there to help everyone achieve the best they can.
Get Sharing: after a good hour and 20 min (if you can last
that long) in the water you should be tired, satisfied and have a big smile on
your face, met some new friends and want to tell the world. It’s now time for
the Instagram group pic so you can share with your friends. if the conditions
are good and everyone has been catching lots of waves the instructors will do
their best to grab some photos of you ripping, after the group photo we will
all head back to the shop and they will show you your happy snaps on the
the big screen, if you like what you see and want to purchase the photos you can find the happy snaps on the photo store on our web site after the lesson.
*** the instructors will do everything they can to get some good shots of
you but sometimes its just not possible- they will not compromise your safety
for a photo.
Get Dry: you will be a little salty and sandy so if you
want to have a quick rinse off now is the time to nip off quickly to one of the
outdoor fresh water showers and bathrooms and freshen up and get dry. Time to
say good bye to your new mates and if you LOVED it, chat to the instructors
about coming back for some more.
Shuttle service
The Spit beach is located approx 8 min drive from the heart of Surfers Paradise and offers FREE all day parking for people with their own transport. If you do not have your own transport to get to the beach please contact us an we can offer a discount code to use towards the cost of your ride share.
The closest public transport terminus is the Seaworld bus stop.
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It was my first time and my friend's second time to surf and Angus taught us so well !
He was so helpful and friendly
And luckily there were only two of us at that time. (My friend & I)
So it feels like private lesson
Perfect for beginners
Highly recommend 🤙🤙


All in all I can definitely recommend booking a lesson, if you want to have some fun :)
We didn’t get round to taking photos in our lesson which was a shame but that’s probably because the time flew by so quickly. The showering/changing facilities weren’t the greatest either but adequate. The beach they use (The Spit) is great for learning and not crowded or too busy so this was a real positive.
Overall, the great staff and small-group lesson experience were the best bits and I would definitely go again if in the area / recommend it to others.

Gonna come back!!!!


It was really worth it and absolutely recommendable.
Thank you very much.
















We will 100% be booking another session to build on what we learned.
Other things we loved about the session: easy access, free and plenty of parking, cafe nearby, safety instruction and focus, lesson length.















After the lesson, I asked the manager if they had anything more advanced. Unfortunately, they only had advanced lessons for kids. She asked me if I had lessons before, so I told her about my 5 lessons. Then the manager said that I could join the lesson even though I'm not a kid. However, one of the coaches said, "This is her first lesson with US. She had lessons in Victoria." It felt like he didn't think those counted for much. It was a bit disrespectful, honestly.
I don’t think I’ll go back to them for any lessons. I've never felt this way with any other surf schools.
My son Eli has attended lessons and has now progressed to squad lessons on a Sunday and after all this time I decided at 54 I need to experience what brings him so much happiness.
So I did a lesson and now I get it !
The professionalism of the staff and the passion they have to everyone attending is so great to have been a part of. Everything is explained so well and I think we all came away feeling so proud of ourselves.
I am left wanting more also.
Thank you to all the team at Get Wet Surf
We are excited to attend this course every day. We can see our own improvement every day. The teachers are amazing!
We definitely will come back next year!





Let me be that friend and tell you to look no further if you want to try out surfing.
I had the best time at Get Wet surf school. I came by for a beginners’ lesson and ended up upgrading to the three lessons package, which I found well worth it. The school is very flexible about when you get the lessons, and you can give them a call on the day and ask if there are any spots available.
During the three lessons I met four of the instructors all of them are funny, engaging and provide good constructive feedback.
10/10 would come again next time I’m in surfers paradise.
I would definitely have a lesson here 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.



Surf lesson - We went through the basics (parts of the board, body positioning/stance, surfing safety, etc) with Matt on land and he provided a very clear and concise explanation for beginners. And Jason, our instructor in water, was the most encouraging and supportive instructor I’ve ever had. He seemed genuinely happy and excited about every little improvement I made. He also gave me a lot of useful tips and feedbacks. I eventually managed to catch some waves by myself and stand up for a few seconds on the first lesson!
My partner and I enjoyed every moment of the surf lesson, thanks to the friendly, approachable and supportive staffs at Get Wet Surf School. Unfortunately we are leaving Gold Coast in two days so we wouldn’t be able to book another session this time, but we will definitely return next time we visit Gold Coast. Highly recommend ????