One of the country's biggest multi-site schools.
Teaching since the late 1980s, Go Ride A Wave is one of Australia's largest surf schools, running along the Great Ocean Road — Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and Ocean Grove — and across south-east Queensland at Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Noosa.
Lessons run around two hours, starting with a briefing on the sand before moving into waist-deep water, with a full wetsuit and soft board provided. There's also stand-up paddleboard hire and the junior SurfGroms program for kids.
Lessons, hire and programs for all.
Beginners
Structured two-hour lessons with a sand briefing then supervised time in the water.
Families
Multiple locations and group options that suit parents and kids surfing together.
SurfGroms
The national junior program introducing children to surfing and ocean awareness.
SUP & hire
Stand-up paddleboard lessons and board hire alongside the surf coaching.
Who it suits & where it runs
A dependable choice for families and first-timers, with enough locations that there's usually a sheltered beginner beach somewhere along the coast.
Great Ocean Road bases in Victoria and Gold Coast and Noosa bases in Queensland, running through the warmer surf seasons at each.