Learn the art of surfing and ocean safety with our Beach Surfer Level 1 course. Master the key skills and techniques to catch your first wave and ride it like a pro!
- Rip Curl School of Surf - If you have never surfed before or are still a beginner this course will set you up with essential knowledge. You’ll learn the art of riding ocean waves with the fundamentals to take your surfing to the next level. The program are for 5 days of lessons including theory, practice and practical, with 2 hour lessons everyday.
Courses are scheduled daily at 8 am, 10 am, 1 pm and 3 pm at Rip Curl School of Surf. Different disciplines and levels may require different tides, wave size and wind conditions. We will make every effort to schedule your course accordingly. Be prepared for early mornings as often this time often offers the best conditions.
Our school facilities include the latest range of Rip Curl surf wear, changing rooms, personal lockers, private bathrooms, fresh water showers, towel and loads of off street parking. Chill out area with cold drinks, good tunes, tables and chairs. If your bringing a friend or family member along, then all location are adjacent to great restaurants where they can relax in style and enjoy a meal.
Rip Curl School of Surf photographers will take photos during the lesson, which will be for sale to the guest on completion of the program.
- 2-hour surf lessons with experienced instructors
- Complimentary fresh fruits after sessions
- Access to downloadable student study book
- Includes Rip Curl rash guard & leggings for protection
- $1 million USD liability insurance coverage
- Private changing rooms for convenience
- Complete surfing equipment provided
- High-quality imported zinc for sun protection
- Unlimited sealed drinking water available
- Secure individual locker facilities
- Fresh water showers with soap and shampoo
- Convenient hotel transfers in select areas
- Optimal 5:1 student to instructor ratio
- Food
- Transport outside of coverage area
- Your swimsuit (bikini or board shorts)
Your inaugural wave ride will be a memory to cherish, and with the right techniques, you will find yourself standing tall and surfing quickly. Our instructors will gauge your skills and guide you on improvements. Our comprehensive surfing curriculum spans from classroom theory to beach practice, providing everything necessary for you to optimize your surfing sessions and spark your enthusiasm.
Our ‘Beach Surfer’ program spans 5x 2-hour sessions covering theory, practice, and practical skills, designed to enable beginners to learn essential surfing skills swiftly and simply. The course’s emphasis is on fundamental surfing techniques like paddling, popping-up, wave riding stance, board maneuvering, understanding the ocean and safety measures, identifying natural currents for smooth surf entry, wave-propelled board acceleration, transitional maneuvers like cutbacks, and compression and extensions like top & bottom turn. Post-course, you’ll be tackling beach break waves, feeling at home in the ocean, and well-versed with the appropriate surfing etiquette.
- The schedule of the lesson will be confirmed one day in advance
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
