Learn to Surf at Torquay: A Beginners Guide on Victoria's Great Ocean Road

Discover the thrill of surfing at Torquay, the surfing and beach capital of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Learn to surf in waist-deep water with qualified instructors and enjoy the stunning coastal scenery.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Go Ride A Wave - Torquay - Meet at our shop at 1/15 Bell St Torquay to change into your wetsuit and collect your surf board, then walk with your instructor onto the beach at Torquay. We begin with some basic instruction and safety on the beach and then go into the water to waist deep to catch some waves. We return to the beach for more detailed…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Wetsuit and Soft beginner surf board
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Take up surfing lessons at Torquay, located on the Great Ocean Road, the heart of Victoria’s surf and beach culture. The sheltered beach that’s near Melbourne provides perfect conditions for beginners. Surf classes are conducted in waist deep waters by professionally trained surf coaches who also serve as lifeguards. Beginner-friendly soft surfboards and full-length wetsuits are part of the package.

Location
Go Ride A Wave - Torquay
Bell Street
Drive down the main Highway from Geelong to Torquay. Continue past all the surf shops until you come to a Round About. Turn left at the round about into Bell Street. The Go Ride A Wave Shop is the last shop on the right past the camping ground.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kitesurf_tonga
Nov 24, 2024
Great group size - What a great group lesson, great numbers and good control of the people in the water. Good instructors. We were lucky with our wave size, it was just right.
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Northstar50005565995
Oct 29, 2024
Great Morning Learning to Surf - Had such a fun morning learning to surf with Joel , Ryan and Lara . They gave us lots of tips and tricks and we will definitely be back to rent a board from them !
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17mald
Oct 18, 2024
First Time Surfing - We had an amazing time. A great price for 2 full hours. The instructors Zander and Charles were great, very encouraging and helpful! Highly recommend :)
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Maryanne
Oct 17, 2024
The instructors were very kind, patient and attentive. Despite the rain, it was an incredible experience. - It was my first surfing experience and I loved everything. It was very well structured and well worth the Award.
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Travellingriders
Sep 24, 2024
Excellent lessons - Great learn to surf lesson. We did a private lesson as a family, instructor was excellent. Had us all up in no time. Took us to a nice beach for our skill level
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Sherpa13591032017
Apr 29, 2024
Perfect Day with the Perfect Surfing School! - Not only was it one of the most gorgeous days in April, I got to spend it down in Torquay surfing with Go Ride A Wave Torquay. Joel was awesome, super knowledgeable and encouraging from beginning to end. Feel so much more confident out on the waves. I will definitely be back for some more fun times in the surf!
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634mayumia
Apr 21, 2024
Thanks for a great time! - I had a great time in a private lesson with Ola. Her instructions were very clear and precise. She watched my posture and moves on every wave and her feedback helped me improve after each wave. Very friendly and knowledgeable too. Location and facilities were great and would recommend to any curious and slightly nervous beginners like me!
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Rowbav
Apr 15, 2024
Fantastic Fun - I took my ten year-old son on a "boys trip" few days on the coast and decided on the hop to try a surfing lesson. At 59 with arthritis I struggled and didn't quite get to stand but my son did several times, which was more my goal to see him having fun. We had an outstanding instructor named Conner. He was polite, patient and constantly very positive and encouraging. 100% recommended!
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Soojungk700
Mar 22, 2024
Good teaching - Thanks to Beth for helping me to advance my pop up skills. It was my second class with Torquay go ride a wave. I had six other people in my group from all over the world. I have been struggling with my placement on the board for a long time however Beth gave me very helpful tips and now my success rate of pop up has become over 50%! Just Amazing!
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Tammid388
Feb 12, 2024
Go Ride a Wave in Torquay - Absolutely Awesome! I'm 50 and never surfed before, booked a 2 hour lesson, great value for money, surfing instructor Tani ... (hope I spelt his name correctly) was fantastic. He was very clear on instructions, very informative whilst also giving us a few laughs along the way. He got us out in the water on our boards and standing up in no time (and falling off of course!!) It was a great experience and I highly recommend Go Ride a Wave in Torquay 🌊🏄‍♀️😊👍
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