Learn to Surf at Anglesea on the Great Ocean Road
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Learn to surf in stunning Anglesea, right on Victoria’s iconic Great Ocean Road! This laid-back coastal gem is home to safe, sheltered beaches—perfect for first-time surfers. With ideal beginner-friendly waves, you’ll be up and riding in waist-deep water alongside expert instructors who double as surf lifesavers. We’ll hook you up with a soft-top board and a wetsuit, so all you need to bring is your energy and excitement. Get ready for an epic day of fun, waves, and unforgettable memories!
Inclusions
What's included
- All equipment: soft surfboard, legrope, warm wetsuit and sunscreen
- Fully qualified professional guide
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bathers and towel
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
- 5105
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Ratings come from 109 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
Showing reviews written in English.
5Great experience - thank you Lucie
We are 2 backpackers from Germany who had a lesson with another couple from WA and our instructor Luci it was very fun. We did some surfing already on the east coast already so we got a tips from her and suddenly trimmed along my first 'green wave'. She explains things super easy so it clicks straight away. Very good energy the whole time, didn’t feel stressful at all. If I’m back on the Great Ocean Road I’ll definitely book again 🙌 (pic of sunrise from anglesea)
5Best of the best of the best!
Best of the best of the best of the best! What an absolute joy to take a surf lesson with Go Ride a Wave in Anglesea. I booked a 1.5hr private lesson with local legend Laura who was such a brilliant teacher. I initially missed my morning lesson due to traffic and Cheryl in the shop managed to make it work for the afternoon. Cheryl and Laura really went out of their way for me and I am eternally grateful. Being able to jump into the beautiful Australian waters brought me JOY! The water was 59F and the wetsuit was excellent. I felt not even a chill - just comfort and pure fun! Thank you Cheryl and Laura!
5Surf lesson on the Ocean road
Stopped by for a surf class while driving Ocean Road, I took a class with my 2 daughters (17 and 14yo). First time surfing for all of us. Great experience, convenient location (get dressed at their shop, pick up a board and cross the street. Great explanations, great staff, very large beach with no rip currents, perfect for learning. That was great!!!
5Highly recommend
Within control: the facilities were functional and clean, individual changing rooms. Instructor Kas was absolutely lovely - informative, enthusiastic and generally a damn fine instructor. Outside of control: the waves were so good! I reckon I'd still give a 5 star if the waves were messy, though. It's just great being out there.
5Go ride a wave-Well worth the drive from Melbourne
Had a great lesson with Joel - only a small group which was excellent for getting space and time to develop our skills with the assistance and support and encouragement of Joel. Definitely our favourite teacher so far :-) highly recommend!
5Fantastic
A great Christmas present for the grandchildren. The instructors were fantastic with all the kids- encouraging and getting all of them up quickly!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Drive along the Great ocean Road into Anglesea. Cross the bridge over the river, and along beside the river for about 500 meters when the road takes a sharp turn to the right before going up the hill. See the Go Ride A Wave shop in the group of shops on the corner. Take a U Turn into the car park.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Go Ride A Wave
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Great Ocean Road
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 23 experiences we list in Great Ocean Road.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 6 of 23.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road follows Victoria's south-west coast for about 240 kilometres, past surf beaches, rainforest and the Twelve Apostles.
Returned soldiers built the road between 1919 and 1932 as a memorial to those killed in the First World War. It begins near Torquay, where Bells Beach is one of Australia's famous surf breaks, and ends near Warrnambool, clinging to cliffs above the Southern Ocean and dropping into seaside towns such as Lorne and Apollo Bay.
Top-ranked sights in Great Ocean Road: Great Otway National Park.
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