Skip to content

Coolangatta: 2 Hour Surf Experience on the Gold Coast

Book your experience

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the amazing local surfing culture during your lesson
  • Get in the water, catch some waves, and develop your surfing techniques
  • Learn about safety, positioning, and board control from your instructor
  • Embrace the beautiful waters and beginner waves on Coolangatta's coast
  • Feel the rush that comes with standing up on your surfboard for the first time

About this experience

Learn to surf so you can enjoy the beautiful waters of Coolangatta. Experienced instructors will introduce you to surfing and in no time you will be surfing the gentle waves fit for beginners.

What to expect

*Please arrive 15 minutes before start time*

With warm, inviting waters and perfect rolling waves, Coolangatta/Greenmount is the ultimate place to learn to surf. Feel the excitement as you dive into an unforgettable lesson with experienced instructors who live and breathe the surf lifestyle. By the end of your session, you’ll be up on your board, carving through waves, and feeling the pure stoke that makes surfing so addictive.

Your adventure kicks off on the sand with a safety briefing and essential techniques to help you master the fundamentals. Learn how to position yourself on the board for maximum wave-catching success before heading into the crystal-clear water. Wade in waist-deep, feel the rush of the ocean beneath you, and catch your first few waves as you get comfortable balancing and controlling your board.

After getting a taste of the ride, you’ll regroup on the beach for expert tips on standing up and riding with style. Then, it’s back into the surf for the real fun—catching waves, popping up, and experiencing the thrill of gliding across the water. With your instructor guiding you every step of the way, you'll be riding waves and grinning from ear to ear in no time!

Things to note

  • Water

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel this booking?

Every option shows its own cancellation terms before you pay — where free cancellation applies, the window closes at 00:00 (midnight), local time at the destination, on the cut-off day. Cancel from My bookings within the window for a full refund (once your ticket has been issued, message support inside the window and we cancel it for you); after it, the option's terms apply. Full details in our cancellation & refund policy.

Can I change the date of my booking?

Date changes aren't automatic — they depend on the operator. Email support@readytrip.com from the address you booked with, quoting your booking reference and the new date you'd like, and we'll ask the operator for you. Changes are subject to their approval and availability; if the date can't be moved, your booking's cancellation terms apply.

Frequently booked together

More things to do in Gold Coast

Book in 3 easy steps

How ReadyTrip works

  1. 1

    Choose & pay

    Pick your activity, select a date and time, then check out securely.

  2. 2

    Get your QR ticket

    Most tickets land in your inbox within minutes — QR code included.

  3. 3

    Show & enjoy

    Show the QR code at the venue and you’re in. No printing needed.

Online now

We're here for you, 24/7

Real humans on WhatsApp and phone — before, during and after your trip. We typically reply in minutes.