ABOUT LEARN TO SURF
A starting point for anyone who wants to take up surfing. You will learn safety techniques, basic surf etiquette and board control to keep yourself and others safe. We take you right through all the important steps so you can gain a strong understanding on how to get up and start surfing.
Lessons are split into Adults (13 & over) and All Ages. We recommend anyone under the age of 10 to have a complimentary ‘Lesson Buddy’ Ticket to help manage their board in the current and return to the line up.
YOU MUST ARRIVE 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO LESSON
Your Lesson kicks off 30 minutes prior to the session. This is the land-based component with important skills to prepare before hitting the waves!
Have a 2pm Session? Your Lesson actually starts at 1:30pm! Please arrive at 12:45pm. Roger that?
The Wave
The Bays offer safe, gentle, rolling green and whitewater waves, perfect for beginners.
Face Height
0.5-1.0m.
Ride Length
8-10 seconds per wave.
WAVES PER LESSON
Around 10-12 per surfer.
Group Size
8 guests per coach, maximum 16 guests.
Suitable for
Beginners who want to learn! We’ll teach you the basics, including surfing etiquette, stretching, paddling, how to pop-up, take-off and dismount.
Safety Lessons
Please ensure that you have watched the safety video and completed your waiver before arriving. Please arrive 45 minutes before your session.
The water depth in The Bays is up to 1.2 metres deep, there are currents moving throughout the lagoon. We recommend anyone under the age of 10 to have a Surf Buddy in the water.
Adults
Get stoked at URBNSURF Melbourne! We provide a safe and controlled environment for adults of all ages and abilities to learn to surf.
Children
Surfing is a positive, healthy and incredibly fun activity for kids. Under the supervision of our surf coaches and lifeguards, URBNSURF Melbourne is the perfect place for your little ones (aged 6 and up) to start their surfing journey.
Groups
Learning to surf is an awesome activity to do together. Whether you’re organising a school excursion, birthday, buck’s or hen’s party or another celebration, we’ve got group learn to surf packages to suit all occasions.
CORPORATES
Want to impress your clients, reward your staff, or throw an incredible event? Our flexible corporate packages are tailored to your needs, budget and group size. Get in touch with our sales crew, and they’ll take care of you!
Products
YOU MUST ARRIVE 45 MINUTES PRIOR TO LESSON
Your Lesson kicks off 30 minutes prior to the session. This is the land-based component with important skills to prepare before hitting the waves!
Have a 2pm Session? Your Lesson actually starts at 1:30pm! Please arrive at 12:45pm. Roger that?
Learn to Surf – Beginner
From $89
Learn to surf and get stoked!
Our 1 hour and 45 minute Learn To Surf lessons include board and wetsuit hire, a 30 minute briefing, land practice and warm up, 1 hour surfing The Bays under the guidance of an expert coach, and 15 minutes to warm down and recap.
Learn to Surf – Beginner Progressive
From $89
Designed for beginner surfers who have already completed a Learn To Surf lesson, and want to progress to surfing at The Point.
Our 1 hour and 45 minute beginner group surf lessons include board and wetsuit hire, and cover paddling, catching whitewater waves, popping up, and turning left and right.
3x Beginner lessons
From $267
Get 10% off the weekday price of beginner surf lessons when you buy a multipack of 3x lessons – redeemable for Learn To Surf – Beginner and Learn To Surf – Beginner Progressive.
No frills, just good times.
Surf Progression
5 Week Program
Whether this is your first time surfing, have previously completed a surf lesson, or want to work on your technique, the Surf Progression 5 Week Program is perfect to improve your surfing.
You can sign up for afternoon or evening Learn-To-Surf – Beginner, Learn To Surf Beginner Progressive, Cruiser, Cruiser Progressive or Intermediate lessons with the same coach, at the same time each week. Your progress will be accelerated through tailored instruction and weekly repetition.
SURF BUDDY
Accompany your children during their lesson!
Wear a personal flotation device (PFD) vest and join your kids as they Learn To Surf. If your child is new to swimming, or just needs some extra support, be their Surf Buddy and share the stoke.
Free for parents and guardians accompanying their children who are learning to surf, subject to availability.
GREEN ROOM
URBNSURF PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES
URBNSURF photographers are on site each day to capture your perfect waves. Whether you are a pro or just starting out, we take photos of sessions both at The Point and in The Bays including lessons. Photos are available within an hour of your surf either onsite at the URBNSURF Green Room-Hut or online. The high-quality images make a great memory of your experience.
Why not share the stoke on social media, don’t forget to tag @URBNSURF.
INCLUSIONS
WITH EACH LEARN TO SURF LESSON, YOU’LL GET:
Expert Coaching
Our friendly surf coaches provide personalised tuition to help you get up, riding and stoked – fast.
Perfect Waves, Limited Crowds
Surf perfect waves designed to help you learn safely, easily and quickly, with a maximum of 8 surfers per lesson.
Board & Wetsuit Hire
Single session softboard and wetsuit hire is included in your lesson, which you can extend to all-day if you have more sessions booked!
Spectator Pass
Your all-day Spectator Pass gives you access to URBNSURF Melbourne’s amenities, including The Lawns, lagoonside hot tubs, day beds and more.
Changerooms
Get changed and freshen up in our heated changerooms, and enjoy post-surf hot showers.
WRISTBAND
Your wristband is your key to URBNSURF – it’ll give you access to the park, the lagoon and your locker.
SURF PROGRESSION 5 WEEK PROGRAM
READY TO PROGRESS YOUR SURFING ABILITY?
Whether this is your first time surfing, have previously completed a surf lesson, or want to work on your technique, the Surf Progression 5 Week Program is perfect to improve your surfing.
You can sign up for afternoon or evening Learn-To-Surf – Beginner, Learn To Surf Beginner Progressive, Cruiser, Cruiser Progressive or Intermediate lessons with the same coach, at the same time each week. Your progress will be accelerated through tailored instruction and weekly repetition.
LEARN TO SURF – BEGINNER PROGRESSIVE
THE PATH TO SURFING THE POINT
Once you’ve completed a Learn To Surf Beginner lesson, our Learn To Surf Beginner Progressive Lessons provide you with the skills and confidence you need to progress to surfing our Cruiser Sessions at The Point, and beyond. You’ll learn paddling, popping up, riding whitewater waves and basic turns.
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