SECRET HARBOUR EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Spring Tides, Small Triumphs: Woolworths SurfGroms 'Come Try Day' at Secret Harbour
A free, one-hour introduction to Australia’s leading learn-to-surf program for children aged 5–12 — this guide explains what the session covers and how it fits into the SurfGroms pathway.
Spring Tides, Small Triumphs: Woolworths SurfGroms 'Come Try Day' at Secret Harbour.
On the sands of Secret Harbour, SurfGroms’ free ‘Come Try Day’ compresses the essentials of a learn-to-surf pathway into an hour of guided play and first-wave success. Run by participating surf schools in spring, the session is designed to introduce children to surfing fundamentals, ocean awareness and beach safety within a positive, supportive group setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A free, focused one-hour introduction
The ‘Come Try Day’ is a free, 1-hour lesson delivered by participating surf schools as an entry point to the SurfGroms pathway — a compact first step for kids considering regular lessons.
Play-first progress: games and staged skill levels
SurfGroms uses group-based games to teach core ocean skills progressively across five incremental levels, building surf technique alongside fundamental ocean awareness and beach-safety skills.
From trial to term: incentives to continue
Students who upgrade into a SurfGroms term or school-holiday program on the day receive a free Rip Curl hooded towel; experienced coaches aim to convert the trial hour into a longer surfing journey.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
The hour unfolds as a compact, coach-led mix of dry-land games, basic skills coaching and supervised in-water practice, all staged to give children their first confident attempts at catching waves while reinforcing ocean safety in a supportive group environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Spring is promoted as an ideal time for children to try the SurfGroms ‘Come Try Day’.
The program description does not list mandatory personal kit; students who upgrade into a term or holiday program on the day receive a free Rip Curl hooded towel.
Sessions take place in Secret Harbour and are structured as a free 1-hour lesson.
The ‘Come Try Day’ is offered free of charge by participating surf schools as an introductory lesson into the SurfGroms pathway.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can participate in the Come Try Day?
The program teaches children aged 5 to 12 years old.
How long is the Come Try Day lesson?
The Come Try Day is a free, one-hour lesson.
Is there a cost to attend?
The Come Try Day session is offered free of charge by participating surf schools.
What will children learn during the session?
Children are introduced to core ocean skills, beach safety and surf fundamentals using group-based games; the SurfGroms pathway covers incremental skill levels plus ocean-awareness topics such as surf survival and basic first aid concepts.
Are there incentives to sign up for further lessons?
Students who upgrade into a SurfGroms term or school-holiday program on the day are gifted a free Rip Curl hooded towel.
Who operates the SurfGroms Come Try Day sessions?
Sessions are run by participating surf schools and the operator named for the program is Salt and Mantra - SurfGroms.