SURFERS PARADISE PRIVATE FIELD GUIDE
One Hour, One Coach: Private Surfing Lessons on Surfers Paradise
A focused, one-hour private surf lesson on Surfers Paradise or Burleigh Heads that covers core skills for beginners through advanced surfers and explains exactly what to expect.
One Hour, One Coach: Private Surfing Lessons on Surfers Paradise.
Cheyne Horan Surf School’s Private Surfing Lesson at Surfers Paradise condenses expert, one-on-one coaching into a concentrated one-hour session on the Gold Coast. The program is offered at Surfers Paradise beach and at Burleigh Heads and is pitched to learners from first-timers through competition surfers, delivering personalized instruction and a compact curriculum of safety, technique, and ocean-awareness.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Personalized, World-Class Instruction
Lessons are designed around focused, individualized coaching: your instructor diagnoses your level and prioritizes rapid progression, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced competitor.
Two Gold Coast Venues: Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads
Sessions take place on Surfers Paradise beach or at nearby Burleigh Heads, giving learners access to classic Gold Coast surf breaks and the local shore environment.
Safety, Technique and Ocean Sense
The lessons cover a practical syllabus — reading surf conditions, paddling, catching broken waves, wiping out safely, equipment and sun-smart behaviour, plus environmental awareness.
What the day feels like
What the Lesson Feels Like
A single hour with a dedicated instructor is a concentrated loop of briefing, practical coaching and in-water practice: the coach assesses your level, drills fundamental movement and safety, then guides you into the whitewater and wave zone for supervised attempts and immediate corrective feedback.
THE TEACHING
Personalized, World-Class Instruction
Lessons are designed around focused, individualized coaching: your instructor diagnoses your level and prioritizes rapid progression, whether you’re a beginner or an advanced competitor.
THE BEACH
Two Gold Coast Venues: Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads
Sessions take place on Surfers Paradise beach or at nearby Burleigh Heads, giving learners access to classic Gold Coast surf breaks and the local shore environment.
THE SKILLS
Safety, Technique and Ocean Sense
The lessons cover a practical syllabus — reading surf conditions, paddling, catching broken waves, wiping out safely, equipment and sun-smart behaviour, plus environmental awareness.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson suits — and who might want something different.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Each private lesson runs for one hour.
Beginner lesson rates list A$99 for one person; per-person tiered rates are provided for groups from two to six people (see operator booking).
Lessons include instruction on equipment and sun-smart behaviour; participants should be prepared to follow sun-smart practices and basic fitness for surfing.
Meetings occur on the beaches at Surfers Paradise and Burleigh Heads as the lesson venues.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a private lesson?
Each private surf lesson is one hour long.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons take place at Surfers Paradise beach and at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.
What levels do you teach?
Lessons are offered for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers, including competitors.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes — the program is described as perfect for all ages, including adults and children.
What will I learn in a private lesson?
The syllabus includes reading surf conditions, paddling, catching broken waves, wave-zone negotiation, wiping out safely, equipment for surfing, sun-smart behaviour, sport safety and environmental awareness.
What is the maximum group size for a private session?
The lesson format focuses on one student or a small group; the description specifies a maximum of three students for the private lesson format.