SUNSHINE COAST RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
First Waves: A Beginner Teen Surf Program on the Sunshine Coast
A supervised, beginner-focused surf course for 13–17 year-olds that teaches technique, surf awareness and water safety across a short series of instructor-led sessions at Maroochydore or Mooloolaba Main Beach.
First Waves: A Beginner Teen Surf Program on the Sunshine Coast.
This program places nervous first-timers on gentle Sunshine Coast surf with a clear, progressive curriculum delivered in a relaxed, supportive setting. Aimed at ages 13–17, the Beginner Teen Term Program focuses on ocean awareness and the basic skills—warm‑ups, paddling, catching waves and standing—that turn apprehension into confidence and a genuine taste for the sport.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Step-by-step surf progression
Sessions cover the fundamentals from warm‑ups and paddling technique through to catching waves and standing, taught in a sequence that builds skills and confidence.
Maroochydore or Mooloolaba Main Beach
Coaching takes place on the Sunshine Coast’s popular main beaches, with the exact beach for each term confirmed shortly before sessions begin to match conditions.
Professional, supportive instruction
The program emphasizes a relaxed, well‑organised teaching style: professional instructors guide safety skills and wave etiquette while keeping the focus on fun and peer‑building.
What the day feels like
What a term feels like
Each session begins with a beach briefing and warm‑up, moves into in‑water paddling drills and wave selection practice, and finishes with guided attempts at catching and riding small waves. The rhythm is deliberate and supportive—repetition and positive coaching help beginners lock in the basics of safety and stance while making new friends along the way.
THE LESSONS
Step-by-step surf progression
Sessions cover the fundamentals from warm‑ups and paddling technique through to catching waves and standing, taught in a sequence that builds skills and confidence.
THE BEACH
Maroochydore or Mooloolaba Main Beach
Coaching takes place on the Sunshine Coast’s popular main beaches, with the exact beach for each term confirmed shortly before sessions begin to match conditions.
THE COACHES
Professional, supportive instruction
The program emphasizes a relaxed, well‑organised teaching style: professional instructors guide safety skills and wave etiquette while keeping the focus on fun and peer‑building.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The term is organised as seven one‑hour sessions.
The operator supplies a surfboard, wetsuit, rash shirt, sunscreen and professional instruction.
Lessons run at Maroochydore or Mooloolaba Main Beach; the exact location for a given term is confirmed one day before the start date and then weekly.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can enroll in the Beginner Teen Term Program?
The program is for teenagers aged 13–17.
How long is the course?
The course consists of seven one‑hour sessions.
What equipment is provided?
The operator provides a surfboard, wetsuit, rash shirt and sunscreen, plus professional instruction.
Which beaches are used for lessons?
Lessons run at Maroochydore or Mooloolaba Main Beach; the specific beach for each term is confirmed one day before the start date and then weekly.
How much does the program cost?
The listed rate for the Teen Surfing Program is $240.
Is this suitable for complete beginners?
Yes — the program is explicitly designed for first‑time surfers, teaching essential techniques and surf safety in a supportive environment.