MIDDLETON SURF FIELD GUIDE
Moana SurfGroms: A Playful, Progression-Driven Surf Holiday for 5–12 Year‑Olds
A 3–5 consecutive day NRMA Insurance SurfGroms program at Moana (Middleton) that teaches ocean skills, beach safety and surf awareness for children aged 5–12.
Moana SurfGroms: A Playful, Progression-Driven Surf Holiday for 5–12 Year‑Olds.
Set on the gentle beach breaks of Moana in Middleton, the NRMA Insurance SurfGrom Holiday Surf Program run by Surf and Sun - SurfGroms is a multi‑day, group-based surf school for kids that blends games with structured skill progression to build confidence in the water and teach ocean awareness and beach safety.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Group Games That Teach
Lessons use group-based games to encourage participation and make learning core ocean and surf skills fun and social, creating a positive and supportive environment for young learners.
Incremental Progression and Safety
SurfGroms teaches children across five incremental skill levels, combining surf technique with ocean awareness and beach safety topics such as surf survival, rescue techniques and basic first aid.
Child‑Focused Sessions at Moana
Delivered at Moana in Middleton, the program is tailored for younger participants and emphasises safe, age‑appropriate exposure to varying surf conditions while they learn to surf and/or SUP.
What the day feels like
What the Program Feels Like
Over consecutive days, children move from playful beach games into the water under instructor supervision, working through targeted skill levels that mix hands‑on coaching with safety briefings. The rhythm is deliberately progressive: early sessions focus on confidence and balance, later sessions layer in ocean awareness, surf survival and rescue techniques so kids leave with both surfing skills and a stronger sense of how the beach works.
THE FORMAT
Group Games That Teach
Lessons use group-based games to encourage participation and make learning core ocean and surf skills fun and social, creating a positive and supportive environment for young learners.
THE SKILLS
Incremental Progression and Safety
SurfGroms teaches children across five incremental skill levels, combining surf technique with ocean awareness and beach safety topics such as surf survival, rescue techniques and basic first aid.
THE PLACE
Child‑Focused Sessions at Moana
Delivered at Moana in Middleton, the program is tailored for younger participants and emphasises safe, age‑appropriate exposure to varying surf conditions while they learn to surf and/or SUP.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program is best for — and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Programs run as consecutive multi‑day offerings — choose a 3‑, 4‑ or 5‑day program.
3‑day AU$120 per child + AU$25 Surfing Australia administration fee; 4‑day AU$160 + AU$25; 5‑day AU$200 + AU$25.
Parents should consult the operator for any specific gear lists or requirements ahead of the program.
The program is delivered at Moana in Middleton by Surf and Sun - SurfGroms; confirm meeting details directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is the SurfGrom program for?
The program is designed for children aged 5–12 years old.
How long are the programs?
Programs are offered as 3‑, 4‑ or 5‑consecutive‑day options.
What skills do children learn?
Children progress through five incremental skill levels and are taught ocean awareness, beach safety, surf survival and rescue techniques plus basic first aid topics.
Who operates the program?
The NRMA Insurance SurfGrom Holiday Surf Program at Moana is run by Surf and Sun - SurfGroms.
What are the program costs?
Prices are AU$120 + AU$25 administration for 3 days; AU$160 + AU$25 for 4 days; AU$200 + AU$25 for 5 days.
Will children be taught about beach safety?
Yes — the curriculum includes fundamental Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety skills including surf survival and rescue techniques.