COFFS HARBOUR SURF FIELD GUIDE
Five Days of Surf, Safety and Splash: A School‑Holiday SurfGroms Intensive in Coffs Harbour
A five‑day NRMA Insurance SurfGroms program for children that combines surf and stand‑up paddleboarding with beach‑safety and rescue skills; this guide summarizes what the week covers and who it suits.
Five Days of Surf, Safety and Splash: A School‑Holiday SurfGroms Intensive in Coffs Harbour.
On the beaches of Coffs Harbour, NRMA Insurance SurfGroms runs a focused, five‑day school‑holiday program that introduces children to surfing and stand‑up paddleboarding through group‑based games and progressive skill levels, while teaching ocean awareness, beach safety and basic rescue techniques in a deliberately supportive environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Five incremental skill levels for steady progress
Across the program children work through five progressive skill levels designed to build confidence and competence in surfing and SUP via structured, age‑appropriate sessions and games.
Ocean awareness, rescue techniques and basic first aid
Lessons include fundamental Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety skills, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first aid to give participants practical safety tools in and around the water.
Group games that turn learning into play
Instruction is delivered through group‑based games that aim to encourage participation, make skills retention easier and create a positive, supportive learning environment for children.
What the day feels like
What the week feels like
The SurfGroms school‑holiday week unfolds as a steady arc: games and introductions, followed by repeated surf and SUP practice that ladder through five defined skill levels, interwoven with explicit beach‑safety and rescue drills so that play and practical learning move in parallel.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits — and who it doesn’t
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a five‑day school holiday program delivered in Coffs Harbour as an intensive weekly course for children.
Operated by Lee Winklers Surf School - SurfGroms in partnership with NRMA Insurance SurfGroms.
$242.00 per child plus a $25 Surfing Australia administration fee.
Participants must be between 5 and 12 years old.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can take part in SurfGroms?
The program is for children aged 5–12.
How long is the SurfGroms school holiday program?
The program runs over five days.
What does the program teach?
SurfGroms teaches surf and stand‑up paddleboarding skills, Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first aid.
Who operates the Coffs Harbour SurfGroms program?
The program at Coffs Harbour is operated by Lee Winklers Surf School - SurfGroms under the NRMA Insurance SurfGroms banner.
How much does it cost to enroll a child?
Rates are $242.00 per child plus a $25 Surfing Australia administration fee.
How are sessions delivered to keep children engaged?
Instruction uses group‑based games to encourage participation and make learning enjoyable within a supportive environment.