INVERLOCH SURF FIELD GUIDE
Playful Progress: Woolworths SurfGroms at Inverloch Teaches Kids to Read the Ocean
A weekly Offshore Surf School–run program that teaches 5–12-year-olds surfing and stand-up paddleboarding through group games while building ocean awareness and beach safety.
Playful Progress: Woolworths SurfGroms at Inverloch Teaches Kids to Read the Ocean.
At Inverloch, Woolworths SurfGroms runs a school-term, weekly program that uses group-based games to introduce children to surfing and stand-up paddleboarding. Lessons are purpose-built to be positive and supportive: instructors move students through five incremental skill levels while weaving in ocean awareness, beach-safety practices, surf survival and rescue techniques, and basic first-aid principles so kids gain both confidence and practical water skills.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Play-first instruction that builds skills
SurfGroms lessons prioritize participation: group-based games are the primary learning method, designed to equip children with surfing and SUP skills while keeping sessions fun and encouraging.
Progressive skill levels and water-safety training
The curriculum is structured across five incremental skill levels and explicitly includes ocean-awareness and beach-safety elements such as surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first-aid skills.
A program tailored for 5–12-year-olds
Lessons are focused on children aged 5–12, delivered in a supportive environment intended to build confidence, enjoyment and core ocean skills.
What the day feels like
What a lesson feels like
A SurfGroms session threads short, playful drills and group games with targeted instruction: kids learn and repeat core movements on the sand, practice ocean awareness and beach-safety routines, then move into supervised in-water practice for surfing and stand-up paddling, all within a deliberately supportive atmosphere that prioritises enjoyment and steady progress.
THE TEACHING
Play-first instruction that builds skills
SurfGroms lessons prioritize participation: group-based games are the primary learning method, designed to equip children with surfing and SUP skills while keeping sessions fun and encouraging.
THE SKILLS
Progressive skill levels and water-safety training
The curriculum is structured across five incremental skill levels and explicitly includes ocean-awareness and beach-safety elements such as surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first-aid skills.
THE AUDIENCE
A program tailored for 5–12-year-olds
Lessons are focused on children aged 5–12, delivered in a supportive environment intended to build confidence, enjoyment and core ocean skills.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this program suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Offered as a weekly, school-term program (title: Woolworths SurfGroms - Weekly Program - Inverloch). Confirm exact session dates and times with Offshore Surf School - SurfGroms.
Program content covers surfing and SUP; check with the operator for specific gear, clothing and equipment guidance before attending.
Location: Inverloch, Victoria, Australia; the program is operated by Offshore Surf School - SurfGroms—confirm meeting point and arrival details directly with the operator.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend SurfGroms Inverloch?
The program is designed for children aged 5–12 years old.
What activities are taught in the lessons?
Lessons teach surfing and stand-up paddleboarding skills, delivered through group-based games and progressive skill levels.
Does the program cover safety and rescue skills?
Yes — ocean awareness and beach-safety topics are included, such as surf survival and rescue techniques and basic first-aid skills.
Who runs the Inverloch SurfGroms program?
The program is run by Offshore Surf School - SurfGroms.
Are lessons suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. The curriculum is structured across five incremental skill levels to take learners from fundamentals onward.
How are lessons delivered?
Instruction is delivered through group-based games designed to encourage participation and create a positive, supportive learning environment.