OCEAN GROVE SURF FIELD GUIDE
Just Steps from the Break: Bodyboard Hire at Anglesea’s Main Beach
Go Ride A Wave’s Anglesea shop on Great Ocean Road supplies bodyboards, soft and hard surfboards, SUPs and wetsuits — with full facilities and hot showers to rinse off after a session.
Just Steps from the Break: Bodyboard Hire at Anglesea’s Main Beach.
A compact hire shop sits on the edge of Anglesea’s sand, a practical staging point for whatever the swell brings. Rent a bodyboard or a soft or hard surfboard, swap into a wetsuit and walk straight down to the main beach — the shop is the closest outlet to the sand and keeps a broad fleet of equipment on hand for drop-in hire.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A full hire fleet for any short-session surf
The shop stocks a wide hire range: soft surf boards, hard surf boards, bodyboards, stand-up paddle boards, plus wetsuits and booties so you can tailor kit to conditions or ability.
Staged at 143B Great Ocean Rd, steps from the sand
The Anglesea store sits at 143B Great Ocean Rd and is the closest shop to the town’s main beach, making it a quick transition from counter to surf.
Facilities that let you stay longer
Hirers can use the shop’s full storage and bathroom facilities and finish a session with a hot shower — a practical end to a salt-soaked morning or afternoon.
What the day feels like
What the hire experience feels like
This is straightforward beachside hire: choose the right board or bodyboard, suit up in store, sign the hire paperwork and head a few paces to the sand. The set-up is designed for quick turnarounds — pick your kit, paddle out, rinse off in the shop and store your belongings while you surf.
THE GEAR
A full hire fleet for any short-session surf
The shop stocks a wide hire range: soft surf boards, hard surf boards, bodyboards, stand-up paddle boards, plus wetsuits and booties so you can tailor kit to conditions or ability.
THE ACCESS
Staged at 143B Great Ocean Rd, steps from the sand
The Anglesea store sits at 143B Great Ocean Rd and is the closest shop to the town’s main beach, making it a quick transition from counter to surf.
THE AMENITIES
Facilities that let you stay longer
Hirers can use the shop’s full storage and bathroom facilities and finish a session with a hot shower — a practical end to a salt-soaked morning or afternoon.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire setup is best for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
In winter the shop offers full-length wetsuits and thicker 4/3 wetsuits and booties to match colder water.
Bring current, valid photo identification (driver’s license or passport); all hirers must complete and sign a Hire Agreement and pay the hire fee in full before taking equipment.
The Anglesea store is at 143B Great Ocean Rd, Anglesea — the closest shop to the main beach. There is a large on-site stock so no advance booking is required for hire.
Hire options include soft surf boards, hard surf boards, bodyboards, stand-up paddle boards, and wetsuits and booties.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can I book surf hire online or over the phone?
No. Bookings are not required for surf hire — the shop maintains a large variety of equipment at the Torquay and Anglesea shops, and operates an Ocean Grove Surf Hire Trailer during January.
Where is the Anglesea hire shop located?
The Anglesea store is located at 143B Great Ocean Rd, Anglesea VIC 3230.
Who can hire equipment?
Surf hire is available to persons over the age of 18; persons under 18 must have a parent or guardian with them when taking hire equipment.
What identification do I need to hire equipment?
All persons hiring equipment must provide current and valid photo identification (drivers licence or passport) before taking hire equipment.
Are wetsuits available for colder months?
Yes — the shop offers full-length wetsuits and thicker 4/3 wetsuits and booties in winter.
Does the shop have facilities to use after surfing?
Yes — the store offers full storage and bathroom facilities and a hot shower for use after your hire session.