PALM BEACH WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Advanced Class: Shore-to-Wave coaching at Palm Beach with ASA
A focused, two-hour advanced surf coaching session at Palm Beach that combines in‑water drills, beach coaching and video analysis to push experienced surfers past plateaus.
Advanced Class: Shore-to-Wave coaching at Palm Beach with ASA.
At Palm Beach on Queensland’s Gold Coast, Australian Surfing Adventures’ Advanced Class compresses high-performance coaching into a concentrated two-hour block. Led by ASA’s Head Coach using a system developed and mentored by former WQS pro Clayton Nienaber, the sessions stitch together tailored in‑water drills, beach instruction and filmed wave review so returning surfers leave with clearer technique and a concrete plan to improve.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pro-level system supervised by a Clayton Nienaber‑mentored coach
The Advanced Class uses the proven coaching system developed under Clayton Nienaber, delivered by ASA’s Head Coach to translate elite training methods into practical skills for committed surfers.
Mixed water and beach tuition with tailored drills
Each session pairs in‑water coaching with beachside instruction and personalised drills designed to address your specific technique, equipment choices and wave selection.
Film every wave; finish with analysis and a clear plan
Waves are recorded during the session and followed by a 30‑minute video review, giving clear, actionable feedback on what to change and the next steps in your progression.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
The class unfolds as an intense, focused training block: a 1.5‑hour coached surf session that alternates in‑water correction with shore‑side teaching, then a dedicated 30‑minute video debrief. Expect targeted repetition, direct coach feedback and a peer group dynamic whether you join as a small group or book a private lesson.
THE COACHING
Pro-level system supervised by a Clayton Nienaber‑mentored coach
The Advanced Class uses the proven coaching system developed under Clayton Nienaber, delivered by ASA’s Head Coach to translate elite training methods into practical skills for committed surfers.
THE METHOD
Mixed water and beach tuition with tailored drills
Each session pairs in‑water coaching with beachside instruction and personalised drills designed to address your specific technique, equipment choices and wave selection.
THE FEEDBACK
Film every wave; finish with analysis and a clear plan
Waves are recorded during the session and followed by a 30‑minute video review, giving clear, actionable feedback on what to change and the next steps in your progression.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this session and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The full Advanced Class runs for two hours, comprising roughly 1.5 hours in the water followed by a 30‑minute video review.
Bring your surfboard and wetsuit as appropriate; the session provides filmed analysis and coaching but participants are expected to supply their own board unless otherwise arranged with the operator.
Group lessons (up to four surfers) are priced from $125 per person; private 1:1 lessons are priced at $180.
Meeting locations are on the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast—confirm the precise pickup/meeting point with ASA when you book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Advanced Class?
The session runs two hours in total: approximately 1.5 hours of coached surf time followed by a 30‑minute video review.
What are the group sizes and rates?
Group lessons are capped at four surfers and start from $125 per person; private 1:1 lessons are $180.
Who leads the coaching?
ASA’s Head Coach leads the Advanced Class, delivering a coaching system developed under mentorship by former WQS surfer Clayton Nienaber.
What does the session include?
The structure includes a 1.5‑hour coached surf session featuring in‑water and beach coaching, full video recording of waves, and a 30‑minute takeaway video review.
Where do we meet?
Meeting locations are on the Gold Coast and Tweed Coast — confirm the exact meeting point with the operator when you book.
Is this suitable for beginners?
No — the Advanced Class is intended for surfers ready to push past plateaus and focus on technique, equipment choices and wave selection rather than learning basic skills.