BRISBANE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
First Waves at Alex Heads: a 60‑Minute Surf Primer with XL Surfing Academy
A short, instructor-led intro lesson in Brisbane that teaches basic surfing techniques and beach safety—this guide explains what to expect from the session and why it’s a clean starting point for new surfers.
First Waves at Alex Heads: a 60‑Minute Surf Primer with XL Surfing Academy.
Intro Lessons — Alex Heads is a beginner surf session run in Brisbane by XL Surfing Academy that promises an authentic taste of surfing, practical safety information about waves and the beach, and an emphasis on the basic techniques you need to start riding waves.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fundamental techniques to get you up and riding
These classes teach the basic techniques needed to start surfing and introduce the core skills required to ride waves, giving first-timers a practical foundation.
Beach and wave safety woven into the lesson
Lessons include useful safety information about waves and the beach so you can practise with awareness and confidence in the surf environment.
A short, smile-inducing introduction to surfing
Designed for anyone who wants to give surfing a try, the session aims to leave participants with an authentic taste of the sport and plenty of encouragement to continue.
What the day feels like
What the 60‑minute lesson feels like
Over the course of a compact, instructor-led session you receive a short briefing on beach and wave safety, practise core pop-up and paddling techniques, and make supervised attempts on small waves — a concentrated, confidence-building introduction to surfing.
THE BASICS
Fundamental techniques to get you up and riding
These classes teach the basic techniques needed to start surfing and introduce the core skills required to ride waves, giving first-timers a practical foundation.
THE SAFETY BRIEF
Beach and wave safety woven into the lesson
Lessons include useful safety information about waves and the beach so you can practise with awareness and confidence in the surf environment.
THE EXPERIENCE
A short, smile-inducing introduction to surfing
Designed for anyone who wants to give surfing a try, the session aims to leave participants with an authentic taste of the sport and plenty of encouragement to continue.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this 60‑minute intro is best for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Sessions run for 60 minutes.
Public information lists the experience from $50; contact the operator for booking details and up-to-date pricing.
Operated by XL Surfing Academy at Alex Heads, Brisbane, Queensland.
No specific gear list is provided in the briefing; check with the operator ahead of your lesson for recommended kit and provisions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Intro Lessons session?
The session duration is 60 minutes.
Who runs the Intro Lessons at Alex Heads?
The lessons are run by XL Surfing Academy.
What will I learn in the class?
Classes teach basic surfing techniques to get started and introduce the skills required to ride waves, along with useful safety information about waves and the beach.
Is this suitable for first-time surfers?
Yes — the program is designed for anyone who wants to give surfing a try.
How much does an Intro Lesson cost?
Public information lists the experience starting from $50.