BROADBEACH WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Waist‑deep and Warm: Learn to Surf Broadbeach’s Gentle Break
Two-hour beginner lessons or a progressive three‑lesson course — with online theory — taught by lifeguard instructors on Broadbeach’s patrolled, warm waters.
Waist‑deep and Warm: Learn to Surf Broadbeach’s Gentle Break.
Surf Lesson at Broadbeach places beginners in broad, warm, patrolled water with expert instructors from Go Ride A Wave — choose a single 2‑hour Surf Experience or a progressive 3‑lesson Surf Course that includes online theory modules to accelerate your learning.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Designed for learners from young children to mature adults
Lessons at Broadbeach are structured to welcome children (from around nine years old) through to adults, with programming that mixes hands‑on practice and ocean‑safety awareness.
Fully qualified lifeguard instructors and quality equipment
Go Ride A Wave’s instructors are highly trained, fully qualified lifeguards who use safe, soft surfboards and professional kit to prioritise learning and safety in every session.
Hands‑on practice paired with ocean‑safety focus
Lessons combine practical in‑water instruction with explicit ocean safety education to build skill and confidence in a controlled, waist‑deep environment.
What the day feels like
What the lesson feels like
You arrive to warm, patrolled Broadbeach water and work in waist‑deep conditions where instructors can always stand beside you; choose an intensive 2‑hour session to get up and riding or a three‑lesson course that layers in progressive on‑beach and in‑water practice plus 12 online surf theory modules to deepen your learning.
THE AUDIENCE
Designed for learners from young children to mature adults
Lessons at Broadbeach are structured to welcome children (from around nine years old) through to adults, with programming that mixes hands‑on practice and ocean‑safety awareness.
THE TEAM
Fully qualified lifeguard instructors and quality equipment
Go Ride A Wave’s instructors are highly trained, fully qualified lifeguards who use safe, soft surfboards and professional kit to prioritise learning and safety in every session.
THE APPROACH
Hands‑on practice paired with ocean‑safety focus
Lessons combine practical in‑water instruction with explicit ocean safety education to build skill and confidence in a controlled, waist‑deep environment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is best for — and who should check ahead.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard Surf Experience sessions run two hours; a separate three‑lesson Surf Course is also available across multiple sessions.
Bring swimwear and a towel; instructors will fit wetsuits and provide soft surfboards and safety equipment as required.
Meet at the Go Ride A Wave surf van at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club on Old Burleigh Road; plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled lesson to be fitted.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is a standard lesson?
The Surf Experience session runs for two hours.
Do I need to be able to swim to take a lesson?
No minimum swimming ability is required; lessons take place in waist‑deep water where instructors can stand.
What ages can participate?
Lessons are designed for children from about nine years old through to mature adults.
Where do I meet for the lesson?
Meet at the Go Ride A Wave surf van at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club on Old Burleigh Road and arrive early to be fitted.
Are there longer or multi‑lesson options?
Yes — besides the 2‑hour session, there is a three‑lesson Surf Course that includes three practical lessons plus 12 online surf theory modules.
What if I have a special need or am nervous about water?
The operator recommends getting in touch to discuss private lessons or tailored support to ensure the session is appropriate and comfortable.