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Introduce your child to surfing at Coolangatta Beach with expert-led kids-only lessons. Perfect gentle waves and child-friendly instruction await young surfers!
1.5 hours
easy
Family Friendly
No Experience Required
Introduce your child to surfing at Coolangatta Beach with expert-led kids-only lessons. Perfect gentle waves and child-friendly instruction await young surfers!
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Basic swimming ability and comfort in shallow waves recommended for beginners.
Wildlife
History
Coolangatta Beach has been a popular surfing location since the 1940s, known for pioneering surf culture on Australia’s east coast.
Conservation
Surf schools promote ocean safety and respect, encouraging young surfers to protect local marine environments by avoiding litter and reef damage.
Go Ride a Wave - Queensland
Introduce your child to surfing at Coolangatta Beach with expert-led kids-only lessons. Perfect gentle waves and child-friendly instruction await young surfers!
Go Ride a Wave - Queensland is a Broadbeach-based surf and paddle sports operator offering guided surf lessons, kids programs, kayak adventures and equipment hire along Queensland’s Gold Coast and Noosa regions. The operator runs group surf lessons at Broadbeach and Coolangatta, tailored for school groups, corporate teams and general participants. Coolangatta sessions run for 1.5 hours and focus on skill development and memorable experiences. Broadbeach group lessons emphasize collaboration and learning in a dynamic beach environment.
Programs for children include Woolworths SurfGroms intensive programs at Broadbeach and Coolangatta for ages 5–12, combining surf and stand-up paddleboarding with games that teach ocean skills, beach safety and rescue techniques. The company also delivers Kids Only Surf Lessons at Coolangatta — 1.5-hour sessions with expert instruction, safety coaching and equipment included, designed for young surfers in a safe, friendly setting.
For paddlers, Go Ride a Wave offers kayak experiences on the Noosa River. The Kayak Noosa WoW Adventure is a monthly, two-hour trip that explores varied waterways, while the Kayak Noosa Guided Mangroves and Mansions Tour is a two-hour guided paddle through mangrove habitats and scenic riverfront properties. Both kayak trips begin with instruction suitable for a range of skill levels.
Equipment hire is available at Broadbeach (meet before lessons only), with soft surfboards and wetsuits offered for flexible rental durations. Go Ride a Wave - Queensland operates structured programs and provides instruction to teach ocean recreation activities across Broadbeach, Coolangatta and Noosa. Bookings available via The Adventure Collective listing and partners.
Location
Broadbeach, QLD
Gold Coast base and nearby Noosa
Tours Offered
8
Group lessons to kayak tours
Trip Durations
1.5–2 hrs
Surf and kayak session lengths
Kids Programs
Ages 5–12
Woolworths SurfGroms intensive
Reserve a spot via The Adventure Collective to secure Broadbeach, Coolangatta and Noosa experiences.
Arrive Early for Best Waves
Morning sessions typically offer calmer waves and fewer crowds, ideal for beginner kids.
Wear Sun Protection
Kids should wear waterproof sunscreen and rash guards to protect from UV exposure on the water.
Stay Hydrated
Bring water bottles to keep children hydrated before and after their surf lessons.
Listen to Instructors Closely
Following safety instructions precisely ensures a fun and injury-free experience for all kids.
Child-sized wetsuit
Keeps kids warm and protected in varying water temperatures.
Swimwear
Quick-drying and comfortable for surf lessons.
summer
Waterproof sunscreen
Prevents sunburn during extended sun exposure at the beach.
summer
Rash guard
Protects skin from irritation by the board and sun.
summer