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Give your child the chance to ride Torquay's gentle waves with expert instruction in a fun, 1.5-hour kids-only surfing session. Perfect for young beginners ready to catch their first swell.
Give your child the chance to ride Torquay's gentle waves with expert instruction in a fun, 1.5-hour kids-only surfing session. Perfect for young beginners ready to catch their first swell.
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Operated by Go Ride a Wave - Victoria · Torquay, Victoria
Located along Australia’s renowned Surf Coast near Ocean Grove, Victoria, Torquay is a hub for ocean lovers and a birthplace of modern surfing culture. The Kids Only Surf Lesson at Torquay offers young wave riders a dedicated 1.5-hour immersive experience ideal for beginners eager to catch their first waves. This program operates along two of the region’s best beaches, known for their consistent, manageable breaks and sandy floors, making the water safer and more approachable for kids. Torquay benefits from its exposure to the Southern Ocean swell, creating dependable surf conditions that are perfect for learning fundamentals of balance, paddling, and wave reading. The lessons emphasize safety with expert instructors guiding children through ocean awareness and surf etiquette, ensuring a secure, supportive environment. The coaches not only build surfing skills but also instill respect for the ocean and its rhythms, nurturing a lifelong connection to the coastal environment. Torquay’s strong surf heritage and natural beauty create an immersive backdrop that uniquely positions this program as more than just a lesson — it’s an entry point into a vibrant community with access to world-class waves. Families staying nearby in Geelong can easily access these shores, combining the lesson with beaches, local parks, and marine wildlife watching. What makes this program stand out is the personalized teaching tailored exclusively for kids, allowing young surfers to gain confidence with peers their own age in one of Australia’s top surfing destinations.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for children with basic stamina for physical activity in the water
Basic swimming ability is recommended but not mandatory; instructors assist with water safety skills.
Lessons are designed for children typically aged 6 to 12 years old.
Yes, all surfboards, wetsuits, and safety gear are included in the lesson.
Lessons proceed in most weather conditions except in extreme or dangerous surf.
Small groups or individual attention ensure safety and personalized coaching.
Yes, both beach locations offer nearby public parking suitable for families.
Torquay is renowned as Australia’s surfing capital, home to Bells Beach, established in 1902 as a surfing competition site.
Torquay participates in coastal preservation programs promoting clean oceans and responsible surf zone use.
Go Ride a Wave - Victoria is a surf and paddle sports provider based in Ocean Grove, Victoria. The business runs a range of lessons and programs across the Surf Coast and nearby beaches, including Woolworths SurfGroms weekly and intensive programs in Anglesea, Lorne, Ocean Grove and Torquay. Woolworths SurfGroms sessions focus on children aged 5–12, teaching surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, ocean skills, beach safety and basic rescue techniques through games and group activities. The program list also includes Kids Only Surf Lessons at Torquay and Anglesea, Private Surf Lessons at Anglesea, general Surf Lessons at Torquay, SUP Skills Lessons on the Anglesea River, and Night Kayaking at Anglesea. Several lessons specify 1.5-hour sessions and reference provision of necessary equipment such as boards and wetsuits for those bookings. Instruction emphasizes ocean awareness, safety and progression in a supportive setting. Go Ride a Wave - Victoria coordinates lessons for different ages and skill levels, from beginner SUP paddlers to young surfers in the SurfGroms program. Booking details, exact session lengths and equipment lists are provided on a per-experience basis through official listings. Programs include both surf lessons and stand-up paddleboarding sessions across Torquay, Anglesea, Lorne and Ocean Grove, with options suitable for beginners, families and children enrolled in SurfGroms throughout the school holidays seasonally.
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