Ride the waves at Anglesea with a personalized surf lesson designed to boost your confidence and skills. Perfect for all levels, enjoy expert guidance on Victoria’s best surf breaks.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate; basic swimming ability recommended
Wildlife
History
Anglesea’s surf breaks gained popularity in the mid-20th century and helped shape Victoria’s surf culture.
Conservation
This area emphasizes protecting marine environments, with local initiatives keeping beaches clean and surf-friendly.
Go Ride a Wave - Victoria
Ride the waves at Anglesea with a personalized surf lesson designed to boost your confidence and skills. Perfect for all levels, enjoy expert guidance on Victoria’s best surf breaks.
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.
Base Location
Ocean Grove
Located in Ocean Grove, Victoria.
Tours Offered
12
12 listed experiences.
Kids Programs
Ages 5–12
Multiple SurfGroms programs.
Included Gear
Most lessons list equipment
Boards, wetsuits and paddles where listed.
Choose SurfGroms weekly or intensive programs, kids-only lessons, private instruction, SUP or night kayaking — view availability and details on each experience page.
Arrive early
Getting to your lesson a little before start time helps you settle in and be ready to paddle out.
Wear suitable clothing
Bring a wetsuit if you have one; the provided gear is suited for ocean conditions but your comfort is key.
Follow safety instructions
Listen carefully to your instructor’s guidance on wave safety and paddling techniques.
Stay hydrated
Bring water to stay refreshed, especially during warmer months of surfing.
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and protected while in the water.
spring, summer, fall
Leash
Ensures your surfboard stays attached to you, critical for safety.
Sunscreen
Protects your skin from sun exposure during long beach days.
Towel
Useful for drying off after your lesson and relaxing on the beach.