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Catch your first waves or sharpen your surf skills with private instruction at Ocean Grove. Go Ride A Wave’s expert coaching and all-inclusive gear create a focused, safe surfing experience on Victoria’s inviting coast.
Catch your first waves or sharpen your surf skills with private instruction at Ocean Grove. Go Ride A Wave’s expert coaching and all-inclusive gear create a focused, safe surfing experience on Victoria’s inviting coast.
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Just a short drive from Torquay along Victoria’s rugged coastline, Ocean Grove offers a sandy shoreline that’s both accessible and packed with well-formed waves, making it an ideal launching point for surfers of all levels. Go Ride A Wave - Victoria delivers a personalized surf experience here with their Private Surf Lessons, providing 1.5 hours of tailored instruction that adapts to your skill, whether you’re first dipping your toes into the sport or honing more advanced techniques.
The lesson begins on the beach with essential surf safety, followed by hands-on coaching from qualified instructors who know the local breaks intimately. Ocean Grove’s beach breakers are famously consistent but forgiving—ideal for controlled learning when paired with Go Ride A Wave’s soft beginner boards and full-length wetsuits included in every lesson. Their commitment to quality gear and focused teaching helps students build confidence while respecting the water’s natural rhythms.
What sets Go Ride A Wave apart is this commitment to one-on-one attention: the full lesson is yours to ask questions, work on positioning, or practice timing, all under expert guidance. This private focus accelerates progression far beyond group lessons. Plus, Ocean Grove’s proximity to Torquay, the gateway to the Great Ocean Road and surfing culture in Australia, means you’re not only catching waves but immersing yourself in the birthplace of so many Australian surf legends.
The coastal landscape around Ocean Grove features distinctive limestone cliffs and native coastal flora such as coastal banksia and she-oaks, which help stabilize dunes and provide natural habitat. Keeping this environment pristine is a shared goal; Go Ride A Wave emphasizes sustainable practices to protect the delicate coastal ecosystem.
Whether you’re visiting Victoria for a surf-centric vacation or seeking a standout local experience, Go Ride A Wave’s private lessons at Ocean Grove offer a focused, immersive entry into one of Australia’s premier surf destinations.
moderate.
1.5 hours.
Basic swimming ability and moderate fitness recommended; lessons accommodate all skills
No prior experience is necessary—lessons are tailored for complete beginners to advanced surfers.
Yes, all necessary gear including soft beginner boards and wetsuits are included for the lesson.
Lessons may be rescheduled for safety reasons; Go Ride A Wave communicates clearly to ensure the best surf conditions.
Yes, additional participants can join for an extra fee, allowing shared learning with personalized focus.
Basic swimming ability and general fitness help; instructors will guide you on paddling and safety.
Lessons are suitable for a wide age range, but it’s best to confirm directly if you have younger children.
Ocean Grove has evolved from a holiday retreat into a vibrant surf community, with its beach playing a key role in Victoria's coastal culture since the early 20th century.
Efforts are underway to reduce plastic use and preserve dune vegetation around Ocean Grove, crucial for protecting fragile coastal ecosystems.
Go Ride A Wave - Victoria is a Torquay-based surf and paddle activity provider offering a wide range of lessons and experiences across the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula. The business runs surf lessons at Lorne, Anglesea, Ocean Grove and Torquay, plus stand-up paddleboard (SUP) journeys, private night kayaking, kids-only lessons, weekly youth programs and group activities. Lessons include 2-hour Surf Experiences and progressive Surf Courses with online theory modules, private 1.5-hour sessions, and family-friendly kids lessons. SurfGroms weekly programs teach children aged 5–12 surfing and SUP skills through games, ocean awareness and beach safety. The Anglesea SUP Journey is designed for beginners aged 14 and up and explores the Anglesea River, islands and bridges. Night kayak trips focus on calm river paddling, wildlife spotting and stargazing with a warm drink. Go Ride A Wave - Victoria provides all necessary equipment for lessons and emphasizes personalized instruction from qualified instructors. Sessions are available in private, group, kids-only and weekly formats, and the business lists a wheelchair booking option to support accessibility. Booking options, session lengths and locations vary by experience. With a clear focus on beginner-friendly conditions, safety education and progressive skill development, Go Ride A Wave - Victoria offers structured options for first-time surfers through to families seeking guided coastal activities. The company highlights local beaches and tailored instruction to create memorable, confidence-building water experiences. Customers can choose between single lessons, multi-lesson courses and group bookings, with locations and durations published per trip on booking pages. Available year-round subject to conditions locally.
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