Looking to ride your first wave? Hang Ten Surf School offers fun, supportive group lessons for beginners in [Location]. Learn paddling, stance, and wave-catching in a friendly setting.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness level recommended, no prior experience needed
Wildlife
History
The local surf spot has been popular since the 1960s and is considered one of the original surf areas on the coast, fostering a resilient surf community.
Conservation
The surf school emphasizes environmental respect, encouraging waste reduction and minimizing impact on local marine life.
Hang Ten Surf School
Looking to ride your first wave? Hang Ten Surf School offers fun, supportive group lessons for beginners in [Location]. Learn paddling, stance, and wave-catching in a friendly setting.
Hang Ten Surf School is a surf instruction provider based in Bilinga, Queensland, offering tailored lessons and multi-day programs for learners of all ages and abilities. Located on the Gold Coast, the school runs group surf lessons for beginners and intermediate surfers, private one-on-one coaching, and a school holiday program designed for children. Sessions emphasize water safety, paddling technique, standing up on the board, wave selection, turning, timing and confidence-building in the ocean.
Experienced coaches lead each lesson with a focus on clear instruction, practical drills, and supportive group dynamics. Group beginner lessons introduce essential skills in a friendly environment, while intermediate group sessions refine wave choice and control for surfers ready to progress. Private lessons deliver individualized feedback and technique adjustment for rapid improvement.
The school holiday program offers multi-day sessions that combine progression-focused training with fun, supervised activities, creating a structured holiday option for families. Flexible scheduling is available across programs to accommodate weekend and weekday attendance where possible, and the school communicates options for forming new groups if regular times are unsuitable.
Hang Ten Surf School operates with attention to safety and progressive skill development, using repeatable teaching steps that help students build confidence in the water. Booking information, session lengths, exact meeting locations on Bilinga Beach, and age or skill prerequisites are provided by the school at time of reservation. Prospective participants are encouraged to review specific trip descriptions and available dates when arranging lessons. Contact details and booking links are available on the listing site.
Location
Bilinga, Queensland
Gold Coast beach access
Programs Offered
4 experiences
Group, private, holiday programs
All Ages
Beginners to intermediates
Family-friendly lessons
Flexible Scheduling
Multi-day & flexible
Weekend and weekday options
Reserve a beginner, intermediate, private lesson or school holiday program and get on the water with experienced coaches
Check the weather forecast
Ensure favorable surf conditions and mild winds for the best experience.
Arrive early
Getting there ahead of time helps you settle in and start your lesson relaxed.
Bring water and sunscreen
Stay hydrated and protected from the sun throughout the lesson.
Wear a wetsuit if cold
A wetsuit keeps you warm and comfortable during your surf session.
Swimsuit or rash guard
Necessary for comfort and protection from the sun and surfboard.
Wetsuit
Adds warmth when water is cold.
spring|fall|winter
Surfboard
Provided by the school, but personal boards can be used if preferred.
Beach towel
Useful for changing or relaxing after the lesson.