Yamba NRMA SurfGroms Weekly Kids Surf Program at Turners Beach

Turners Beach in Yamba sits on the northern New South Wales coast where the Clarence River meets the Tasman Sea. The NRMA Insurance SurfGroms School Term Weekly Program, run by Yamba - Angourie Surf School, is a four-week junior surf-development course for kids aged 5–12. Classes run every Sunday from 8:00–9:30am and meet at the Turners Beach carpark, delivering skill-focused coaching in small groups (max 8) tailored to each child's ability. Turners Beach is a gentle, sandy beach break with rolling, learner-friendly waves and a broad intertidal zone that makes it ideal for first rides. Nearby rock shelves and the well-known point breaks at Angourie create a dramatic coastal backdrop; those features help refract swell and often produce clean, manageable morning waves for training. Expect clear, pale sand, low dunes, and abundant shorebirds; dolphins are commonly sighted in the bay during calm conditions. The program emphasizes ocean safety as much as riding technique. Coaches progress students through stance, paddling, wave selection, and safe dismounts, building water confidence in a controlled environment. With a maximum of eight participants, instructors can offer individualized feedback while rotating drills and supervised in-water practice. Parents find the repetitive, weekly format—short sessions across four weeks—helps children retain skills and gain measurable progress. Yamba - Angourie Surf School delivers the national NRMA SurfGroms curriculum locally, linking young riders to a wider junior pathway and a community of surf coaches across Australia. For families staying in Yamba, this program doubles as a gentle morning ritual: kids learn the ocean, and afternoons are free for exploring the Clarence River mouth, local rock pools, or the cafes lining the foreshore. Practical details: arrive at the Turners Beach carpark for check-in; the program runs 1.5 hours each Sunday for four consecutive weeks. Bring a towel, sun protection, a change of clothes, and a positive attitude—the rest is provided by the coaches. With small groups, proven teaching progressions, and one of New South Wales’ friendlier learner beaches, the NRMA Insurance SurfGroms School Term Weekly Program is a smart, local way to introduce kids to surfing and ocean stewardship in a safe, coached setting. Coaches often integrate simple ocean-reading lessons—how to spot rips, read wave peaks, and respect local rules—so children leave with both skills and judgement. Mornings at Turners Beach can offer offshore breeze and clean faces, but coaches adjust sessions for swell and tide so kids practice in safe, shallow water. The program builds transferable confidence: parents report quieter beach days, improved coordination, and a clearer understanding of ocean hazards. Spaces are limited to protect learning quality; book early through the provided booking link. For families visiting Yamba, these lessons combine outdoor play, real skills, and memories lasting beyond summer year-round.