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Beginner Group Surfing Lessons

Our 2 hour beginner surf lesson is designed to teach you how to surf, and give you a taste of the thrill of surfing. Joining a group of like-minded people looking for something new.

16 Reviews

Kids Surfing Lessons

Kids Surfing Lessons

Kids are now able to learn to surf or stand-up paddleboard in a fun, exciting and safe environment. They’ll have loads of fun at the beach and learn about the ocean and surf safety.

27 Reviews

Private Surf Lessons

Private Surfing Lessons

If you’re looking to improve your surfing technique or enjoy a bit more privacy whilst you learn, a private surf lesson may be the way to go. They’re the fastest way to your surfing goals!

76 Reviews

Lesson Packages

Lesson Packages

Once you have experienced the thrill of riding your first wave, there’s only one way to improve further!

15 Reviews

Special Groups

Special Groups

If you have a special group of 10 or more you are practically bringing the fun along with you so you may be entitled to a special group discount.

11 Reviews

Can I Learn To Surf?

Download our FREE 'How To Surf' guide to find out how easy it is with Get Wet Surf on the Gold Coast!

5-Stars

Honestly…The Best Experience You’ll Have!

Jim Hughes - Surf Development Manager, Surfing Australia 2011-2017

What do our Guests Think?

 552 Reviews | #1 of 57 on the Gold Coast, Australia

I had such a good time. This was my first time trying to surf and the instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun and i look forward to coming back!
Ellanne

Toronto, CN

I had such a good time. This was my first time trying to surf and the instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun and i look forward to coming back!
Ellanne

Toronto, CN

I had such a good time. This was my first time trying to surf and the instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable. It was a lot of fun and i look forward to coming back!
Ellanne

Toronto, CN

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Our Surf Guarantee

We will guarantee to get you standing on your first lesson…or you get another lesson FREE!

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Premium Equipment

We will provide you with the ultimate wetsuit,  rash shirt, sunscreen and surfboard.

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Complimentary Transport

Free transport from your Hotel or backpackers. (Within central Surfers Paradise and Southport).

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6:1 Coaching Ratio

We offer the lowest student-to-coach ratio on the Gold Coast. This allows for a fun and safe surf lesson.

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Photo Packages

You have the opportunity to show everyone shots of you learning how to surf and riding the perfect waves. 

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Uncrowded Location

We operate at a stunning central location on the Gold Coast. The Spit, Seaworld Drive, Surfers Paradise.

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Award Wining Surf School

Get Wet Surf School is the proud winner of the 2015 QTIC Prize for Innovation in Tourism. 

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Qualified Coaches

Get Wet Surf School’s instructors are all fully qualified surf lifesavers and certified to Surfing Australia standards.

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Get Wet Surf School is Trip Advisor’s number one surf school on the Gold Coast. With Get Wet Surf School anyone can experience the thrill of surfing. It is fun, safe, and you won’t believe how easy!

The feeling of standing up on a surf board and catching a wave is amazing and because Get Wet Surf School offers the most experienced and qualified coaches and the best location we can guarantee you will stand up on your first surf lesson.

Most Authentic – lessons held at the ‘best learn to Surf Beach’ as preferred by Gold Coast locals. Explore undeveloped and uncrowded locations rarely seen by visitors to the Gold Coast.  No crowds, no high-rises just magnificent beach with the best conditions for beginners and intermediate surfers.

Most professional – Winner of the Queensland Tourism Industry Council Award for innovation, Get Wet Surf are the leaders in providing a high-quality experience.  Local Gold Coast family owned and operated since 2004, Get Wet Surf are the most respected in the industry, recently being awarded the Trip Advisor Hall of fame award for outstanding service.

Safest – Get Wet Surf conduct all lessons with the lowest participant to instructor ratio in Queensland (6:1 Adults and 4:1 Children), our beginner lessons are held in small waves, and waist deep water. Our instructors are all fully qualified surf life savers and are in the water with you the entire time. We use soft safe surf boards that are easy to stand on and full sun protection is included.

Learn to surf Gold Coast

Your local surf experience begins with a short *complimentary transfer from your accommodation where you get to explore undeveloped locations rarely seen by Visitors. You will arrive at the best beginner surf location, as voted by Gold Coast Locals. If you have a car feel free to drive as parking is free all day and you can stay and explore this magnificent location.

As the Gold Coast only non-bathing, dedicated surf beach, the Spit offers small waves, no strong sweeps and no crowds, well known as the safest little surf beach so close to the heart of Surfers Paradise. Ensuring your experience is fun, easy and above all safe.

Get Wets highly experienced instructors will run you through the basic safety steps on the sand then take you into the water with a maximum of 6 people per instructor on each class, the instructors are with you I the water the entire time, guiding you , so they will have you catching your own waves in no time.

A local family owned and operated award-winning surf school established in 2005, Get Wet will welcome you like a local and guarantee you thrills, spills and loads of smiles.

After the lesson you will get to view your photos and re live the memories before our complimentary shuttle returns you back to your accommodation. *

Frequently Asked Questions
We know you have a lot of questions about learning to surf and we are happy to answer them all.

That’s why we have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions to our instructors. We hope this might help clear up any doubts you have about surfing and our surf school.

Are our programs suitable for weak swimmers?

Yes they are! Our lessons are held in waist deep water. So your feet will be touching the sand at all times.

Is there a minimum age?

Safety is our priority, Children’s only lessons are held for children from 6-12 Years . Children 12 and up can join our group lessons with adults. Children under 6 must do a private lesson.

What happens if the weather is bad?

Conditions at the Spit are generally very good for beginner lessons. However, if we feel that conditions may be too rough for our participants, we will reschedule for a different date or refund your money.

What do I need to bring?

On the beach you will only be needing swimmers and big desire to surf and have fun. We will provide you with a wetsuit, rash shirt, sunscreen and of course … a surfboard.

How do we get to the lesson ?

If you have your own car you are best to drive to the Spit as the parking is free all day and you can stay and enjoy the best beach on the Gold Coast.

If you require public transport, the bus terminates at Seaworld so we run a shuttle service from several pick-up locations. See our pick-ups list in About us tab.

Is your shuttle service free?

Our shuttle service is complimentary for participants only who book directly with us online. If you are booking through a 3rd party website, conditions apply.

The shuttle is not available for spectators as we need to reserve the seats for those surfing. If the participant is under 12 we allow 1 adult to accompany them in the shuttle.

Can I Learn To Surf?

Download our FREE 'How To Surf' guide to find out how easy it is with Get Wet Surf on the Gold Coast!

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