Learn to Surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road: Ideal Learning Conditions for Beginners

Experience the thrill of learning to surf at Lorne on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. Perfect for beginners, with qualified instructors, safe beaches, and all equipment provided.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Public Toilet - Meet at our Trailer in the Car Park at the beach end of Grove Road in Lorne next to the swimming pool at least 10 minutes prior to your lesson start time.
    After completing your booking form and collecting your wetsuit and surf board with legrope, your instructor will lead you to the beach. You’ll only need to take the equipment…
What's Included
  • Experienced professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Master the art of surfing in Lorne, located on Victoria’s picturesque Great Ocean Road. The protected and secure beaches of this quaint, little seaside town are a perfect learning ground for beginners. Beneficially, Lorne offers optimum conditions for novice surfers, where instructions are given in waist deep water by certified surf instructors who are…

Location
Public Toilet
Mountjoy Parade
Drive along the Great ocean Road into Lorne. Continue across the bridge over the river. Take the second turn on the left into Grove road beside the swimming pool. You will see the Go Ride A Wave trailer in the car park.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Benjaminq500
Dec 23, 2025
A truly memorable experience - Jordy and Will provided an unbelievable experience for my boys aged 12 and 9. Their explicit instructions in what to do and how to do it was clear and easy to understand. The support they provided in the water was superb. Never did I think I’d see both of them catching waves on their first outing. Awesome teaching guys. Thanks for making it such a memorable experience.
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708ruchik
Dec 21, 2025
Fun Surf Lesson and Very Helpful Instructors - My daughter enjoyed the surf lesson. The instructors were very helpful and my daughter was delighted to be able to finally surf a little as a beginner. We would love to more lessons.
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Littleyao
Dec 6, 2025
The BEST Way to Learn to Surf - I signed my husband and 4 teens up for this tour and it did not disappoint. We spent 15 days in Australia and my kids will say that this was the best thing we did while we were there. Their instructor, Jaden, was the BEST. He was so friendly and helpful the entire time. The group was small--5 from my family and one other couple. First Jaden spent a little time teaching on the beach, then he stayed out in the water while everyone was trying to surf. He didn't have a board, but he would watch, give pointers, and also physically helped if people needed it. He paid attention to everyone out there. Not only would he give pointers, but he would cheer them on if they caught a wave or if they improved on something. He was always giving immediate feedback. After about an hour on the water, Jaden brought the group back onto the beach to give them more feedback--he talked about mistakes he saw and he gave more advice on balance. Then they all returned to the water. And my kids all picked it up and had improved greatly by the end of the lesson. They looked so good out there! My husband had a harder time, but he still got up on the board a few times by the end, too!! These lessons are such a great value. You get the foam board, a wetsuit, and an instructor for 2 hours. Honestly, it was the best money I spent the entire time. No other tour or pass we purchased in Australia was this inexpensive. Honestly, if we go back to Australia, we will definitely use Go Ride a Wave again. And we would probably do their multi-day surf package because the kids could not get enough of it. They still keep talking about this day! They went surfing in Manly later and they said the waves in Lorne were still way better. I know that is all weather-dependent, but they really look back fondly on Lorne. Thank you, Jaden, for a wonderful day and for teaching my family how to surf!!
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Rollasonmaisie
Oct 5, 2025
Amazing family experience! - We booked a private lesson as we are a couple with a 6 year old. Go Ride A Wave were so accommodating, helping me over the phone to book an appropriate option online! Our South African instructor Mike was professional but very fun. He was amazing with the little one, ensuring everyone was safe while giving very helpful pointers throughout! This was an all time favourite experience and we would highly recommend. Thank you Mike!!
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Discover58036686464
Sep 24, 2025
GREAT LEARN TO SURF SESSION - Connor was amazing and helped my children catch a lot of waves in a small group afternoon session. Perfect end to our holiday in lorne. Connor was fun, professional and a great coach.
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X4168kimeganl
Jun 22, 2025
Lorne surfing experience - My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her ride a wave experience at lorne even manage to get up a few times the instructor was knowledgeable about what to do surfing and going through it step by step
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Aoife
Apr 6, 2025
Best surf ever - we had a great lesson with Matt in Lorne. Very knowledgable, good fun and a great instructor. Would definitely recommend.
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E7635bhchristianb
Feb 23, 2025
Great lesson for all ages - Fantastic lesson and the kids had a ball. The instructor was super supportive and had all the kids (aged 10 - 16) standing up, riding the waves. Great experience.
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Ginawo461ei
Jan 7, 2025
Surfing with Izzy - My 11 yr old had a lesson with Izzy. She loved the lesson and I noticed that Izzy took time to support her and help her to catch some waves. It was a wonderful experience and Izzy was a wonderful teacher. Well worth the cost and will do it again.
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613petev
Dec 31, 2024
Well worth it - Yea was an epic surf lesson. Matt our instructor was very informative and professional, also funny. His partner (we forget her name) was also very knowledgeable and helpful. I stood up on the first wave I caught. Highly recommend :)
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).