Go Ride A Wave Torquay
ProHighlights
- Surf lessons in waist-deep water led by instructors who are fully qualified lifeguards
- Group programs including surfing, bodyboarding, SUP, kayaking, Beach Olympics, Surf Carnival and Raft Regatta
- Torquay shop base with showers, toilets, change rooms and a rear wet entrance for after the session
About Go Ride A Wave Torquay
Go Ride A Wave has been teaching people to surf since 1987, and its Torquay surf shop on Bell Street is the meeting point for lessons and groups on this stretch of the Surf Coast. The shop has showers, toilets, change rooms and a rear wet entrance, and staff fit everyone out before heading down to the beach. For the public, the two-hour Surf Experience covers ocean awareness, board control and standing up. A three-lesson Surf Course takes beginners towards surfing on their own, and private one-on-one lessons suit anyone wanting faster progress. Lessons stay in waist-deep water on soft boards, instructors are qualified lifeguards, and no minimum swimming ability is needed. Children can start from age five, and under-nines must have an accompanying adult in the water, who is not charged. The group side is where parties fit in. Birthday crews, hens and bucks groups and corporate teams can choose from surfing, bodyboarding, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, Beach Olympics, a Surf Carnival, a Team Challenge or a Raft Regatta, shaped around the group's goals and fitness. Optional extras include professional photography and videography and a 12-seat minibus with driver. Group dates and pricing are quoted on request by the Torquay team.
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Do we need to be able to swim or surf already?
No. Beginner lessons stay in waist-deep water where everyone can stand, use soft boards and are run by fully qualified lifeguards, so there is no minimum swimming ability required.
What is included in a lesson?
A two-hour lesson comes with a soft foam board and leg rope, plus a wetsuit in cooler months or a rash top in summer, and coaching pitched at your level. Bring swimwear to wear underneath and put sunscreen on before you arrive.
What group activities are offered in Torquay?
Groups can choose surfing, bodyboarding, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, Beach Olympics, a Surf Carnival or a Raft Regatta, and programs are adjusted to suit different fitness levels. Photography and a minibus with driver can be added.
Can kids join in?
Yes, from age five. Any child under nine needs an accompanying adult in the water who is not surfing. That adult pays nothing for the lesson and can borrow a wetsuit free of charge.
What happens if the weather is bad or we need to cancel?
Cancelling with 24 hours' notice gives a full refund or credit, and if the operator cancels because of the weather you also get a full refund or credit. No-shows are charged in full. On big-surf days lessons move closer to shore or to a more sheltered beach.
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Bek Robertson
in the last week
Brilliant experience! Nash was extremely patient and attentive to the whole group putting everyone quickly at ease. Such a memorable trip and well worth it!
Vikki Hart
a month ago
Surf Groms School Holiday Programme Tues 22nd-Fri 25th September 2026 Our 2 kids (aged 6 and 9 years) completed the holiday program with instructor Izzy, and had a fantastic time. Izzy was great with the kids, and very…
Georgia Doyle
8 months ago
Amazing surf lesson from Laylah today! She was excellent at teaching beginner surfing principles and techniques, then spent 2 hours in the water giving us active feedback. There were only 7 adults in our group which mean…
M G
a year ago
I loveeeed this surfing school! I was sooo hesitant at first coz I thought it’d be freezing this time of year, but they gave us warm wetsuits and I didn’t feel cold at all. The instructor, Meghan, was AMAZING – super sup…
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