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Water Sports in Southern Gold Coast

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Choosing a Day Out on the Water

Surfing is the water activity on offer for southern groups, and it runs from Currumbin at the Alley. The school says this sheltered sandy break is kinder for beginners than more exposed Gold Coast beaches, which is the main reason to choose it.

Why a southern group would head to the Alley:

  • Beginners learn on gentle, sand-bottom waves.
  • Currumbin Alley Surf School has been teaching here since 1993.
  • Private lessons can be shaped for a birthday or group of friends.
  • Costs start from $55 per person.
  • Lessons run all year, with daily group classes as well.
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Matching mixed abilities at Currumbin Alley

  • Complete beginners spend the first part of the 90 minutes on the sand.
  • Friends at different levels can ask for coaching built around their fitness and experience.
  • Young swimmers who are nervous can have an assistant instructor alongside.
  • Bigger groups have extra instructors, keeping to about six students each.

Planning a surf outing for a birthday crew

  • Mention ages early, since under 14s and adults usually go into separate groups.
  • Meet at the branded truck by the Alley carpark entry.
  • Bring a change of clothes, with changing rooms and showers across the road.
  • Use the small locker for valuables during the lesson.

Common Questions Before You Paddle Out

What water activity suits a beginner group on the Southern Gold Coast?

Surf lessons with Currumbin Alley Surf School, which suit first-timers on gentle sand-bottom waves.

Can a group of ten friends surf together at Currumbin?

Yes, a private lesson can take a whole crew, with extra instructors for bigger groups.

Do southern surf lessons run in winter?

Yes, lessons run all year at the Alley.

How deep do first-timers go at the Alley?

Waist to chest deep, with an instructor close by.