XL Surfing Academy
ProHighlights
- One-hour surf lessons at Alexandra Headland or Mooloolaba, with the beach chosen each day to suit the swell
- Private lessons for groups of two or more, plus corporate group lessons run by Surfing Australia qualified coaches
- Surfboard, rash shirt, wax and a wetsuit in the cooler months are all supplied for every lesson
About XL Surfing Academy
XL Surfing Academy is Robbie Sherwell’s surf school on the central Sunshine Coast, teaching at Alexandra Headland and Mooloolaba. Each day the coaches pick whichever beach has safer conditions, and surfers get a text with the meeting point before their first lesson. The coaches hold Surfing Australia qualifications, and the school teaches everyone from first-timers to surfers moving on from the white water to green waves. A lesson runs for about an hour. It opens with stretches and technique practice on the sand for 10 to 15 minutes, then roughly 45 minutes in the water learning to paddle, catch white water and stand up. Beginner groups are kept small, and private group lessons for two or more give a coach time to work on each person’s technique. The school also lists corporate group lessons for workplaces. Lessons suit anyone from four years old, as long as they can manage basic swimming such as a dog paddle. The school supplies boards, rash shirts and wax, plus wetsuits when the water is cooler. Surfers bring swimwear, a towel, water and sunscreen already applied. Everyone should arrive 15 minutes early to be matched with a coach and given a board.
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Private group lessons for two or more people are $65 a person for one hour.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a lesson cost?
A single intro lesson is $55 a person, a three-lesson pack is $150 and a five-lesson pack is $250. Private group lessons for two or more people are $65 a person for one hour.
Where do lessons take place?
Lessons run at Alexandra Headland or Mooloolaba depending on the surf. First-time surfers are sent a text with the exact location and meeting point before the lesson.
How well do we need to swim?
Beginners need only a basic level of swimming – being able to dog paddle is enough. Goggles, including prescription goggles, are not allowed for safety reasons.
Is there a minimum age?
The youngest surfers are four years old, and there is no upper age limit. Parents of young surfers do not need to stay for the lesson.
What happens if it rains or we need to cancel?
Lessons go ahead in the rain, but are cancelled or moved if there is thunder or lightning. Cancellations made at least 48 hours ahead can be rescheduled or refunded, and later ones are non-refundable.
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