Surfing

Surfing

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With over 1,800 kilometres of coastline, much of which fronts the open ocean, Victoria is an ideal location for surfing.

Although the area along the Great Ocean Road from Torquay to Anglesea and Lorne is known as the Surf Coast, there are also excellent surf conditions available along most of the Great Ocean Road beaches including Apollo Bay, Port Campbell and Warrnambool. Good surf can also be found further west at Port Fairy and Portland.

Closer to Melbourne, popular surf locations are on the ocean side of the Mornington Peninsula between Portsea and Gunnamatta Beach near Cape Schanck. At Phillip Island, Cape Woolamai and Surf Beach provide great conditions for experienced surfers, while Smiths Beach is more suitable for beginners.

In Gippsland, areas around Wilsons Promontory provide good conditions. Experienced surfers can also try out Wonthaggi (including Cape Paterson), Inverloch, Venus Bay and Waratah Bay. In the far east, suitable areas include Lakes Entrance, Red Bluff at Lake Tyers Beach, West Cape Beach at Cape Conran, and Bastion Point at Mallacoota.

Surf lessons

Many of Victoria's surfing regions have surf schools or clubs, giving beginners the opportunity to learn under the watchful eye of experienced surfers, and those who are able to surf the chance to further develop their skills. Some instructors that offer surf lessons also hire out surf and beach gear.

Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak
Apollo Bay Surf & Kayak

Learn to surf with qualified coaches at the safe surf beach at Apollo Bay. The qualified, supportive and relaxed coaches get in the water with you. Other services include stand-up paddle boarding lessons, kayak lessons and hire, and also mountain and road bike hire.

www.apollobaysurfkayak.com.au
Girls on Board
Girls on Board

Run by expert female accredited coaches, Girls on Board provides welcoming and inclusive surfing lessons for people of all ages, held at YCW Beach at Smiths Beach.

www.girlsonboard.com.au
Go Ride A Wave
Go Ride A Wave

Offering surf lessons and hire of surfboards, body boards, kayaks and beach gear for visitors to the beaches of Anglesea, Lorne, Ocean Grove, Torquay and Wye River

www.gorideawave.com.au
Go Surf
Go Surf

For an authentic surfing experience you will never forget, join Go Surf for fun and safe coaching for all ages and skill levels. Learn to surf or try stand up paddle boarding at Port Fairy, Warrnambool or Cape Bridgewater near Portland. Go Surf also hires equipment for beachgoers including surfboards, bodyboards, paddle boards and wet suits.

www.gosurf.com.au
Great Ocean Road & Bellarine Surf Tours
Great Ocean Road & Bellarine Surf Tours

Learn to surf with group or private lessons. Being a mobile surf school, locations are chosen based on conditions, including Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Lorne, Ocean Grove and Torquay. Schools and large groups are catered for.

www.gorsurftours.com.au
Island Surf School
Island Surf School

Learn to surf in a safe and encouraging environment with real surfers that have real passion. Lessons held at Smiths Beach.

www.islandsurfboards.com.au
Offshore Surf School
Offshore Surf School

Helping people enjoy the wonder of surfing with professional lessons at either Cape Paterson, Inverloch, Sandy Point, Waratah Bay and Wilsons Promontory.

www.offshoresurfschool.com.au
Out There Outdoors
Out There Outdoors

Hire a kayak, mountain bike, surf board, body board, snorkelling equipment, or take a surf or kayak lesson on Phillip Island. For anything fun outdoors!

www.outthere.net.au
Port Fairy Surf School
Port Fairy Surf School

Experience the thrill of surfing a wave with surfing classes held at Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland. Group or private lessons available with highly regarded instructors.

www.portfairysurfschool.com.au
SeaEarth Adventures
SeaEarth Adventures

SeaEarth Adventures are based on the Great Ocean Road and offer a range of exciting group and private sessions. Get wet with a surf lesson available at Torquay, Anglesea and Ocean Grove. You can shred the trails mountain biking on the Surf Coast, You Yangs or Forrest. We also offer surf a river kayaking from the Barwon river to Torquay and Anglesea. If you're keen to hang out we offer rock-climbing sessions in the You Yangs, Werribee Gorge and the Grampians. What adventures has your name on it?

www.seaearthadventures.com.au
Surf Sessions
Surf Sessions

The surfing development experts with instructional programs aimed at beginners, intermediate or advanced surfers. Lessons held at Barwon Heads and Ocean Grove.

www.surfsessions.com.au
Surf Shack
Surf Shack

Learn to surf with lessons from the professionals on the beautiful Wilderness Coast at either Lakes Entrance, Cape Conran (near Marlo) or Mallacoota. Everything is supplied including boards and wetsuits.

www.surfshack.com.au/learn-to-surf
Surf Trax
Surf Trax

Receive expert surf lessons from fully qualified instructors when you attend Surf Trax's surf school. Lessons are held at YCW Beach at Smiths Beach.

www.surftrax.com.au
Torquay Surfing Academy
Torquay Surfing Academy

Experience the thrill of learning to surf and riding a wave with real surfers teaching real surfing at Torquay

www.torquaysurf.com.au

Major surf events

Rip Curl Pro
Rip Curl Pro

March / April. The Rip Curl Pro is one of the legs of the World Surf League (WSL) World Tour - a series of events in which surfers compete to determine the annual world champion. The Rip Curl Pro has been running since 1973 and is the top pro surfing competition in Australia. It is held south of Torquay at Bells Beach, which is regarded as one of the best surf beaches in Australia.

Location: Torquay

www.ripcurl.com.au