FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

I have never surfed before, can I join a lesson?

Definitely! We specialise in teaching complete beginners, all ages and fitness levels! It is normal to be nervous, we are there to help every step of the way.

Basic swimming skills are necessary.

What do I bring/what do you supply?

We supply learner friendly surfboards, wetsuits and rashies.

You need to bring swimmers/boardies, towel, water and sunscreen.

Where do we meet/surf?

To make sure you get the best experience possible, we check the surf conditions on the morning of your lesson to choose the ideal location. We have two stunning beaches to choose from:

Camel Rock – located 10 minutes north of Bermagui at Wallaga Lake
Moorhead Beach – found at the end of Wapengo Street in Bermagui

You’ll receive a confirmation text with the exact location about 30 minutes before your lesson, so please keep your phone handy in the morning.

As I’ll be on the road checking conditions and chasing the best waves, I may not be able to respond to texts right away, but I’ll be in touch as soon as the spot is locked in.

How do I pay/How much is it?

Our online booking system is easy to use and available via the "book now" button. You can find all prices and lesson details there.

What's involved in the 2 hour lesson?

There is no need to arrive early to our surf lessons.

Here is a guideline:

First 15 minutes: Introductions, putting on wetsuits, handing out surfboards and walking to the beach.
15 - 45 minutes: Warm up and stretch, beach safety chat, learn about ocean awareness and surf knowledge.
45 minutes onward: Surfing!
Last 5 minutes: Walk back up the beach and take off wetsuits.

Our lesson plan's do vary group to group.

Cancellations and refunds (SURF LESSONS)

We offer a full refund if the cancellation is 24 hours prior to the booking.

We also offer full refunds if the conditions are unsafe. Examples of this are extremely large swell or lightning storms.

We do surf in the rain and if it is cloudy.

Which surfboard should I buy?

First of all, if you have done a lesson with us, we are very happy to help you figure out the surfboard you used in the lesson as a guide.
We are also happy to bring down a variety of different sized surfboards to a lesson, so you can try before you buy!
Otherwise, I recommend:

Ages 5 - 7: 5'6ft foam surfboard
Ages 8 - 12: 6 - 7ft foam surfboard
Ages 13 - 15: 7 - 8ft foam surfboard
Ages 16 and up: 8 - 9ft foam surfboard

Age and fitness level comes into the equation. If you are older or lacking in fitness, you may want a bigger board (they are easier to balance on and paddle!).
The most common mistake learners make when buying surfboards, is buying a surfboard that is difficult for them, with hopes of improving quickly.
The issue is, if your surfboard is too small, you are likely to get disheartened and give up.
If you get an appropriate sized surfboard, you can still improve quickly! You can always sell it and get a new one after a year.
Lastly, our favourite brand is Softlite surfboards. They are based in Sydney. They make awesome, durable soft boards and we love them!
This is all just my opinion from my experience.
If you have any questions, I'm always more than happy to help to make sure you get the right board for you or your grom.

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