Level 1 Beginner Surf Course

Go from first wave to confident surfer

A single lesson gets you standing up. A course gets you surfing. Across two to five sessions, you'll build on each lesson — paddling, positioning, popping up, then catching and riding waves with growing confidence.

Each session is a long 2.25 hours in a small group of four to six, so progress is quick and the coaching stays personal. Courses are valid for 12 months, so you can pace them to suit you.

What's included

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  All your gear. Soft learner board and a quality O'Neill wetsuit, sized for you on the day.
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  An accredited coach. Real instruction on safety, paddling, popping up and reading the waves.
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  Small groups, 4–6 surfers. More personal coaching and far more waves per session.
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  A progression that builds. Each lesson picks up where the last left off, so skills stick.

Your session at a glance

Who it's for

Beginners who want to genuinely learn to surf, not just try it once. Also ideal if you've had a lesson before and want to keep the momentum going. Ages 13 and over.

Where we meet

Courses run at Scarborough Beach on The Esplanade. In cooler months some sessions move to Leighton with a warmer wetsuit — we'll confirm each session's location by email the day before.