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SURF STORIES

Learn to surf, discover Australia's best beginner beaches, and get expert advice before you hit the water.

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Explore Australia's best surf destinations, beginner-friendly beaches, surf schools and local guides. Find the perfect place to learn to surf and plan your next surf adventure.

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Surf Camp vs Surf Lessons: Which Is Right for You?

If you've decided you want to learn to surf, you'll quickly encounter two options: a series of individual surf lessons or a multi-day surf camp. Both can be excellent — but they're suited to different people, goals, and budgets.

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Jun 112 min read

The Best Places to Learn Surfing in Australia

Australia has thousands of kilometres of coastline and some of the best conditions for learning to surf anywhere on earth. But not every break is equal when it comes to the learning experience.

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The Beginner's Guide to Choosing Your First Surfboard

Walking into a surf shop for the first time can be overwhelming. Hundreds of boards in dozens of shapes and sizes. This guide will help you make sense of it.

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How Long Does It Take to Learn to Surf? (Honest Answer)

Surfing is one of those sports where everyone wants to know: how long until I can actually do it? The honest answer: it depends on what "do it" means to you.

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