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Go Ride A Wave

Go Ride A Wave

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Australia's favourite surf school since 1987, Go Ride A Wave has introduced over one million people to surfing across its Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Great Ocean Road locations. The Surfers Paradise outlet operates from inside Paradise Centre on iconic Cavill Mall, making it the most accessible entry point to ocean activities for visitors to the Gold Coast's main tourist strip.
  • Operating since 1987, Australia's original learn-to-surf school
  • Over one million students taught across multiple locations
  • Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Great Ocean Road outlets
  • Surfing, bodyboarding, SUP, and kayaking lessons
  • Surf lifesaving programs for schools and corporate groups
  • Conveniently located inside Paradise Centre on Cavill Mall

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Surf details

Price Range
$$
Best Season
Year-round
Swell Window
Year-round
Disciplines
Beginner Lessons
Break Type
Beach
Gear
Longboard, Funboard, SUP
Certifications
Surf Lifesaving

Surfer reviews

4.9on Google, 505 reviews
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Current conditions

Today · Thu

58Maybe/ 100

4s period , wind chop · 80% chance of rain

ShowersWaves 3.0 ft84°FRain 80%Wind 7 kt, gusts 21

Waves

3.1 ft @ 4s

Wind

5 kt

Gusts 21 kt

Water

73°F

Air

73°F

Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF). See full conditions →

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