Port Fairy Surf Lessons
Looking for Surf Lessons in Port Fairy?
GO Surf School offers fun, safe and professional surf lessons in Port Fairy, on Victoria’s beautiful Great Ocean Road. Whether you’re a complete beginner ready to catch your first wave, want to improve your surfing skills, or are looking for a fun activity for your family, friends or group, our experienced surf instructors have a lesson to suit you.
Our Port Fairy surf lessons are suitable for all ages and abilities, with quality surfboards and wetsuits provided. Join us during the summer holidays or book a private group surf lesson in Port Fairy year-round for groups of six or more.
Learn to surf in Port Fairy with GO Surf School and book your next surfing adventure today!
Surf Programs in Port Fairy
Choose from a range of Port Fairy surf programs designed for different ages, abilities and group sizes:
- Beginner Surf Lessons – Learn the fundamentals of surfing in a safe and supportive environment.
- SurfGroms – Fun surf lessons for kids aged 5–12, combining surfing, ocean awareness and beach safety.
- Private Surf Lessons – Personalised one-on-one coaching to help you progress your surfing skills.
- Corporate Surf Lessons – A fun, active and memorable team-building experience.
- School Groups – Surf education programs for schools, camps and student groups.
- Group Surf Lessons – Surfing experiences for groups of 6 or more, perfect for families, friends, clubs and organised groups.
All programs are led by qualified surf instructors with a focus on surf technique, ocean safety, confidence and enjoying time in the water.
Why Learn to Surf in Port Fairy?
Port Fairy brings together a long sandy surf beach, sheltered waterways and one of Victoria’s most distinctive coastal towns. East Beach gives beginners room to learn, while the nearby Moyne River, Griffiths Island and working harbour make it easy to build a memorable day around the water. Whether you are visiting for the school holidays, a weekend escape or a Great Ocean Road journey, a GO SURF lesson offers an active way to experience Port Fairy’s coast rather than simply look at it.
Port Fairy Surf Lesson Meeting Point:
Meet at the East Beach toilet block on Beach Street, approximately 200 metres past the Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club. Your coaches will fit your wetsuit and board before beginning the beach-safety and skills session. Conditions can change, so GO SURF may confirm a nearby alternative location when required for safety and lesson quality.
Why Choose Go Surf in Port Fairy?
GO SURF has been continually locally owned and operated by Keith Curtain and Fiona Hampson since 2010. Port Fairy is our home base, and our experienced team has helped thousands of children, adults, families, schools and community groups enjoy the coast with greater skill, confidence and awareness.
- Friendly, qualified coaches with strong local beach knowledge.
- Safety, surf awareness and ocean literacy built into every lesson.
- Warm wetsuits and quality beginner softboards included.
- Supportive instruction for first-time and returning surfers.
- Public summer programs plus year-round options for groups of six or more.
- A genuine locally owned Port Fairy experience.
School Surf Programs & Group Surf Lessons
GO SURF works with primary and secondary schools, camps, youth organisations, workplaces and community groups visiting Port Fairy and South West Victoria. Choose surfing at East Beach, stand-up paddleboarding on the Moyne River, or a combined coastal program tailored to your group’s age, experience, timetable and learning goals. Equipment, wetsuits, qualified coaches and clear safety documentation are provided.
Surfing is the medium. Education is the outcome. Our programs use the coast to develop confidence, resilience, water safety, teamwork and practical ocean awareness.
Stand Up Paddleboarding in Port Fairy
SUP and Stand Up Paddleboarding in Port Fairy
Port Fairy is also home to GO SURF’s popular stand-up paddleboarding experiences. Learn the basics in protected water at Little East Beach, or join our scenic Moyne River-to-beach experience when conditions and scheduling allow. SUP offers a different view of Port Fairy’s river, harbour and coastline and is suitable for visitors, families and organised groups who want a calmer-water adventure.
Port Fairy SUP Lesson & Tour Meeting Point:
- Starting Point: Our SUP lessons and tours kick off at the Sea Scouts shed on Griffith St., near the boat ramp on the Moyne River. We provide secure gear storage on-site, though please note there are no bathroom facilities available.
Port Fairy Intro to SUP Lesson & SUP Hire Location:
- Meet us at Port Fairy’s East Beach, at the end of Battery Lane, where we’ll fit you with the right equipment and give you a comprehensive safety briefing.
Equipment Hire
Surfboard & Wetsuit Hire at East Beach
Want more time in the water? GO SURF offers beginner-friendly soft surfboard hire at Port Fairy’s East Beach during summer. A wetsuit is included with surfboard hire, helping visitors and developing surfers enjoy the beach with suitable equipment.
SUP Hire at East Beach
Explore Port Fairy from the water with GO SURF’s stand-up paddleboard (SUP) hire, available during summer for visitors wanting a fun and easy way to enjoy the coastline. Our SUP hire is suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers looking to get out on the water and make the most of Port Fairy’s beaches.