Adventure and Outdoors Tours

Welcome to Dawn Surf Co., an affiliated surf school with Surfing Victoria and a licensed tour operator with Parks Victoria. Based on Victoria’s iconic Surf Coast, they specialise in adult-only surf lessons in small, personalised groups.

Their mission is to create an uplifting, safe, and inspiring environment where adults can learn to surf with confidence. They teach you to ride waves and read the ocean, focusing on technique, safety, and faster progress.

They run lessons across the beautiful beaches of Anglesea, Torquay, and Lorne, selecting the best conditions each day to ensure calm, crowd-free sessions.

Their experienced surf coaches guide you through surf theory, pop-up technique, ocean awareness, and in-water coaching, ensuring you build skills and confidence from your first lesson. With smaller groups, you’ll enjoy detailed feedback and one-on-one attention.

Each session includes premium surf gear (boards and wetsuits) and is designed with care, safety, and a focus on fun. They offer a range of surf programs, from one-off taster lessons to multi-day intensives and private coaching, all structured to help you progress quickly and confidently.

Dawn Surf Co. provides a supportive, high-quality experience on the Great Ocean Road that balances learning, exploration, and connection with the ocean.

Join the, and discover why the Surf Coast is one of the best places in Australia to learn to surf.

Surf Class of 3 students and a coach walking down a beautiful empty beach near Anglesea and Torquay.

Services

2 Hour Taster Surf Lesson in Torquay / Anglesea - Learn to Surf for Adults

From $80 to $160

Discover the joy of surfing with Dawn Surf Co., an affiliated surf school with Surfing Victoria and a licensed Parks Victoria tour operator. The taster surf lesson is the perfect introduction for adults wanting to experience the ocean in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Set along the beautiful beaches of Anglesea, this two-hour session blends ocean education, hands-on surf coaching, and plenty of fun.

With small, adult-only groups, you’ll receive personalised attention from experienced instructors who take the time to guide you through every step, from understanding surf conditions to mastering your first pop-up.

You will use premium surf gear (boards and wetsuits provided) and choose each day’s beach based on the best conditions: calm, crowd-free, and perfect for beginners.

Whether you’re ticking learn to surf off your bucket list or curious to try something new, this beginner-friendly experience in Anglesea (with nearby sessions in Torquay and Lorne) is the perfect way to start your surfing journey.

With small groups (maximum five surfers), you’ll get more coaching, more waves, and more confidence in the water.

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