Torquay Surf Academy
Local surf school with lessons, board hire, SUP and kayaks a short walk from Torquay Surf Beach.
(03) 5261 2022 · torquaysurf.com.au
Surf schools, hire and iconic Surf Coast beaches around Torquay, Jan Juc and Bells — including Cosy Corner on the Front Beach foreshore.
Local surf school with lessons, board hire, SUP and kayaks a short walk from Torquay Surf Beach.
(03) 5261 2022 · torquaysurf.com.au
Long-running learn-to-surf school and beachfront hire shop with group and private lessons.
1300 132 441 · gorideawave.com.au
Surf lessons plus outdoor adventure programs along the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road.
0425 784 643 · southernexposure.com.au
Public surf lessons at Torquay and nearby beaches, with soft boards and wetsuits included.
0492 178 469 · seaearthadventures.com.au
Indoor surf history, Hall of Fame and film theatre — solid wet-weather or family option.
(03) 5261 4606 · australiannationalsurfingmuseum.com.au
Sheltered southern end of Front Beach — calm water, picnic lawns, BBQ and playground. Ideal for families.
Public amenity · Surf Coast Shire
The main surf beach — check flags and conditions with Torquay SLSC on patrol days.
Public beach · Swim between the flags
Quieter bay beach with boat ramp — popular for fishing, SUP and calmer swims.
Public amenity · Surf Coast Shire foreshore
Local surf beach west of Torquay — check swell and patrol status before you paddle out.
Public beach · Jan Juc
World-famous break and coastal lookouts — home of the Rip Curl Pro. Respect local surf etiquette.
Public reserve · Parks / Surf Coast management
Marine national park beaches and lookouts — great coastal walks and quieter sand.
Surf brands’ hometown retail — wet-weather browsing and board shopping.
Surf City Plaza, Torquay
Patrolled surf beach and river mouth — classic first GOR beach stop west of Torquay.
Beachsafe · Surf Coast Shire
Patrolled beach on Loutit Bay — stroll the pier, foreshore and Mountjoy Parade afterwards.
Surf camp and lessons based at Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park — softboards, coaching and camp stays.
(03) 5242 5666 · honuhoni.com
Long stretch east of Torquay Surf Beach — popular for surfing, fishing and quieter beach days; swim with care.
Public beach · Beachsafe
World-class right-hand reef break next to Bells — iconic view and surf spot; experienced surfers only in bigger swell.
Public reserve · near Bells Beach
Long patrolled beach west of Aireys Inlet — classic Great Ocean Road sand and surf stop.
Public beach · Beachsafe
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