Choose your wave
We want everyone to have the best possible time when they surf with us and a key part of that is making sure you are on the right wave for your level of experience and ability. Use the information below to see which wave is right for you and what you’ll need to do to be reaching the next wave.
Take a look at our Wave Academy to see how to progress.
Beginner Waves
Experience Required:
No experience required! We recommend starting on a Beginner Surf Lesson first before trying by yourself without a coach in a Beginner Surf Session. You must be aged 6+ and be able to swim 25m.
Sessions available:
Ready to progress?
- Stand up on 80% of surfing waves
- Catch 80% of bodyboarding waves
- End rides and wipeout safely
- Confident to catch waves out of your depth
- Ready to paddle your board into position
Suggested Wave Time
1-5 sessions, including 1-2 with lesson.
Improver Waves
Familiar with our Waikiki wave? This is our new and improved version! The Improver wave sits in between Beginner Lessons/Sessions and our Intermediate wave. This is the best place to start learning how to ride waves in our Reef which is at the back of our lake. On this wave you’ll progress from riding white water waves to unbroken green waves, on this classic 1.5ft tall reef style wave.
Experience Required:
- Competent riding whitewater waves
- Comfortable out of depth
Sessions Available:
Ready to Progress?
- Paddle into 80% of surfing waves
- Stand up on 80% of surfing waves
- Travel across the wave face
- End rides and wipeout safely
Suggested Wave Time:
3-10 sessions including 2 with lesson
Intermediate Waves
The Intermediate wave is a classic 3-ft wave with a green, open face, super forgiving with a gentle take-off. It holds its shape nicely further down the line, giving you plenty of chances to practice those manoeuvres. This wave is great for those just mastering catching smaller green waves who are looking at trying basic manoeuvrers such as speed generation.
Experience Required:
- Comfortable paddling out back
- Catch 1-3ft waves
Sessions Available:
Ready to Progress?
- Navigate an angled take off
- Confident pop up manoeuvre
- Turn left and right
- End rides and wipeout safely
Suggested Wave Time:
3-10 sessions, including 2 with lesson
Advanced Waves
A 4-ft open faced wave, fast paced sections with lots of opportunities to try different styles of turns, excelling in power with solid lips to hit.
Experience Required:
- Comfortable paddling in bigger swells
- Catch 2-4ft waves
Sessions Available:
Ready to Progress?
- Prepare for steeper, faster take offs
- Navigate changing wave sections
- Perform linked turns and manoeuvres
- Confident in rips/currents
Suggested Wave Time
Once competent.
Advanced Plus Waves
A fast, steep and exciting 5ft open face wave. This wave works great for boards ranging from shortboards to mid-lengths including bodyboards as well.
Experience Required:
- Comfortable padding in powerful swells
- Catch 4ft waves
Sessions Available:
Advanced Plus
What to try next:
- Use your expertise to experience different waves and sessions
- Trial a new board from the boardroom
- Test yourself on your backhand side
Suggested Wave Time:
Infinite wave time, endless enjoyment!
Expert Turns
This is a 6ft wave, with great power, critical sections and overall speed. A great wave for mastering advanced manoeuvrers, such as more vertical snap
Experience Required:
- Comfortable padding in powerful swells
- Catch 4ft waves
Sessions Available:
What to try next:
- Use your expertise to experience different waves and sessions
- Trial a new board from the boardroom
- Test yourself on your backhand side
Suggested Wave Time:
Infinite wave time, endless enjoyment!
Expert Barrels
This is a 6ft wave, with great power, critical sections and overall speed. A great wave for mastering advanced manoeuvrers, such as more vertical snap
Experience Required:
- Comfortable padding in powerful swells
- Catch 4ft waves
Sessions Available:
What to try next:
- Use your expertise to experience different waves and sessions
- Trial a new board from the boardroom
- Test yourself on your backhand side
Suggested Wave Time:
Infinite wave time, endless enjoyment!