Surfing
Surfing for everyone
Whether you’re a windsurfer, kitesurfer, bodyboarder or surfer, there are some great beaches on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Perhaps you’re curious and want to try surfing for the first time?
Surf the Fleurieu Peninsula with your mates or enrol in a surfing lesson. Waves on the mid and south coasts of South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula have been rewarding surfers for generations.
Adelaide’s southern beaches
South of metropolitan Adelaide, the mid-coast stretches from Christies Beach along a spectacular coastline. South Port (Port Noarlunga South), Seaford, Moana and Sellicks Beach are great surfing beaches. There are ideal beach breaks for novices and exciting reef breaks for experienced surfers. Summer swells and winter storms provide a variety of surfing opportunities on the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Goolwa, Middleton and Waitpinga
Travel west from the mouth of the Murray River through the towns of Goolwa, Middleton and Victor Harbor. You’ll find Waitpinga Beach and Parsons Beach, to name a couple, that have large swells direct from the Southern Ocean. As with all breaks; tides, wind direction and swell size affect the quality of the waves. The south coast offers a range of surfing experiences. Waitpinga Beach is notorious for its rips, so make sure you’re careful and always surf with a friend.
Goolwa Beach is perfect if you’re just learning to surf. There are plenty of places nearby to hire a surfboard or even take a lesson. Some surfing lesson companies will even give you a ride from Adelaide.
Surf safety
We hope you enjoy the Fleurieu Peninsula surf but play it safe. Some beach conditions are only suitable for experienced surfers and rips are common. If you’re unsure, check with a local.
Try a surf school
Choose from these surf schools, offering a fun way to learn to surf the Fleurieu Peninsula.
Ocean Living Surf School has professional instructors to teach you to surf. A single session or a full day surfing experience can be arranged.
Surf Culture Australia will help you get started and they operate all year round. There is a variety of sessions, so you can choose the one most suited to your ability.
Surf and Sun offers surf and sea kayaking adventures on the Fleurieu Peninsula, including Victor Harbor and Middleton. When you’re finished in the surf, they also offer hiking and wine tasting tours!
South Coast Surf Academy can help you learn to surf. They’ll supply all the gear you need and show you Aussie beach life. Take photos and collect memories that will last a lifetime.
Surfing South Australia Surf School will teach you how to surf the waves. As the peak body for surfing in South Australia, Surfing South Australia is a great place to start. Learn to surf, have a surfing party or go to camps and retreats. You can even enter competitions.
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