Summer Waves 6-Week Program

SUMMER WAVES 6 WEEK PROGRAM 

$465 / person

ADULTS-ONLY PROGRAM

Please note, all participants must be 18 years + to participate in our programs.

ABOUT

Want to grow your confidence in the ocean and have wild fun while doing it? This program has been designed to progress your surfing skills, ocean awareness, fitness, and confidence in the water, with instructors who will give you detailed attention and make sure you're having an epic time (because we all know the best surfer out there is the one having the most fun)!

WHAT'S INCLUDED? (Levels 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B)

• 6 x 2-hour surf lessons with a qualified & experienced surf instructor, running across six consecutive weeks. These lessons will be progressive and dive into practical surfing skills, ocean awareness, mindset tools, and so much more.
• We'll provide you with a wetsuit, surfboard, and sunscreen for all lessons (you are welcome to use your own if you would prefer to).

FAQ's

What level of surfer is this for?
We have five different levels running for this current round of Summer Waves.

• Level 1A: Complete beginners and those who haven't tried surfing before. We'll be going through all the basics of ocean safety, paddling and standing on your board, and learning to read the waves. Our goal by the end of the program will be to have you standing and starting to turnon your board, and maybe even starting to try for unbroken waves.
  Fridays at 10am, starting Feb 7th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Tora.
  Saturdays at 10:30am, starting Feb 8th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Tora.

  Sundays at 1pm, starting Feb 9th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Becks.

• Level 1B: This program is for people who have already done a couple of lessons before and are confident catching whitewash waves and standing. We'll be teaching you how to paddle out the back and aim to move towards surfing small unbroken waves across the program with confidence and ease.
  Tuesdays at 10am, starting Feb 4th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Heidi and Sally.
  Saturdays at 1pm, starting Feb 8th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Becks.
  Sundays at 8am, starting Feb 9th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Sally.

• Level 2A: This program is for surfers who can paddle out the back but who still feel a little nervous or overwhelmed in unbroken waves. We'll focus on building confidence, nurturing the nervous system, and creating a positive experience in 1-2ft waves. By the end of the program, our aim is to have you feeling calm, comfortable, and excited about surfing out the back.
  Thursdays at 10am, starting Feb 6th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Heidi and Becks.
  Sundays at 10:30am, starting Feb 9th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Sally.

• Level 2B: For surfers who are confident in small unbroken waves (1-2ft) and ready to progress, this program is all about refining your technique and pushing your skills further. With a focus on positioning, wave selection, and building strong foundations, we'll help you start tackling slightly bigger or steeper wave faces with confidence, and start moving towards more advanced manoeuvres. 
  Mondays at 10am, starting Feb 3rd, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Sally.
  Saturdays at 8am, starting Feb 8th, 2025 for six consecutive weeks with Tora.

• Level 3A: Designed for our competent long boarders who want to progress, this program runs in 2-4ft gentle rolling waves. With a smaller group size (6 participants) and two coaches per class, you'll receive both in-water guidance and detailed feedback through video analysis. Our goal is to help you master turns, cross-stepping, and nose riding while refining your style and technique.
  
  

• Level 3B: This program is tailored for surfers looking to refine their skills on shorter boards in 2-4ft waves. With a small group size of six participants, our session includes 90 minutes of in-water coaching and 30 minutes of group video analysis to review footage from the previous week. The focus is on mastering foundational techniques, duck dives, top and bottom turns, and advanced manoeuvres to take your shortboarding to the next level.
  Sundays at 8am with Tora and Becks, starting Feb 9th for 6 consecutive weeks - bookable on this page: https://honuhonisurfcamp.rezdy.com/686822/summer-waves-6-week-program-level-3
  

Please note, if you're interested in different lesson days and times than those listed above, reach out and let us know! We're keeping a list of requested sessions and as soon as we have enough interest for a different time slot to go ahead, we'll add it to our timetable.

Which beach are we surfing at?
We want to make sure you get the most from your sessions, so we choose the beach with the best conditions on the day. You'll receive a message 24 hours before each session with instructions on where to meet us. We have permits to operate at several beaches along the Great Ocean Road, so lessons may be held anywhere between Torquay and Urquharts Bluff. If needed, we can help you organise carpools to get you to and from any location we head to.

How are you going to help coach me on my specific goals in a group setting?
On booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to fill out telling us where you're currently at ability-wise, what you want to work on, and what (if anything) may be holding you back. While we do try and group our lessons with similar abilities, if you have a specific goal in mind, we'll do our best to make sure that we specifically cover that off with you throughout the program.

Do I need to be a good swimmer?
Our complete beginners will be starting out where they can stand, in waist to chest depth water, and we'll never force you to go deeper than where you're comfortable. If you want to paddle out the back, you should be able to comfortably tread water and swim 100-200m unaided, just in case your leg rope snaps and you lose your board.

What happens if I can't make one of the weeks?
We know committing to a 6-week program can be a lot. We'll be running a week of make-up classes at the end of the program for anyone who's missed a session. You can also book into empty spaces that open up throughout the six weeks in other classes to help make up your sessions.

REVIEWS FROM PAST ATTENDEES.

"FIVE STARS BABY! This surf camp has been the most fulfilling experience, with Becky being the most kind and supportive teacher. If you are looking to learn anything about surfing, Honu Honi Surf Camp is the place to go. I feel like I’ve now got a lovely surf community on top of having confidence in the waves. Sign up… you won’t regret it!" - Jess, Winter Waves June 2022 (left via Google Reviews).

"I did the 6 week Winter Waves program for complete beginners on Saturday mornings. Don't let the winter weather put you off, when you're in a wetsuit you don't feel the cold - Honi Honu supply them and surfboards or you can bring your own. Becks is a great instructor and the locations are picturesque. The 2-hour lesson duration is perfect and our group was surfing waves from the first lesson. This was just the motivation I needed to get out there and become a regular surfer. Thanks Becks!" - Zenon, Winter Waves June 2022 (left via Facebook Reviews).

"The 6wk winter waves program was great. Not only did I progress to consistently standing up on my board and moving from white wash to paddling for green waves, Honu Honi provide a superior service with quality boards and wetsuits, answering all communications promptly and going over and above providing make up lessons, bonus info and videos on board selection, reading the surf and the list goes on! Highly recommend." - Mairead,  Winter Waves June 2022 (left via Google Reviews).