Summer Intensives – Beginner Transformation 1A | 2-Day Surf Intensive

SUMMER INTENSIVES – BEGINNER TRANSFORMATION 1A

2-Day Surf Intensive

$675 / person

ADULTS-ONLY PROGRAM

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

ABOUT

Ready to start your surfing journey? Spend two action-packed days building your surfing skills, ocean awareness and confidence through progressive surf coaching, theory and practical training designed especially for complete beginners.

Across the two days, we'll build your surfing foundations from the ground up and help you develop the skills you need to start surfing safely and confidently. We'll cover everything from ocean safety, reading waves and choosing the right equipment through to paddling, catching waves, standing up and beginning to control your board.

With a maximum of just 8 surfers and two instructors across the Intensive, you'll receive plenty of individual attention while learning alongside a small crew of people working towards the same goals.

And because learning to surf is about more than what happens during a lesson, your Summer Intensive also includes theory sessions, practical training, access to our Beginner Transformation video library and a private WhatsApp group for your crew to stay connected and keep surfing together after the Intensive is over.

Our goal? To give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to finish your Intensive excited to keep surfing.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• 4 x scheduled coached surf sessions across two days, with a maximum of 8 participants. We'll adjust session timing where needed to make the most of the conditions available.

• Two qualified and experienced surf instructors across the Intensive, allowing us to combine in-water coaching with filming, observation and individual feedback.

• Progressive coaching covering the foundations of surfing, including ocean safety, paddling, catching waves, standing up, board control, wave selection and reading the ocean.

• Surf theory sessions to help you understand what's happening in the water and start building the knowledge you need to surf independently.

• Mobility, surf-specific movement and practical land-based training across the two days.

• Lunch on both days.

• Access to our Beginner Transformation online video library so you can revisit key skills and theory after your Intensive.

• A private WhatsApp group for your Intensive crew, which is yours to keep afterwards so you can organise surfs and continue progressing together.

• Access to HH Fam exclusive events after completing your Intensive.

• Surfboard, wetsuit and sunscreen for all surf sessions (you're very welcome to use your own equipment if you prefer).

PAYMENT PLANS

Want to split the cost of your Summer Intensive? You can choose our two-part payment plan at checkout:

• 50% deposit ($337.50) at the time of booking to secure your spot.
• Remaining 50% ($337.50) due two weeks before your Intensive begins.

If you're booking within two weeks of your Intensive, the full $675 payment will be due at the time of booking.

YOUR 2-DAY INTENSIVE

Your Summer Intensive includes two full days of progressive coaching, generally running from 8am–4pm each day.

DAY ONE

8:00am – Surf Theory
Meet your crew, set your individual goals for the Intensive and start building the foundations you'll need in the water, including ocean safety, equipment, surf conditions and the skills we'll be working on throughout the day.

9:00am – Coached Surf Session #1
Hit the water for your first coached surf session, putting the morning's theory into practice with individual feedback from your instructors.

11:30am – Mobility + Reset
A short surf-specific mobility, stretching or movement session to help you recover, reset and get ready for your second surf.

12:00pm – Group Lunch
Lunch is on us! Sit down with your crew and instructors, refuel and chat about how the morning went.

1:00pm – Surf Theory + Coaching Session
Build on what we saw during your first surf with another practical theory and coaching session, preparing you for the afternoon.

2:00pm – Coached Surf Session #2
Back into the water to continue building your skills, with another coached session and individual feedback.

4:00pm – Finish

6:00pm – Optional Group Dinner
You're invited to join your crew and instructors for an optional group dinner at a local restaurant. Dinner isn't included in your Intensive, so simply order and pay for whatever you'd like.

DAY TWO

8:00am – Surf Theory + Day Two Goals
We'll recap what we learned on Day One, answer questions and identify what you individually need to work on next.

9:00am – Coached Surf Session #3
Head back into the water and continue building on your skills from Day One.

11:30am – Mobility + Reset
A short recovery and movement session before lunch.

12:00pm – Group Lunch
Another group lunch with your crew and instructors, included in your Intensive.

1:00pm – Surf Theory + Coaching Session
We'll dive further into the skills and knowledge you need to continue progressing beyond the Intensive and prepare for your final surf.

2:00pm – Coached Surf Session #4
Your final scheduled coached surf session gives you another opportunity to put everything together, receive individual feedback and identify what to keep working on after your Intensive.

4:00pm – Wrap-Up + What's Next
Finish your Intensive with clear next steps for your surfing, access to your ongoing resources and a crew of new surf buddies to keep progressing with.

A NOTE ABOUT SURF CONDITIONS

The schedule above is our planned structure, but we're surfers and the ocean doesn't work to a timetable.

We'll adjust the timing and order of activities when needed to make the most of the conditions available. For example, if the best surf is first thing in the morning, we may extend an early surf session and move theory or mobility to later in the day.

Surf sessions may be brought forward, extended, shortened or moved to another suitable location. If conditions aren't suitable for safe or productive in-water coaching, scheduled surf time may instead be used for relevant practical coaching such as surf theory, video analysis, surf-skate training, mobility or other land-based training.

Changes to the timetable or the substitution of in-water coaching due to surf or weather conditions do not entitle participants to a refund, credit or make-up session.

FAQS

What level of surfer is this for?

Beginner Transformation 1A is designed for complete beginners and people with very limited previous surfing experience.

You don't need to know anything about surfing before you arrive — that's what we're here for.

We'll start with the fundamentals of ocean safety, equipment, paddling, catching waves and standing on your board before progressively building your skills across the two days.

Our aim is to have you catching waves, getting to your feet and beginning to control your board with greater confidence. Depending on your individual progression and the conditions available, you may also begin working towards turning and taking the first steps towards surfing small unbroken waves.

How big are the groups?

Summer Intensives are capped at a maximum of 8 surfers, with two instructors across the Intensive.

Small groups are an important part of the way we coach at Honu Honi. Rather than simply getting everyone into the water and leaving you to figure it out, we want our instructors to be able to watch what you're doing, provide individual feedback and help you work on the specific things that will make the biggest difference to your surfing.

I've never surfed before. Am I going to hold everyone else up?

Not at all. This Intensive is specifically designed for complete beginners.

Everyone booking Beginner Transformation 1A will be working through the same foundational skills, although everyone will naturally progress at a different pace. Our small group size allows us to adjust our coaching to each surfer throughout the Intensive.

Which beach are we surfing at?

We choose our location based on where we expect to find the most suitable conditions for the group. We have permits to operate at several beaches along the Great Ocean Road, so sessions may be held anywhere between Torquay and Urquharts Bluff. We'll send you the relevant meeting information before your Intensive. If needed, we can also help organise carpools between participants.

Do I need to be a good swimmer?

No. As a complete beginner, you'll initially be learning in water where you can stand, generally around waist to chest depth, and we'll never force you to go deeper than you're comfortable.

As you progress towards paddling into deeper water and surfing unbroken waves, you should be able to comfortably tread water and swim approximately 100–200m unaided, just in case you ever lose your board.

Can I come on my own?

Absolutely. Most of our guests come to Honu Honi on their own, and meeting other people to surf with is a big part of the experience.

We'll create a private WhatsApp group for your Intensive crew, and the group will remain open afterwards so you can stay connected and organise your own surfs together.

I'm travelling to the Surf Coast. Is accommodation included?

Accommodation is not included, which means you're free to stay wherever suits you and your budget.

Summer Intensive participants can access 10% off accommodation at Torquay Foreshore Caravan Park if they'd like to stay close to town. You're also very welcome to organise your own accommodation elsewhere on the Surf Coast.

If you're staying at the caravan park and won't have access to a car, please let us know and we can assist with transport to and from the day's activities.

Can I get my surf footage from the Intensive?

Yes! Our instructors will be filming throughout the Intensive to help us observe your surfing and provide better feedback.

If you'd like to keep your individual surf footage afterwards, you'll have the option to purchase your clips as an additional extra.

You can also upgrade to a personalised post-Intensive video analysis, where we'll review your surfing with you privately via Zoom and identify the key things we'd recommend working on next.

What happens after the Intensive?

Your surfing doesn't have to finish when the Intensive does.

You'll retain access to your Beginner Transformation video resources and your crew's WhatsApp group, and you'll become eligible to join our HH Fam exclusive events.

If you're ready to keep progressing with us, you can also move into the next appropriate Summer Intensive or join one of our future 6-Week Programs.

What happens if I need to cancel?

You can cancel your Summer Intensive up until 72 hours before the scheduled start time to receive a full refund or transfer your booking to another available Intensive.

Cancellations made within 72 hours of the Intensive start time are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another date. You may transfer your place to another person at no additional cost.

Summer Intensives are delivered across two consecutive days. Missed sessions, late arrivals or portions of the Intensive that you choose not to attend cannot be made up, credited or transferred to another date.

REVIEWS FROM PAST HONU HONI SURFERS

"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 (via Google Reviews)

"I finished the sessions feeling so confident in the water. If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to surf, these are the brilliant people to do it with!"

— Shelby (via Google Reviews)

"Honestly the best thing you can ever do for yourself, it is so much fun. In the most incredibly supportive environment, with the most beautiful locations and instructors that really make you feel like part of a community. I cannot recommend it enough. Do yourself a favour and go."
— Cassie (via Google Reviews)