CENTRAL COAST SURF ACADEMY

Welcome to Central Coast Surf Academy

Want to learn to ride the waves like a pro? Central Coast Surf Academy can help you chase your dreams, and the waves, with their range of surf coaching programs. They cater for riders of all ages and abilities, offering classes and private tuition for everyone from children to adults, absolute beginners through to high-performance riders. This elite surfing academy was founded in 2010 by ex-World Tour surfer and local legend, Amee Donohoe. Amee boasts a swag of prestigious surfing achievements, including ranking fifth in the world during her competition prime. Backed by a team of accomplished and accredited Surfing Australia coaches, Central Coast Surf Academy takes the stress out of learning to get up and catch waves, enabling you to reach your full surfing potential.

The Academy is located on the New South Wales Central Coast and offers a host of learn-to-surf programs at some of the best beaches and surf spots in the region. Amee and her team are all about helping people experience the ‘pure stoke of surfing,’ and love helping their clients grow in confidence and ability. Why not join one of their programs to discover the joy of surfing for yourself?

Accessible Surf Programs

Central Coast Surf Academy offers a wide range of programs tailored to meet the needs of surfers of all ages and abilities. With a strong focus on safety and fun, their training aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to become a more confident and competent rider. Private group or one-on-one tuition programs offer a great surfing solution for those with vision loss, or anyone who may need a little extra support. Their qualified team has a wealth of experience coaching surfers with no or low vision from beginner elite level. They have the necessary skills, awareness, and expertise to cater for your needs. When working with clients with vision loss or other needs, they employ a higher ratio of coaches to clients to ensure you feel safe and supported in the water.

They are a registered NDIS provider, currently working with Vision Australia, Surfers on the Spectrum, and individual clients to help them realise their surfing aspirations. Their team of qualified coaches make sure you surfing experience is individually tailored to stay safe, be informed and have fun. Contact their team of experts to find the program that’s perfect for you!

Learn to Surf Experience

Your private group learn-to-surf lesson begins as you arrive at the beach and assemble at the Surf Academy trailer. Here you’ll be kitted out with wetsuits and surfboards. Once you’ve got your gear, your group will assemble on the sandy shore for a safety briefing and demonstration of basic surf skills. Instructions will be described verbally by qualified instructors who have experience teaching clients with no or low vision, so you can rest assured you’re in good hands! If necessary, physical guidance will be provided to help you nail the necessary techniques before you hit the waves.

Once you’ve got the basics sorted, it’s time to head out into the waves to put your new skills to the test. Instructors will provide verbal guidance in the water and will remain close by to assist as needed. You’ll have plenty of time to try your luck catching a wave, with freedom to progress at your own pace.

Paddle out through the whitewash and feel the salty kisses of the water splashing your face. Sense the anticipation and excitement build as your heart races and you wait for the perfect wave. Then spring to your feet and feel the rise and pull of the ocean beneath your board, as it lifts and propels you, like a magic carpet, towards the sandy beach. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of surfing to get your heart pumping! As a truly multi-sensory experience, this learn to surf lesson is sure to create lasting memories.