Intermediate Surf Sessions
The Waves
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Does the waves in intermediate surf sessions barrel?
No. Our intermediate surf sessions deliver exciting surfing conditions to practice take-offs, riding greenwater and turns – but no barrels. When you’re ready to progress to the advanced surf sessio...
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What is the ride length of waves in an intermediate surf session?
The waves will run for around 8-10 seconds, allowing for multiple manoeuvres each wave.
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What are the intermediate surf session waves like?
Designed for intermediate surfers, these sessions offer playful, green-faced waves, breaking right and left. With a face height between 1.2-1.6m (or what we’d call 2-3 feet), intermediate surf sess...
Surfing The Point
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What happens if there is bad or inclement weather?
URBNSURF Melbourne is an all-weather facility, and sessions will run in all safe weather conditions, irrespective of air and water temperature, wind direction, or rain. In the event of lightning ne...
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How old do you need to be to surf?
Our minimum age requirement for all surfing activity (including sessions and lessons) is 6 years.
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How do you manage crowds?
Surfer priority (or right of way) is managed with a strict (but fair) one-at-a-time system – wait your turn, and when your wave comes, it’s yours. Snaking (paddling inside another surfer to “steal”...
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Can I surf at night?
Yep! Our stadium-grade LED sports lighting makes early morning and night surfing possible. The lights will be on when it’s dark, or low light.
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How many waves will I catch per hour?
Even when we’re fully booked, each surfer should score around 12 waves per session (that is, opportunities to catch waves – once it comes, it’s up to you how you ride it!). When we’re less busy, yo...
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What ability level are intermediate surf sessions suited to?
Intermediate surf sessions are best suited to intermediate surfers who have learned the basics, understand surfing etiquette, and can comfortably surf unassisted. You should be able to paddle, take...
Surf Sessions
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What happens if I am running late for my surf session?
Don’t stress! If you’re running late for your surf session, you can join after the designated start time, you just might miss a few waves. We’re unable to move your booking, or provide a credit or ...
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What time should I arrive for my surf session?
If you’re booked in for a surf session, we recommend arriving 45 minutes ahead of your session time to allow plenty of time to check in, enter the park, get your gear, get changed, and ready for yo...
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Do you have lockers available?
Yes! Located at our change rooms and Surf Academy, lockers are included in your session, and can be accessed using a four digit code that you create.
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What else do I get with my session?
When you book in an intermediate surf session, you also receive access to URBNSURF Melbourne’s amenities, including parking, an all-day Spectator Pass, a free locker to store your valuables, use o...
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How much is an Intermediate surf session?
Intermediate surf sessions are priced from $89 for adults, and children (aged 6-12).
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How many surfers are there in each session?
Each side of the Point can accommodate up to 18 surfers per hour session, or 36 surfers in total across the two Point zones.
Surf Lessons
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Can I take a surf lesson, or receive surf coaching, in intermediate surf sessions?
Yes! You can book a Group Intermediate or Private Lesson, talk to our friendly Surf Academy crew or contact out CX team via enquiries@urbnsurf.com
Boards, Wetsuits and Surf Equipment
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Can I hire boards and wetsuits?
Yes! Our Surf Rental centre offers an incredible range of softboards, shortboards, longboards and bodyboards, wetsuits and wetsuit accessories (namely hoods and booties), fins and surf hardware. Ch...
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Can I bring my own board, wetsuit and gear?
You sure can! Bring as many boards, wetsuits and gear that you can carry – URBNSURF Melbourne is the perfect place to refine your equipment.
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What boards can I ride?
You can ride any form of surfboard or bodyboard, including finless boards, softboards, fishes, shortboards, mini-mals and longboards. Stand-up paddleboards (SUPs), kayaks and other forms of surf cr...
Photos and Videos
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Can I purchase photos and videos?
URBNSURF offers professional photography services on-site at the URBNSURF Green Room hut in Melbourne. Whether you want the perfect shot of your first surf lesson for Instagram, or a sequence of ph...