Summer WAVES
6-week program
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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)!​
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program
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WHAT'S INCLUDED?
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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.
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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).
LEVELS AND SESSIONS
We have five different levels running for this current round of Summer Waves:
You can find information about each level below. Our Level 3A: Longboard course will not be running this round, but we hope to have it return for Autumn Waves in April 2025.
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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.
LOCATION
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 between 4pm-5pm the night 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.
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Level 1A
complete beginner
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 turn on your board, and maybe even starting to try for unbroken waves.
Max. 8 students per class with one instructor.
Fridays at 10am, starting Feb 7th for 6 consecutive weeks.
Saturdays at 10:30am, starting Feb 8th for 6 consecutive weeks.
Sundays at 1pm, starting Feb 9th for 6 consecutive weeks
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$465 AUD
Level 1B
paddle out
This program is similar to our 1A beginner's group, but for people who have already done a couple of lessons before. Perfect if you've figure out how to stand in the whitewash and are ready to learn how to paddle out into the unbroken waves!
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Max. 8 students per class with one instructor.
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Tuesdays at 10am with Sally and Heidi, starting Feb 4th for 6 consecutive weeks.
Saturdays at 1pm with Becks, starting Feb 8th for 6 consecutive weeks.
Sundays at 8am with Sally, starting Feb 9th for 6 consecutive weeks.
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$465 AUD
Level 2A
nurture
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.
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Max. 8 students per class with one instructor.
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Thursdays at 10am with Becks and Heidi, starting Feb 6th for 6 consecutive weeks.
Sundays at 10:30am with Sally, starting Feb 9th for 6 consecutive weeks.
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$465 AUD
Level 2B
push
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.
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Max. 8 students per class with one instructor.
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Mondays at 10am with Sally, starting Feb 3rd for 6 consecutive weeks.
Saturdays at 8am with Tora, starting Feb 8th for 6 consecutive weeks.
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$465 AUD
Level 3A
longboard
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.
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Max. 6 students per class with two instructors.
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Our Level 3A will not be running in Summer Waves. We hope to have it return for Autumn Waves in April 2025.
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$888 AUD
Level 3B
shortboard
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.
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Max. 6 students per class with two instructors.
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Sundays at 8am with Tora and Becks, starting Feb 9th for 6 consecutive weeks.
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$888 AUD
"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 '22 (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 '22 (via Facebook Reviews)
frequently asked questions
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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 likely bring in an extra instructor and split the surf lesson up further so that you can have coaching on that specific goal.
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 few make-up classes at the end of the program for anyone who's missed a session. You can also swap into other classes within your program when other students are away. Basically, we'll try and be as flexible as possible to make sure you get everything you can from the program.
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Any other questions? Get in contact and one of our friendly staff will be happy to answer your inquiry.