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North Caloundra Surf School

Beginners-Advanced. 9500+ participants per yer. SINCE 1999. Caloundra's Original Surf School - Kings Beach & Dicky Beach

North Caloundra Surf School (aka Caloundras Original Surf School) offers the most comprehensive surfing lessons that cover surf awareness, safety and technique.

31/05/2026

Today we got to pat these two cute (and very tall) police horses after our surf lesson at Happy Valley. 🐴🐴 Thank you 😊

20/04/2026

Asking all past and present coaches, friends, and our wider community to join us for Tim’s paddle out early Friday morning (his birthday, 24th April 🤍) at 5:45am at Ann Street surf break for a 6:00am paddle out.

Feel free to bring flowers, and wear your surf school rash shirt if you have one.

We’ll gather bright and early for sunrise 🌅 to honour and celebrate 🕊️🌹

31/03/2026

Best caption wins this board 🏄‍♂️🤩 bragging rights if you can guess how it happened

21/03/2026

Defensive Surfing: Real Surfing for Smart, Confident Surfers

Surfing isn’t a walk in the park, and it’s time our industry stopped pretending it is. Defensive surfing is about being confident, equipped, and tactical—not dreamy or careless.

The ocean is beautiful, but it’s also unpredictable, and surfers who understand that reality are the ones who last.

Just like defensive driving, it’s not about speed or flash - it’s about awareness and smart decisions. Out there, you’re dealing with more than just waves. You’ve got other surfers, rips, rocks, fatigue, and Mother Nature’s moods to manage.

Surfing is 95% awareness, anticipation and paddling, and maybe 5% standing up.

We want to build surfers who think, adapt, and respect the ocean’s power. Anybody can “go surfing,” but not everyone can surf well. If you’re shy of challenge, or think some surf fairy is going to tow you into perfect waves every single time, honestly—this might not be for you. But if you’re ready to build real skill, mental strength, and respect for the sea, then you’re in the right place.

Defensive surfing isn’t about fear — it’s about confidence, smart choices, and staying in the game long term.

08/03/2026

Good morning 🏄🏻‍♀️🌧️ The past couple of weeks have delivered a powerful run of surf right across the Sunshine Coast — consistent large swells, strong onshore winds, bursts of heavy rain, and intense rips making for challenging beach conditions. For intermediate and advanced surfers, the protected corners have shaped up nicely with some clean waves on offer. But for beginners, it’s been a stretch best spent on the sand.

A handful of lessons did run during small, calmer windows in the week — close to shore, bodyboarding between the flags, and under the watchful eye of experienced surf coaches. Safety has stayed front and centre.

Sadly though, the ocean has reminded us again just how unforgiving it can be. Two lives have been lost in separate incidents on the Sunshine Coast. One of the victims was an 18-year-old surf lifesaver training solo in rough conditions. Our heartfelt thoughts are with their family, friends, and the broader coastal community. A sobering reminder that even the strongest swimmers and most experienced surfers can find themselves in trouble. The ocean is powerful — it commands respect, always.

As we head into the next week, we’re urging everyone to take extra care. Always free-surf with a buddy, swim between the flags, and listen to lifeguard advice. Our golden rule — if you can’t swim in, don’t paddle out. And if you do get caught in a rip, the most important thing is to keep calm and control your breathing. Stay afloat, stay focused, and work with the ocean — not against it.

Just remember, ocean knowledge and safety awareness are what keep you physically safe and form your frontline when conditions turn challenging.

🏄🏻‍♀️ Stay alert, stay safe, and look out for each other in the water.

27/02/2026

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18/02/2026

Coaches Code 🐻💭

11/02/2026

Athlete culture wears a hard shell — stoic by necessity, sometimes brutal, sometimes merciless. But peel back the grit and grit again, and you’ll find a heart that beats like any other. The truth is, beneath the sweat and steel, there’s always someone who feels deeply. Just because they hide it doesn’t mean it’s not there.

👇🏽

Athletes carry a lot.

And not all of it is visible in the weight room, the win column, or the stat sheet.
💭 “What if I’m not good enough?”
💭 “I feel replaceable.”
💭 “I don’t know who I am without my sport.”

This post is for the athletes who are showing up anyway, even when they’re tired, overwhelmed, or questioning everything.

Your feelings are valid.
Your silence doesn’t make you weak.
You’re not alone in this.

07/02/2026

Effective learning is triadic, with three key elements and is essential for growth and progress in your surfing. However, safety always comes first. It must be taught in a structured, methodical way that leaves little room for guesswork or risky self-experimentation.

A skilled surf coach knows how to build safety into every part of the learning process, removing uncertainty and ensuring you stay protected in the water. That’s where our expertise, experience, and professionalism truly set us apart. When you invest in a lesson, you’re not just paying for time in the water—you’re gaining access to years of hard-earned knowledge.

03/02/2026

We bring not only years of experience but also the insights gained from coaching thousands of surfers. Everyone is unique, yet we understand the common patterns and challenges most people face — and, more importantly, how to overcome them efficiently. By viewing your surfing through a holistic lens, we consider every factor that could affect your performance, allowing us to pinpoint exactly what’s happening and how to help you progress.

1. Surf Safety, Risk Assessment and Ocean Reading Ability
2. Prevention and Anticipation - Situational Awareness
3. Use of Surf Equipment, Skills and Techniques
4. Fitness Levels, Imbalances & Mobility, Energy Systems, Proprioception, Tilting & Righting Reflexes
5. Surf Etiquette & Confidence
6. Wave Spotting & Selection
7. Fatigue Management
8. Injury Prevention
9. Current Lifestyle Patterns & Healthy Habits
10. Board Selection

Address

Kings Beach & Dicky Beach
Caloundra, QLD
4551

Telephone

0411221730

Website

http://northcaloundrasurfschool.com.au/

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