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School Surf Education Programs by SEA Australia

Surf Safety & Training Programs for Students During the School Term

SEA Australia’s School programs offer a balanced mix of in the surf practical training and classroom learning, designed to equip students with essential surf safety knowledge – particularly rip current awareness – and confidence in the water.

Developed in alignment with the NSW school syllabus, the courses integrate theoretical modules (like coastal geography and surf zones) with hands‑on activities such as paddling foam boards, body surfing, and practicing rip escape techniques.

Whether delivered as a full excursion or a tailored in‑school and beach experience, the program supports all students – regardless of ability, age, or cultural diversity – in gaining the skills to stay safe at the beach and enrich their engagement with the coastal environment.

Programs are entry level and designed to engage the students through fun activities and motivation via our enthusiastic instructors. The important knowledge and skills learnt within the program,  has saved lives since the program inception in 1998. 

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School Surf Education & Surf Skills

This 3hr beach and surf program focuses on the "Float to Survive" life skill, plus hands-on practical surf skills lessons with and without foam surfboards. The program includes a link to our in-school lesson.
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School Sport Program

1 to 1.5 hour lessons per week held over a full term. The modules of the surf Awareness and Surf skills course are the basis of our School Sport program, which is conducted with your students during school sport periods.
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School Surf Survival Award

A 3 hour practical course - the Surf Survival Award program provided by SEA, is a prerequisite for students intending to participate in surfing as a school sport. SEA will provide suitable training to bring the students up to a sufficient level.
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Customer Feedback

We appreciate all feedback – here’s just a few reviews from our customers on the SEA Australia experience.

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Karina Lee
This was a wonderful experience, all the instructors(Nate, Oscar and Archie) all helped me on my way to be able to surf, catch waves and float. Although the rashies were a little wet, I will hundred percent revisit. If you want your kids to have the best experience of their life I recommend sending them here. They will supply you with red rashies and lots of fun!!!
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cameron higgins
My kids had a great time and the instructors were good
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Jasmine P
I cannot rave about my lessons enough. In two lessons I have learned so much about swimming in the ocean. I can spot a rip, I now see rips in a whole new light. Ive learned to body surf. Reduce the amount of energy Im using when I swim. How NOT to panic. I am so incredibly nervous about swimming in the ocean. I've never gone past my hips when Im in the water at the beach, and now I'm swimming out to the back with all the cool kids. I still have a lot to learn, and practice, but its the best lesson. Ask for Darryl, sign up for program two "surf swimming". Honestly Darryl is an incredible teacher!!!!!! You will feel very comfortable with him, he really knows his stuff. All people should do this class!
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Kathryn Watts
I wanted to hear everything this Coolangatta Gold Master could impart and wasn't dissappointed. I learnt a lot about assessing surf conditions and managing them by using a relaxed stroke, keeping calm underwater and maintaining forward momentum. I felt in very safe hands even when trying new techniques body surfing on big waves.
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Scott Douglas
Craig is an excellent teacher and guide to help build confidence and strengh in the surf for me as an older swimmer... I was struggling to get out and in big surfs and now very confident. I really recommend anyone who needs to strengthen their surf skills do his course.
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Gisi Ball
This is the best place in Manly to learn to surf. They not only teach you how to get up on your board but more importantly teach you about the ocean, the rips and educate you to make the surf a safe place to be!!! 10/10
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