Multi-Award-Winning Service
Experience the difference that professional, award-winning coaching makes at Lake Conjola. Our qualified instructors bring years of expertise to every lesson, ensuring you learn proper technique while having an amazing time on the waves at this stunning location.
Versatile Lake & Ocean Learning
Lake Conjola offers the best of both worlds with calm lake waters for building confidence and ocean beach breaks for progressing your skills. This unique combination makes it ideal for families and mixed-ability groups wanting to learn together.
Safe, Fun & Memorable Experiences
Safety comes first, but fun is guaranteed! With small group sizes (maximum 5 students per instructor), quality equipment, and lifeguard cover, you’ll build confidence and create lasting memories in one of the Shoalhaven’s most picturesque locations.
Why Learn to Surf at Lake Conjola?
Lake Conjola offers exceptional conditions for learning to surf, making it one of our most versatile locations in the Shoalhaven region. The unique combination of lake and ocean access provides sheltered waters and consistent waves, creating the perfect environment for both complete beginners and intermediate surfers.
Ideal Conditions for Learning
The area features both lake waters for building confidence and ocean beach breaks for progressing your skills. Additionally, Lake Conjola boasts pristine beaches, clear waters, and stunning natural scenery. Furthermore, you’ll find excellent facilities including parking, boat ramps, and nearby amenities, ensuring a comfortable experience from start to finish.
Walking on water…making memories at one of the Shoalhaven’s most picturesque surf and water sports destinations.
Surf Lesson Options
Professional surf instruction designed for your skill level and goals
“Rippers”
Beginner Surfing Lesson for under 13yrs.
Price: $89 Duration: 2 hours. Includes all equipment, all tuition, and lifeguard cover. One instructor to five pupils. (Australia’s Best).
“Cruisers”
Beginner Surfing Lesson 13 years & over.
Price: $99 Duration: 2 1/2 hours. Includes all equipment, all tuition & lifeguard cover. One instructor to five pupils. (Australia’s Best).
“Don’t Just Stand There”.
Intermediate one-day surf course. Two practical surfing lesson sessions & theory. The course covers bottom turns, body rotational movement, speed generation, etc.
Price: $195 Duration: 1 day. All equipment, tuition, and lifeguard cover are provided.
“Don’t Just Stand There…2 days”!!
This intermediate two-day surf course covers all of our “Don’t Just Stand There” course material but with double the content.
Price: $340 Duration: 2 days. All equipment, tuition, and lifeguard cover are provided.
Comp-lete.
Comp-lete is a combination of competition and athlete surf training (hence the name). Comp-lete is the competition-level course that will help you prepare for competition surfing.
Surf Camps & 4 x 4 surf safaris available, please contact us for more details. Several trips are available both in Australia and abroad.
HERE’S WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
Excellent experience.
Getting Started with Your Lake Conjola Surf Lesson
Ready to experience the thrill of surfing at beautiful Lake Conjola? Booking your lesson is simple: call us on 0417 360 791 to check availability, choose your lesson type, and confirm your booking. Please bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen, and a water bottle—we provide all surf equipment including boards, wetsuits, and safety gear. Your lesson begins on the beach with a safety briefing covering ocean conditions, paddling technique, wave reading, and the pop-up movement. Once in the water, your instructor stays beside you, initially helping position you and push you into waves. Moreover, with our small group sizes of maximum 5 students per instructor, you receive plenty of personal attention as your confidence grows and you start catching waves independently.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to pre-book my surf lesson at Lake Conjola?
Yes, pre-booking is essential for all our surf lessons at Lake Conjola. We recommend calling us on 0417 360 791 as early as possible to secure your preferred date and time, especially during school holidays and peak summer season when spaces fill quickly.
What should I bring to my Lake Conjola surf lesson?
Please bring swimwear to wear under your wetsuit, a towel and change of clothes, reef-safe sunscreen, and a water bottle to stay hydrated. We provide all the essential equipment including quality surfboards, wetsuits, and safety gear, so you don’t need to worry about bringing any surf equipment.
What age can kids start surf lessons at Lake Conjola?
Children can start our Rippers surf lessons from around age 5 or 6, depending on their confidence and swimming ability. Our kids’ program is designed for children under 13 years, while teens aged 13 and over join our Cruisers adult and teen lessons. If you’re unsure whether your child is ready, give us a call and we can discuss their suitability.
Is Lake Conjola safe for beginner surfers?
Absolutely! Lake Conjola is one of the best locations for beginner surfers in the Shoalhaven region. The area offers both sheltered lake waters and gentle ocean waves, making it perfect for nervous first-timers and younger learners. Additionally, all our lessons include qualified instructors, lifeguard cover, comprehensive safety briefings, and small group sizes for close supervision.
What happens if the weather is bad on my lesson day?
Your safety is our top priority, so we constantly monitor weather and ocean conditions. If conditions at Lake Conjola are unsuitable for your lesson, we’ll contact you to either reschedule for another date or move your lesson to one of our alternative Shoalhaven locations where conditions are better. We operate across multiple stunning locations including Ulladulla, Mollymook, Narrawallee Inlet, and Burrill Lake, giving us flexibility to find the best conditions for your lesson.