Surf safely

Surf Safely

Lost Shore Surf Resort offers a controlled environment which people can enjoy safely and build confidence. However, it is important to have a full understanding of the risks involved and how to manage them. 

All participants must be at least 7 years old, be water confident in the bay and able to swim at least 25 metres.

It is important to watch the health and safety video that we send after your purchase, and to read and sign our waiver.

If you are not sure if you are able to book a session, our recommendation is to stay on the safe side and book an easier surf experience.

It is also important to attend the onshore part of your lesson or the 15 minute health and safety briefing before your session starts. Please make sure you arrive at the resort in enough time to attend these briefings as it will not be possible for us to allow you to enter the Cove if you haven’t.

If you end up in a session or lesson that is not suitable for your surf ability, we will ask you to leave the water and attend a more appropriate session or lesson. 

Surf etiquette is a set of informal rules created to improve the surfing experience, reduce collisions and avoid unnecessary injuries. 

  • Make sure that your surf path is clear. If someone is in the way, wait for the next wave 
  • It’s one surfer per wave – do not drop in on other surfers
  • Do not throw your board or let it loose when other surfers are in the vicinity 
  • Communicate with other surfers and maintain a positive and supporting attitude 
  • Don’t jump the queue, there are enough waves for everyone 
  • If you miss two waves in a row, move out of the take-off area and join the end of the queue
  • Be aware of where other surfers are and do not prioritise your waves over their safety
  • The Cove is built with concrete, we strongly recommend that your wear one of the helmets provided
  • Be aware of strong currents in the Cove
  • When your wave finishes, dismount carefully – try to fall backwards in a star position and protect your head
  • Don’t get too close to the wave generator and always keep a safe distance from the Cove elements
  • Surfing is a physical sport, so make sure you warm up beforehand, give yourself time to recover, and leave the water if you feel tired or unwell
  • If you or another surfer needs help, raise your hand and a Lifeguard will come and assist you. Always follow lifeguard instructions

Cold Water

Winter Lessons: Keeping Our Young Surfers Safe & Stoked

At Lost Shore Surf Resort, we’re all about making sure everyone has the best time in the waves while staying safe and comfortable. As the temperatures drop, we’ve made some seasonal updates for our younger surfers.

•    Lessons for under-12s take a winter break from 1st December until 28th February. The colder weather and water temperatures aren’t ideal for our youngest surfers, so lessons will pause during these months. But don’t worry – spring will be here before you know it!

•    Super chilly days? We’ll find a better time! Outside of our winter break, if the temperature drops below 7°C we recommend rescheduling for anyone aged under 12. Our team will keep an eye on the forecast and give you a heads-up if it looks too cold.

•    Safety first – sometimes last minute changes happen. If the water temperature gets too chilly, we may need to cancel all lessons at short notice. We’ll always do our best to let you know as early as possible!

 

Winter Adult Lessons: Keeping You Surfing

At Lost Shore Surf Resort, we love seeing surfers in the water all year round—but sometimes, winter throws us a curveball. When temperatures drop too low, we must put safety first. Here’s what you need to know:

•    Surfing in winter? Absolutely! We’re open and ready for surfers who want to keep riding waves through the winter months. Just make sure you’re prepared!

•    Too cold to go? Yep, it happens. If the pool temperature drops below 3°C, it’s officially too cold to surf. At that point, we will need to cancel lessons for safety reasons.

•    We’ll keep you posted. Our team will monitor conditions closely and let you know as early as possible if we need to make changes to your lesson.  

We appreciate your understanding—it’s all about keeping things fun and safe. If you have any questions or need to reschedule, just give us a shout.