URBNSURF Melbourne

Went for a work event. Totally loved it. I’m only 150cm tall so it was struggle wadding through the water for me. The beginners wave section was above my chest so I had to work harder to get through the water to the spot where you are guided by staff to get onto the board. It’s very informative, there are lots of change-rooms and your entry fee includes hiring of the equipment and gear. Very cute everyone all squeezed into wet suit. I just wore bathers under my suit. So hopefully that helps for those that have never surfed, or squeezed into a wet suit. Some of the guys wore shorts. They seemed fine. You have 20/30 minutes training. It’s really to get you to identify which of the three ways you can climb onto the surfboard. You do this on the floor. So it’s safe. This also highlights how flexible you are. Hah, I was a mermaid. Trust me it’s easier on the ground than in the water. But so much fun. And the staff members are right there with you. They help guide you to the right location and tell you when to start paddling when the wave approaches you from behind. It’s so addictive to try again and again to get up on the board. The little bracelets you are given can be reused by topping up the admission fee. Worth it and such a great experience to give someone who may not have surfed before as a gift. Lots of parking and the location is not too bad if you have a car. Worth the trip and I totally recommend.

Booked a lesson for my birthday and it was an amazing experience. We booked for beginner but we didn’t know (not until the end) we had the intermediate waves. That makes sense as it was very hard to stand on these waves. The only disadvantage is that they dont limit the people who will be in the water. We were 24 in that class and additional 20 other people who were surfing on their own. The space is not enough for that crowd. I hope ill see that improvement. Another thing is that the floor is concrete, had bruises after the 2 hours lesson so be extra careful.