Learn how to surf and have surf lessons at Kirra Point Surf School, an ASI accredited learn to surf school, located at Kirra Beach, Gold Coast Queensland, one of the world’s most iconic waves.

Kirra Point Surf School is owned and operated by James Woods. Taking his first steps in the surf at the age of five, James went on to surf at the elite level. He has twice represented Australia as a junior, was a former two-time Queensland state champion and has travelled the world in search of waves.

He spent four years in France working as a surf instructor before returning to Australia and coaching with surf schools on the Gold Coast. 

James holds ASI Surfing Instructor, surf rescue and first aid qualifications.  He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Economics and a Masters in primary school teaching.  

He started the surf school as a natural progression from his past experience.  The beach and surfing have been a part of James’s life for as long as he can remember.

James is assisted in the surf school by a team of highly qualified ASI surfing instructors.

Kirra Point Surf School offers  group and private surfing lessons, Surf Wise beginner to advanced surfing certificate courses, team building, surfing awareness for kids, adults, parties, school groups, parties, hens and stag parties and corporates. 

Join in the Salty Groms or Salty Kooks learn to surf programs.  Specially developed by Kirra Point surf School to provide regular ongoing lessons for those that want to enjoy a weekly surf or otherwise take their surfing to the next level!  Programs available for adults, kids and kids holiday programs.

Advanced surf coaching with video analysis is also available.

The surf school pride themselves on being a school for everyone and can cater to lessons for kids from five years up.

You will find that James’s own love for surfing rubs off on students, and his enthusiasm and knowledge begin lifelong surfing adventures in others.

Kirra Beach has a range of cafes and public BBQs.

Shops.

Public showers.

Toilets.

Nearby Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary allows visitors to pet koalas and kangaroos.

There are also a lot of scenic hikes with beautiful waterfalls in the area.

The footpath walk, from Kirra to Duranbah headland, is a beautiful thirty to forty-five minute stroll with many cafes and restaurants to choose from along the way.