Peregian Beach · Sunshine Beach

Surf
CoachingSunshine Coast

Trusted by World Championship Tour athletes
 

WHAT WE DO

Sunshine Coast Elite Surf Coaching is a roaming surf school built for surfers who are ready to take their surfing to the next level. We coach from Peregian to Sunshine Beach, choosing the ideal location for the day’s conditions.

Our coaches specialise in advanced technique correction, detailed video analysis, and strategic competition preparation. We offer an unmatched coaching experience to help you excel through your surfing journey.

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HOW WE DO IT

Our philosophy is quality over quantity. Most of our coaching is one-to-one. Where we do run groups, it's a maximum of five surfers per coach.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…

Trusted by competitive surfers, including World Championship Tour athletes.

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“I worked with Sunshine Coast Elite Surf Coaching from a young age, as I was just starting surfing and through the fundamental development stage & for me those were the most important times in my surfing career! They taught me so many valuable lessons and I always really enjoyed training with them. Such positive influences on up and coming surfers to help guide them through their surfing careers. The single most valuable quote that I try to live by was given to me by Brad - Life is not a sprint, it's a marathon.” 

 
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“Sunshine Coast Elite Surf Coaching guides motivated surfers in how they could surf better, and for those with talent, how to become champions. This just doesn’t happen, it's created through the expertise and dedicated work of their experienced coaches. In my opinion, there would be no better surf training on the Sunshine Coast than the training at Sunshine Coast Elite Surf Coaching”.

Reviews on Google

Client Reviews

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James Rafferty
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"Had a great experience with Tomas, very professional but also a great laugh to hang out with. Had a few light bulb moments even after 20 years of surfing. Highly recommend."

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Christina Shim
Google review

"I am in the 6wks intermediate group session with my teacher Lewis. I can't thank enough to Lewis, it couldn't have been any better. He's supportive, caring, motivating, list goes on. I will absolutely keep going with Lewis if there's another session coming up!"

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Marlene Kraushofer
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"Probably the best surf coaching I've experienced so far! The coaches are amazing, they didn't miss a beat in helping me improve my form and technique. They made sure I had their full focus the entire session, with personalised tips that made a real difference. I felt really comfortable and safe! Their passion and knowledge made the whole experience super fun and productive. Highly recommend!"

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Bec Simpson
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"I booked a private lesson with Lewis for my 11 year old son. He had a great time and Lewis helped build his confidence in the more open surf of Sunshine Beach. He had been nervous about the waves being bigger than at Noosa Heads but afterwards he was buzzing about being out there and was very comfortable."

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Christine De Laet
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"Thomas coached me and my partner for 5 days, and he is truly a real surfcoach. We are both intermediate, but with each our own working points and style. He is able to adjust his teaching style and tips to each individual surfer."

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Tilly Millican
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"Amazing! I had several years away from surfing and really needed some assistance to build up my confidence again (and iron out my shocking surf habits). The team at SC Elite Surf Coaching are brilliant and I've thoroughly enjoyed every session."

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John Huang
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"The trip was super fun, great crew, top notch coaching. Tomas is not only a very knowledgeable coach, he also pushes and encourages you to step out of your comfort zone. It's very clear he wants you to be the best surfer that you can be."

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Steve Y
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"Kara is an incredible coach! Very helpful and provided great feedback. Also, good communication and coordination from everyone in the organization."

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Emily McBride
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"Tomas is an amazing surf coach! He met me bright and early 3 different days to surf the beach breaks in an area that was unfamiliar to me. He's easy to communicate with, easy to be with, no ego, super helpful, great coaching tips for intermediate surfers, ready to coach and has a bright spirit! Highly recommend!"

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Natalia Herran
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"I couldn't have had a better time with Tomas and CJ from Sunshine Coast Elite Surf Coaching! They made my first surf lesson amazing! As a beginner, I was a little nervous, but the coaches were super patient and made me feel totally safe in the water. Their clear instructions and positive vibes gave me the confidence to get up on the board faster than I expected. I left the lesson feeling confident in surfing and ready for more!"

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Andy Drew
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"Brad has coached and developed my son's surfing at an elite level for the past 8-9 years. These guys have excellent communication skills to be able to get the most out of their surfers coupled up with very thorough video analysis."

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Caroline Petersen
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"As parents of a daughter who received intermediate to high performance coaching from a young age, we can attest to Brad and Jeff's integrity, generosity and knowledge. We were particularly impressed with how they treated everyone individually. We highly recommend their services."

UPCOMING PROGRAMS . . .

URBNSURF COACHING CLINIC.

19- 20 SEPTEMBER 2026 (SOLD OUT)

Perfect, Repeatable Waves
Surf the exact same wave every time. Combined with expert coaching and detailed video analysis allowing you to make quick adjustments and progress faster.

Good to know

Questions,
answered

Pricing
How much are lessons?
  • Private lesson, 1 surfer$220
  • Private lesson, 2 surfers$260
  • Group lesson, per person min 3$100

All lessons run for 90 minutes.

Book a lesson
Private lesson packages
  • 5 lessons $176 each$880
  • 10 lessons $154 each$1,540

Packages bring the cost down and keep you surfing consistently, which is what actually moves your surfing forward.

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5 week programs
  • Per session$50
  • Per session, with video analysis$60

Programs run in five week blocks. Small groups, same coach every session.

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Gift cards

From $100 to $1,000, delivered straight to your inbox. They can be used on private lessons, packages or any of our programs.

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Coaching levels
Beginners

We offer foundational surf lessons with the same level of coaching as everything else we run. You'll learn properly from the start rather than just being pushed into whitewash.

That said, our specialty is intermediate to advanced coaching, so if you're already surfing you're in the right place.

Surf lessons
Intermediate

This is where we do most of our work. Technique correction, wave selection, timing and turns, with video analysis so you can see what's actually happening rather than guessing.

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Advanced

We specialise in advanced coaching: detailed video analysis, dedicated programs, competition and heat preparation, and surf trips. If you've been stuck at the same level for a while, this is what moves it.

High performance
Our coaches
Who will be coaching me?

All of our coaches are trained and accredited with ASI, the Academy of Surfing Instructors.

Meet the team
Will I have the same coach each time?

Yes. You stay with the same coach so they know your surfing and each session builds on the last. If your coach is ever unavailable, another will cover.

How it works
How long is a session?

Private and private group sessions run for 90 minutes. Group program sessions run for 75 minutes, usually 6:00 to 7:15am.

Where do lessons run?

We're a roaming surf school covering Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Castaways, Sunrise Beach and Sunshine Beach. We choose the spot on the day based on the conditions and your level, rather than always using the same break.

More on lessons
Do I need a board?

Mick Fanning soft boards are included in every lesson, free of charge. If you'd prefer a hard board, we have premium hard boards available for $20 extra.

Outside of lessons, soft board hire is $40 a day and hard board hire is $60 a day.

Board hire
What should I bring?

Boardshorts or swimmers, a towel, sunscreen and water. Bring your own board if you have one you're working with, since coaching on your own equipment is usually more useful. If you need anything, just let us know.

What if the conditions are bad?

Because we're a roaming school we can usually find somewhere suitable. If conditions aren't safe or aren't right for your level, we'll contact you and reschedule the lesson.

What else we run
Online video analysis

Submit clips of your waves and we'll go through the footage and send you a detailed breakdown. $100.

Most surfers plateau because what they think they're doing and what they're actually doing are two different things. Seeing it is what closes that gap.

Video coaching
Surfboard hire
  • Soft board, per day$40
  • Hard board, per day$60

Available outside of lessons. Soft boards are always included free in a lesson.

Hire a board
Kids and juniors

We coach kids at every level, from their first waves all the way through to the professional level, using our development programs and proven system.

Private sessions are available for any age and any level, and we also coach boardriders club surfers preparing for events.

High performance
School programs

We run surf academy programs for schools. We currently run programs with:

If you'd like to offer surfing at your school, email us at info@scelitesurfing.com

Surf trips

We run yearly trips to some of the world's best surf destinations. We aim for places that are a little less known and not too busy.

Surf trips
NDIS

We run a surf access program for NDIS participants.

NDIS program

Still not sure which option suits you?

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