it's really important for beginners to learn how to surf in user friendly waves, which is why our surf school holds its surf lessons at the spit, located at the northern end of the gold coast, just 10 minutes from surfers paradise. the spit has a break wall which not only allows for the formation of good sand banks but it also reduces the strength of the stronger sweeps that occur on the more exposed beaches along the gold coast. it really is the beginner surfer's paradise!