Catch the wave of your life at Gold Coast locations - Tallebudgera, Palm Beach and Tugun
Bombora Surf School is a First Nations owned and operated Surfing Australia–accredited surf school, delivering high-quality surf coaching from beginner to advanced, including all-abilities and adaptive surfers.
Our Approach
Operating under a Gold Coast City permit at Tallebudgera, Palm Beach and Tugun, Bombora offers industry-leading safety, First Nations cultural connection, and elite-level coaching.
Our Services
Ever dreamt of catching the perfect wave? Our expert surfing instructors are here to help you ride the ocean's rhythm — well, eventually! Whether you're a seasoned surfer seeking new challenges or a beginner excited about starting out, we've got you covered every step of the way.
Perfect for: Fast skill progression, first timers who prefer 1:1 support, or advanced surfers refining technique.
Duration: 90 mins
Perfect for: Beginners or returning surfers looking for a supportive, technique-focused introduction
Duration: 1.5 hrs
Perfect for: Surfers with mobility or cognitive disabilities, or anyone requiring enhanced support
Duration: 4hrs
Perfect for: Beginners or returning surfers looking for a supportive, technique-focused introduction
Duration: 1.5 hours
Perfect for: Intermediate–advanced surfers seeking technical progression, competitive coaching, or performance fine tuning
Duration: 2hrs
Bombora Surf School’s Coaching for Women and Girls is designed specifically for beginner female surfers who want to learn in a supportive, comfortable and encouraging environment with our female surf coach, India.
Perfect for girls and women trying surfing for the first time, these personalised lessons focus on building confidence, ocean awareness and foundational surfing skills at a pace that feels safe and enjoyable.
Each 1.5-hour private lesson, is tailored to your experience level, confidence and goals. With guidance from Surfing Australia–accredited female coaches, beginner surfers receive personalised support and individual attention to help them feel comfortable in the ocean while learning the fundamentals of surfing.
Bombora is First Nations owned and operated and holds a Gold Coast City permit to operate at Tallebudgera Surf Life Saving Club and Palm Beach, with Tugun available as an adaptive-friendly backup location. Bombora delivers high-quality surf coaching from beginner to advanced levels, including all-abilities and adaptive surfers, with industry-leading safety standards.
Lessons begin with a beach safety briefing, land-based warm-up and introduction to basic surfing techniques. In the water, beginner surfers are guided through paddling, positioning, wave selection, safe take-offs and riding small waves, with continuous encouragement and personalised feedback throughout the session.
Meet the Team
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Brook Silvester
FOUNDER
Founder, Brook Silvester, has over 40 years experience as an ocean-water cinematographer and surfer and is a qualified APOLA lifeguard. -
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Zane Silvester
HEAD COACH
Our head coach Zane Silvester is a professional sponsored surfer with Volcom & Kamikaze, APOLA lifeguard, Surfing Australia registered coach, and multi-year finalist at the Australian Indigenous Surfing Titles. -
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India Silvester
COACH
India Silvester is a qualified lifeguard and specialises in teaching beginners to intermediate.
