Intermediate & Elite Training
Manly Surf School’s Intermediate and Elite Training Program has been developing high-level surfers since 1994, delivering a proven pathway built on technical coaching, real-world surf conditions, and individual progression.
Over three decades, Manly Surf School has coached numerous professional surfers including Chelsea Georgeson, Nathan Hedge , Macy Callaghan, Isabella Nichols, Ben Zanetta , Fletcher Kelleher, Jordy Bray and Maverick MacGugan, while continuing to support committed surfers aiming to build confidence, consistency, and high-performance skills through structured, coach-led training.
Kids Intermediate and Elite training takes place afterschool and during the school holidays.
What we offer
Manly Surf School offers structured Intermediate and Elite surf training through term-based after-school programs and private lessons.
Program Structure
Intermediate Training
Elite Training
Video analysis filmed by the instructor from the beach
Technical breakdown of:
Gym Sessions
The Surfers Gym
Northern Beaches Performance Pathway
Surfers Gym trains some of the Northern Beaches’ best youth, pathway, and elite surfers
Proven dry land training environment supporting long-term athlete development
Focus on surf-specific movement, strength, conditioning, and breath training
Athletes trained include Kobi Clements, Dylan Moffat, Winter Vincent, Saxon Reber, Gabi Spake, Sydney Chevalier, Fletcher Kelleher, Baxter Hurt, Ollie Heintz and Ben Zanetta
Learn more or train in person at surfersgym.com.au
Book Intermediate & Elite Training
2025/2026 Summer School Holidays – Manly Beach
Intermediate Program – $210
11:00am
Intermediate Program – $170
1:30pm
Term 1 – 2026 After School – Manly Beach
Intermediate (8 Weeks) $320
Tuesdays (3 Feb – 24 Mar)
Advanced & Elite (8 Weeks) $350
Fridays (6 Feb – 27 Mar)
Elite Private Lessons – Manly Beach
1.5hrs – $180
2025/2026 Summer School Holidays – Long Reef
Intermediate Program – $210
11:30am
Advanced/Elite Program
9am – 12pm (Half Day $65)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9am – 3pm (Full Day $120)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Lessons may be moved to Manly (conditions pending). Parents can call 9932 7000 the afternoon before any lesson and will be advised, or a text will be sent out in the morning of the lesson.
Intermediate Program – $170
1:00pm
Advanced/Elite Program
9am – 12pm (Half Day $65)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
9am – 3pm (Full Day $120)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Lessons may be moved to Manly (conditions pending). Parents can call 9932 7000 the afternoon before any lesson and will be advised, or a text will be sent out in the morning of the lesson.
Term 1 – 2026 After School – Long Reef
Intermediate (8 Weeks)
Wednesdays (4 Feb – 25 Mar)
$320
Thursdays (5 Feb – 26 Mar)
$320
Advanced & Elite (8 Weeks)
Mondays (2 Feb – 23 Mar)
$350
Tuesdays (3 Feb – 24 Mar)
$350
Wednesdays (4 Feb – 25 Mar)
$350
Thursdays (5 Feb – 26 Mar)
$350
Elite Private Lessons – Long Reef
1.5hrs – $180
Surfers Gym Sessions
Gym costs $49per week with sauna and ice bath or $39per week without ice and sauna.
Find out more at surfersgym.com
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer lessons 7 days a week, even throughout winter. Lesson times vary depending on the type of lesson and the location you are looking for. To find out the specific lesson times refer to the lesson pages below:
- Bring a swimsuit & towel
- Wear clothes suited to the weather on the day, and wear lots of sunscreen
- Don’t forget a camera to document the fun you’ll have
- Low tide is best for beginners.
- High tide is only for strong swimmers.
- Everyday the 9am Adult Group Lesson we will take people into unbroken waves on low tide and high tide.
We offer different package deals for private lessons and for group lessons. Payment is required upfront and packages expire after 12 months.
Package deals are for individuals only and cannot be shared.
We provide surfboards and wetsuits required for all lessons.
Surfboards
Manly Surf School exclusively use the soft, fun, safe surfboards named Softboards. Made by Ocean and Earth, and NSP. These boards are constructed from A-grade polyethethylene with a high density slick bottom, non rash decking material and soft fins. Softboards provide a completely safe surfing experience compared to hard fibreglass surfboards.
Surfing NSW endorses using Softboard designs for safety, durability and performance.
Wetsuits
We also provide Billabong wetsuits to keep you warm and comfortable all year round. Billabong are the industry leaders in wetsuit design and manufacturing and their wetsuits are soft, flexible and easy to wear even if you’ve never worn a wetsuit before.
Manly Beach – Get directions
Palm Beach – Get directions
Long Reef Beach – Get directions
Collaroy Beach – Get directions
*Collaroy is wheelchair accessible.
You can use our online booking system with the links below. Once you have clicked on the location you will be required to create a user profile (If you already have an account you can login using your existing profile information). Once you have created a profile you will be able to select a lesson date and then a lesson time subject to availability. You can then confirm the booking via online payment.
If you are looking for a different type of lesson please call us directly on 02 9932 7000 or email us at bookings@manlysurfschool.com.
Have a question before you book? Send us a message.
