“…we help surfers of all levels to reach their full potential, by working alongside experienced coaches with expert advice. Whether clients are wanting to learn to surf, progress their skills, confidence or competitive TRAINING we will take your surfing to the next level.”

Gold Coast Surf Experience is a family owned business, launched by owner Taylor McNeill who has 25 years of surfing experience and 15+ years of coaching wisdom. Taylor has coached and surfed competitively at a national level whilst working in lead roles at surf schools around Europe, New Zealand and Australia.

In 2022 Gold Coast Surf Experience hit the beach with our first client, fast forward to present day and we have an incredible team of coaches, run daily coaching sessions, local school holiday programs and host international surf camps.

We are here to further assist you whether you’re new to the sport, looking to progress the skills you already have or an experienced surfer looking for the best waves on the coast, we are here to help.

We welcome all surfers, ages and walks of life to join our surf community, let us guide you towards reaching your full potential in the waves.


- The GCSE Team.

  • Taylor Mcneill

    Owner & Head Coach

    Taylor has 25 years of surfing experience and has travelled the world extensively surfing. Taylor surfed competitively at a national level and worked in lead coaching roles at surf schools in Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Taylor is a highly qualified surf coach, professional beach lifeguard with the Gold Coast City Council and registered primary school teacher.

  • Savannah Jobling

    Photographer & Social Media Manager

    Savannah is a Co-Owner. She creates content for our Gold Coast Surf Experience socials + hosts our surf photography sessions. Savannah grew up at Angourie Point, so you can bet your bottom dollar she's pretty handy on the waves too! Savannah is often around to film your coaching session and capture the best moments.

  • Eddie Read

    Coach

    Eddie has 25+ years of surfing experience and competed on the world tour as a professional bodyboarder. Eddies expert knowledge of the ocean has allowed him to coach and mentor surfers abroad in Europe, as well as here in Australia. Eddie is a professional beach lifeguard keeping our Gold Coast beaches safe. His experience and passion for the sport makes him a great asset to our coaching team!

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Gold Coast Surf Experience respects and acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we meet and conduct our business. We pay our respects to elders past and present. Gold Coast Surf Experience operates on Bundjalung nation stretching across the Gold Coast region.

OUR LOCATION

Gold Coast Surf Experience primarily operates at Tallebudgera Beach. However, we are dedicated to finding the best waves on the coast each day and are permitted to use several other locations across the Gold Coast if necessary. We will be in contact with your location 24 hours prior to commencement of the session.

Coaching Qualifications:

Our coaches have up to date First Aid Certificate, Working with Children Blue Card, CPR and Advanced Resuscitation Award, Foundation / Progression Surf Coach Award and Ocean Safety Certificates.

Surf Coach awards are recognised by Surfing Queensland and Surfing Australia.