Water Adventures Designed For You
Group Lessons
For those who want a “One Off” experience. No matter your ability, have fun w friends or family.
Private Lessons
Catered for those wanting to learn or improve in 1:1 setting or want a bit more privacy while learning.
5 Week Clinics
Learn to surf, improve your surfing techniques, meet like-minded women, gain confidence.
Holiday Surf Camps
5 day camps for Kids & Teens in an educational, fun and supportive environment to share with friends.
Video Coaching Clinics
Retrain the way you approach surfing. Improve technique, and clean up bad habits.
Ocean Women Workshop
Ocean Women’s 2 Day Workshop. Learn all the fundamentals you need to know with key surfing components.
Why Choose Us
Inspired
By Athletic Adventure
Tested
By Women Athletes
Approved
By Mother Nature
Dedicated
To Women in Water
Salty Girls Surf School
Who we are
In 2007, after moving from Hawaii to Australia, Belén Alvarez Kimble founded Salty Girls Surf School, Australia’s first owned and operated all-female school. It brought together the things she loves most: the ocean and inspiring women, teens and young girls to overcome adversity, and achieve their goals and dreams of learning to surf while offering a safe space to show they belong and build a community for women to connect with other like-minded women.
what we do
We offer everything from your first-time surf experience to professional performance coaching and fine-tuning by one of our Professional Qualified Female Surf Coaches. First-time lessons are taught in waist-deep water with small groups and high coach-to-student ratios. You will learn everything from handing your equipment to catching your own waves in a fun, safe and supportive environment with the understanding that women, teens and kids are different, physically, and emotionally and need that support from other women.
where we are
Located on the beautiful Tweed Coast of NSW, only a 25-minute drive south of the Gold Coast/Coolangatta Airport & 45 minutes north of Byron Bay. As we are a mobile school, we operate on several beaches according to conditions but most sessions are run at Cabarita Beach or Hastings Point.
Find us on the beautiful Tweed Coast
What Our Salty Girls Are Saying
lowegreg
13/12/2022 - TripAdvisor
My Daughter Loved Surfing with the Salty Girls My daughter loved Salty Girls! Belen and her team were so friendly and knowledgeable. My 13yo... Read MoreMy daughter loved Salty Girls! Belen and her team were so friendly and knowledgeable. My 13yo daughter gained so much confidence in the water we can't thank you enough! Read Less
Noni and Mike Lubans
14/11/2022 - Google
The coaches are supportive, knowledgeable and genuinely stoked for everyone in the lesson! Salty girls has created a... Read MoreThe coaches are supportive, knowledgeable and genuinely stoked for everyone in the lesson! Salty girls has created a wonderful community of surfing women with skills at all levels and I can't wait for another term. Read Less
Sondi Bootle
14/10/2022 - Google
Salty Girls Surf School helped me turn my dream into a reality. I always wished that I... Read MoreSalty Girls Surf School helped me turn my dream into a reality. I always wished that I could be out the back on a board and finally at 50 I have my own board and the confidence to go surfing, thanks to Salty Girls. Having expert tuition and female coaching and support made all the difference. I tell anyone that I know that is interested in learning to surf to go and get lessons, if you are lucky enough to be female, with Salty Girls. Learning to surf is about so much more than just being able to stand up on the board, its about learning to read the waves, understanding the conditions and the social rules, safety, paddling, getting out through the waves and more. Great for females of all ages, children through to elders, Salty Girls will look after you and make you feel great about your surfing journey. Learning to surf, or just to be out there in the waves, is great for your mental and physical health and can be life changing. Read Less
Kate Angus
14/10/2022 - Google
Women's clinics are so much fun and an amazing way to develop your skills. Belèn and her team... Read MoreWomen's clinics are so much fun and an amazing way to develop your skills. Belèn and her team are so knowledgeable, kind and encouraging. They always have your safety in mind but also know right time to give you that extra push to keep you progressing. Read Less
Mel Benson
27/09/2022 - Google
Great experience - my 15 year old loved the support and space! Got up on a board in... Read MoreGreat experience - my 15 year old loved the support and space! Got up on a board in one lesson - so proud of themselves! Thanks Belen Read Less
Donna Masing
27/09/2022 - Google
Fantastic surf school from Cabarita, great instructors that can really help you learn to surf! Highly recommended
Rachael Parsons
27/09/2022 - Google
My teenage daughter loves her weekly surf lesson with the Salty Girls, highly recommend this surf school
Jane Daniel
27/09/2022 - Google
The best 2 hours of my week! Belén and her team are amazing, I have learnt so much... Read MoreThe best 2 hours of my week! Belén and her team are amazing, I have learnt so much about surfing and myself!! Read Less
Sherri Gersh
14/09/2022 - Google
I am in my 3rd term at Salty Girls Surf School and have seen my surfing progress immensely!... Read MoreI am in my 3rd term at Salty Girls Surf School and have seen my surfing progress immensely! The coaches are knowledgeable, friendly and give really great tips and tricks to help you tackle those waves! I love the inclusive supportive environment which caters to all ages and abilities. I highly recommend Salty Girls Surf School for anyone wanting to learn to surf. Read Less
Hannah
14/09/2022 - Google
Belen and her team are amazing, just completed my second clinic here and will definitely be doing another!... Read MoreBelen and her team are amazing, just completed my second clinic here and will definitely be doing another! They have such amazing knowledge and helpful advice to help advance your surfing. I always feel safe and looked out for in the surf. To anyone thinking of starting surfing or looking to build their confidence Salty Girls is a must! Read Less
Neroli Schutt
14/09/2022 - Google
Whether you are a complete beginner, or just want to refine your surfing technique, Salty Girls is for... Read MoreWhether you are a complete beginner, or just want to refine your surfing technique, Salty Girls is for you. The coaches work with you to build your confidence and skills, while creating a nurturing and positive environment both in and out of the water. My pre-teen daughter loves her group lessons and has improved so much in a short amount of time. I am also in a womens surf session group and it’s the highlight of my week. I cannot recommend this surf school highly enough. Read Less
Beck Capomolla
14/09/2022 - Google
This is the best Women’s only surf school! The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and always so enthusiastic to... Read MoreThis is the best Women’s only surf school! The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and always so enthusiastic to make sure you feel comfortable and confident in the surf. Absolutely love the teachers! I have learnt so much and love these classes! Thank you Salty Girls! Read Less
Lucinda Fagan
14/09/2022 - Google
Highly recommend this surf school! Belen and her team of surf instructors are incredible, they are so knowledgeable... Read MoreHighly recommend this surf school! Belen and her team of surf instructors are incredible, they are so knowledgeable but also personable and real. They are super passionate about the ocean and surfing but also in getting you to be the best version of yourself on a board and in the water. I have already learnt so much and look forward to learning more and more. Read Less
Ash N
14/09/2022 - Google
The 7 week clinics are great! As a beginner these clinics were a great option to build my... Read MoreThe 7 week clinics are great! As a beginner these clinics were a great option to build my confidence in the water and on a surfboard. The coaches are knowledgeable and supportive! It makes the sessions a lot of fun! Read Less
Gordon Risk
14/09/2022 - Google
My two daughters have been coached by Belen and her amazing team at salty girls for over a... Read MoreMy two daughters have been coached by Belen and her amazing team at salty girls for over a year now . They have created a positive and empowering environment for girls of all ages and abilities .I can’t recommend them highly enough , Read Less
Kelvin Groot Obbink
26/06/2021 - Google
Booked my 6 year old in for a one hour, one-on-one lesson. Belen was incredibly warm and very... Read MoreBooked my 6 year old in for a one hour, one-on-one lesson. Belen was incredibly warm and very supportive and had my daughter up on a board in 30mins. My daughter loved every moment of it and I would definitely use Salty Girls again next time Read Less
Regan Ireland
26/06/2021 - Google
Amazing school for salty gurls!
Karla Richmond
26/06/2020 - Google
Salty Girls has changed my life. My lessons are a big highlight in my week. The coaches and... Read MoreSalty Girls has changed my life. My lessons are a big highlight in my week. The coaches and other ladies are all so friendly and we have lots of laughs. It feels great to get out in the ocean and have fun while getting fit and riding waves together (or trying to!). Thanks to Belen, Aimee and Sally for being so awesome! Read Less
David Mills
27/09/2019 - Facebook
Everybody says that had fun!
Paula Rundell-Gordon
17/07/2019 - Facebook
First lesson with Sally.. learnt so much. She’s patient and spurred me on for more.
Jaime Markwell
19/05/2019 - Facebook
Great family and experience
Dana Hamann
18/05/2019 - Facebook
Belen and the coaches are absolutely amazing! Beautiful women who never stop inspiring.