Secret Harbour Surf School – Salt and Mantra

Salt and Mantra is a Secret Harbour surf school offering supportive surf lessons and coaching at Secret Harbour Beach in Western Australia. As a Surfing WA-affiliated surf school, Salt and Mantra helps beginners and progressing surfers develop confidence, improve their technique and enjoy more time in the ocean.

Lessons are available through private coaching, small-group sessions, weekend programs, SurfGroms, women’s programs, school sessions, longboarding lessons and intermediate progression coaching. Programs are managed directly by Salt and Mantra, allowing surfers to choose the type of instruction that best suits their age, experience and goals.

Surf Lessons at Secret Harbour Beach

Salt and Mantra conducts surf lessons at Secret Harbour Beach, south of Perth in the coastal community of Secret Harbour. Before each session, instructors assess the conditions and choose an appropriate area for the lesson.

Sessions combine practical surfing instruction with ocean awareness. Depending on the surfer’s experience, lessons may cover board handling, paddling, positioning, catching waves, standing up, balance, turning and understanding how conditions affect a surf session.

The aim is not simply to get someone standing on a board once. Salt and Mantra focuses on helping surfers build useful skills, understand the ocean and develop confidence they can carry into future sessions.

Beginner Surf Lessons

Beginner lessons introduce new surfers to the equipment, basic safety, ocean awareness and the core movements involved in catching and riding waves.

Instructors can help beginners learn how to handle a surfboard safely, identify suitable waves, paddle effectively and move from lying on the board to a balanced standing position. Lessons progress according to the conditions and each participant’s ability.

Salt and Mantra’s supportive approach makes its beginner programs suitable for people who may feel nervous about entering the surf or who want professional guidance before attempting to surf independently.

Private and Small-Group Surf Coaching

Private coaching provides focused instruction tailored to one surfer’s needs. It may suit complete beginners, progressing surfers working on specific skills or people who feel more comfortable learning individually.

Small-group lessons provide a social environment while still allowing instructors to offer practical feedback and guidance. These sessions can suit friends, families and surfers who enjoy learning alongside others.

Surfers looking to move beyond the basics can also enquire about intermediate progression coaching. These sessions may focus on positioning, wave selection, paddling, consistency, turning and developing better decision-making in the water.

SurfGroms, Women’s Programs and School Sessions

Salt and Mantra offers SurfGroms programs designed to introduce younger surfers to surfing in a structured and encouraging environment. Program availability may vary throughout the year, so families should check directly with Salt and Mantra for current dates and requirements.

Women’s surfing programs provide another supportive option for surfers who want to begin or progress alongside other women. Salt and Mantra also offers school sessions and organised programs where available.

Longboarding lessons and weekend programs may also be available depending on scheduling, instructor availability and surf conditions.

Qualified Surf Instructors and Equipment

Salt and Mantra’s instructors hold relevant surfing, first-aid, surf-rescue and Working with Children qualifications.

Lesson equipment is provided where applicable, including a suitable surfboard, wetsuit and leg rope. Participants should confirm what is included when booking, along with any personal items they may need to bring.

Safety remains an important part of each session. Conditions, participant ability and the type of program will influence how and where individual lessons are conducted.

Who Is This Secret Harbour Surf School For?

Salt and Mantra may suit:

• Complete beginners trying surfing for the first time
• Surfers wanting to improve confidence
• Children participating in SurfGroms
• Women looking for a supportive surfing program
• Families or friends interested in small-group lessons
• Schools seeking organised surf sessions
• Longboarders wanting practical instruction
• Intermediate surfers working on their technique

Programs, availability and suitable lesson types can be discussed directly with Salt and Mantra before booking.

Book With Salt and Mantra

All lesson availability, program dates, pricing, participant requirements and bookings are managed directly by Salt and Mantra.

Visit the Salt and Mantra website to view current programs, confirm what equipment is provided and book a surf lesson at Secret Harbour Beach.

SALT BORN provides this directory listing to help surfers discover local coaching and surf schools. SALT BORN does not set lesson prices, manage bookings or provide the lessons described on this page.