The annual Girls Go Surfing Day will hit Coolangatta and Currumbin this weekend.

The world's largest event-based surfing program, Girls Go Surfing Day encourages non-surfers and beginners to undertake professional tuition with Surfing Australia's national network of Surf Schools.

Gold Coast girls wanting to hit the waves, will be able to with Surfing Services Australia at Currumbin and Walkin' On Water Surf School Coolangatta offering lessons for the event.

Seven-time ASP Women’s World Champion Layne Beachley said all females wanting to try surfing should participate in the Girls Go Surfing Day.

“This is a fabulous initiative and I’m proud to see Surfing Australia support the growth and development of women’s surfing,” she said.

ASP World Tour Rookie of the Year Tyler Wright said the Girls Go Surfing Day was a great introduction to surfing.

“Surfing is such a fantastic sport to get involved in and a program like the Girls Go Surfing Day is a great way to meet new people,” Tyler said.

“All you have to do is turn up with a bunch of friends and you’re guaranteed a good time.”

All participants receive a Rip Curl beach bag, $20 Rip Curl voucher, GGSD t-shirt, sunscreen and a Dolly Magazine in addition to their surfing lesson.

For more information and a full list of participating surf schools please visit www.girlsgosurfingday.com