Zac Efron mobbed by fans on Bondi Beach... but he's too shy to ride any waves himself

Hundreds of children and teenagers descended on Sydney's famous Bondi Beach earlier today to see their idol Zac Efron taking part in a charity surfing event.
But crowds hoping to see the High School Musical star show off his surfing skills were left disappointed as he simply waded into the water for a photo opportunity.
Having previously spoken of his love for surfing, there's no doubt the 22-year-old can hold his own on a board.
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Surf's Up: Zac talks to pro-surfer Layne Beachley in a rashvest and shorts after flying in for a charity event sponsored by Oakley sunglasses

But perhaps the thought of hundreds of people watching in action left the actor feeling a bit of stage fright.
The Californian actor and girlfriend Vanessa Hudgens were flown Down Under by Oakley sunglasses to raise awareness for their OneSight Foundation's Learn-To-Surf programme.
While Hugdens kept a low-profile in the nearby North Bondi Italian restaurant, Efron was driven on to the beach in a golf buggy.

Stage fright: Efron leaves the surfing up to others

Dressed in a red Oakley wetsuit, Efron was overwhelmed by the crowds of screaming girls clambering for a photo or autograph with the heart-throb.
While Efron was happy to wade into the sea, he declined to demonstrate his surfing skills.
He was flanked by pro-surfers Layne Beachley and Tom Whitaker and a few hand-picked youngsters who were learning to surf.

Surf's up: Efron looks the part in his Oakley wetsuit and sunglasses as he carries a surfboard to the shore

Instead of 'hanging 10', Efron was happy to play teacher as he helped some of the teenagers onto the surf boards.
Sydney local Craig Gill said his four-year-old daughter Petal was smitten with the teen idol.
He told MSN Australia: 'She's the only one that got a kiss. We just happened to come down, and she's the biggest fan of Zac.'

Playing teacher: Efron helps a young wannabe surfer onto a board

Efron and Hudgens, who have been dating for four years, arrived in Australia over the weekend to spend Valentine's Day together.
During their time in the Harbour City, they have been spotted dining at McDonald's in Circular Quay and shopping at the Oakley store.

Taking the plunge: Zac Efron wades into the water with the young surfers

Having grown up on the Pacific coast, Efron has spoken of his love of surfing.
He said two years ago: I 'love to surf every chance I get. Oh man, I would love to go surfing with Kelly Slater at Bells Beach (Victoria, Australia).'

Mania: Efron and pro-surfers Tom Whitaker and Layne Beachley are surrounded by the actor's young fans

Riding in style: A wet Efron is driven back to the changing rooms after his dip in the sea