Top South West England Surfing Lessons

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. With this surfing lesson in Newquay, begin with a safety briefing and a warm-up session on the beach. Then, learn the fundamentals of surfing with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

While it’s possible to learn to surf just by picking up a board and tooling around, it’s quicker and safer to learn from the pros. Whether you’re an absolute beginner or already learning to turn, this half-day course will help you navigate Cornwall’s surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.

Learn to surf in one of the UK’s prime surfing spots on Newquay’s South Fistral Beach. Under the watchful eye of a lifeguard-qualified surfing instructor, you’ll head out into the water to tackle your first waves or hone your skills. These beginner group lessons are perfect for first-timers or those needing a refresher lesson. Note that kids aged 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cover a lot of surfing techniques in a short time period with a package that provides four lessons over two intensive days. Each 2-hour lesson is tailored to your skill level, whether you are new to surfing or have some experience under your belt. You can schedule the four sessions over 2–4 days, with two lessons per day the norm (one lesson per day in winter).

There are few better places to learn to surf in the UK than Cornwall, which is renowned for its scenic coastline and great waves. Learn new skills or develop existing ones with a surfing package that includes two 2-hour lessons, which can be taken in the same day or over a few days.

Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch crystal-clear waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Our Taster Bodyboard Lessons are ideal for complete newbies or for improvers looking to up-skill their existing knowledge. These lessons have been designed to improve your riding - whatever your age, level or ability. A small group ensures plenty of useful tips and close-quarters tuition for faster progression. Our coaching team of fully insured and experienced instructors tailor tuition to your individual ability. Having been in-house trained by former European Number 1 and British Team Bodyboarding Coach Rob Barber, you really couldn’t be in safer hands when bodyboarding in Cornwall.

We are the longest-running surf school in Widemouth Bay, and we pride ourselves on our safety standards. Throughout our fun-filled sessions, you'll be supplied with the tuition and knowledge from our experienced Surf coaches, to help you progress to your best abilities. Widemouth Bay itself is also a beautiful, blue-flag beach, with a large car park, and a great cafe. This beach is also lifeguarded within the year by the RNLI. The sandy beach also allows great conditions for beginners to learn, along with some more challenging peaks for intermediates to practice further.

The rolling waves off Newquay attract surfers from across Cornwall and beyond, but mastering the surf takes time and practise. On this morning or afternoon surfing lesson, take to the waves with your instructor and master the basics at your own pace. Learn beach safety, see how to catch a wave, and enjoy family-friendly outdoor adventure — with all equipment provided on your lesson.

Go surfing in Newquay with a private lesson that’s tailored to your skill level, whether you’re catching the very first wave or brushing up your technique. One-on-one attention from the surf instructor makes the most of your time in the water; it’s a great way to take your surfing to the next level in a short period of time.

This private surf lesson in Newquay offers an intensive experience for you and one other person. Coaching is suitable to all levels, whether you are novices or looking to improve on surfing techniques; instructors asses your experience and tailor lessons to current abilities. With all equipment provided, this 2-hour lesson at Towan Beach is ideal for accelerating the learning process.

This is an ideal activity for families or groups of friends visiting Cornwall. Eliminate the guesswork of learning how to surf and opt for a far more informative and safer alternative—a private surf lesson for up to four people. No need to worry about buying expensive gear, as wetsuits, shoes, and surfboards are included.

Opt for a private surf lesson in Newquay, and head to the legendary Fistral Beach where sweeping sands and fun waves await. Bookable for beginners and confident surfers alike, the lesson is tailored to your ability so you get the most out of your time in the water. Even better: The experience is private, so your personal group gets the full attention of your instructor.

Fistral Beach is the Home to British Surfing; on our Cornish Surf Day you get to immerse yourself in the very best it has to offer. Start your day off with a 2 hour surfing lesson. From here you can relax with a pasty and ice-cream or continue practising. You have use of your surfing equipment for the whole day.