What Can I Expect

Surf's up for these surfing lessons in Newquay! Head to Cornwall to learn to surf at Newquay's lovely local beaches, with the help of the expert surfers at this school.

Your lesson will be with the longest-established surf school in Newquay. They have been playing in the whitewater and riding the barrels offshore from the golden beaches of Newquay for many, many years. They can read the wind. They know the tides and they know how to teach rookies to surf!

When it comes to surfing, one thing you don't want to be is a kook. That's to say, an absolute beginner who is ‘all the gear, no idea'. Buying the board and the wetsuit and heading straight out to the sea is not a good plan. It's bound to end in a wipeout. You need a lesson and that's where these sessions come in.

First off, a chat about surf etiquette and beach safety (flags and stuff alert you to conditions) and tides. With your board under your arm, you'll make your way to one of the local beaches. It'll be a spot that's perfect for beginners to gain confidence, where the waves aren't too gnarly.

During the course of your session you'll also start to understand the different waves (in essence spilling, plunging or surging!) and how to catch them. Being able to stand up and do just that is the name of the game. You start riding on your belly to get used to riding the waves. Then you'll be shown the five-stage method of getting to standing up.

Crack that and you'll be hooked on surfing. It's a friendly, welcoming and accessible watersport. Surfing has been rooted in Cornwall since the 60s and Newquay is by far the most well-known surf spot in the UK.

Taking surfing lessons with this fully-accredited Newquay school ensures an excellent standard of kit, tuition and facilities, including heated changing rooms, lockers and hot showers too. Buy your lessons vouchers online and get ready to hang 10 in Newquay!

When Is It Available

• Weekdays and weekends throughout the year, subject to availability
• Session times are 9am, 11am or 1pm
• Experiences run in all weather conditions unless dangerous

Suitable For

• Minimum age 8
• Under 16s must be accompanied by a participating adult
• Suitable for beginners
• You must be confident in the water

Spectators

• Spectators are welcome to watch the experience from an onsite viewing point

Anything Else

• Please bring swimwear for underneath your wet suit and a change of clothes for after your lesson