Top Newquay Classes & Workshops

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 2.5-hour course will help you navigate Cornwall’s surf safely and in control. Separate coaches look after surfers at different levels, ensuring rapid learning.

With this beginners’ surfing lesson in Newquay, you can get great access to your instructor, as it’s a small-group experience that’s capped at eight people. Don’t worry about bringing heavy equipment with you, as everything you need is provided. So just show up and get ready for a fun and informative introduction to the core surfing skills you need.

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.

Surfing can be a daunting sport for a beginner, but with expert tuition, you could soon be catching waves. Begin with wetsuit fitting and a beach safety briefing at Fistral Beach, Newquay, followed by warm-ups and step-by-step guidance on surf skills including pop-up practice. Learn the fundamentals with teacher guidance and each move broken down into easy-to-follow steps.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reconnect with nature during a weekend of surfing, yoga, and wild camping in Cornwall. You’ll return feeling restored and replenished after starting or improving your surf and yoga skills in an intimate group limited to just eight people. Plus, exploring with a guide means you’ll access beaches and woodlands that you might otherwise have missed. Breakfast is included each morning to start your day right.

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).