Top Newquay Classes & Workshops

Opt for a private surf lesson in Newquay, and head to the legendary Fistral Beach and International Surfing Centre 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.

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.

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 a new skill or improve on existing ones with a surfing lesson package that includes two 2-hour lessons, which can be taken in the same day or over two days. Enjoy the convenience of having all your gear provided and more attention in a small group.

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.

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.

Swap action-packed sightseeing for a weekend of surfing, yoga, and wild camping in Cornwall, and reconnect with nature. Leave feeling restored and replenished after starting or improving your surf and yoga skills in an intimate group of just eight. Plus, you have access to beaches and woodlands you might otherwise miss.

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.

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.

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).