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Surf & Adventure

We have partnered with some of the best schools in the country to offer you the most unforgettable surf & adventure experiences!

Women surfing in the sea
Surf instructor speaking to people taking part in a surf lesson
Women celebrating catching a wave on a surfboard

SURF LESSONS

WATERGATE | FISTRAL | NEWQUAY | TOWAN
We’ve selected the best surf schools in Newquay, so whether you’re a first-time surfer or you’re looking to perfect your style, we can help. Where better to learn to master the waves than in the countrys’ surfing capital.
Man with helmet jumping off a cliff into the sea
Man with helmet jumping off a cliff into the sea
Man with helmet jumping off a cliff into the sea
Group of people in the sea taking part in the coasteering activity

COASTEERING

FISTRAL | NEWQUAY
Experience an exhilirating journey through the beautiful Cornish coastline. Think cliff-jumping up to 30 ft into the sea below, nagivating sea caves, and an all round unforgettable experience.
Man in yellow top paddle boarding into a cave
Group of people in the distance paddle boarding
Person paddle boarding in the distance

SUP TOUR

NEWQUAY

Give the world’s fastest growing water sport a try with a stand up paddle board tour. This voyage along the Cornish coast offers a unique way to immerse yourself in the breath-taking scenery and experience the thrill for youself. It doesn’t get much more idyllic than this !

 

Group of people in the distance paddle boarding

SUP & SNORKEL TOUR

NEWQUAY

Get up close & personal with the Cornish coastline, where marine life thrives. While embarking on an unforgettable journey on paddle boards, you’ll also get to snorkel and explore what lies beneath the surface. If you’re lucky you may even meet some of the locals (seals) !

 

Four people on a giant paddle board catching a wave
Four people on giant paddleboard waving their arms in the air.
Four people walking on the beach carrying a giant paddleboard with their arms in the air
two groups of people on a giant paddleboards having fun

SUPER SUP TOUR

NEWQUAY

Stand up paddle boarding just got even bigger on our super sized inflatable SUP! Get ready for hilarious team games & a tour of Newquay’s secret coves & caves. It’s paddleboarding like you’ve never experienced before!

 

two people in yellow kayaks paddling
two people paddling in a yellow kayak
3 people in kayaks posing for a picture on the water
Person kayaking through a cave
Person kayaking away wearing yellow helmet and red top

KAYAKING

NEWQUAY

Picture a scenic Sea Kayak Lesson & Tour in Newquay as you navigate Cornwall’s coastline up close and personal. Explore smugglers caves, inviting coves, imposing cliffs and epic landscapes along this exciting route.

 

HIGH SPEED BOAT RIDE

NEWQUAY

Calling all thrill-seekers!

If it’s an adrenaline-fueled adventure that you’re after, join us aboard our High Speed Rib Ride. Departing from Newquay Harbour, we’ll power through the surrounding bays. If you’re lucky, you may even get to see some of the locals including seals, sunfish & dolphins.

Woman smiling and catching a wave on a bodyboard with instructor celebrating in the background.
Professional bodyboarder catching a wave
Professional bodyboarder in the distance going through a wave
Professional woman bodyboarding through a wave

BODYBOARDING LESSON

NEWQUAY

Grab a taste for bodyboarding in Cornwall and catch the waves on Newquay’s scenic coastline. Easier than surfing, bodyboarding offers a quicker route into the adrenaline-packed world of wave riding. Our sessions are ideal for newbies, or for improvers looking to master their wave skills.

 

ADAPTIVE SURF LESSONS

NEWQUAY

We believe surfing is for everyone. Adaptive Surfing Lessons are the newest addition to our Surf & Adventure packages, in collaboration with The Wave Project.

All abilities welcome!

5 people carrying surfboards and walking towards the sea
Surfboards on storing racks.
Three people standing in front of green surfboards and posing for a picture

SURF HIRE

WETSUITS & SURFBOARDS

Get your hands on some of the best surf equipment in Newquay. We’ve got both board hire & wetsuits. Just grab your mates, some of our kit & give surfing a go right in the country’s surfing capital.

 

SURFBOARD STORAGE

SURFBOARD STORAGE

We’ve teamed up with our friends down at West Country Surf School who will be offering surfboard storage all weekend long! Relax knowing your board is safe and sound and only a stone’s-throw away from the waves!

Our school Partners

Newquay Activity Centre

With over 20 years of industry experience, our award-winning activities guarantee grin-inducing fun for all. Surfing, Bodyboarding, Coasteering, Paddleboarding & Kayaking; we do it all and more here in Newquay.  Cornwall’s adventure capital. New skills are gained and great memories are made with Newquay Activity Centre.

Whether you want to brush up on your ocean skills, enjoy the Cornish coastline from a new angle, we have the expertise and experience to deliver awesome results.

Our purpose-designed centre is located in the heart of Newquay just minutes from the town centre. We are a short walk from both Towan and Fistral beach and there are plenty of surf shops, independent retailers and cafes/restaurants nearby.

visit website: www. newquayactivitycentre.co.uk

Bare Feet Coasteer

No two Coasteer sessions are the same. Every single one is different. The conditions, the tides, the people, all mean that each Coasteer is a unique experience for you, your group and for us.

After you are ready, kitted out and briefed we’ll explore our way along the coast looking for exciting places to make your adventure even more breathtaking.

Imagine swimming through a 50 metre long cave in crystal clear water, climbing into a blow hole chamber, spotting a seal just a few metres away or simply stopping on a ledge to watch the gulls flying by before you leap up to 30 feet into the sea below. This is a typical Coasteering experience.

Visit website: www.barefeetcosteer.com

 

Escape Surf school

Operating since 2004, Escape is one of the longest running Surf Schools in Newquay. Set up by Head Coach Mike Young, a professional surfer who has surfed competitively & for fun all around the world since he was 12 – that’s over 40 years of experience! Recently he’s won British & English national titles and coached the British Junior team & British Adaptive Surfing Team. We’ve won multiple awards and consistently are awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence / Travellers Choice Award.

Visit website: www.escapesurfschool.co.uk

Fistral Beach Surf School

If you haven’t surfed for quite a while or have never surfed before the group beginner lessons are ideal for you.

You will cover everything from how to carry the surfboard, catching a wave and various ways of standing up. The lesson is broken down to beach and ocean elements with a most of your time spent in the water.

Our unique location of being perched right on Fistral Beach means you will get more time in the sea than other schools can offer.

All our instructors are qualified beach lifeguards and ISA surf instructors with a real passion for surfing. All of our lessons are 2 hours long, and always include use of all of the equipment which you need.

Visit website: www.fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk

Westcountry Surf School

Surf without the crowds at Westcountry Surf School. Small groups, big personalities.
#1 Rated for families and friends.

West Country Surf School offer lessons to any age group, with a maximum of 6 students per instructor. Whether you’re looking for a family surf lesson, want to get competitive in the ocean with your mates, or you want a one-to-one session with an expert, the team at West Country Surf School are experienced surfers and qualified lifeguards who will put you at ease during your session.

Visit website: www.surfingschool.co.uk

Blue Surf School

BLUE SURF SCHOOL IS FOR EVERYONE

We believe in the power of the ocean, surfing is an amazing way to connect with it and is something that we think everyone should experience. At Blue Surf School we take great pride in making sure that each lesson is as good as it possibly can be. It is our aim that if you haven’t surfed before that you will walk away with a new passion that will stay with you for the rest of your life, keeping you fit, healthy and connected with nature.

We have a perfect 5* rating on tripadvisor which we hope reflects our love and passion for surf instructing and won the Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award for 2021 which is given to those who receive repeatedly high reviews.

Visit website: www.bluesurfschool.co.uk

SSS Surf School

SSS Surf School is the only surf school located right on the Promenade on Towan Beach, just a few steps from the sea.  Positioned at the heart of Newquay, Towan is the perfect option for anybody visiting or staying in Newquay Centre. The conditions at Towan are calmer and perfect for surfers of all skill levels.

SSS Surf School inject the fun into learning making sure that you have an experience you never forget and take away long lasting memories. We’re open from sunrise to sunset and cater for all levels of riders, from beginners to advanced.

Our team are experienced, professional surfers, ISA & Surf England qualified and are there to ensure that any budding surfers have fun in the surf while learning the core water safety and surf skills they need to start shredding those waves. 

We have a 5 star rating on google, why not check us out?

Visit website: www.sssnewquay.co.uk

Wavehunters

Wavehunters teach surfing lessons in Cornwall for all abilities on Watergate Bay beach. If you’ve never tried it before and are keen to take the first leap to your feet or you’re looking to master a manoeuvre or perfect your style, we can help.

They also have a wide range of equipment available for hire on Watergate Bay beach – no need to carry anything.

Their kit is the latest and most up to date in Cornwall, we are the guys to use, and we are right on the beach. No need to drag your kit up to your campsite, pick up and drop it off on the beach.

Visit website: www.wavehunters.co.uk
Cornwall Waverunner Safari

Calling all thrill-seekers!

If it’s an adrenaline-fueled adventure that you’re after, join us aboard our High Speed Rib Ride. Departing from Newquay Harbour, we’ll power through the surrounding bays. If you’re lucky, you may even get to see some of the locals including seals, sunfish & dolphins.

Visit website: www.cornwallwaverunnersafaris.co.uk

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