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Surf & Adventure
We’ve partnered with some of the best schools in the South West, so you can dive into the ultimate coastal experience with Boardmasters Surf & Adventure Lessons! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned wave chaser, expert local instructors will guide you through an unforgettable journey on the waves of Cornwall’s stunning coastline.
SURF
You can book surf lessons directly with our local surf school partners. Check out the links below to go to see what they’ve got on offer.
At Blue Surf School we have one goal: that after your lesson we leave you inspired to keep doing the sport we love, equipped with the skills and confidence needed to progress, and ultimately make your time with us one you’ll remember.
Surfing is hard and can be more than a little frustrating. So, we prioritise creating the right team and environment for you to learn from and improve in no matter your surfing level by focusing on what makes us unique: being professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and fun!
All our lessons take place in Watergate Bay – right next to Boardmasters festival. We run small lessons of six students to an instructor, great boards and DRY wetsuits are included, and you’ll enjoy 10% off food and drink in the bay after your lesson.
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.
Book surf lessons here: www.escapesurfschool.co.uk
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.
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.
Book your next adventure here: www. newquayactivitycentre.co.uk
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.
Book surf lessons here: www.sssnewquay.co.uk
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 maneuver 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.
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.
Book surf lessons: www.surfingschool.co.uk
We believe surfing is for everyone. For the second year running, Boardmasters will be working in collaboration with The Wave Project to bring Adaptive Surfing Lessons to Boardmasters.
To make a booking, please email The Wave Project with your requirements and which location you would like your session to run from.
More info: Adaptive Surfing – Inclusion and Surf Therapy for all
Contact them at: [email protected]
We’ve got both board hire & wetsuits, just grab your friends, some kit & give surfing a go in the heart of the country’s surfing capital.
You can hire equipment directly with our local surf school partners. Check out the links below for more info.
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.
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.
Book your next adventure here: www. newquayactivitycentre.co.uk
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 maneuver 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.
We’ve teamed up with our friends down at West Country Surf School at Watergate Bay, 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.
Contact [email protected] and you will be able to organise your board storage directly.
£30 per board for the duration of the festival (valid Weds 6th – Monday 11th August, 2025).
ADVENTURE
Combine two amazing activities to create something extra special. Super stand up paddle boarding (think standard SUP, but much MUCH bigger) and adrenaline-packed coasteering in Newquay.
Grab a mask, snorkel and fins and discover the vibrant marine life, hidden caves and treasures along Newquay’s incredible coastline.
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!)
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!)
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 yourself. It doesn’t get much more idyllic than this.
Stand up paddle boarding just got even bigger with the super sized inflatable SUP!
You can book adventure packages directly with our local surf school partners. Check out the links below to go to see what they’ve got on offer.
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.
Book coasteering here: www.barefeetcoasteer.com
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.
Book your next adventure here: www. newquayactivitycentre.co.uk
