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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

About this experience

Perfect for beginners - approx 3 hours from arrival to departure
Learn all the core surfing skills and gain personal feedback
Group ratio 1:8 instructor to students – great stand up rates!
Equipment, changing rooms, lock box for valuables, warm showers and insurance all included

Learn to surf at our Newquay Surf School in Cornwall and prepare to get highly addicted. Our Taster Surfing Lessons are aimed at total beginners and will introduce you to this super-cool and fun sport, teaching you the basics from beach safety to stand up surfing. Our Newquay Surf School is the only place to learn.

At a glance

  • Duration: 2 hr

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Beginner Surf Lesson in Newquay, Cornwall

Plan your experience

Time on the tour2 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 2 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • All surfing equipment provided
  • Professional, qualified, surf instructor

Itinerary and highlights

ALWAYS WANTED TO LEARN TO SURF?

Have you always dreamed of learning to surf? Or maybe you’re interested in what all the fuss is about with this surfing malarkey. Well look no further, visit our Newquay Surf School and prepare to get truly addicted! Here at the Newquay Activity Centre we offer an exhilarating Taster lesson aimed at first time surfers of all ages and abilities.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our Taster Surfing Lessons introduce you to this super-cool and fun sport, teaching you the basics from beach safety to stand up surfing. You’ll get suited up in toasty-warm Rip Curl wetsuits and ID vests in our heated changing rooms. We also have safety lockers to store your clothes and valuables before heading down to Great Western or Fistral Beach. We use quality Swell foam surfboards for our Taster Surfing Lessons as they offer the most stable platform on which to learn.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Newquay Activity Centre 60 Fore St, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LW, UK *Please message us your email address to receive a confirmation email from us, with all the details in. Please meet us at 60 Fore Street, Cornwall, TR71LW. Your nearest parking is Tower road car park.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Newquay Activity Centre

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This experience requires reasonable weather conditions. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered an alternative activity, different date or a credit note.
  • Suitable for children over 8 years of age

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 2 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 8–16; Adult tickets: age 17+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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