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- Saunton Sands, North Devon. Part of the UK’s first designated World Surfing Reserve, this vast stretch of west-facing sand is ideal for beginners. With lots of peaks scattered along the three-mile beach, it’s easy to avoid the crowds, and the sandy bottom ensures there are no rocks in the way of your inevitable wipeouts.
- Fistral Beach, Cornwall. There are so many places to learn to surf in Cornwall, but the UK’s unofficial surfing capital ranks at the top of our list for both location, access and reputation.
- Saltburn, North Yorkshire. The pumping surf scene on Britain’s east coast has been luring wave riders for decades. Watch the experts at Penny Hole and Saltburn Point, then see what you can do on the easier breaks on each side of the pier.
- The Gower Peninsula, Wales. Long established as one of the best surfing locations in Britain, Wales’ Gower Peninsula is littered with excellent surf breaks and is home to a rich surfing culture.
- Rest Bay, South Wales. When the swell is up – delighting local experts with clean barrels topping 2m – this Welsh beach can rival any surf spot in Europe.
- Watergate Bay, Cornwall. If the crowds get too much in nearby Newquay, the home of British surfing, the next bay to the north with its two miles of beach (at low tide, at least) is a great alternative.
- Longsands, Tynemouth. The centre of Newcastle’s surf scene, this fun beach break has staged national championships and remains home to several locally bred pros.
- Saunton Sands, Devon. Gentle, rolling waves and a gradual sloping beach make this picturesque North Devon beach perfect for beginners – not to mention longboarders.
- The Surf Sanctuary at The Headland Hotel, Newquay
- The Surf Club Cornwall, Newquay
- Croyde Surf Academy, Croyde
- Outer Reef Surf School, Pembroke
- Porthcawl Surf School, Porthcawl
- Newquay Activity Centre, Newquay
- Walking on Waves, Braunton
- Wavehunters, Watergate Bay
- Cornish Wave, Newquay
- St Ives Surf School, St Ives
The Headland Hotel is set on a clifftop overlooking Fistral Bay and its Surf Sanctuary offers introductory surf classes, equipment hire, improver and private lessons (starting from £50 per person), as well as coasteering, kite surfing and stand-up paddle boarding. Visit from autumn to spring to experience the impressive 4-12ft swells, or for a more...
Overlooking Mawgan Porth beach, a beach break surf spot, with right and left-hander waves, The Surf Club has a host of fully qualified surf coaches, all of whom are qualified beach lifeguards too. Perfect for beginners, the sandy beach is fairly protected by two headlands, and you can opt for private, family or group lessons. Wetsuits, boots, glove...
Run out of a blue double-decker bus overlooking Croyde Bay, not only does the Surf Academy teach you to hang 10 (or, at least one or two), but you can also book in for SUP lessons and tours and coasteering. Expect really friendly instructors and an informal style at this excellent surf school. Details: Lessons start at £40 for adult lessons. Find i...
On the gorgeous Pembrokeshire coastline in West Wales, this surf school is run by professional surf coach Dean Gough, who has experience in coaching the GB team. They also run women’s surf and stand-up paddleboard weekends. Details: From £35 for a half day lesson. Find it at Castlemartin, Pembroke SA71 5HW. outerreefsurfschool.com
Rest Bay in South Wales is one of the best spots to learn to surf in the UK, with rideable waves all year round. It’s also the closest surf beach to Cardiff, Bristol and London, making it a popular weekend retreat for city-dwelling surfer-types. As well as surf lessons, the surf school also rents boards in the car park opposite the beach. Watch out...
Get yourself down to the NewquayActivity Centre and book in with one of their friendly and talented instructors (our lesson with Jack was exhausting but a lot of fun), who can take you from complete beginner to confident surfer in just a couple of hours. Towan Beach is right in the centre of town, and is ever so slightly less busy than Fistral Beac...
Fancy learning to surf with one of Britain’s most successful female surfers? Check in to Sarah Whiteley’s North Devon surf school Walking on Waves. You can combine your lessons with a luxury camping stay to really get stuck in, too. Details: Saunton Sands Car Park, Saunton, Braunton EX33 1LG. walking-on-waves.com
If you’re looking for a Cornish getaway with a little extra wave-power, check in to Wavehunters at Watergate Bay. Lead by ex wave-ski champion Carl Coombes and open all year round, the Academy offers fully trained experts available for tuition. Details: Watergate Bay, Newquay TR8 4AA. Get in touch with the hotel to find out about special surf clini...
Providing equipment and lessons to surf fans since 2012, Cornish Wave is all about unforgettable adventures. With a team of enthusiastic outdoor adventurers with experience across the globe, expect enthusiastic, passionate instructors as well as classes filled with friendly, like-minded people. Options span small group lessons to camps and retreats...
Backed by the Tate Gallery with a wide sandy expanse, Porthmeor is the favoured surfing location in St Ives, semi-sheltered from the south westerly winds. St Ives Surf School runs surfing lessons from Porthmeor beach for most of the year. Details: Saint Ives TR26 1JZ. stivessurfschool.co.uk Featured Image: (c) Louis Reed
If you're ready to catch some waves and start your surfing journey, you'll definitely want to hit up one of the country's best surf schools for a lesson. Check out this map to find the school nearest to you and get ready to hang ten!
Discover the most awesome spots for surfing England, from the wild northern coast to the stunning beaches and point breaks of Cornwall.
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At St Ives Surf School, we provide bespoke surf lessons and coaching, Paddleboarding tuition, sea kayaking tours and coasteering adventures as good as anywhere in the UK. All of our activities operate from our two beautiful beach locations in the heart of St Ives.
