Newquay is a fantastic place to learn to surf. The undisputed centre of Cornish surfing is home to some of the best surf beaches with a lively surf scene and community. There are plenty of surf schools to choose from for surfing lessons in and around Newquay at beaches such as Fistral, Crantock, Tolcarne, Lusty Glaze, Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth.

Newquay Activity Centre surf school in Newquay, Cornwall

Newquay Activity Centre

Location: Towan Beach, Newquay
Tel: 01637 877722
Email: info@newquayactivitycentre.co.uk
Web: newquayactivitycentre.co.uk

Newquay’s premier surf school. This award winning activity centre is located at Town Beach in Newquay and runs it’s activities on the beaches and coastline nearby.



Rob Barber’s Bodyboarding School

Tel: 01637 879571
Email: info@bodyboard-school.com

Britain’s only Bodyboarding School. We have a range of coaching courses for riders of all age and ability. The most fun, accessible way to ride waves.


Fistral Beach Surf School

Tel: 01637 850737
Email: info@fistralbeachsurfschool.co.uk

Group surf lessons for all ages at Fistral Beach. Also have specialised workshops.


Blue Wings Surf School

Tel: 01637 874 445
Email: bluewingssurf@gmail.com

Surf school open every day of the year and welcome everyone, from beginners to the more experienced, catering for Stag and Hen Parties, Families, and Youth Groups.


Escape Surf School

Tel: 07810 805624
Email: info@escapesurfschool.co.uk

Stag and hen parties welcome. All ages and abilities catered for.


Hibiscus Surf School

Tel: 01637 879374
Email: info@hibiscussurfschool.co.uk

Surf school for women, taught by women. Have a varied range of courses.


The Adventure Centre

Tel: 01637 872444
Web: www.adventure-centre.org

Scenic Lusty Glaze Beach is surrounded by high cliffs and is a base for surfing, climbing, abseiling, Coasteering, zip wire and more.