Stand Up Paddleboarding in Newquay, Cornwall. Tours available on the ocean or estuary, what are you waiting for?
Visit Tripadvisor’s No.1 provider of water sports adventures and try it for yourself with Newquay Activity Centre! Ever seen those idyllic images of paddle boarders gliding across open water? Discover the delight of our stand up paddleboarding adventures in Newquay with our world-class instructors and experience the thrill for yourself, along Newquay’s history-rich coastline. Choose from one of our growing selection of awesome sup options along the beautiful Cornish coastline.
This activity is unlike anything you’ll have tried before; easy to pick up and addictive to master, you’ll soon be stroking out past the protected waters of Newquay Bay and around the Gazzle peninsula.
It’s the perfect way to explore Newquay’s coastal secrets and meet our native wildlife. Each adventure is tailored to your requirements with intensity levels ranging from chilled out sunset sessions to adrenaline fuelled SUP racing.
Our HQ is strategically based just a short walk from Fistral, Great Western and Towan beach – the gateway to the Gazzle Peninsula – and a 30-second walk from Newquay’s town centre. With car parks close by, eateries up the road and the beach just below us; you’ll be in prime position for a stand up paddle boarding adventure to remember with Newquay Activity Centre.
Contact our expert team of professionals for more information and be one of the first to experience our newest SUP adventures. Each one especially developed to deliver a range of new skills and an awesome safari around Newquay’s coast and estuaries.
We’ll kit you out with a warm, flexible wetsuit to keep you comfortable in the water, along with a high-quality Nookie helmet – the market leaders in coasteering safety equipment. Over the top, you’ll wear a YAK buoyancy aid for maximum support and comfort while you explore the coastline. If you’d rather not get your own shoes wet, we also have a wide range of trainers available to hire on the day.
We pride ourselves on making every paddleboard lesson special and our reviews are testament to that. We have over 4322 5 star Google & Tripadvisor reviews!
Amazing SUP experience with James. Informative, relaxed and adventurous - exploring caves and learning about the coastline. Highly recommend!
Karen, Tripadvisor
We had a really great time paddleboarding for the first time, our instructor Amy was amazing and so good at guiding us and making us feel comfortable!
Millie, Google
Brilliant SUP lesson with Cara - welcoming, professional instructors and loads of fun. A fantastic paddleboarding session, we’ll definitely be back!
David, Google
Fantastic SUP experience with Amy - expert coaching, patience and local knowledge turned paddleboarding into real skill progression. Highly recommend!
Jam, Google
Fantastic family SUP and snorkelling tour - seals, spider crabs and great local knowledge from Amy. Loved every minute!
Jack, Google
The best paddleboarding experience - caves, waves and games! Oleks and Finlay were brilliant guides who built confidence and made it unforgettable.
Louise, Tripadvisor
We are licensed by AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority) and are a recognised Training centre for SLSGB (Surf Life Saving Great Britain), the only one in Newquay. Understand what these outdoor activity qualifications mean for your safety and enjoyment.
The Perfect location for Paddleboarding in Newquay
Newquay’s historic coastline holds a host of secrets just waiting to be discovered, including hidden coves, smugglers caves, craggy inlets and natural rapids to explore on stand up paddleboards!
Together with your expert SUP instructor, you’ll assess the weather and swell conditions before the launch; learning the fundamentals of beach and sea safety to ensure you’re armed with the correct knowledge for the future.
The pristine sand of Towan Beach is the perfect place to launch your SUP, stretching from Newquay’s harbour walls to the cliffs of Lusty Glaze Beach at low tide.
Take in the scenery from the deck of your own SUP as you glide along the water’s surface. Newquay Bay becomes a looking glass into the marine environment below, home to a vast array of native wildlife and flora including inquisitive seals and even dolphins if you’re lucky!
Every adventure differs depending on the weather and swell conditions of the day, so get ready for an action packed paddle along Newquay’s scenic coastlines.
Newquay Activity Centre have been delivering paddleboarding in Cornwall for over 20 years, and we’re proud to be the longest running provider of coasteers in Newquay. We’re proud of our number 1 ranking on trip advisor and we are two time winners of the Cornwall Tourism Awards and gold winners of the South West Tourism Awards.
We are proud to have been recognised and sponsored by Rip Curl; they are a leader in watersport equipment, apparel and wetsuits, and have recognised Newquay Activity Centre as a centre of excellence in Cornwall.
We also provide AT for our military services, and have regular visits from the Army, Navy and RAF and are proud to be a recognised centre for Help For Heroes. This means we regularly organise military adventure training packages that meet their high standards. Their core values of teamwork, developing leadership and other personal qualities is necessary to withstand the rigours of operational service.
A paddleboard tour is only as good as the route, your instructor and your gear. We pride ourselves on exceeding expectations in all these areas.
Wetsuit
You’ll be suited up in a top of the range, warm, comfortable and flexible wetsuit. Being toasty warm and having the freedom to move in the water ensures you’ll enjoy the paddleboard as much as possible.
Helmet
We are as serious about safety as we are passionate about coasteering. Each person is fitted with a ‘Nookie’ helmet. Nookie are the market leaders in safety equipment. Their helmets are comfortable, adjustable and offer unrivalled protection.
Buoyancy Aid
Above your wetsuit but below your rash vest, you’ll be wearing a YAK buoyancy aid. These lightweight flotation aids are ergonomically designed to offer maximum buoyancy and comfort whilst not impeding your coasteering experience.
Trainers
We have a large range of resilient sports trainers available to rent. So instead of you worrying about ruining your own shoes, you can concentrate on enjoying the wild ocean adventure.
For over 20 years our knowledgeable and passionate coaches have pioneered the training of surfing, bodyboarding and coasteering instructors.
Explore our top outdoor activities in Newquay, from surf lessons and coasteering to Super SUP adventures - unforgettable, instructor-led experiences on Cornwall’s stunning coastline for all abilities.
carried relatively easily by two people using the toggles at either end. Single Kayaks are slightly more manoeuvrable but also less stable than double kayaks. Double kayaks are wide and stable and will comfortably seat two adults and small children are able to sit in front of adults. When paddling, double kayaks are a little quicker than singles as they track through the water well.
fatigue levels. There are several exit points along the route so you will not be forced to complete the full session. Your instructor is trained to assist weak paddlers and can tow you to the nearest exit or to the final landing point.
This will be at your own risk so we recommend that you put a floatation device on it or tie it to yourself so that it doesn’t get lost.
Your session can include any of the following. Learning advanced paddling techniques. Fun games and races. Exploring smugglers caves. Getting up close with wildlife in the natural environment, especially the local Seal population and possibly dolphins. Navigating narrow gullies and riding the natural rapids created by the ocean swell. Learning about local history and points of interest. Watching our coasteering groups as they jump off cliffs is also a great spectator sport!Newquay’s historic coastline holds a host of secrets just waiting to be discovered, including hidden coves, smugglers caves, craggy inlets and natural rapids to explore on stand up paddleboards!
Together with your expert SUP instructor, you’ll assess the weather and swell conditions before the launch; learning the fundamentals of beach and sea safety to ensure you’re armed with the correct knowledge for the future.
Choose from one of our huge range of action-packed paddleboard tours, depending on the level of intensity you desire, your experience level, your area of interest (adventure, history, ecology), the sea conditions, and the size of your group.
We have the Paddleboarding Lesson & Tour and Paddleboard & Snorkel Adventure for the thrill seekers, the Estuary SUP Tour for a more relaxed tour. We cater for large or small groups, private sessions, stag and hen parties, family adventures, school trips and corporate events.
There really is something for everyone here!
So what are you waiting for? Get in touch, book your Newquay paddleboarding adventure and start exploring.
Newquay Activity Centre is open 7 days a week all year round. You can book online or call us on 01637 877722 or pop into our centre at 60 Fore Street, Newquay, TR7 1LW to book a lesson today!
