School Surf Lessons

• Surfing lessons adapted for school trips
• Wetsuit and surfboard allocation
• Progressive surf coaching
• Beach awareness and safety talks
• Surf safety and etiquette
• Beach and ocean coaching
• Fitness, flexibility and technique training
• Beach games and school activities
• 10% off further NAC adventure activities
• Heated changing facilities
• Secure storage and lockboxes for valuables
• Hot outdoor showers and separate male & female toilets
• Discount card for apres surf food and drink at local cafes and eateries
• Customer discount at Newquay’s Rip Curl store (15%)

Bespoke Lessons For Your Curriculum

Our surf activities can be tailored to feature key curriculum topics and learning goals. From science, maths, English language and literature, to personal development, social skills, self-confidence, motivational skills and physical development. Speak to us about how we can arrange outdoor learning for your group upon booking.

Industry-leading Instructors

Our professional instructors are ISA, Surfing England and Beach Lifeguard qualified with extensive experience with all ages. With us, students are encouraged to push their boundaries whilst in a safe and supportive environment.

Each child needs to bring a completed medical declaration and consent form, please note those without will be unable to attend.

Surf Lessons Tailored To You

Our surfing lessons in Newquay are arranged to completely suit your group size and budget. If you’re looking for something more substantial on a longer term basis, they can also be organised to form part of a full week of school activities. Simply give us a call and our experienced bookings staff will build the perfect outdoor learning package for your group.

Newquay has many surf schools, but we are the longest-running of them all (launched in 1995). When you book with us, you aren’t just getting a lesson; you are entering a learning environment designed by the very best in the industry.

Here is why over 200,000 surfers, from total beginners to elite pros, have chosen us:

Curriculum Designed By A National Team Coach

This is our biggest difference. Every lesson plan we deliver has been bespoke designed by our Director, Rob Barber, a former British and English Surfing Team Coach. Whether you are standing up for the first time or perfecting your cutback, you are following a progression roadmap created by a coach who has trained the country’s best athletes.

Elite Instructors (The Academy Standard)

We don’t just hire students on summer break; we train career professionals. The large majority of our team comes through our own 3-week Intensive Surf Instructor Course where we sculpt students to become well rounded expert instructors. They go beyond the basics, with many signed off to deliver:

• Video Analysis for technical correction.
• Surf Skate Training for dry-land practice.
• ISA Level 1 & 2 (International Surfing Association) instruction.

A Global Surfing Powerhouse

We are more than just a local school; we are a hub of international surf culture. Our expertise has spawned three successful sister companies: Women + Waves, Bodyboard-Holidays, and the Outdoor Activity Instructor Academy. This global reach means our team is constantly learning from surf destinations around the world, bringing that knowledge back to Newquay for your lesson.

Unrivalled Safety & Facilities

We are the only activity centre in Newquay that is a recognised SLSGB (Surf Life Saving Great Britain) Training Centre. Our safety record is unblemished, backed by our close working relationship with the RNLI and £10 million public liability insurance. We are also fully AALA licensed (Adventure Activities Licensing Authority).

Trusted By The Best (VIP & Media)

Our reputation for excellence attracts the highest caliber of clients. We are the #1 choice for The England Rugby Team and the England Surfing Team, as well as local schools like Newquay Tretherras. We have also been featured by:

• The Sunday Times & Christian Dior
• BBC Radio One & The Gadget Show
• 3x Cornwall Tourism Award Winners