With 7 beaches that each face slightly different directions and pick up a variation of wave conditions it’s easy to see why the towns main industry surrounds surfing. If you haven’t ever tried surfing before, a Newquay surf lesson is invaluable....
It’s 2018; if you haven’t already learnt to surf or bodyboard then you need to do so with the Newquay Activity Centre! Whatever the weather or time of year, there are waves in Cornwall waiting to be ridden. You just need to know where and how to find them....
How do I learn to surf bigger waves?...
‘Popping up’ is the term used to explain the process of standing up on a surfboard from the paddling position. In order to make the most of a wave, popping up should be done in one smooth, quick motion. During a surfing lesson your instructor...
Tips and advice for novice surfers wondering How to Paddle Out When Surfing. Surfing tips with 3x National Surfing Champion Johnny Fryer. ...
Increasing your wave count obviously has a lot of benefits. You’ll have more fun because you’ll spend more time actually surfing as opposed to sitting around on your board. If its winter, you’ll be able to stay warmer by keeping busy. You’ll be able to...
There is no one best tide to surf in Newquay. In fact, because this surf city is blessed with 7 great surfing beaches, you can find rideable waves at all stages of tide (low, mid & high tide), and in a variety of different swell...
Invest in the best winter suit, gloves, boots and hood that you can afford. Make sure that you look after your wetsuit and that when ever possible it is dry when you are getting in to it. A good warm up will immediately increase your...
Foam boards are perfect for learning to surf on because they’re long, wide and have tonnes of volume. You want as much buoyancy and stability as possible to practice on when learning to surf and 8-9ft foam boards are the best at providing this....
This is a big move to tick off the list. Be prepared to fail a thousand times before you nail this one....
You’ll begin on the sand as a group. Try lying along the centre of your surfboard, facing your instructor. Make sure your toes are touching the end of the surfboard....