Surfing lessons in Newquay near Cornwall

Surfing is one of the most popular & fastest growing board sports. It has deep routes from Hawaii & has a long history in the UK as an adventure activity.

2 hour lesson

4 options available from €44

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From€44
2 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 11 years-old and up

Practical information

Surfing is one of the most popular and fastest growing board sports. It has deep routes from Hawaii and a long history in the UK as a recognised adventurous activity.

The sport of surfing is fun, exhilarating and a great buzz. It is great for fitness, water confidence and the pure pleasure of being close to the ocean. Surfing is one of the most addictive sports and the quote "only a surfer knows the feeling" is so true - you'll believe it by the end of your lesson.

Vertical Descents aims to provide the most professional surf coaching available. Your instructor will not only give you a structured lesson, which deals with YOUR abilities, but he will show you some of the real essence in surfing.

Why choose Vertical Descents?
Surfing is a sport dear to Vertical Descents' hearts and one they have been involved in for a long time. They have the latest Foam Surfboards made by C-Skins, which have revolutionised the learning process. No longer do you stand on a lump of foam and stand to the beach. These boards are the real deal, you can surf them to the beach and they are still soft to ensure you have a safe lesson. You'll be provided with wetsuits that keep you warm whatever the weather or time of year and the coaches are seasoned veteran surfers who have travelled the world for perfect waves.

At the Surf School in Newquay the UK's Surfing Capital, they offer the very best surfing lessons from beginner to advanced level coaching sessions. They also provide 1-2-1 lessons, video coaching, body boarding lessons, longboard coaching and Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Whatever your ability and craft you aspire to master your instructor can help you achieve your goals in a fun and friendly environment. With use of their great facilities in Newquay and you can mobile surf bus. You'll be taken to the best waves across Cornwall or simply walk down to the closest beach in town.

The team of experienced expert staff will look after you every step of the way, highly qualified, safe and fun. You'll be provided with exceptional quality as well as excellent value. There are showers and changing facilities at the HQ in Newquay, as well as a cafe, bar, widescreen previews of your day's photographs, bbq and sun terraces over looking Newquay's stunning coastline. A great place to relax after your day with us and take in the views with a relaxing drink or two.

Meeting point:
Vertical Descents: Treffry Centre, 4 S Quay Hill, Newquay TR7 1HT, United Kingdom
Spoken languages:English, Dutch
Included
  • All equipment: full wetsuit / surfboard
  • Fully qualified expert instructor: Surf Coach / Lifeguard
  • Beach & ocean safety / warm up & practice / surf & coaching / lesson review
  • Showers & changing facilities available at HQ
  • Photographs taken throughout the lesson
Do not forget to bring
  • Something to wear under a wetsuit: swimming attire is best
  • Some trainers (to get wet), a towel and warm clothes for afterwards
  • Sense of adventure and fun