All generations, surfing and creating core memories - together.
They say you can't choose who your family are...
...but you CAN choose to book them into a surf lesson, create life-long memories AND treasure seeing the occasional nose dive!
The best surf lessons for families
Your Family’s Surfing Home
You might initially come for a surf lesson, but after your two hours with us, you’ll think of Blue as your family's surfing home away from home, with familiar faces ready to welcome you back each time.
Our easy-going, feel-good personal surf experiences are why 100% of our reviews are 5-star.
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Christine - 5-Star Review - returning guest four years running
"This is the 3rd year running we've used Blue Surf School as a familyu with two boys (now aged 10 and 12) - we're already looking forward to returning next year.
Adam, Gemma and the team manage to make us feel like returning family and always take great care of us. The lessons are fun and we've made brilliant progress over the past few years."
Family Surf Lessons
What You Need to Know
Ideal For:
Families of any surfing level looking to surf together with their own private instructor
Lesson Times/Duration:
Running April-October at 09:30 | 11:45 | 14:00 with ONLY two lessons available per time slot - just remember to arrive half an hour before your lesson to get ready. 2.5 hours total.
Minimum Age:
We want as many family members to surf together as possible and our family lesson allows one child aged 5-7 years old to join. We can welcome more young children too, but you’d need an additional instructor or non-surfing adult to help out so everyone gets to enjoy the lesson safely with plenty of 1-on-1 time with their instructor!
Class Size:
You can book up to six people online but we can accommodate larger groups too - just contact us to discuss options!
Price Per Lesson:
2 People: £60pp
3: £50pp | 4: £45pp | 5: £40pp | 6: £35pp
How to book:
Returning customer?
Log in to your Blue Surf Customer Portal to book your next lesson!
The best thing to do as a family in Newquay
One Family. One Surf Lesson. Together.
Surfing (and collectively struggling to put on your wetsuits) has a way of bringing families together that few other activities can match.
You’ve come on holiday to spend time creating memories and let's be honest - no kid grows up looking back on their time being dragged around National Trust sites fondly do they!?
In Blue Surf School’s Family Surf Lessons we teach you together, at the same time, on the same waves, with the same level of undivided attention. That includes whether you’re 5 or 105 years old (you’re only as young as you feel!), someone completely new to surfing, or you’ve been doing it for years!
So this year, why not have the family do something your kids will actually WANT to tell their friends about back at school?
Key Features
You could learn to surf anywhere…
So Why Come for a Surf With Blue?
Hi! It’s Adam here, one of the owners of Blue, and I have a confession to make… Gem and I aren't originally from Cornwall and we weren't born by the ocean (shhhh - don't tell anyone).
In fact, I didn't start surfing until I was in my 20s, and I still remember that unbeatable feeling of riding my first waves on a wet and windy day in Cornwall. I’ve loved it ever since.
When I met Gem she made it VERY clear that she wanted to live in Cornwall, fuelled by years spent visiting her favourite beach in the world - Watergate Bay. It only took a global pandemic to help me take the leap to quit my job and become a surf bum!
Here we are, five years later, owners of our very own slice of surf and yoga heaven in Newquay, Cornwall.
Our surf experiences are a lot like us: easy-going, feel-good, personal.
So If, like us, you weren’t born by the ocean, but are looking for somewhere to call your surfing home, then look no further - you’ve found it in Blue!
What to expect after booking
You've booked! So what happens next?
Get ready to surf with us: Receive and read your confirmation email containing all key information so you’re prepared and ready to surf with us
Packing your bag for the beach: wear swimwear, slip-on footwear, and suncream, bring a change of clothes, towel, £1 coins for public showers, and a small bag for your stuff
Arrive 30 minutes BEFORE the lesson starts: Factor in plenty of time to park in the Council Car Park | check-in with the team at our big blue van | change into your wetsuits | meet your instructor and discuss the lesson | head to the beach
The beach - first 30 minutes: Beach-based safety briefing | assess the conditions and set goals | exercise science based warm-up | surfing techniques based on your level of experience
The ocean - final 90 minutes: Catching as many waves as you can with plenty of support from your instructor along the way
Frequently Heard Worries
You may have some worries - that's understandable, we’ve heard our fair share!
here are some of the most common worries we hear from guests before they go on to book with us
(and their reaction after)
Of course you aren’t - in fact we’ve welcomed people at Blue well into the 70s for their first surf experience!
The one thing we tell everyone when they come to Blue is that surfing is hard - no matter how old you are. The only way to find out is by doing, the only way to get better is by practicing, and there’s definitely no better time to start than now.
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Brian, 59 years young having fun trying surfing for the first time - 5-Star Review
“Fabulous experience. This was a first for me and I thought I’d left it a little late in life at 59 but I had a great time. Turns out you’re never too old for fun and I’ll definitely be back to catch waves again”
We won’t lie to you and tell you surfing is easy, because it isn’t!
We can however promise you that with the right instructor, equipment, and environment It can feel a lot more enjoyable and easier than you might have experienced before.
Expect small groups, well-maintained equipment, and Blue’s signature easy-going, feel-good, personal style to look after you.
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Elinor, first time at Blue after trying surf lessons elsewhere - 5-Star Review
“Best surf lesson I’ve ever had actually, very personalised and flexible with intelligent instructors who retrained me on my pop up and reading the waves. Plus, I genuinely had a good old laugh while doing it!”
If you’re worried about trusting someone with your child’s first surf experience, fear not, it’s completely normal and you’re not alone!
We never lose sight of the fact that everyone is different and that includes having different worries, needs, and types of support they respond to.
By working with local SEN schools and the Wave Project charity, we’ve delivered surf lessons to a huge range of neuro-diverse children with complex needs. We’re always happy to talk about your child beforehand if you need more reassurance too.
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Rose, a relieved mum seeing her daughter thrive on a surf lesson - 5-Star Review
“My eldest is autistic and they were so accommodating, flexible and had her on her feet in no time. She was thrilled and so excited. They could seem to sense my badly disguised stress levels and their easy-going approach took the pressure off so I actually got to enjoy myself too!”
Do you remember how many things you were good at the first time of asking? Yep… not many!
Some surf schools will “promise” you on their website that you’ll stand up on your first lesson, but we don’t do that here. That’s because there are soooo many reasons why you might not, such as poor surf conditions or you having a general off-day, and many people don’t.
We can promise you that our small groups and personal coaching style will give you the best possible start to surfing, leaving you to confidently keep practicing and improving long after you’ve left Blue.
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Miya, pleasantly surprised that she managed to stand on her first lesson - 5-Star Review
“I can’t lie, I’m probably never going to be Cameron Diaz but to my surprise I actually managed to stand on my board by the end, and that was completely down to the support on our lesson.”
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to the ocean - tides, waves, wind, weather… being a little bit wary is smart!
Remember, when you first learn to surf you never need to go any deeper than you feel comfortable with, and should always be able to have your feet on the ground and head above water. If it’s getting a bit much for you, then just make sure you position yourself close to your instructor (they’re qualified lifeguards after all), or take a few minutes to catch your breath on the beach before rejoining the lesson.
Our small surf groups means the instructor has less people to keep an eye on too, just for that extra layer of safety while you’re on a lesson with Blue.
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Wendy, from anxious to returning guest in just one surf lesson - 5-Star Review
“I was pretty anxious about surfing… It was very cold and I'm not particularly fond of water, but it was honestly fantastic! Erin and Adam were so friendly and laid back and we all had a whale of a time! We can't wait to do it again when we're back in August”
We love Cornwall… but we don’t think we’ll ever love how unpredictable the weather is down here (while we run a surf school anyway)!
Surfing in the Atlantic ocean comes with challenges but we’re on hand to track any tricky weather/waves that might negatively impact your surf or safety. We keep you informed of things we’re wary of, and do our best to create back-up plans that won’t disrupt your other plans while you’re here.
If all else fails, and we need to cancel your lesson completely due to bad weather, then we’ll either release your booking to be rescheduled within a year or offer a full refund.
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Jools, a returning customer, even after the weather wasn’t playing ball - 5-Star Review
“Love Blue Surf School! This week we had to reschedule our session twice due to weather and Adam and his team could not have been more accommodating! The follow-up keeping us updated with weather notifications was great and so customer focused. It’s one of the many reasons we are returning customers.”
Worried about something else?
You're about to make a big decision, so it makes sense you may have a few more questions. Drop us a call, WhatsApp or email and we'll talk you through things.
The highest-rated surf school in Watergate Bay
A Feeling That Stays With Your Long After Your Lesson
"You know when you have those rare occasions when everything was just so easy and memorable that your whole family says "yup that was something special" - well our time with Blue Surf was that.
Every little thing was so much.... fun! Even the admin and getting ready was a laugh for the family.
I never leave reviews but I cannot recommend Blue Surf, Adam, Sam and the whole team enough.
6 out of 5 stars!"
