Our Private Surf Lessons are hands down the FASTEST way to improve your surfing.

With your own instructor expect to catch more waves than you've had hot dinners!

A Surf Lesson All About You!

Nothing quite beats having your own dedicated surf instructor and there's so many reasons it might be right for you...

Feeling a little Nervous and need some extra support? Check.

Trying to work on a particular surf technique? Check.

Got a mixed-ability surf group and need a lesson that's right for everyone? Check

Your private surf instructor simply adapts the lesson plan to suit you, giving you or your group exactly what you need at that moment of your surfing journey.

This lesson is the fastest way to progress your surfing here in Newquay.

Lesson Price:

1 Person: £100

2: £60pp | 3: £50pp | 4: £45pp | 5: £40pp | 6: £35pp

See below for:

1. Key Features | 2. Need to Know | 3. What to Expect

How to book:

  • Select the lesson typenumber of participants and lessons you'd like.

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  • Select the date and time of the first class you'd like to take part in.

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  • Fill in all participant's details -you'll need their full name, email, mobile, age and any medical conditions.

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  • Complete payment and login to your auto-generated client portal anytime to book your remaining lessons at a date and time that suits you!

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Returning customer?

Log in to your Blue Surf Customer Portal to book your next lesson!

Key Features

Surfer riding a perfect wave on a beginner surf lesson with Blue Surf School in Watergate Bay, with an instructor close by watching
Surfer riding a perfect wave on a beginner surf lesson with Blue Surf School in Watergate Bay, with an instructor close by watching

Need To Know

Minimum Age: **5 years old+

**only one child below 8 years old per booking unless supervised by a non-surfing adult

Location: Watergate Bay (just 10 minutes from Newquay)

Duration: 2.5 Hours (getting ready and lesson)

Equipment Included: Surfboard, wetsuit, boots (April/October)

Lesson Type: Private

Class Size: Maximum 6 students (If your group is larger please email or WhatsApp us to book this in)

Local Discounts: On goods and services at various partners across Newquay

What to Expect

Straight After Booking

Sign your digital waiver | Book your surf photography package with one of our recommended freelancers

Arrival - 30 Minutes BEFORE Lesson Starts:

Arrive and check-in | 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 | Goal/technique-specific surfing drills.

The Ocean - Final 90 Minutes:

Catching as many waves as you can with plenty of support from your instructor along the way.

Finish - Back at Blue Surf:

Have a debrief | Get changed | Make the most of your 10% food and drinks discount at Recharge Coffee!

FAQ

The answers to people's most burning questions about our Private Surf Lessons in Watergate Bay, Newquay.

At Blue Surf School we run the smallest surf lesson groups in Cornwall to give you the best surf experience possible.

Combined with our premium well-maintained surf equipment and people-focused instructors you can see why we're the only surf school in Watergate Bay where 100% of our reviews are 5-stars.

Plus our guests can enjoy exclusive discounts at other local businesses!

Blue Surf School offers the most affordable surf lessons in Watergate Bay.

The price of our Private Surf Lesson changes depending on the number of people.

E.g. 1 person costs £100pp - 6 people costs £35pp (£210)

Yep!

We recommend booking with as much notice as possible for a couple of reasons:

  1. We have limited availability - especially for our Family/Private Surf Lessons. Once a time slot is full, there's no wiggle room.
  2. It helps us to book in our best instructors ahead of time
  3. In the case of bad weather or poor surfing conditions, we can work with you to move your lesson to a more suitable day with plenty of notice

    We almost never have availability on the day!

Absolutely.

Watergate Bay is located just 10 minutes from Newquay, so it is close by but without the massive crowds town can experience.

It has some of the most consistent waves in Cornwall, soft white sand, can be surfed at all tides, and is strikingly beautiful!

Family friendly AND dog friendly - what's not to love?

Our Private Surf Lessons are more flexible than our group lessons, where our normal minimum age is 8y/o.

On a Private Surf Lesson one child as young as 5-7 years old can join.

Just remember that due to their age/size there is a high chance the instructor will need to spend the vast majority of their hands-on time with them for safety reasons.

If an additional child between 5-7 years old wishes to join the class then they'll need to have a non-surfing adult in the water for support.

For your Private Surf Lesson at Watergate Bay, make sure you arrive wearing a swimsuit, sun cream and slip-on shoes.

Bring a towel and a change of clothes, and £1 for the public showers.

As a smaller surf school with limited space, please try to limit the belongings you plan to leave with us.

We'll provide everything else you need on the day like wetsuits and surfboards!

Blue Surf School runs the smallest surf lessons groups in Cornwall at 6 student to an instructor (25% LESS than your typical group lesson of 8 students).

If you'd like to book more than 6 people please contact us directly so we can help finalise that for you!

A surf lesson is 2-hours long, not including the half an hour needed to get ready before hand.

If it is looking like weather or surf conditions might not be safe on the day of your lesson we'll make sure to keep you informed in the days leading up to it.

Due to weather patterns changing quickly here on the atlantic coast we may not make a decision until the night before or even day of your lesson.

Should we deem it unsafe we’ll look to reschedule for another day. Failing that we'll offer you a voucher for the full value of your lesson or issue a refund.

We're one of the more cautious surf school in Cornwall. Our priority is ensuring that your surf lesson at Watergate Bay is enjoyable and safe!

Don't Forget About Your Exclusive Discounts!

We've partnered with other local businesses to offer Blue Surf customers exclusive discounts on their goods and services.

Some Of Our Partners:

  • Recharge Coffee

    Delicious coffee, hot chocolates, and ice cream!

    Location: Watergate Bay

  • Poco Loco

    Unbeatable burrito takeaway

    Location: Prow Park, Newquay

  • WAX

    Beach Bar & Restaurant

    Location: Watergate Bay

Not the right lesson for you?

We've got a range of lesson options for different ages, abilities, and needs - check them out here:

What you had to say:

  • ★★★★★

    Had a great one to one surf lesson today with Ollie. He really helped improve my surfing and was also great company.😊 Thanks to Adam who was very helpful and had great communication throughout the booking process. He was also there to meet me and introduce me to Ollie my instructor. Absolutely loved today and can’t wait to come back for another lesson with Blue Surf School. 🏄‍♂️”

    Jonathan
  • ★★★★★

    It was my 1st time surfing so booked a 1-to-1 lesson and had a great time! Adam and Harry made me feel at ease and safe, super patient and enthusiastic, loads of helpful advice and pointers.
    Fantastic experience will definitely be back again soon. Highly recommend Blue surf school to anyone looking to learn or improve their surfing at the beautiful Watergate bay.”

    Julia
  • ★★★★★

    WHAT A GREAT EXPERIENCE! I’ve tried surfing a couple of times alone before but having a private instructor from Blue Surf was a game changer! Firstly Gemma was very helpful when booking and Adam was a great host. I had a lesson with Harry, who was brilliant - great company, made me feel comfortable, had me up on my feet in 10 minutes, and made the lesson super fun! After only a couple of hours I now feel confident to head out myself and build on what I’ve learned. Will definitely be returning - even just for the great coffee they serve onsite!”

    Ross
  • ★★★★★

    “We’ve had a fantastic experience with Blue Surf School. It is a professional and personable business with excellent communication from Adam and really great value for money. Ollie, our private instructor, was brilliant giving us simple, calm and clear instructions and lots of help in the water that had us up and riding waves within an hour!! Would highly recommend - a superb day that made our holiday. Thank you guys!”

    Vanessa
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