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Newquay is well known for it’s glorious beaches and invitingly clear Atlantic waters but there is one other thing it is truly famous for worldwide - and that’s the surfing. Many of the towns surf competitions are world ranking and some of the best surfers in the world can be seen in competition here.

It is said that the first Newquay surfer used a reshaped old wardrobe door, it's a nice story but has never really been proven. More likely bodyboarding as a board you can stand on needs some skill to create. What is known is that home made balsa wood longboards were being used in the 1930's. With a large surface area and buoyancy, enough to carry a persons weight stood up, surfing as we know it was born. It was the fiberglass and foam mass produced surfboards that truly popularised the sport. By the 1960’s, much has it had in the US, Australia & South Africa, the sport caught on in the UK and paricularly Newquay. The surf is always weather and tide dependent but there is one spectacular wave, the Cribbar, that challenges the best of surfers and really has to been seen to be believed for the UK coast.

Surfing is a great sport to try and we have many long standing surf tuition companies that can get you from your first time ever on a surf board to riding the waves. Lessons are normally half or full day with board and wetsuit usually included in the price. Many companies can also offer packages that also include accommodation and extended tuition times. If you want to just try out surfing on your own then there are plenty of surf shops you can hire surfboards, bodyboards and wetsuits from. We would recommend using lifeguarded beaches (May to Sept and usually until 6pm) and always take notice of flags defining the best surfing area or any other notices.

Please see below a list of recommended surf schools in Newquay and the surrounding areas

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Cornwall Waverunner Safaris

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Newquay

Cornwall Waverunner Safaris began in 2009 from our original operating site, Lusty Glaze Beach in Newquay. At present, we are proud to offer the UK official Yamaha jet-ski experience, tours and sessions along the North Cornish Coast. With full support and recognition by the RYA (Royal Yachting…
Quiksilver Surf School Newquay

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Pentire, NEWQUAY

The only surf school located at South Fistral Beach in Newquay. Family owned and run by local surfers in association with Roxy and Quiksilver. Open for surf, wetsuit, SUP and bodyboard hire, surf lessons and coasteering. Our onsite shop is open for all beach and surf essentials.
Blue Wings Surf School

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Newquay

PLEASE CALL TO BOOK. Half Day Surf Lessons from £25. Surf School in Newquay, Cornwall is a surfing family for all the family. BSA qualified coaches means surfing lessons for all abilities, fun and excitement for all ages. Make a holiday fun and learn to surf on Cornwalls finest beaches
Escape Surf School

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Surfing

Newquay

The Escape Surf School is based at the centre of UK surfing; Newquay in Cornwall.
We are open 12 months of the year, 7 days a week, so if you want to learn to surf or improve your surfing, then look no further.
Fistral Beach Surf School

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Outdoor Activity/Pursuit Centre

Newquay

Fistral Beach Surf School is the only surf school situated down on the famous Fistral Beach in Newquay, Cornwall.
We offer a variety of different surf lessons and courses to suit everyone. With a pay and display car park and no walking to and from t
Cornish Wave Surf & Adventure

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Surfing

Newquay

OUTDOOR ACTIVITY EXPERIENCES & ADVENTURE WEEKENDS IN CORNWALL
Small group Surfing & Coasteering experiences, Wild Camping Adventure Weekends, Yoga retreats & E-Bike & Equipment hire in Newquay.
Newquay Activity Centre

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NEWQUAY

DISCOVER THE BEST ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN NEWQUAY WITH TRIPADVISOR’S #1 OUTDOOR ACTIVITY PROVIDER, NEWQUAY ACTIVITY CENTRE!

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