Family Surf Lesson at Watergate Bay

You'll meet us at Watergate Bay, about a minute from our HQ in Newquay Bay Resort and around 10 minutes from Newquay town centre. That's where we kit you out and walk you down to the sand.

If conditions mean we need to move the lesson, we'll give you plenty of notice so you can get there without a rush and still have time to change.

Please arrive 30 minutes before your lesson so we have time to check you in and get you into a wetsuit. That buffer also gives us a chance to calm any nerves and talk through the session before you walk to the beach.

On weekends, school holidays and sunny days, give yourself extra time for traffic and parking around the bay. The closest car parks fill quickly when the weather is good.

We sit on The Green, opposite Wax Beach Bar and next to the council car park. Just Park Wallet can sometimes save you a little on the council spaces if you book ahead.

There's more parking opposite Watergate Bay Hotel and on the southern cliff overlooking the bay if the closest car park is full. Allow a short walk down to the beach from those overflow spots.

Arrive in swimwear with slip-on shoes so changing into a wetsuit is quick. We provide the wetsuit and board, and boots in the cooler months, so you do not need to bring your own kit unless you prefer to.

Bring sun cream, water, a towel and a change of clothes for afterwards. If you want a shower after the session, bring some change for the machines on the beach.

We can look after your car keys while you surf, which is usually the simplest way to keep the vehicle locked. There is not a locker room for bags or valuables at the beach base.

Leave other belongings locked in your vehicle before you come down to the sand. Wet kit and a towel are easier to manage if you keep the rest of your day bag in the car.

We surf in the rain. A wet day often means better waves, and you'll be in a wetsuit anyway, so a shower rarely spoils the session.

We only cancel if the beach is red-flagged or we decide conditions aren't safe. If that happens, we'll reschedule you or refund the lesson so you are not left without a plan.

You're welcome to wear your own wetsuit, though we may still suggest one of ours depending on how thick it is and how cold the water feels. Our suits are chosen for the lesson and the time of year.

If you'd like to use your own surfboard, message us on Adventuro chat before the day so we can check it suits the session. Family lessons usually work better on our lesson boards, which are more stable in the white water.

Children from 5 can join this family lesson. Only one child aged 5 to 7 can take part without a helper in the water. Extra children that young need a non-surfing adult with them.

Having more young children in the water splits the instructor's hands-on time. Parents can watch from the beach, but for younger children an adult needs to stay close so everyone still gets a fair share of coaching.

This is a private family session for mixed abilities, from complete beginners through to intermediate surfers. You have your own instructor, so we can shape the plan around the group rather than a standard group class.

Up to 6 people can share the instructor. If you have more than one child under 8, bring a non-surfing adult for the extra youngster so the coach can still work with the rest of the family.

Your booking covers around 2.5 hours including getting ready, your own instructor, wetsuits, surfboards and changing facilities. In the cooler months we also include wetsuit boots.

The lesson is private to your family, so you are not sharing the instructor with another group. Towels, swimwear, food, parking and transport are not included.