Kids Group 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 the children out and walk them 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 the lesson so we have time to check the children in and get them into wetsuits. That buffer also gives us a chance to see how they are feeling before they 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.

Children should 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 they do not need their own kit unless you prefer it.

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

We can look after your car keys while the children 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 clothes and 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 the day bag in the car.

We surf in the rain. A wet day often means better waves, and the children will be in wetsuits 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.

Children are welcome to wear their 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 them to use their own surfboard, message us on Adventuro chat before the day so we can check it suits the session. Kids lessons usually work better on our lesson boards, which are more stable in the white water.

This session is for children aged 8 to 13 who want a surf adventure with kids their own age, without mum and dad in the water. No prior surfing experience is needed.

They should be comfortable in the water and able to swim a short distance unaided. If your child has additional needs, tell us in advance so we can plan the session properly.

Your booking covers a 2-hour session including getting ready, a qualified instructor, a wetsuit, a surfboard and changing facilities. In the cooler months we also include wetsuit boots.

Groups are capped at 5 children per instructor so they get more one-to-one time than a standard kids lesson. Towels, swimwear, food and transport are not included.

Focus Sessions are how we coach in the water. The instructor spends two or three wave blocks with each child on one skill or problem, rather than calling the same tip at the whole group from the shore.

That extra attention is why we keep this class to five children. They get clear feedback on the next wave, then the instructor rotates so everyone still gets their turn and plenty of high-fives.