Private Surf Lessons at Watergate Bay

Nothing quite beats having your own dedicated surf instructor!

On a private surf lesson your dedicated instructor takes the time to understand what you're looking to achieve and creates a bespoke lesson plan. Maybe you're a little nervous and want the reassurance a personal instructor brings, a more advanced surfer looking to nail a particular skill, or just want to surf away from the crowds - this private surf lesson is a great way for anyone to progress their surfing quickly with a dedicated instructor.

Available to individuals, couples, and small groups of beginner-intermediate surfers of 5y/o+.

Key Details

Duration: 2.5 hours (includes getting ready)
Location: Watergate Bay, 10 minutes from Newquay
Group Size: Up to 6 people per instructor
Minimum Age: 5 years old (only one child under 8 permitted per session)
Equipment: Surfboard and wetsuit provided (wetsuit boots included in April & October)
Multi-Lesson Discounts: Available – contact for details
Additional Benefits: Exclusive customer discounts at other local businesses across Newquay

Key Skills

Completely bespoke to your needs - from the fundementals of surfing to more technical aspects of surfing outback on unbroken green waves!

What to Expect

This surf school believes that your lesson starts from the moment you arrive! After a very warm welcome you can expect their team to check-in with you, calm any nerves, understand what you're looking for from your lesson that day, and encourage the right mindset for the session ahead.

After this, you’ll be kitted out in wetsuits, paired up with appropriate boards, and head to the beach. Before heading into the water, there’s a short beach-based introduction covering safety, ocean awareness, a exercise-science based warm-up, and learning surf techniques relevant to your individual experience/skill level.

Moving to the ocean you'll begin putting everything you learnt on the beach into practice with plenty of 1-on-1 coaching. Expect detailed feedback, lots of encouragement and a fair bit of laughter along the way! Plus, you’ll enjoy 10% off coffees, hot chocolates, pastries, and ice cream on the day of your lesson.

Location

Lessons take place at the beautiful Watergate Bay well-known for its spacious soft sandy shoreline and consistent waves, it’s a local’s favourite and an incredible surf spot for beginners and experts alike.

Easily accessible from Newquay, it's just a short drive from the town centre, with parking facilities, toilets, cafes, restaurants all nearby so you can enjoy a great day out surfing away from the crowds.

Prerequisites

Private lessons are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to experienced surfers. No prior experience is needed, but a basic level of fitness will help you make the most of the session.

One child under 8 can join the lesson unsupervised but will result in the instructor being unable to provide hands-on assistance elsewhere. Additional children under 8 must be accompanied by a non-surfing adult.

Why Choose Us

As a couple owned-and-run surf school, Adam and Gemma set out to provide the ultimate surfing experience built upon empathy, professionalism, knowledge, and fun. They take your surfing experience personally and their one goal is to be the highlight of your time in Cornwall!

Having come to surfing late themselves, they're acutely aware of the challenges learning to surf brings so hand-pick talented instructors who focus on creating a positive, supportive learning environment and treat every lesson as an opportunity to inspire you to continue surfing for years to come.

With their super-small lesson groups, longer 1-on-1 instructor time, high-end equipment, and exclusive customer discounts across Newquay - you're guaranteed to have your best surf lesson yet.

Approx. 2.5-hour lesson
Your own dedicated surf instructor for a tailor-made lesson
Professional instruction from hand-picked, empathetic, qualified surf coaches
Wetsuit and surfboard
Wetsuit boots (April & October)
Use of changing facilities
Exclusive discounts at businesses across Newquay

Towels and swimwear
Food and drinks
Parking fees at Watergate Bay
Transport to and from the meeting point
Photography (can be purchased separately from an online customer gallery the day after your lesson)

All lessons take place at Watergate Bay beach, just a minute’s drive from the surf school’s HQ in Newquay Bay Resort and around 10 minutes from Newquay town centre.

If conditions require a location change, the team will provide plenty of notice.

It is recommended to arrive at the surf school 30 minutes before the lesson starts to allow time to change into a wetsuit.

During weekends, school holidays, and sunny days, extra time should be allowed for traffic and parking.

Yes, there are several parking options. The surf school is located on The Green, opposite Wax Beach Bar and next to the Council Car Park—Just Park Wallet may offer parking savings.

Additional parking is available opposite Watergate Bay Hotel and on the southern cliff overlooking the bay.

Arriving in a swimming costume and slip-on footwear is recommended to make changing into a wetsuit easier.

Participants should bring sun cream, water, a towel, a change of clothes, and £1 coins for showers if required.

The surf school can hold onto car keys, but there are no facilities for storing other belongings.

Valuables should be locked in a vehicle during the lesson.

Yes, surfing in the rain is encouraged.

Lessons only get cancelled if lifeguards red-flag the beach or if conditions are deemed unsafe. In such cases, lessons will be rescheduled or refunded.

Personal wetsuits can be used, but the team may recommend using one of theirs depending on the season and thickness of the suit.

Those wanting to use their own surfboard should speak to the team beforehand. You can do this via the adventuro chat below.

This small, independent surf and yoga school near Newquay is run by Adam and Gemma, a couple with a shared love for the ocean and the outdoors. They offer group and private surf lessons, as well as yoga classes, with a focus on making people feel welcome, supported, and inspired to keep going long after the session ends. Adam fell in love with surfing in his twenties and is passionate about helping others experience that same excitement, while Gemma brings her years of travel, hospitality, and yoga teaching to create a relaxed and fun learning environment. Together, they’ve built a business that reflects their values—offering high-quality coaching, creating a positive workplace, giving back to the community, and protecting the environment. After years of planning, setbacks, and determination, they finally took the leap, and now with a 5-star rating and a commitment to donating 1% of their revenue to local charities, they’re proud to share what they love with others.

Nothing quite beats having your own dedicated surf instructor!

Available to individuals, couples, and small groups of beginner-intermediate surfers of 5y/o+.