Private Surf Lessons on Fistral Beach in Newquay

🌊 Key Details

• Duration: 2 hours
• Location: Fistral Beach, Newquay
• Minimum Age: 5 years old
• Experience Level: Beginner to advanced
• Activity Type: Private surf lesson

🏄 Key Skills

• Paddling and positioning
• Wave timing and selection
• Pop-up and standing technique
• Turning and board control
• Ocean awareness and surf safety

🌅 What to Expect

Your session begins beside the beach with a short introduction to the equipment, conditions, and plan for the lesson. Because the facilities are located directly on Fistral Beach, there is very little walking involved, allowing more time to focus on surfing rather than carrying equipment across town. After getting changed, your instructor will tailor the session around your ability level and what you would like to achieve during your time in the water.

Beginners will usually start with the foundations of surfing, including safe board handling, paddling, catching white water waves, and learning how to stand up consistently. Instructors remain nearby throughout the lesson, offering constant feedback and demonstrations to help build confidence steadily. The smaller format also means there is more opportunity to practise between coaching points without waiting for larger groups.

For intermediate and advanced surfers, sessions can focus on improving wave selection, generating speed, refining turns, or developing confidence in different conditions. Video analysis can also be added for those wanting more detailed feedback on technique. Families with younger children can enjoy a more relaxed introduction to surfing together, while experienced surfers benefit from a session fully adapted to their progression goals.

📍 Location

Fistral Beach is one of the best-known surfing beaches in the UK, attracting surfers throughout the year thanks to its reliable waves and wide sandy shoreline. The beach offers plenty of space for lessons and practice sessions, making it suitable for both first-time surfers and experienced riders looking to improve their technique.

Situated on the north coast of Cornwall, Newquay combines surf culture with coastal walking routes, cafés, sea views, and long sandy beaches nearby. The lesson meeting point is located within the International Surfing Centre beside the beach car park, making arrival straightforward and giving direct access onto the sand within minutes.

✅ Prerequisites

Private surf lessons are suitable for complete beginners through to advanced surfers, with coaching adapted to your confidence and experience level. Children aged 5 and above are welcome to take part, although younger participants should have a parent or guardian present nearby during the session.

You do not need previous surfing experience to join. Weaker swimmers can also benefit from the private format, as coaching can progress at a more comfortable pace with closer instructor support throughout the lesson.

⭐ Why Choose Us

Coaching sessions are designed around personal progression rather than following a fixed group structure, allowing instructors to adapt every part of the lesson to the participant. With experienced surf coaches, year-round operation, and a wide range of equipment available, lessons are suitable for everything from first-time sessions to advanced coaching.

Being located directly on Fistral Beach makes a noticeable difference to the overall experience. Facilities including changing rooms, hot showers, secure storage, and on-site equipment mean less time organising logistics and more time enjoying the water.