Half-Day Coastal SUP Tour in Torquay

This bucket list coastal tour is perfect for adventure paddle boarders with experience, or beginners that are up for a more physical paddle and to learn some skills along the way. Tours are 2.5 - 3 hours. You’ll travel through several coves to a secluded beach, visit caves and see our wildlife.

We paddle in the cleanest water in Torbay our beach is the only beach that has been awarded the blue flag for 37 years within the English Riviera due to its location away from the harbours, estuaries, and outlets.

Your guide, all technical equipment and oil skin jackets. Changing rooms are available at the beach base. Transport to Oddicombe is not included.

Bring lunch, snacks and 1 litre of drinking water, your choice of clothing/wet suits if you want them Sun cream, layers, and optional wetsuit if you feel the cold.

We are very flexible and will contact you prior to your tour should the weather/sea conditions not be suitable to enter the sea caves to find an alternative opportunity.

Cancellations are very rare in the summer due to the predominant wind being off shore. Our standard policy for you to cancel is 24 hours prior to departure. After this time a voucher will be provided if conditions are suitable.

Session suitability is shown on your chosen product. Beginners are welcome on many tours and lessons when you are happy to get wet and try kneeling or standing with guidance.

Listen to your instructor, stay with the group unless told otherwise, and let us know before the session if anyone in your party has medical needs or limited swimming confidence.

Babbacombe Beach alongside Oddicombe Beach is a sheltered cove on the English Riviera with clean water and Blue Flag recognition stretching back 37 years. SW winds are blocked here, so the bay stays calmer than much of the open coast and feels more Mediterranean than many Devon beaches.

You launch straight from the sand with caves nearby and regular seal encounters in season. Parking sits close to the beach, and our team is on hand for kit, a safety brief, and advice on the marked paddling area before you head out.

Make your trip to the English Riviera an unforgettable experience by visiting Torbay's premier beach. We offer first-class equipment, friendly staff, professional beach hire services, expert tuition, free lockers, changing rooms, a beach shower and exceptional coffee when you are off the water.

Our instructors and beach team know Babbacombe Bay inside out, from sheltered corners on breezy days to the best stretches for beginners. They fit buoyancy aids, talk through local conditions, and help you choose the right craft so you feel confident on the water.

Meet at Oddicombe Beach, Torquay TQ1 3DD unless your confirmation states otherwise for boat trips. Arrive a few minutes early to sign in and collect kit with your guide.

Many of our lessons and tours welcome beginners who are happy to try kneeling or standing with coaching. Your guide sets the pace so mixed abilities can stay together in the sheltered bay.

We run most days in season when the bay is sheltered. Strong wind or unsafe sea state may mean a reschedule or a shorter route. We contact you as early as possible if we need to change plans for safety.