Private Surf Lesson and Video in Newquay, Cornwall

This package includes a fully personalised 1:1 lesson with an experienced instructor, allocation of wetsuit, surfboard, and all necessary equipment. Facilities such as heated changing rooms, outdoor showers, lockers, and separate male and female toilets are also provided for convenience.

Additionally, your session is filmed in high-definition using a GoPro 10 camera, capturing your performance in the water. After the session, a downloadable link is sent so you can keep the footage forever, analyse your technique, or share it on social media.

The lesson is suitable for all ages from 3 years upwards and caters to beginners, intermediate surfers, and advanced surfers. Participants do not need prior experience to enjoy a full personalised session.

Your instructor will tailor the lesson to your skill level, ensuring that beginners learn safely and efficiently, while experienced surfers focus on refining advanced skills, wave selection, and ocean positioning.

The total lesson lasts two hours, with time split between safety briefings, warm-ups, beach instruction, and in-water coaching. The instructor ensures you receive maximum wave time and hands-on guidance throughout the session.

The session begins with a warm-up on the beach, a safety and ocean awareness briefing, and a review of your surfing goals. Following this, you enter the water, where the instructor guides you through paddling, catching waves, stance, turns, and wave timing.

During the session, your instructor films your surfing using a handheld GoPro 10 in high-definition. This allows close-up footage of your rides from multiple angles while in the water.

Once your lesson concludes, you will receive a downloadable link to the full video. The footage can be used for personal analysis, technique improvement, or simply as a keepsake to share with family and friends.

All lessons begin with a safety briefing covering ocean awareness, potential hazards, and local surf etiquette. Qualified instructors assess ocean conditions and ensure equipment is appropriate for the participant’s level.

Participants are provided with high-quality wetsuits and boards, and instructors stay close at all times for supervision. Emergency procedures are in place, and all sessions are run under professional, insured supervision.

Beginners will gain confidence in the water, learn correct paddling techniques, basic wave catching, and proper stance. They will also develop awareness of surf safety and etiquette.

Intermediate and advanced surfers will improve wave selection, positioning, trimming, turning, and speed techniques. The personalised coaching ensures that all surfers leave with tangible skill improvements and a better understanding of ocean dynamics.

Yes, children from 3 years old are welcome. The instructor adjusts coaching methods to suit age and ability, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for younger participants.

Safety equipment such as buoyancy vests and helmets (if required) is provided, and sessions focus on controlled, step-by-step learning in suitable conditions for their age and skill level.