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Advance your surfing skills with our Intermediate Surf Lessons in Newquay, designed for anyone who has tried surfing and wants to improve. Over two hours, you’ll refine your paddling, wave selection, and riding technique with expert guidance in a fun, supportive group environment. Perfect for ages 8 and up, these sessions help you progress from catching white water to confidently riding green waves.
Your session begins with a lively warm-up on Great Western Beach to get your body ready for action. Your instructor will review the basics of surf safety, beach etiquette, and ocean awareness before introducing key intermediate techniques. You’ll get hands-on guidance on board handling, prone riding, and how to pop up efficiently.
Once in the water, your instructor will assess your current skill level and provide tailored feedback. You’ll practice paddling out, positioning yourself to catch waves, and riding green waves along the face. Instruction focuses on improving confidence, speed, and control while keeping the session fun and engaging.
Throughout the lesson, there will be time for free surfing and practical tips. Instructors monitor progress closely, adjusting exercises to suit individual needs, ensuring everyone in the group maximises their learning while having fun on the waves.
Lessons take place on Newquay’s famous beaches, such as Great Western Beach or Fistral Beach. Both are known for sheltered golden sand, consistent waves, and a supportive surf environment suitable for progressing intermediate skills.
The surrounding coastline offers scenic views, rock formations, and ample space for beach activities. Instructors choose optimal locations based on tides and conditions, ensuring a safe and enjoyable session while letting you experience the best of Newquay’s surf scene.
Participants should have some previous surfing experience and be comfortable catching white-water waves. Basic swimming skills are essential for safety.
No prior intermediate experience is required beyond having tried surfing before. The session is suitable for anyone wanting to improve their technique and gain confidence in open water conditions.
Our instructors are qualified, insured, and trained to provide personalised guidance in a supportive group setting. Small ratios allow for individual feedback while maintaining a friendly, motivating atmosphere.
Lessons use premium equipment including Rip Curl wetsuits and foam surfboards, with heated changing rooms and secure lockers for your belongings. The team prioritises safety, skill development, and fun to make your surfing experience both enjoyable and rewarding.
Intermediate Surf Lessons are designed for anyone who has tried surfing before and wants to improve their skills. Participants should be comfortable riding white-water waves and ready to progress to catching green waves.
Lessons are suitable for ages 8 and up, making them ideal for older children, teenagers, and adults looking to refine their technique while having fun in a supportive group environment.
You’ll develop essential intermediate surfing skills such as board handling, paddling efficiency, wave selection, pop-ups, turning along the face of the wave, and ocean awareness.
Instructors provide practical demonstrations, hands-on guidance, and personalised feedback throughout the session. By the end of the lesson, you should feel more confident paddling out, catching waves, and controlling your board in varied conditions.
Each session lasts 2 hours and includes a warm-up, safety briefing, ocean assessment, instruction on intermediate techniques, and time for free practice in the water.
Equipment is provided, including a wetsuit and surfboard. Heated changing rooms, lockers for valuables, and optional photography of your session are also included.
Lessons take place on Newquay’s renowned beaches, such as Great Western Beach or Fistral Beach. These locations have sheltered golden sand, consistent waves, and space suitable for intermediate surfers.
Instructors choose the beach and exact location based on tide, swell, and wind conditions to ensure the safest and most effective learning environment.
Yes, participants should have some experience catching white-water waves. Lessons are aimed at improving technique for those who have already completed a beginner lesson or have tried surfing a few times.
No advanced skills are required, and instructors will adjust coaching to suit your level, ensuring progression without feeling overwhelmed.
Instructors are qualified, insured, and trained to provide supervision in all surf conditions. Safety briefings cover beach rules, ocean hazards, and correct use of the surfboard and wetsuit.
Small group sizes (1:8 instructor-to-student ratio) allow instructors to monitor each participant closely, reducing risk and ensuring personalised support.
Yes, children aged 8 and above can join if they are comfortable in the water and can swim. Small group sizes ensure they receive individual attention while having fun in a safe, structured session.
Instructors provide encouragement and guidance suited to younger surfers, helping them gain confidence and improve their technique in a supportive environment.
We both loved it , the instructor was a gentleman . Clear , concise instructions and very helpful . Can’t remember his name sorry , very tall with long hair
It was brilliant- wish it could've been longer (a half day, for example, to explore further afield). Harrison was our guide, and he set the perfect amount of challenge to relaxation. Very knowledgeable about the area, pirate/tea caves and local animal life. We were also asked in advance if we…
Jamie was a good instructor but a bit disappointed with the time snorkeling and not seeing anything. The sighting of the seals and info about the coast was great
Had a fantastic time, the instructors were great and would definitley do again in the future.
Everyone was so friendly. My crew leader Alex was really supportive and encouraging as I am not an avid swimmer and so easing my way into kayaking and coasteering was a breeze. The team back at their headquarters were amazing ... keeping my baggage safe as I toured and even…
Staff are very helpful! My boyfriend, dad and uncle really enjoyed this. They saw a playful seal ❤️ would recommend!
We had a really good time with Heath today. He showed us all the safety information and kept checking we were all okay. Instead of just staying out snorkelling he showed us some caves and told us about the history and cool knowledge about the caves and rocks. Had a…
We had an amazing time with heath. He was so lovely and gave us a bit of history as we went along. Very caring and made sure we had a fab time
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