Newquay Beginners' Surf Camp

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United Kingdom
5 Days
4B 0L 0D
From£489 GBP
Newquay Beginners' Surf Camp
Newquay Beginners' Surf Camp
Newquay Beginners' Surf Camp
Newquay Beginners' Surf Camp
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Join us for our exclusive 4-night surf camp in Newquay, Cornwall. Stay at our private surf camp, where you'll enjoy expert lessons, video feedback, and theory sessions. Hosted from start to finish, this is the ultimate beginner-friendly surf camp in the UK.
Jorrin

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day at 4:00 PM

Arrive at our surf school in the heart of Newquay to check in and get the surf trip started. You'll be greeted by your friendly host, who'll make sure everyone has all they need and that we're ready for a great few days of surfing.

After the warm welcome, we'll make the short drive (15 mins) to our surf camp, your home for the next few days. If you've arrived by public transport, we'll make sure you hitch a ride in the Landrover to the camp.

The first evening is pizza night. Using our outdoor pizza ovens, it's a social affair of cooking pizzas and settling into camp life.

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Day 2: Surfing introduction and ability measure

After breakfast at the camp, we head back to the surf school for the first surfing lesson. We start with an introduction to surfing and an overview of individual surf goals with help from the surfing ability measure from iAM bands.

Post-surf, it is time for lunch at one of the many options that surround the surf school. Dine in or grab a pasty and hang out at the shop (surf school); it's your call.

After lunch, the second surf is more of a relaxed and less structured session. Building on the morning success and coaching pointers while having fun and enjoying being in the surf.

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Day 3: Eat, sleep, surf, repeat

Day 3's surf lesson is a recap of good general surf principles and the setting of individual surfing goals. This session is then filmed, and we'll take a look at the results and talk through your waves later in the afternoon.

For the 3rd night evening meal, you're free to explore Newquay and soak up a sunset on the beach (fingers crossed).

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Day 4: Don't panic and carry on surfing

Day 4 starts with a theory session at the camp. We'll help to dispel any myths and help answer those burning surf questions. Or, we'll simply explain the rules of etiquette, board design, or anything else which might be helpful.

After class, it's time for lunch in Newquay and back in the water for another surf session.

Tonight is the Last Supper. Our final night's meal is together in Newquay at a pre-booked restaurant. It's a great time to share stories of the last few days and make plans for the next surf trip!

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Day 5: Final surf lesson and farewells

After our final surf session of the week, it's time to say our fond farewells and make the journey home. It's an epic week of surfing, making new surf buddies, and hanging out in the surf capital of the UK.

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Your Guides
Jorrin

What began as a one-man mobile surf school has evolved over more than a decade into one of Newquay’s most welcoming adventure outfits, built on a simple philosophy: life’s better when it’s spent outside. With years of global guiding experience — from European mountain seasons to the Atlantic’s surf breaks — Jey brings energy, authenticity, and a deep love for Cornwall’s rugged landscape to every session. He’s joined by a close-knit crew of local surf instructors and adventure guides who share his down-to-earth approach. Together, they create a friendly, safe, and inclusive environment for everyone — whether you’re paddling out for your first wave or exploring Cornwall’s coastline on a coasteering adventure.

Cornish Wave

What's Included

Included
  • Surf lessons: 5 progressive surfing lessons.
  • 4 x nights camping: Based on 2 people sharing a large canvas bell tent.
  • Equipment: Surfboards & wetsuits included.
  • 4 x breakfasts: Tea & coffee, cereals, fruit & pastries (dietary requirements not catered for).
  • 1 x video analysis: Keep the footage to take home.
  • 1 x surf theory: Discussion around common surf theory questions.
  • Transfers: Free travel between the surf camp & surf shop if required.
  • Extra surf hire: Equipment hire to use outside of session times.
Not Included
  • Pizza night: 1st night is pizza night at the camp.
  • BBQ night: 2nd night is BBQ night at the camp.
  • Evening meals x 2 out in Newquay. Our final night is at a local restaurant over looking Fistral beach.
  • Sleeping bag & pillow.

Rated 5.0

18 verified reviews

Michaela
Michaela

(Jul 2026)

I had the most amazing time at beginners surf camp. I shared this experience with 5 strangers but by the end we were all good mates. Luca, the host/instructor was knowledgeable and fun. He was so patient and made us all feel relaxed in the water. He gave great advice and I think we all made progress. We swapped a surf session to do coasteering instead which was great adventure. The eco campsite had warm showers, composting toilets and spacious tents with an air mattress. Evenings were mostly spent at the onsite lake either swimming or floating about in the boat or paddle board, though we needed plenty of insect repellent as we were there at a particularly buggy time of year. The biggest downside was that the camp site is a 20 min drive from Newquay and , as you are not allowed to drive your personal vehicle on to the site, there's an 8 min walk so if you wanted to explore other things in the area independently you would need to factor this in.

Norman
Norman

(Jul 2026)

Excellent surf instructor. Can't recommend all instructors from Cornish Wave enough. Site tents, spacious, clean, well maintained. Equipment for surfing and coasteering top notch. Everything ran smoothly with options along the way for people who maybe didn't want to surf on any particular day. Fellow campers/surfers were really lovely people. Overall, 10 out of 10, I would highly recommend.

Jess
Jess

(Jun 2026)

An absolutely phenomenal trip! Willow was the most FANTASTIC instructor we all could have hoped for - so attentive, friendly and super supportive! The trip was well structured but also had enough time for us to explore Newquay, with very good recommendations for food spots from the team! The camping site was fantastic and very private - well equipped (kitchen, toilets, showers, fire pit, lake with paddleboard, kayaks and pedlos) Would 100% recommend to anyone, cannot recommend them enough! Thanks so much guys 😊

Abigail Langford
Abigail Langford

(Sep 2025)

Had the best time at the surf camp, the guys there couldn’t be friendlier or more helpful! Will definitely be back

Bryn Allpress
Bryn Allpress

(Sep 2025)

Fantastic surf camp. Great staff, excellent camp, fab group of people. Highly recommend - if you’re considering it, just book!

Luke Norris
Luke Norris

(Jul 2025)

Awesome surf school - great staff too. Would recommend the 4 day surf camp. Top crack and top surfing teaching from Jake!

marta
marta

(Jul 2025)

Had a brillaint time. Jake coached me from complete new beginner to standing up consistently on the board. Had a lot of fun on this 4 night surf camp!!! Highly recommend

Elena Barbu
Elena Barbu

(Jun 2025)

We did the 4-night surf camp and had the most amazing time. It is an unique way to experience the Cornwall lifestyle and meet new people. Our instructor and guide Jake made it ever more special, I would never have managed to catch a wave without his patience and encouragement. The camp site is gorgeous in an area completely surrounded by nature and has all the needed amenities

FAQs

Before you go

Yes, these weekends are perfect for solo travellers, friends, and couples. We stick together all weekend so you’ll have plenty of chances to meet new and like-minded adventure seekers.

Nope. This weekend is perfect for those who've never surfed before. Whatever the session, we’ll break it all down into easy-to-understand bite-sized bits.

Surfing – something to wear under your wetsuit. Some flip-flops to wear to the beach and a towel. Camping – Warm clothes, sleeping bag, and pillow. Portable phone charger, toiletries.

Yes. All surfing equipment is included. Toasty, warm, quality wetsuits and surfboards to suit your ability. Just a bring a towel, shoes for the beach, and something to wear under your wetsuit.

It’s highly recommended you take out personal travel insurance. Travel cover protects you in the case of unforeseen circumstances including cancellations, injuries, equipment loss, flight changes, problems with public transport and other events that could negatively impact your trip. Note that standard insurance often doesn't cover adventure activities. We recommend using specialist adventure travel insurers, like [Rise & Shield](https://riseandshield.com/?ref=mdi5ywe), for your trip. Specialist insurers can cover unique scenarios, like trekking at altitude or emergency evacuation in hard-to-reach places, that ordinary travel insurance doesn’t cover. It's your responsibility to carefully check the details of your policy to ensure that you're covered for the specific activities you'll be carrying out.

Start: You'll meet your guide in Newquay at 4:00 PM on day 1 (Wednesday) of your itinerary. The address is 40 Fore Street, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1LP. End: Your trip will end around 1:00 PM on day 4 (Sunday) of your itinerary in Newquay.

On your trip

For the pizza and BBQ nights you'll have time to visit the Sainsburys behind the surf school each day and shop for your tastes. Evening meals are a social affair and hosted by your instructor. We supply all the enamel plates, cups etc... and find individuals team up and share shopping and cooking.

Each surf lesson is two hours from once your group is ready.

We limit the group size to 8 - 12 people per weekend

The surfing take place at our central base in Newquay. The camping is located a short drive out of town for which we can help you organise car sharing, or arrange a lift with your camping host.

Other FAQs

Typically these camps are booked by adults between 30's - 50's. We do of course get younger ages and welcome under 18's if accompanied/signed for by parents.

Standard dome tents are shared with one other (same sex). These tents are 4-man tents. If you would like an individual/private tent there is an additional £80. Private tents sleep two people.

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