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Your Home Away From Home is calling
surf lessons for groups, kids, families and individuals in Watergate Bay
The highest rated surf school in Watergate Bay
We came for the Surf... but we came Back For Everything Else.
You've come all the way to Cornwall, so a great surf lesson is the bare minimum you should expect - that isn't always the case!
While you might initially come to Blue for a small personal surf lesson, you'll want to come back for so many other reasons, and leave feeling like you've found a surfing home away from home here.
Our easy-going, feel-good surf experiences are why 100% of our reviews are 5-star.
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"...The surfing was amazing, but so was everything around it... left with brilliant memories, met some great people and bonded over post-surf coffees and shared exhaustion...
Thank you for such a great first surfing experience 🥹 and see you soon!"
Nora - 5-star review - already planning her next trip to Blue
Newquay surf lessons for beginners to intermediates
A Surf Lesson For Every Occasion
There are sooooo many reasons why you might want a surf lesson... a shared family experience, an activity date with your partner, or simply because you've always wanted to get into the sport!
Whatever your reason might be or occasion it is for, however old you are or level you're surfing at, we have a variety of lessons to choose from.
Whether you're on a group or private lesson, we'll to take you from the beach, to the white water, green waves and beyond!
All you need to do is pick the right one for you...
A surf lesson where the the class doesn't feel overcrowded, your instructor isn't surfing half the time, AND the equipment isn't falling apart?!?
Yep, they exist, and you're looking at some right now.
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Frequently Heard Worries
You may have some concerns before booking - that's understandable, we’ve heard our fair share!
here are some of the most common worries we hear from guests before they go on to book with us
(and their reaction after)
Of course you aren’t - in fact we’ve welcomed people at Blue well into the 70s for their first surf experience!
The one thing we tell everyone when they come to Blue is that surfing is hard - no matter how old you are. The only way to find out is by doing, the only way to get better is by practicing, and there’s definitely no better time to start than now.
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Brian, 59 years young having fun trying surfing for the first time - 5-Star Review
“Fabulous experience. This was a first for me and I thought I’d left it a little late in life at 59 but I had a great time. Turns out you’re never too old for fun and I’ll definitely be back to catch waves again”
We won’t lie to you and tell you surfing is easy, because it isn’t!
We can however promise you that with the right instructor, equipment, and environment It can feel a lot more enjoyable and easier than you might have experienced before.
Expect small groups, well-maintained equipment, and Blue’s signature easy-going, feel-good, personal style to look after you.
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Elinor, first time at Blue after trying surf lessons elsewhere - 5-Star Review
“Best surf lesson I’ve ever had actually, very personalised and flexible with intelligent instructors who retrained me on my pop up and reading the waves. Plus, I genuinely had a good old laugh while doing it!”
If you’re worried about trusting someone with your child’s first surf experience, fear not, it’s completely normal and you’re not alone!
We never lose sight of the fact that everyone is different and that includes having different worries, needs, and types of support they respond to.
By working with local SEN schools and the Wave Project charity, we’ve delivered surf lessons to a huge range of neuro-diverse children with complex needs. We’re always happy to talk about your child beforehand if you need more reassurance too.
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Rose, a relieved mum seeing her daughter thrive on a surf lesson - 5-Star Review
“My eldest is autistic and they were so accommodating, flexible and had her on her feet in no time. She was thrilled and so excited. They could seem to sense my badly disguised stress levels and their easy-going approach took the pressure off so I actually got to enjoy myself too!”
Do you remember how many things you were good at the first time of asking? Yep… not many!
Some surf schools will “promise” you on their website that you’ll stand up on your first lesson, but we don’t do that here. That’s because there are soooo many reasons why you might not, such as poor surf conditions or you having a general off-day.
We can promise you that our small groups and personal coaching style will give you the best possible start to surfing, leaving you to confidently keep practicing and improving long after you’ve left Blue.
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Miya, pleasantly surprised that she managed to stand on her first lesson - 5-Star Review
“I can’t lie, I’m probably never going to be Cameron Diaz but to my surprise I actually managed to stand on my board by the end, and that was completely down to the support on our lesson.”
There’s a lot to think about when it comes to the ocean - tides, waves, wind, weather… being a little bit wary is smart!
Remember, when you first learn to surf you never need to go any deeper than you feel comfortable with, and should always be able to have your feet on the ground and head above water.
If it’s getting a bit much for you, then just make sure you position yourself close to your instructor (they’re qualified lifeguards after all), or take a few minutes to catch your breath on the beach before rejoining the lesson.
Our small surf groups means the instructor has less people to keep an eye on too, just for that extra layer of safety while you’re on a lesson with Blue.
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Wendy, from anxious to returning guest in just one surf lesson - 5-Star Review
“I was pretty anxious about surfing… It was very cold and I'm not particularly fond of water, but it was honestly fantastic! Erin and Adam were so friendly and laid back and we all had a whale of a time! We can't wait to do it again when we're back in August”
We love Cornwall… but we don’t think we’ll ever love how unpredictable the weather is down here (while we run a surf school anyway)!
Surfing in the Atlantic ocean comes with challenges but we’re on hand to track any tricky weather/waves that might negatively impact your surf or safety. We keep you informed of things we’re wary of, and do our best to create back-up plans that won’t disrupt your other plans while you’re here.
If all else fails, and we need to cancel your lesson completely due to bad weather, then we’ll either release your booking to be rescheduled within a year or offer a full refund.
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Jools, a returning customer, even after the weather wasn’t playing ball - 5-Star Review
“Love Blue Surf School! This week we had to reschedule our session twice due to weather and Adam and his team could not have been more accommodating! The follow-up keeping us updated with weather notifications was great and so customer focused. It’s one of the many reasons we are returning customers.”
About the owners - Adam & Gemma
We Left 'The Big Smoke' to Build A New Life In Cornwall
Like a lot of you reading this, we've loved Cornwall since we first came here, but moving here and starting a new life always felt unrealistic.
In the end, all it took was a global pandemic for Adam to finally quit his corporate job in London and take the leap to become surf bum!
After working in the surf and yoga industry for a few years, we knew we'd found where we were meant to call home.
Now, when you leave the life you've always known to start a surf and yoga business in Cornwall, you do it because you mean it and plan to give it EVERYTHING.
That's exactly what you'll feel the moment you meet us - a home away from home at our little slice of Cornwall.
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across Newquay
The breeze in your hair, the waves rippling in the background, a communal giggle as everyone in the class tries to balance on sand...
Beach yoga is light, fun, and memorable for all the right reasons!
Beach Yoga In Newquay
Take advantage of Cornwall's beautiful coast and join us in the great outdoors for a beach yoga class.
All you have to do is choose between a group or private class across some of Newquay's best beaches.
Our instructors focus on creating a playful and creative class where laughter is encouraged and falling over is part of the fun!
Adaptations means the class can be as challenging as you want it to be, so it's open to people of all abilities.
Sand, sea, and a good ol’ stretch… what more could you ask for?
P.s. Don't worry - we've got back-up indoor spaces if the weather isn't playing ball!
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You've come ALLLL the way to Cornwall, so it would be rude to try just ONE activity while you're down here - right?
Enter: Blue Surf's NEW Activity Bundles.
Problem. Solved.
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Surf & Yoga
Are there two activities that go better together than surf and yoga?
Like all the best pairings (think cheese and wine, yorkshire puddings and gravy):
IT. JUST. WORKS!
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Surf & Coasteering
If we had to pick another water activity to try it would EASILY be coasteering.
So we've partnered with Fred at Newquay Coasteering to offer you just that.
We simply wouldn't trust anyone else to ask you to jump off of high things!
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Customer Discounts
Get More From Your Time in Cornwall
We've partnered with various companies across Newquay to offer our customers exclusive discounts on their services.
We've selected companies we personally love, run by people we really rate, offering services we believe will make your time in Cornwall that much better.
You'll find discounts on wetsuits, saunas, massages, coffee, ice cream, milkshakes, pizzas, burgers, burritos, custom surfboards, and more!
Supporting some amazing local businesses while saving you money?
Aren't we good! ;)