Newquay, Cornwall, England

Cornish Wave Surf School

Cornish Wave Surf School is a surf school in Newquay, Cornwall, England.

Cornish Wave is a Newquay surf and outdoor-activity school operating since 2012. Lessons run at Towan Beach or Fistral Beach depending on tide and swell; the school says it is one of only two licensed to teach on Towan. Base is 40 Fore Street (rebuilt in 2026 as a purpose-built surf school/activity centre with indoor changing rooms, heated showers, outdoor changing and storage). Instructors are described as ISA / Surfing England Level 2+ and RLSS beach lifeguards. Group surf lessons are 2 hours, max 8, ages 8+ (family/private options from age 5). Equipment is included. Also offers coasteering, kayaking, paddleboarding, hire, camps, and two apartments above the school.

Services

Coasteering
Kayak tours
SUP / Monster SUP
Surf hire
E-bike hire
Camps & retreats
Apartments
Shop

Lessons

Swim 25m

Rentals

From 40 Fore Street
Half-day = 4hr from pickup
Overnight keep free
Shop opens 10am, return by 4.30pm
Wetsuit half-day £10 / full-day £12.50
Standard board half-day £12.50 / full-day £14
Premium board half-day £14 / full-day £18
Accessories £3
SUP half-day £25 / full-day £42
Kayak half-day £30 / full-day £45
BA half-day £4 / full-day £6

Camps

4-night from £489 (5 lessons, bell tents, breakfasts, May–Sep)
Adventure weekends from £289pp

Prices

Contact Cornish Wave Surf School to confirm.

Surf spots served

NewquayTowanFistralWoodland camp near Newquay

When to go

Presents as year-round; camps May–September