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Westcountry Surf School

Westcountry Surf School

Westcountry Surf School is a surf school in Watergate Bay, Cornwall, England.

Family-focused school at Top Field Car Park, Watergate Bay, run by siblings Joel and Naomi, with Hangout Cafe on site. They describe themselves as the longest-running surf school in Watergate Bay. Max 6:1. Softech boards and Sola wetsuits replaced yearly. Heated changing, private parking, about a 5-minute walk to the beach, 1.5 hours water time. Also early/late sessions, surf and yoga, hire with free Newquay-area delivery, and private group lessons at Fistral via Layback Cafe. Camper van is for those Fistral groups, not a shuttle to the Watergate break.

Services

  • Early 07:30–09:30 & late 17:00–19:00 Mon–Fri
  • Same-day surf 10:00–12:00 + yoga 13:00
  • Gift vouchers

Lessons

  • Early/late 16+ unless accompanied

Rentals

  • Yes, free delivery/pickup Newquay area — no prices published

Prices

Contact Westcountry Surf School to confirm.

Surf spots served

Watergate BayFistral (private groups)Hire delivery Newquay area

When to go

Presented as a 2026 season; exact dates not published