Please note: We are now closed for the winter season but we are taking bookings for 2025. As we are currently doing some background maintenance of our website and booking platform, our lesson schedule for 2025 is not yet available to view live or book online. For now, please get in touch with us directly via phone/email to discuss your needs or to place a booking. We thank you for your your patience and understanding and look forward to hearing from you!
Perranporth's #1 Surf School, since 2004

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Booking Line: +44 7974 550 823

Surf Lessons

From single introductory lessons to full week surf courses, for all levels of ability, ages 7yrs upwards.

Learning to surf in a prone position

SURF LESSONS

We cater for the individual needs of surfers(-to-be), providing fun and informative lessons for all abilities, ages 7yrs and upwards. Whether it's your first surf lesson, or you just need a few tips on improving your skills, you can be assured that our instructors at Perranporth Surf School will provide a safe surfing environment, with friendly and reliable advice to maximise your progression and enjoyment.

We offer daily 'open-group' sessions for complete beginners to low-level intermediate surfers, from single introductory 'ABC' lessons to multiple day courses, our half-day (2-hour) sessions are designed to be flexible, with a 'pay-as-you-go' style pricing structure, so you can learn at a pace that suits you. We also offer bespoke private lessons to individuals and small groups of any ability or experience level.

Instructor demonstrates prone surfing to beginner surfers

Surf Lesson Prices:
1 Lesson = £40pp
2 Lessons = £70pp
3 Lessons = £95pp
4 Lessons = £120pp
Add lessons @ £25pp/lesson

Discounted rates are applied for families of 2 or more, or adult groups of 3 or more people.

1 Lesson

Family of 2 = £65
Family of 3 = £90
Family of 4 = £115
Family of 5 = £135

Add surfers @ £25pp

For the full breakdown of our family lesson rates, go HERE.

1 Lesson

Groups of 3-10 = £38pp
Groups of 11-20 = £32pp
Groups 21+ = £28pp

For the full breakdown of our group rates, please go HERE.

2hr Lesson

1:1 = £100
2:1 = £150
3:1 = £190
4:1 = £220
5:1 = £250
6:1 = £270

For a full details of our private lessons, please go HERE.


Equipment

We will provide all necessary equipment for your lessons free of charge. We use quality soft foam surfboards for all beginners (or wherever we feel it necessary), as your safety is paramount, as well as to give you the best opportunity for success. We have an extensive range of ALDER wetsuits to fit all sizes and shapes, so as to keep our surfers snug and warm throughout their session. We also have a range of progressive surfboards of varied dimensions to cater for developers and intermediates.

Two novice surfers wading towards the waves with their surfboards
WE PROVIDE:
  • Qualified and experienced SURFING ENGLAND & ISA coaches
  • Soft foam surfboard
  • Full length wetsuit
  • Neoprene boots/gloves (Oct-May only)
  • Changing facilities
  • Secure storage
  • Sunscreen (waterproof, SPF50)
WHAT TO BRING:
  • 'Slim-fit' swimwear, to be worn underneath the wetsuit (e.g., no 'baggy' shorts)
  • Towel

CHILDREN <12YRS: 'Rock-pooling' (soft rubber-soled) shoes or wetsuit boots are recommended for protection against weever fish. This applies to summertime only (May-Oct), as we provide boots during winter.


Featured Specials

APPRENTICE PACKAGE

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3 LESSONS = £95

2HR LESSONS - AM/PM

For complete novices looking to solidify their introduction to surfing, or for practiced novices and low-level intermediates looking to boost their progression, the 'apprentice' package offers 6hrs of progressive learning over 3-5 days, including rest days. Your instructor(s) will work with you to set achievable goals for each session, helping to fine-tune your skills and speed up your progression. We guarantee that you will leave a much better surfer than when you arrived!

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DEVELOPER PACKAGE

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5 LESSONS = £130

5 x 2HR LESSONS - AM/PM

ADD LESSONS @ £25pp per session

For those looking to maximise their week with us, the 'full week' offers 10hrs of progressive learning over 5-7 days, including rest days. Your instructor(s) will work with you to set achievable goals for each session, helping to fine-tune your skills and speed up your progression. We guarantee that you will leave a much better surfer than when you arrived!

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DAILY LESSON TIMES

MORNING SURF
Check-in: 9:40 am
START: 10AM
FINISH: 12PM

AFTERNOON SURF
Check-in: 1:40 pm
START: 2PM
FINISH: 4PM

Please note: the above timings are our primary daily timeslots; however, lesson start/finish times are subject to change according to the best state of tide on a given day. Official lesson timings will be confirmed at the time of booking.

We do not consider changing into wetsuits & pre/post-lesson briefings as part of your practical lesson, but please allow 3 hours between arrival and departure.

PLEASE NOTE SEASONAL OPERATING HOURS (CLICK HERE)

SPRING HALF-TERM (WHITSUN) - 31st AUGUST:

Two sessions daily, 7 days/week.

SEPTEMBER: Open daily, offering either a morning or afternoon session, depending on demand and tidal conditions.

OCTOBER-MAY: Lessons are run according to demand and instructor availability. Just give us a call ahead of time and we will do our best to accommodate you!

OCTOBER HALF-TERM: Open daily, offering either a morning or afternoon session, depending on demand and tidal conditions.

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