Our surf lessons in Cornwall
Cornwall is the perfect place to learn to surf and Harlyn Surf School has an enviable reputation for customer service, quality tuition and a great instructor team. We have also been voted as one of the top 10 surf schools in the South West and we are very proud of that – check out our trip advisor reviews and Google reviews.
Our sheltered beach location and our friendly instructor team bring you everything you could want for your surfing lessons. Ideal for children and adults, groups and families, stags and hens and corporate activity holidays. We are the only surf school licensed by the council with a AALS licence meaning we meet strict operating criteria so you can be rest assured you are in safe hands.
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Beginner/ Refresher Surf Lessons
These lessons are for people who have never surfed before or maybe surfed a while ago and need a refresher! You will learn about beach safety, your equipment and how to catch waves and stand! If you have done a little surfing before let your instructor know and they can then give you a few extra tips. Then it’s time to hit the water to put it all in to practice! All the equipment is provided by us read more..
1 session – £50pp, 2 sessions £95pp, 3 sessions £135pp, 4 sessions £165pp
Book 4 or more people into a group session from- £41.25pp
Summer Surf Camp (8-14yr olds)
Our 19th season of summer surf camp is coming up and this is our most popular surf course and is fantastic for 8-14 yr olds. The primary focus is to teach children how to surf safely whilst having loads of fun. It is also a great way for your children to make new friends and learn an exciting sport that they can do year after year. Summer surf camp is available as 4 x 1.5hr morning sessions Monday to Thursday. If you have limited time then a 2 session Mon/Tues mornings is available. To really give your children the best start in surfing and beach safety we recommend booking the 4 session surf camp. This is suitable for those who have never surfed before or have had lessons or attended surf camp before. 10% discounts on our surf school hoodies and towel robies are available when booking on this course.
£165pp 4 session camp including equipment
£95pp 2 session camp including equipment
(Book 4 or more people and get £10pp to spend on hire with us – please note this can be used within a month of your experience and cannot be used towards other lessons or activities)
Learn to Surf Course
If you want more time in the water than just a single ‘give it a go’ beginner session then this crash course package is ideal to learn the basics and more. It’s a great way to start your surfing adventure. If you are getting to grips with the basics of surfing then our ‘Improver’ sessions are available or come and hire boards and wetsuits to practice your skills. These sessions are for all ages (excl 5-7yr olds) and suitable for individuals, families and friends.
£95pp 2 sessions. £135pp 3 sessions, 4 sessions £165
For children ages 8-14yrs we recommend our ‘Summer Surf camp’ programme
For children 5-7yrs old we recommend our 1hr fun sessions
1 Hour Fun Surf Lessons (5-7yr olds)
These sessions are all about having fun and are for our youngest surfers only (5-7yr olds). We are the only surf school offering these fantastic intro lessons. They are designed to introduce youngsters to the ocean and surfing in a fun and they will learn to catch their own waves, get to their feet and have loads of fun! Whilst we don’t expect children of this age to be super strong swimmers we do ask that they feel reasonably confident in waist to chest depth water. The class size will be a max of 1:5 instructor/pupils. These 1hr sessions are mainly available during the school holidays only. Come and join award winning Harlyn Surf School! £25pp
Surf N Hire
This fantastic deal gives you the opportunity to book into one of our morning sessions then use the board and wetsuit from the end of your lesson until 5pm. We have discounted the hire rates so make the most of this deal and practice the skills you learnt in the morning. Please note the hire of the equipment MUST be used on the same day as your lesson so that we can ensure we always have kit available for you.
1 Morning lesson + hire until 5pm £75
2 Morning lessons + hire until 5pm £145
Just add Surf n hire at checkout you chosen surf session.
Improver Surf Lessons
If you have done a bit of surfing before, maybe had some lessons and you are getting to your feet regularly then this is the best session for you. These lessons will help you improve the speed of your pop up, wave selection and many other skills. You will be given specific individual tasks in the lesson to help you surf better. You can do this session more than once, although you are in a group the instructors will help you develop your skills on an individual level – Private lessons are available.
1 session – £50pp, 2 sessions £95pp, 3 sessions £135pp, 4 sessions £165pp
Book 4 individual sessions or 4 or more people in a group £165 – each additional person £41.25pp
Private Surf Lessons
These private lessons are ideal for individuals, families and small groups looking at enjoying some quality time together for a bespoke surf session. You will have your own private instructor who will work on specific skills for you or your private group whether mixed ability and/or ages. Prices: 1 person £120, 2 people £100pp, 3 people £75pp 4 people £70pp, 5 people £65pp, 6 people £60pp, 7 people £55pp, 8 people £45pp
*Free 1hr hire or a surfboard and wetsuit use included.
TIME TO BE CONFIRMED UPON LESSON REQUEST
Group Bookings
This is an area that we specialise in and have loads of experience working with groups. If you are a hen, stag, school group or a large group of friends then give us a call to discuss our fantastic discounted rates. All equipment is provided and we can tailor a session to suit your group and schedule.
What level surfer am I?
Level 1 – Beginner: Lets try surfing!
I have never surfed before or feel like I need to start from the beginning. I want to learn about the surfboard, how to paddle, how to catch whitewater waves and how to stand up.
Level 2 – Improver: I can stand!
I can stand on a board and ride broken waves – I want to improve my wave selection in the whitewater and perfect my pop-up and board control so I can progress my surfing to the next level.
Level 3 – Intermediate: Paddling out and catching unbroken waves!
I can stand regularly in the whitewater and I am keen to learn how to paddle out safely and confidently. I want to focus on my timing and positioning and learn how to catch an unbroken wave.
Level 4 – Developer: Look out Kelly Slater!!
I can paddle out unassisted and can catch waist to chest high unbroken waves confidently. I want to perfect my take offs, stance, turning and trim.