Types of surfing lessons

The first step
The first step

From the 1st April we run two surfing lessons daily (if conditions are suitable)

Surfing lesson times are:
AM. Check in at 10:00am
Start at 10:30am - finish at 12:30

PM. Check in at 1:30pm
Start at 2pm - finish at 4pm



The Beginners/Improvers surfing lessons are two-hour lessons that cover safety issues, catching waves and standing up.

  • 1 Surfing Lesson £30
  • 2 Surfing Lessons £55
  • 3 Surfing Lessons £75
  • 4 Surfing Lessons £90
  • 5 Surfing Lessons £105
  • 6 Surfing Lessons £115
  • 6+ Surfing Lessons £115 + £10 per extra lesson

Two Day Special
2 Days (Sat & Sun-am & pm) 4 Surfing Lessons = £85

All lessons include a further one and a half hours hire of surfboard and wetsuit free of charge( worth £16).

A Progressor Surfing Lesson can be arranged to ease the the transition between the first tentative steps and riding unbroken waves for £30.

A 20% group discount is available for groups of 5 - 10 people. For groups of 11 - 20 we can give a 25% discount. 21+ = 30% discount.



Gwithian Surf Academy, The premier surf school based in St Ives Cornwall -

One on One Coaching is available to fine-tune your surfing for £75 for the first two hours and £30 per hour thereafter. This session includes video analysis, tips on reading the line-up, paddling and positioning techniques and hints to develop your wave riding and repertoire.

Small group surfing lessons can be booked for upto 6 people ( minimum of 3 people) at a rate of £40 per person per 2hr session. Fewer people = more personalised coaching. Price also includes all equipment required.

With small groups we can also offer a 'Safari' option. We wil pick you up from your accommodation, take you to where the best waves are on the day, give you a two hour surf lesson, let you practise for a couple of hours and then take you home. This is for groups of 3-5 people and costs £50 per person. This price includes all equipment required and transportation.



Accommodation/Surfing packages

All accommodation is provided by http://www.gwithianholidays.com/.

All surfing equipment required is provided free of charge for the duration of your stay.

1 person 2 people 3+ people

3 night self catering and 2 morning or afternoon lessons

 

£185

 

£135

 

£125

3 nights self catering and 4 lessons (morning and afternoon)

 

£235

 

£155

 

£145

7 nights self catering and 6 morning or afternoon lessons

 

£355

 

£255

 

£230

7 nights self catering accommodation and 12 lessons (morning and afternoon)

 

£455

 

£315

 

£295



Gwithian Academy of Surfing, Godrevy House, Prosper Hill, Gwithian, Hayle, St Ives Bay, Cornwall. TR27 5BW. Tel: Surf School/Shop 01736 757579, HQ 01736 755493  or our mobile 0771 2640780