Surfing equipment that you will be using!

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

We use Swell boards for the beginner lesson. These boards are the ideal boards for learning surfing's basics because:

  • They are big and buoyant and therefore make a nice steady platform on which to stand.
  • The boards have a soft covering making them safe for use by complete beginners and children.
Surfboards can be rented for £7 for 3 hours, £12 per day, £30 for 3 days or £60 per week

GAS suits
GAS suits

We use GAS wetsuits for our lessons.

  • They have been developed in Britain by Alder for our uncompromising climate.
  • The wetsuits are 4'3's proividing an ideal compromise between flexibility and warmth.

Wetsuits can be hired for £5 for 3 hours, £7 per day, £18 for 3 days or £35 per week.



NSP surfboards
NSP surfboards

For Intermediate surfers we use NSP surfboards.

  • Refined plan-shape (outline) and rails (edges) give increased maneouvrability.
  • Three fins provide more control and drive (speed).
  • Very buoyant.

Surface surfboards can be rented for £9 for 3 hours £15 per day, £35 for 3 days or £70 per week.



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

The Gwithian Academy of Surfing is a member of the RNLI Surf Hire Safety Scheme and has agreed:

  • to only rent equipment suitable to your ability

  • to provide safety information to all customers

  • to check equipment regularly for damage

  • to maintain adequate insurance



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 07905 630345