Learn to Surf at Gwithian – Just Minutes from Portreath

If you’re staying in Portreath and looking for the best place to learn to surf in Cornwall, make your way to Gwithian Academy of Surfing — just a short drive along the coast. While Portreath offers a beautiful beach nearby Gwithian is one of Cornwall’s most consistent and beginner-friendly surf spots, making it the perfect place to start your surfing journey.

At Gwithian Academy of Surfing, you’ll be taught by qualified, experienced surf instructors who know how to get you standing up and smiling on your first wave. Our surf school provides everything you need so all you have to do is show up and enjoy the waves.

Gwithian is famous for its long, sandy beach and clean Atlantic waves creating a safe and inspiring environment for new surfers. It’s ideal for families, couples, or solo adventurers staying in Portreath who want to experience the thrill of Cornwall’s perfect waves.