The 10 Best Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in England, United Kingdom

March 18, 2022 Janette Largent

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Restaurants in England

1. Big Blue Surf School

Excellent
97%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
1%
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0%
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0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 199 reviews

Big Blue Surf School

As Bude's original surf school, established in 1999, we have taught over 30,000 men, women & children. We are proud to be a Surfing England and International Surfing Association accredited surf school. We cater for everyone from beginners to advanced, focusing on superb coaching, great service and lots of fun. We aim to be fully inclusive offering 1:1 Adaptive surfing sessions for people with Autism/disabilities. Our qualified coaches/lifeguards are chosen for their knowledge, passion and in-water experience. All equipment is provided. You won't find a better surf school.

2. Global Boarders Surf Co. Cornwall

Excellent
98%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
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5.0 based on 125 reviews

Global Boarders Surf Co. Cornwall

Global Boarders Surf Co Cornwall offer a wide range of daily surf lessons at our main base on the north coast at Gwithian Towans beach near Hayle, and at our secondary location on the south coast, Praa Sands beach. We can also offer hire equipment at Praa Sands Monday - Thursday throughout the summer holidays from our mobile unit, and also at Gwithian year round through our good friends at Sunset Surf Cafe.

3. Kingsurf Surf School

Excellent
97%
Good
2%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 439 reviews

Kingsurf Surf School

Kingsurf surf school is North Cornwall's favourite fun and friendly activity. Come and surf with us and live the dream!

4. Surfing Croyde Bay

Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 293 reviews

Surfing Croyde Bay

Amplify your 'learn to surf' experience with the best 'Instructor to Student' ratio of any Surfing England surf school. Smaller group sizes means our coaches can give you more attention in a safer environment to speed up the learning process. We run daily surf lessons suitable for everyone aged 5 to 80, from complete beginner to competitive professionals, school groups to group parties using in water teaching, classroom theory lessons, video analysis and surf skate sessions. We want you to enjoy surfing as much as we do, so whether you've never stood on a board before or have been doing it for years, we want to help you progress to your full potential. We also pride ourselves on being Coasteering specialists and run daily excursions. All equipment provided with onsite changing facilities, toilets, and hot showers. Enjoy a warm drink, cold beer, hot pasty or tasty ice cream from our cafe after your surf. Find us @Baggys, overlooking the beach.

5. Harlyn Surf School

Excellent
94%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 368 reviews

Harlyn Surf School

Watersports centre based on the stunning North Cornish coast at award winning Harlyn bay close to Padstow. We specialise in surfing, stand up paddleboarding, coasteering and sit on top kayaking tours for families, groups, schools and individuals. Full range of wetsuits and watersports kit available to hire from our beach cabin with Harlyn bay widely recognised as one of the safest and best family beaches on the Cornish coast. Council and adventure activity licensed, fully insured with over 20 years experience.

6. Surf South West

Excellent
92%
Good
6%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 879 reviews

Surf South West

Surf South West run surfing lessons and Coasteering at Croyde Bay in North Devon. We are Croyde's longest running surf school and the only one located directly on Croyde Beach.

7. Adventure Bay Surf School

Excellent
95%
Good
4%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 112 reviews

Adventure Bay Surf School

Whitsand Bay's premier Surf School and Coasteering provider in SE Cornwall specialising in surfing lessons from age 7 upward, surf hire and exciting coasteering routes around Rame Head. We are a small school with a big personality and are only 5 miles from Plymouth, open year round (by appointment from 31st Oct - 1st Mar)

8. Freewave Surf Academy - Day Adventures

Excellent
100%
Good
0%
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0%
Poor
0%
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5.0 based on 424 reviews

Freewave Surf Academy - Day Adventures

Freewave Surf Academy provides surfing lessons for small groups, families and individuals.

9. Vertical Descents Cornwall

Excellent
96%
Good
3%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 394 reviews

Vertical Descents Cornwall

No.1 Adventure Activity Centre. We are the specialists in water,rock,wind & land based activities across Newquay and Cornwall.Vertical Descents is ideally situated for your fun packed day out wherever you are. We run over 20 activities with our Coasteering Centre, Surf School, Kite School, Kayaking & Surf Rafting Centres. With numerous other activities we have your holiday adventure covered for all groups, ages and abilities to suit your needs. With trips running an all year round we offer tailor-made packages including multi-activity days, stag/hen packages including accommodation, military adventure training, school/scout group residential's and corporate events. With centres also across Scotland too. All our centres are AALA Licensed to take juniors on adventurous activities.We are also a part of the National Coasteering Charter.

10. Big Green Surf School

Excellent
98%
Good
1%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 418 reviews

Big Green Surf School

Welcome to Big Green Surf School, Crantock. As the only activity provider on the stunning, National Trust managed, Crantock Beach we're here to help you make the most of this incredible, uncrowded beach. ​ We offer top quality coaching in Surfing, Stand-Up-Paddleboarding & Bodyboarding as well as Beach Safety Courses to ensure you and your family stay safe. ​ All abilities are welcome in our small groups (no more than 6 per group) and we provide top quality equipment for all activities included in the price. ​ With so many activities, a range of different packages and incredible weekly clubs we really have got something for everyone. Check out our reviews to see what to expect, we can't wait to see you down the beach and help make your time in Crantock even more special!

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