Lesson Info
You can book surf lessons with us at Bigbury on-Sea or Bantham
Format: Each of our surf lessons will begin with a 15-20 minute safety and technique lesson on the beach. This time is included in the overall lesson duration. Once the basics have been nailed on the sand, it's time to hit the water!
Age: In all group lessons, participants must be at least 6 years old and able to confidently swim 50m. 1:1 lessons are available for younger children or weaker swimmers.
Ratios: Group lessons run with a maximum ratio of 6 pupils per instructor. School group ratios are slightly larger at 8:1 maximum.
Equipment: All equipment included in the lesson cost.
You can also purchase a lesson as a gift voucher.
Family Surf Lesson
Age: 6+
Duration: 1, 1.5, or 2 hours
Price For 4 pupils:
£140 - 1 hour, extra surfers £35pp.
£160 - 1.5 hours, extra surfers £40pp.
£180 - 2 hours, extra surfers £45pp.
Best for: Families and friends in groups of 4+
Info: Our most popular lesson which is private and discounted. All equipment included in the cost.
50m swimming requirement (1:1 lessons available for younger surfers/weak swimmers)
Beginner Surf Lesson
Age: Adults and Children age 11+
Price: £45pp - 1.5 hours
£52pp - 2 hours
Best for: Complete beginners or if you've had a few lessons and need a refresher. Also good if you have been a fair bit but would still like some tips and supervision.
Info: Group sizes are always kept small
(Max 1:6 ratio)
All equipment included in the cost
50m swimming requirement
Kids Learn To Surf
Age: 6-11
Duration: 1.5 hour
Price: £45 1.5 hour
Best for: Learning to surf with other young children
Info: A fun, safe, and progressive lesson aimed at younger children. Even smaller group sizes (max 1:5 ratio)
All equipment included in the cost
50m swimming requirement
1:1 Young Child Lesson
Age: 4+
Duration: 1 hour or 30mins
Price: 1:1 £79 1hour or £59 for 30 mins
And we have a 2:1 option (1hour) which is £110 in total (£55pp).
Best for: 1:1 is for little ones, weak and non-swimmers. 25m for 2:1
Info: great for a confidence boost too
All equipment included in the cost.
Summer Surf Course
Youth (age 12-16) Mon-Fri £155
Kids (age 8-11) Mon-Fri £155
Mini (age 6-10) Tue-Thu £108
Location: All of our courses are available at Bigbury and we have Courses for Age 10-16yrs at Bantham
Duration: 1.5 hour sessions. 5 session course for the Youth and Kids Surf Courses. And 3 sessions for the younger Mini Surf Course.
Best for: Learning to surf/improving your surfing over the week, and making some surf buddies along the way
Info: Courses run during Easter, May Half Term, Summer, and Oct Half Term. You need to commit the full course and it's great for those who want to get loads of surfing done on a budget. All equipment included in the cost.
50m swimming requirement
Fast Track Surf Course
Age: Adults and teens aged 14+
Duration: 2 days (2 x 1.5 hour sessions each day)
Price: £160
Best for: those looking to develop their surfing skills super quickly
Aims include to catch green (unbroken) waves, improve board control, surfing ‘out the back’ and a higher level surf/sea knowledge
Info: suited to beginners who want to be pushed and learn a lot in a short space of time. You must be of reasonable physical fitness and up for a challenge. All equipment included in the cost
50m swimming requirement
What’s next: private 1 to 1 sessions, hiring kit or buying kit and learning online
Day Surf Camp
Age: 10-16
Duration: 5.5 hours
Price: £75
Best for: The super keen young surfer, lots of water time and lots of fun
Info: Includes two fun surf sessions, and time to eat your packed lunch in between. All equipment included in the cost
50m swimming requirement
Special Needs
Age: 6+
Duration: 1 hour or 30min
Prices: £79 for 1hour. £59 for 30 mins
Info: All instructors are special needs trained.
This is a 1:1 lesson
Private Surf Lesson
Age: 6+
Duration: 1.5 hours
Price: 1:1 is £119
2:1 is £129
Best for: Those looking for more one on one time as a confidence boost, and a lesson that is tailored to them
Info: You also get free board/suit hire for the rest of the day
