About Our
Surf Lessons
At Blue Barrel Surf School, our private surf lessons in Cornwall are all about you and your goals. Whether you’re a complete beginner learning to surf for the first time, aiming to improve your pop-up, or ready to ride unbroken waves and start turning, we tailor every session to your individual skill level.
Our surf lessons are available for all ages from 5 years and up, it’s never too late to start your surfing adventure on Cornwall’s stunning coastline.
Focusing on small private groups, our qualified and experienced surf instructors provide personalised attention and expert coaching to help you progress faster in a fun, relaxed, and safe environment. Every lesson is designed to make your surfing experience rewarding, memorable, and enjoyable.
Locations
and Timings
We offer private surf lessons at some of Cornwall’s best beaches along the north and south coasts, including the popular surf spots of Gwithian and South Fistral. Whether you’re a beginner or intermediate surfer, our experienced team can help you choose the ideal beach based on your skill level and current surf conditions. We prioritise selecting the safest and most suitable surf spots in Cornwall to ensure you get the best possible learning experience.
When booking your private surf lesson online, you can select your preferred location. Blue Barrel Surf School runs lessons year-round to suit all surfers.
Winter Surf Lessons (November–March): 10 AM & 1 PM
Summer Surf Lessons (April–October): 10 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM plus optional 6pm sunset lessons for a unique Cornwall surf experience.
If you need a different start time, just ask! We’re flexible and will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
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1:1 £80
2:1 £100
3:1 £120
4:1 £140
5:1 £160
6:1 £180
Larger groups +£20 pp
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Our surf lessons are 2 hours long in duration. Please note some locations may require a short walk in which case the session timings may be slightly longer. We will notify you if this is the case.
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No wetsuit or surfboard? We’ve got you covered. Included in your lesson is use of our high quality wetsuits and accessories. Our quality wetsuits are guaranteed to keep you toasty during your session. We also have a wide selection surfboards for you to use whatever your ability free of charge.
Summer surf lessons
Join Blue Barrel Surf School for a private surf lesson this Summer and enjoy the crystal clear water, golden sands and gentle waves.
