Cornwall's mobile private surf school
Tailored private surf lessons on Cornwall's most beautiful beaches, from Gwithian to Fistral. Mobile, flexible and built around you.
Private surf lessons in Cornwall, built around you
At Blue Barrel Surf School, we offer private surf lessons in Cornwall for every ability, from complete beginners catching their first wave to improvers working on turns and green waves.
Every session is tailored to your goals and the conditions on the day, and delivered by an ISA-qualified instructor with deep local knowledge of Cornwall's best surf breaks. Lessons are private, never mixed with strangers, and all equipment is included.
Choose your surf session
Private surf lessons
Two-hour lessons for beginners, improvers and families, from £100 with all kit included. See private surf lesson prices and times.
Group surf lessons
Stag and hen parties, corporate team days and birthdays for up to 16 people, with no experience needed. Plan a group surf lesson in Cornwall.
The Blueprint coaching programme
Private coaching with video analysis and a personal progression plan after every session, for surfers who want to stop plateauing. See how the Blueprint works.
Surf lesson gift vouchers
Physical or digital gift cards for birthdays, Christmas or anyone who'd love to try surfing. They pick the date later. Buy a surf lesson gift voucher.
“Had so much fun… the highlight of our trip to Cornwall!”
Harley, five-star review
Trusted by surfers across Cornwall
Over 75 five-star reviews from beginners, families and improving surfers. Here are a few, in their own words.
“Jack was a great surf coach (and cheerleader). We were both first-time surfers and would highly recommend Blue Barrel. We were a bit nervous at first but had so much fun and is the highlight of our trip to Cornwall! Jack was able to meet us at a beach close to where we were staying with all the equipment and really made sure we got the most out of our two-hour lesson.”
“Really great morning with Jack, learnt loads and had brilliant fun. Went with my 7-year-old son who was a bit nervous and Jack looked after him brilliantly. Honestly couldn't have asked for anything more. If you get the chance, book in with Blue Barrel, massively recommended.”
“Fantastic time with Jack! Wanting to progress our surfing out of the beginner status and Blue Barrel delivered. Patient and knowledgeable, we came out of the water more confident, definitely better and had a great time doing it.”
“Fantastic time surfing with Blue Barrel. Jack was knowledgeable, safe, a very good surfer, a very good teacher and above all a nice bloke! All this made the sessions extremely enjoyable and I noticed an improvement in my surfing quickly. Highly recommend.”
Surf lessons on Cornwall's best beaches
As a mobile surf school, we're not tied to one beach. We pick the best spot for your lesson from beaches across Cornwall's north and south coasts, so you get the right waves for your level, wherever they are that day.
See our surf lesson locationsSurf smarter, progress faster
Learning to surf should be about more than standing up on a board. We combine years of experience, coaching expertise and local knowledge to help you get the best from every session.
Whether you're mastering your first pop-up or heading out back for green waves, private coaching means feedback on your surfing, not a group's. Meet Jack, our founder and head instructor.
Private surf lessons from £100
Two hours, all equipment included, £30 for each extra surfer. Lessons run year-round, with an optional 6pm sunset session in summer.
Surf lessons in Cornwall: your questions
How much is a surf lesson in Cornwall?
A private 2-hour surf lesson is £100 for one person, and each extra surfer adds £30, up to 8 people. All equipment is included.
Where do your surf lessons take place?
We're a mobile surf school, teaching at South Fistral in Newquay, Gwithian and Porthkidney in St Ives Bay, Perran Sands, Marazion, Perranuthnoe and Praa Sands. We choose the best beach for your level on the day.
Are your surf lessons suitable for complete beginners?
Yes. We coach complete beginners, improvers and intermediates. Most first-timers stand up in their first session.
Can children have surf lessons?
Yes, from age 5, as long as a parent or guardian is in the water with them throughout.
What do I need to bring?
Just your swimwear and a towel. We provide the wetsuit, surfboard and all accessories.
Follow us on Instagram
Want to see what we're up to between sessions? The good waves, the wipeouts and everything in between are on Instagram at @bluebarrelsurf.