Blue Barrel surf instructor talking a surfer through the waves during a private lesson in Cornwall

Contact Blue Barrel Surf School

Got a question about surf lessons in Cornwall? Call, email or book online. You'll be talking to Jack, the surf instructor who'll be in the water with you.

Private 2-hour lessons from £100Mobile across Cornwall★★★★★ 75+ five-star reviews

Three ways to get in touch

Quickest answer

Call us

Talk through dates, beaches and your surfing level with your instructor.

07572 526698
Questions and groups

Email us

Best for group enquiries, gift vouchers and anything that needs a bit more detail.

bluebarrelsurfschool@gmail.com
Know your date?

Book online

See live availability and book your private surf lesson in a couple of minutes.

Book a surf lesson

Get a faster reply: what to tell us

Every lesson is private and planned around you, so a few details up front mean we can reply with a beach, a time and a price in one go.

Opens your email app with these questions filled in.

  1. Your datesAnd whether mornings, afternoons or a summer sunset session suit you best.
  2. How many of youUp to 8 on a private lesson; 9 to 16 for a group surf lesson.
  3. Ages of any childrenWe teach from age 5, with a parent or guardian in the water.
  4. Your surfing experienceNever tried it, caught a few waves, or riding green waves already.
  5. Where you're stayingWe're mobile, so we can often teach at a beach near you.
Aerial view of Gwithian beach in St Ives Bay, one of Blue Barrel's surf lesson beaches
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Where to find us in Cornwall

Blue Barrel is a mobile surf school, so there's no shop to visit. We meet you at the beach with all the equipment, and choose that beach for your level and the conditions on the day. We'll let you know where to meet before your lesson.

  • South Fistral, Newquay
  • Gwithian
  • Porthkidney
  • Perran Sands
  • Marazion
  • Perranuthnoe
  • Praa Sands
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Lesson times through the year

Lessons last 2 hours. If none of these times work, get in touch and we'll see what we can do.

November to March10am and 1pm
April to October10am, 1pm and 4pm
Summer sunset session6pm, optional

Contact and booking questions

How do I book a surf lesson?

Book online through our booking page, where you can see live availability and pay for your lesson. If you'd rather talk it through first, call 07572 526698 or email bluebarrelsurfschool@gmail.com.

Where do we meet for our surf lesson?

We're a mobile surf school with no fixed shop. We choose the best beach for your level and the conditions, from South Fistral in Newquay to Gwithian and Porthkidney in St Ives Bay, and let you know where to meet before your lesson.

How much is a private surf lesson?

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.

Can I enquire about a group or a gift voucher?

Yes. For groups of 9 to 16, such as stag and hen parties or team days, email us with your date and group size for a quote. Surf lesson gift vouchers can be bought on our gift vouchers page.

What times do surf lessons run?

From November to March, lessons start at 10am and 1pm. From April to October, they start at 10am, 1pm and 4pm, with an optional 6pm sunset session.

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