Newquay, Cornwall, England

Fistral Beach Surf School

Fistral Beach Surf School is a surf school in Newquay, Cornwall, England.

The school states it is the only surf school and hire operator on Fistral Beach, inside the International Surfing Centre. Open all year. Group lessons from age 8, private from age 5. Equipment included; on-beach changing, showers and storage. Hire fleet described as the UK's largest dedicated surf hire. Operating over 20 years. Coasteering listed on the site is run by Bare Feet Coasteering, not in-house.

Services

Group surf beginner to advanced
Private
Bodyboard
Kids lessons
Micro Groms / Groms / evening kids club
Beginner & progressive weekends
Hire
Groups
Gift vouchers
Coasteering via Bare Feet (not in-house)

Lessons

2hr group
Max 8
Extra hire after lesson +£15pp

Rentals

On-beach, all year
Hire from £10/hour
1hr and 1–7 day rates

Camps

Beginner weekend £230pp (9–10 May & 12–13 Sep 2026)
Progressive £230pp (16–17 May & 19–20 Sep 2026)

Prices

Group 1–7 lessons £50 / £95 / £135 / £175 / £215 / £255 / £295
Private 1 person £120 down to 8 people £45pp

Surf spots served

FistralTolcarne (beginner weekend)

When to go

Open all year; winter hours weather-dependent