St Ives Surf School
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St Ives Surf School is highly regarded as one of the best places to learn to surf in Cornwall. Our diverse team of salt water specialists are very proud of the adventure playground they call home. At St Ives Surf School, we provide bespoke surf lessons and coaching, Paddleboarding tuition, sea kayaking tours and coasteering adventures as good as anywhere in the UK. All of our activities operate from our two beautiful beach locations in the heart of St Ives. Our aim is to provide an unforgettable ocean experience in a safe, fun and friendly environment.

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Our surf and watersports hire facilities are split between our two centres in St Ives. Porthmeor and Porthminster beaches are two very different, but equally beautiful slices of Cornish paradise. A vast range of surfboards, wetsuits and bodyboards are readily available from our surf HQ on Porthmeor beach, whereas all of your paddleboard and kayak needs are catered to at our flat water haven on Porthminster.

 
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About us

We are a diverse team of salt water specialists with a deep love for what we do and where we do it. We aim to provide an unforgettable ocean experience in a safe, fun and friendly environment. We have been recognised as a ‘Centre of Excellence’ by surfing’s governing body, Surfing England. We work closely with environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage and are regional representatives in West Cornwall. For the last nine years we have proudly partnered with The Wave Project - a ground breaking surf therapy charity for young adults and children, who strive to change lives through surfing.

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“St Ives Surf School is incredible. The passion, commitment, energy, friendliness and dedication the whole team demonstrate each & every day is outstanding. They know their beaches inside out and can always find a wave that suits you.”

Hugo Tagholm, Surfers Against Sewage CEO

 
 
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Shop

We have a lovely selection of garments and accessories to keep your stoke alive; even when a salty escape seems a long way away.

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SAlt water retreat

Our Luxury Surf Retreats are the ultimate surfing and well-being experience in Cornwall. We tailor our bespoke packages to include absolutely everything including gourmet food, luxury lodges and sunrise yoga sessions.

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Latest news

Stay in the loop and keep up to date on all things surf, sea and St Ives. Our team and friends share some of their best kept Cornish secrets and expert ocean knowledge.

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Our local favourites

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