Newquay, Cornwall, England
Fistral Beach Surf School
Fistral Beach Surf School is a surf school in Newquay, Cornwall, England.
The school says it is the only surf school and hire operator on Fistral Beach, based inside the International Surfing Centre. It has been operating for over 20 years and is open all year.
Group lessons start from age 8, private from age 5. Equipment is included, with on-beach changing, showers and storage. The school describes its hire fleet as the UK's largest dedicated surf hire.
Coasteering listed on the site is run by Bare Feet Coasteering, not in-house.
Services
- Group surf — beginner to advanced
- Private lessons
- Bodyboard lessons
- Kids lessons
- Micro Groms, Groms and evening kids club
- Beginner and progressive weekends
- Hire
- Groups
- Gift vouchers
- Coasteering via Bare Feet (not in-house)
Lessons
- Group lessons — 2 hours, max 8 people
- Extra hire after a lesson — +£15pp
Rentals
- On the beach, all year
- Hire from £10 an hour
- Hourly and 1–7 day rates
Camps
- Beginner weekend — £230pp (9–10 May and 12–13 September 2026)
- Progressive weekend — £230pp (16–17 May and 19–20 September 2026)
Prices
- Group lessons — 1–7 sessions £50 / £95 / £135 / £175 / £215 / £255 / £295
- Private lessons — £120 for 1 person, down to £45pp for 8
Surf spots served
When to go
Open all year; winter hours weather-dependent