Saunton, Devon, England
Walking on Waves Surf School
Walking on Waves Surf School is a surf school in Saunton, Devon, England.
Saunton Sands’ original surf school (founded 2003), based in a beach hut at the top of the slipway in Saunton Sands Car Park. Now owned by Jack Banks, with ISA-qualified instructors who also hold National Vocational Beach Lifeguard qualifications. Lessons stay at Saunton — a long, rolling World Surfing Reserve beach — because Croyde is treated as too steep for beginners. A separate hire shop sits at the entrance to Unison’s Croyde Bay Holiday Resort for surfers who already paddle out.
Services
- Group surf lessons (Saunton)
- Private 1:1 and private-group lessons (age 4+)
- Kids private lessons (ages 4–8)
- Multi-lesson surf courses
- Coach & Ride (1-hour coaching + all-day kit)
- Large group / school / corporate sessions
- Croyde surf hire and beach shop
- Gift vouchers
- Saunton Sands surfcam
Lessons
- Group: 2 hours at 11am or 2pm, ages 8+ (1.5 hours if only 1–2 surfers booked)
- Private: 1.5 hours at 8:45am / 10:45am / 1:45pm / 4:15pm, ages 4+
- Kids private: 1 hour at 9:30am / 11:30am / 1:30pm / 3:45pm, ages 4–8
- Surf courses: 2-hour sessions at 11am or 2pm, ages 8+
- Coach & Ride: 1 hour at 9:30am, ages 10+, then keep kit for the day
Rentals
- Croyde Bay hire shop: surfboards and wetsuits for experienced surfers (not a beginner lesson venue)
- Address: Croyde Bay Holiday Resort, EX33 1QB (Unison resort entrance); free parking; vehicles must be registered with resort reception
- Coach & Ride includes all-day board and wetsuit after the coached hour (Saunton)
Prices
- Group surf lesson (2 hours, ages 8+) £45 per surfer
- Coach & Ride (1-hour lesson + all-day kit, ages 10+) £55 per surfer