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ImproverSurf Lessons

Improver surf lessons

If you can regularly get to your feet riding the white water and have been bitten by the bug, then it’s time to take the step onto an improver surf lesson. One of our skilled coaches will help you choose an intermediate hard surfboard, which will open your eyes to a new world of surfing as you are taught, how to paddle out back, progress from whitewater to catching your first green wave, performing your first turns and understanding importance of surf etiquette.

NEW for 2026 – All improver surf lessons include an additional 1 hour surf hire after the lesson for free!

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All Equipment Included

All necessary equipment is provided as part of your surf lesson, including a warm wetsuit, a suitable surfboard, and a rash vest. We carefully select the brands we work with to ensure the highest level of sustainability and quality.

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2 Hour Lessons

Each surf lesson lasts for 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to learn and develop your skills in the water. Plus, after your lesson, you have the option to hire the equipment for an additional hour to practice at your own pace—completely free of charge!

Why choose us?

An improver surf lesson is designed to take your skills to the next level, helping you progress from riding whitewater to confidently catching green waves. Using an improver surfboard suited to your ability, we’ll guide you out beyond the breaking waves, teaching you how to position yourself, paddle efficiently, and time your take-off. You’ll learn essential techniques such as turning and cutting back on the wave to maintain speed and control. Additionally, we’ll cover the key rules of the lineup—better known as surf etiquette—so you can navigate the waves safely and respectfully. Whether you're looking to refine your technique or build confidence in bigger surf, this session will help you advance with expert coaching and tailored feedback.

What the experts say

"Guiding someone from a beginner to an intermediate surfer is incredibly rewarding. From helping them choose the perfect surfboard to teaching surf etiquette and refining their skills through technical video analysis. it's a joy to witness the excitement on their faces as they catch their first green wave, ride down the line, or experience their first tube rides."

STEVE HANCOCK
Head Surf Coach

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Thea Schuler
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We went kayaking with Matt and we had the best time on the water. Matt was able to tell us so many stories and sealife details. He also showed us a lot of caves and we were lucky to see a seal, lots of jellyfish and even some mackerels. Thank you Matt for making it so much fun and taking the time!
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Sarah S.
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Had a surf lesson with Ian, who was a skilled and thoughtful teacher, encouraging and hilarious. Made all of us first time surfers ranging from mid-forties to seven, extremely comfortable, counting it as one of our favorite days on a family holiday. Thank you to the team!
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Wendy McFarlane
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Another amazing lesson with Justin in Hayle 😊 He’s very good at guiding and helping you better your kayaking skills and he is very knowledgeable about a lot of things! I would highly recommend Justin, this is my 3rd lesson with him and have booked my fourth, can’t wait 😁
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Melissa Drayson
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A fun paddleboarding adventure on a beautiful afternoon at Mullion Cove. Stephen was a great guide, who looked after our mixed ability group well and taught us lots of new techniques. We saw seals and cormorants at Mullion Island and enjoyed a bit of complementary coasteering, swimming through one of the many caves along this stretch of cliff.
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James Wray
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Went coasteering with Global Boardriders and Chris with my two sons, 12 and 15. It was a private booking, so just the four of us. It made for a great day out and was tailored to our abilities. Loads of interesting info and a really unique perspective on the coastline. It was the boy's favourite day of the trip, and my youngest was very happy he'd made the jumps. Highly recommended, I would do it again.
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Nicola Everett
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Great experience. We paid £40 for a 2 hour beginner lesson including equipment hire for our son. First and foremost we had a friendly, welcoming service from the lady in the reception area and we were really pleased that the 2 hour timer began when the lesson started, once on the beach! The instruction was a thorough induction to surfing! inparticular a shout out to a great teacher Louie! To top it all off they included a free hour of surf board use after the lesson. My son thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Our improver lesson options

Group Improver Surf Lessons

Enjoy learning with other improvers who are in a similar position to yourself. Average group ratio of 1:6 and lessons include soft or hard surfboards and an hours free surf hire after the session to continue practicing what has been taught.

£45 per person.

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Private Improver Surf Lessons

Our private improver private surf lessons are perfect for those looking to take their skills to the next level, with personalised coaching to refine techniques, improve confidence, and tackle more challenging waves.

Prices start from £125.00 for a 1-on-1 lesson.

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Advanced Surf Lessons

The advanced surf coaching programmes are aimed at children and adults looking to re-inspire / further enhance their surfing knowledge / ability.

All our advanced lessons will be filmed, and your coach will spend 1 hour with you after the lesson reviewing the footage and setting out goals for you to work on before your next session.

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