With over 30 years’ experience running surf lessons in Bude, we’re the ideal team to take you from zero to hero.
OA Surf Club operates our surf lessons from Widemouth Bay, close to Bude, the long sandy beach is an epic location to learn to surf or to improve your technique. Whether joining us alone, in a family or with a group of friends, our friendly and experienced team are fun and enthusiastic and are dedicated in giving you the best experience in the water.
Widemouth Bay
One of the best surf spots in cornwall.
Surfing England is the recognised National Governing Body for the sport of Surfing in England. OA Surf Club is proud to be accredited by them to run our surf lessons. All of our instructors are qualified surf coaches and beach lifeguards.
surf lesson packages
If you are looking to surf for the first time or even to improve your technique, then our coaches are experienced in making the most of your session. We cover how to carry a surfboard, catching a wave and different ways to stand up. We break the 2-hour lesson down into valuable coaching time on the beach as well as extensive water time to make the most of practising your skills.
This package of two surf lessons is ideal for anyone who’s new to surfing as it allows the best introduction to the sport. On the first session we cover the basics from how to carry a surfboard, to catching and standing up on a wave. The second session is the one where you see the most progress. Having already experienced catching a wave and starting to get to your feet, we can really work on your technique, and confidence in the sea.
This package is also beneficial to anyone who has surfed before and are looking to progress their technique and work on any additional skills, such as paddling out through waves or catching green waves.
This package of three surfing sessions is perfect for those looking to develop their surfing skills during their time in Cornwall. If you would like to master the basics of catching a wave and standing up, then progressing onto turning your board, weight distribution and even paddling out through the surf to green waves then this is for you!
The 3-session development package is also perfect for surfers that have mastered the basics and would like to spend some time with a surf coach to improve any specific aspects of their surfing. This is the ideal package for anyone looking for surfing lessons in bude.
Private lessons allow maximum progress, as you’ll be the sole focus of the instructor. After establishing goals and abilities with your coach at the start of the session, they will be able to inspect your technique and coach specific needs/goals that were initially discussed. With further tips and advice during the debrief, you’ll have enough knowledge to progress your surfing abilities to the next level.
Our private lesson rates vary depending on the number of participants:
1:1 £90, 1:2 £130, 1:3 £170, 1:4 £210
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flexibility
Our Surf Lessons
With all our years of experience running surfing lessons in bude, we have plenty of tips and tricks to enable you to progress to your feet as quickly as possible. Our coaches can pick up on the slightest mistake and advance you past that and onto your feet in no time!
Group surfing lessons
With group discounts available, we’re here to help create surfing moments that will stay with your group forever!
Whether you’re a corporate group looking to build confidence and team spirit, or a stag do/ hen do wanting to set apart your weekend from the rest, or to cure a hangover in style, we’re here to help create your perfect experience.
We also cater for school groups, scout groups, birthday celebrations, family celebrations, really any type of group you can think of! We're the perfect place for surf lessons in bude.
equipment
We believe that the equipment used is important for safety and ease of learning, which is why we only supply the best. All you’ll need to bring is a swimming costume, towel and sun cream (because it’s always sunny in Cornwall).
We have all sizes of wetsuits and surfboards, so we’ll have something to fit you. For the colder months, we provide boots, gloves and hoods to keep you toasty in the water.
location
Meet us at Widemouth Bay car park 15 minutes before your session starts and we’ll get you suited and booted.
You’ll find our trailers opposite the Lifeguard hut, just follow the flags and banners.
Widemouth Bay not only has perfect waves for beginners, but also for those wanting to advance. Close enough to Bude, but far enough away to escape the crowds, Widemouth Bay is a sandy beach and has plenty of space for everyone, it’s also a blue flag winner for water quality and facilities.
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