Opening times
Open all year, 9am until 5pm seven days a week.
Family surfing holidays
Surf holidays for the whole family on the north coast of Cornwall. Anyone aged over 6 years old (grandparents included) can take surf lessons with Wavehunters, our specialist school for beach sports.
Learning to surf is a great way of experiencing the sea – and of spending time with each other.
Surfing holidays
All the kit to keep you warm
Hot showers, lockers and changing facilities.
Under 6's
Can hire equipment with parental supervision.
Discover more
Call us on 01637 860543 for more information.
Right on the beach
Friendly coaches are here in all seasons. Nobody knows the waves better. Learn to surf with all the kit to keep you safe and warm, and years of experience to guide you.
Hot showers
Changing rooms
Lockers
Car park
Surf hire
Brand new high-quality wetsuits and boards are refreshed every year. Hire hard and foam surfboards, bodyboards, wetsuits, boots, gloves and even hoods are available all year round. Hire for just the day or keep yours for the entire week.
Contact Wavehunters
By phone: 01637 860840
By email
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