Harlyn Surf School
Harlyn Surf School, described by the Sunday Times as the ‘best surf school on the North Cornish Coast’ & now stepping into our 25th year of operating. Please click on our Covid Care logo for the latest customer arrival info, kit hire info and changes that will be in place for season 2020
There may be no better location in England to experience surf lessons, stand up paddleboarding, coasteering and kayaking than Cornwall. Harlyn Surf School in Cornwall is the go-to choice for a range of watersports activities.
Slightly off the beaten track, with a 2/3 mile crescent of golden sand and rock pools, flanked by granite cliffs with names like Big Gun’s Cove, Harlyn beach is not only beautiful, away from the maddening crowds, traffic and concrete, but is also one of Cornwall’s safest and best family beaches.
And just for good measure, the professional team of surf instructors, guides and coaches is led by Chris Rea who also directs the Water Skills Academy, one of the UKs leading water safety and instructor training organisations. Chris also leads and participates in surfing and SUP boarding expeditions around the world and is a leading voice in the industry for safety, governance and high standards.
Our Adventure Activities

Surf Lessons
Fun, safe, professional surf lessons for all ages and abilities in a magical location – Harlyn Bay!

Paddleboarding
Cornwall’s paddleboard experts! Take a lesson, join us on an adventure tour, try the monster SUP or learn to SUP surf – we have every angle covered

Coasteering
Swim, jump, explore! – join us for an adrenaline fuelled experience exploring the beautiful coastline

Sea Kayaking
Discover remote coves and beaches, spot wildlife and see the coastline from a truly different angle on our guided sit on top kayak tours

Group Lessons
We offer some great packages for schools, stags, hens, families or friends. Design your own activity experience in a private group with your own instructors!

Equipment Hire
We have a great range of kit available for hire from our beach base at Harlyn. Choose from stand up paddleboards, sit on top kayaks, surfboards, bodyboards and wetsuits.
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