The National Surfing Centre is the only Surf school actually based on the beach, located in the International Surf Centre building,

Fistral Beach (North end), Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 1HY.

Fistral beach has long been associated with surfing and is thought of as Cornwall’s Mecca for the sport. It has been home to all the UK’s most major surfing competitions including the International A.S.P. event that attracts surfers and crowds from all over Europe and the world.

Fistral is renowned for its consistent and high quality waves. The north end is suited to the more experienced surfer, especially at low-tide where the sand banks provide punchy, sucky and hollow peaks. The middle and south end are more suited for the less experienced surfer, with gentler and smaller surf as a rule.

When conditions become a little too strong at Fistral we run lessons over in Newquay bay, where waves are weaker. Ninety percent of the time lessons in the summer run at Fistral, where the best waves are found on the North Cornwall coast.

Newquay Cornwall

Newquay is located midway along the North Cornish coast and is the home of British surfing. There are 10 different beaches in the area offering a wide variety of surfing conditions.

The sport of surfing was first introduced to the U.K. back in the early 1960's by travelling Aussie lifeguards and American servicemen based at St.Mawgan. The town supports a large surfing community and industry and is undisputedly 'Surf City U.K.'

There are numerous board makers, wetsuit manufacturers and many surf shops (see our links page)The town itself is a very lively seaside resort and has many attractions, fantastic beaches and the beautiful surrounding Cornish countryside.

The town has a big selection of restaurants, with numerous pubs and clubs for those who enjoy their nightlife and partying.

There is a wide range of accommodation available from campsites, Backpackers hostels, B&B's, hotels and self-catering.

Check out our web links page for accommodation links