Surf lessons

Wavehunters are the only surf school on the beach at Watergate Bay, just metres from the hotel entrance. Surf lessons and equipment hire are available all year round.

Choose from daily surf and stand-up paddleboard lessons, sunrise and sunset surfs, yoga and outdoor fitness classes on the beach.

Wavehunters are a WiSe accredited surf school.

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Hire equipment

Yoga and beach fitness

Boat tours and safaris

Surf lessons on the beach at Watergate Bay

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
Hotel guest entrance adjacent
Car park

Lessons

Group lessons with a maximum of 8 people, or private lessons for you and your group. Wetsuit hire, boots and board included. Meet your instructor just moments away from the water's edge.

Beginner lessons, learn how to pop up to your feet, available for ages 7 years and older.
Private lessons for the whole family, or one on one tuition.
Two-hour group lessons are £45

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

Beach fitness classes

Beach yoga and HIIT sessions take place daily throughout the summer on the sand.

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Wavehunters teaching a yoga class on the beach

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Gild paddles out to the surf with the hotel beach lofts in the background

Improver course

A three day surf course aimed at those who have got the basics, but want to improve. Includes video analysis, and workshops. exercises, kit hire and an experienced instructor to guide you through the course.

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Boat tours and safaris

Sightseeing boat trips and wildlife safaris for 1-2 hours. Or, charter the boat for your own private group. Boat tours leave from Padstow harbour throughout the year.

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FAQ

Facilities: Changing rooms, hot showers and lockers right on the sea wall.

Ability & experience: Beginner lessons are aimed at complete beginners, no previous experience required.

For intermediate and advanced sessions, arrange a private lesson or speak to one of the team before booking 07969 660 014

Children: Group sessions are available for children from age 7+ and can be booked without a parent or guardian.
Private sessions can be booked for those who are younger when parents or guardians are present on the lesson.

Location: At the bottom of sea lane, just before you step onto the sand.

Car park: Park in the beach car park, the closest to the water.

Watergate Bay gift cards

A gift card is the key to all things Watergate Bay; a stay, dinner in Zacry's or cocktails in The Living Space, a surf lesson at Wavehunters, or a treatment in Swim Club.

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