Our beginner surf lessons are tailored for absolute newcomers to the sport. Once you’ve been allocated the correct kit from us, you’ll learn everything a beginner needs to know about beach safety, paddling technique, how to catch waves, and finally the fundamentals of getting up to your feet on the surfboard.
We pride ourselves on small beginner surf lessons with unbeatable coach-to-student ratios. The average beginner surf lesson ratio is 1:4 with the maximum being 1:6. This guarantees each of our customers more 1:1 coaching. The customer experience is our number 1 priority.
For surfers looking to further develop their skills, Improver surf lessons are for the people who have taken a few lessons in the past and looking to progress and push their surfing!
If you’ve caught the bug and can regularly get to your feet, our Refresher lessons cover aspects of surfing such as fine-tuning the basics, turning your board, gaining speed, and catching unbroken waves from further out to sea. We have a large variety of boards to cover the needs of the improving surfer.
Main Surf Lessons Base:
Evolve Surf School
1, Hayle TR27 5BT -Changing facilities available on-site
Evolve Coaches are DBS checked, Beach Lifeguards and ASI/ISA Surf Instructors as well as dedicated, qualified water men/women
All of our Group Lessons are 2 hours long. Group Lessons & Private Lessons start at 10:00 & 2:00 but are subject to slight variation due to the tides
Elevate your surfing skills with our Advanced Coaching Courses for both children and adults. Lead by our experienced head coach Theo Whitehouse, with an elite surfing background, our sessions focus on refining advanced and elite surfing techniques.
These sessions are mobile so to ensure we choose the optimal surf conditions on the day, providing you with dedicated 1:1 time to accelerate your progress. Video footage is captured during each session, allowing for in-depth technical analysis and comparisons to be made on a computer, for at least an hour post-session. Personalised goals are then set for you to practice before your next session.
Expect a pre-booking confirmation from your coach, detailing the location and important information.
Explore our Surf Club Programme for a weekly advanced coaching experience suitable for adults and children of all skill levels.
All ages & abilities are welcome to join our Surf Club Programme- with a free taster session for all newcomers to the Club!
Experience the magic of a Sunrise or Sunset Session. There is no better feeling than being in the surf and watching the sun rise or set in the picturesque surroundings of Cornwall’s famous coastline – it is an unforgettable experience.
Evolve Surf School runs between the hours of sunrise and sunset each day. Book as a 1:1, 1:2 or Private Group Lesson for a surf experience that will be impossible to forget.
Explore our Surf Club Programme for a weekly advanced coaching experience suitable for adults and children of all skill levels.
Weekly coaching suitable for adults and children of all skill levels -6 Y/O through to adults/senior groups. Progressive session, with all equipment included in the price per person.
Any children under THE AGE OF 10 Y/O will need to be accompanied by a NON-SURFING adult for the entirety of the session. A wetsuit can be provided for the adult free of charge.
Our WEEKLY club sessions time take place every Saturday but are liable to be rescheduled with conditions changes. Group 1 for ages 8-12 runs from 10:30 – 12:00. Group 2 for ages 12-16 runs from 12:30 – 14:00. Adults sessions run from 14:30 – 16:00.
Our Kids’ Surf Camps are action-packed with Surfing, Beach Games, Surf Specific Movements and Knowledge-Based Water Safety Sessions.
Elevate Your Skills with Private Surf Tuition: Surfing is more than just a sport; it’s a way of life, a connection with nature, and a thrilling adventure all rolled into one exhilarating experience. Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave, an intermediate looking to refresh your technique or an experienced surfer seeking to refine your technique, Private Surf Tuition can take your skills to new heights.
At Evolve Surf School, we believe in the power of personalised and bespoke instruction to unlock your full surfing potential. Each individual is different and therefore absorbs information differently; our private lessons are solely focused on each student’s specific needs. Whether it’s assisting you or your child in their first stand, riding party waves with friends, or engaging in filmed sessions with subsequent video analysis, our private surf lessons are customised to accommodate the unique preferences and abilities of each group member.
We offer photography & video throughout your Surf Lessons so you can make those unforgettable moments last even longer…
Our Surf Lesson photography services are only available when you book either as a 1:1, 1:2 or as a Private Surf Lesson.
We can send these photos and/or videos following your session via imessage, whatsapp or wetransfer. Get in touch or check out our booking Form today for more details on our Private Lesson Photography Services.
EXCELLENT Based on 84 reviews Posted on Google Michael LTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had lessons over a couple of days with my 3 children (14, 13 & 9) whilst staying in Hayle. Theo made eveyone feel safe and comfortable, and he explained the technique in simple bitesize steps, so we were swiftly putting it into practice in the surf. Once in the water his patient and positive mind frame shone through. I'd recommend Theo and Evolve to anyone in the Hayle area and looking for high quality surf lessons. Top fella and a brilliant experience.Posted on Google Amy LansleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What an amazing experience my family had with Evolve. Theo was the most amazing person to teach them how to surf. He was so patient and kind and super positive. We went for 2 days and its made our holiday! Thank you Theo. You are brilliant! Michael, Tilly, Isabel and WilliamPosted on Google Sam MacdonaldTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a fantastic lesson with Theo! Myself and my two teenage children had never surfed before but Theo had us standing up on our boards by the end of the lesson. Theo is not only professional, he is also very patient, enthusiastic and encouraging. Our anxieties about surfing were soon completely forgotten about; we would 100% recommend!!Posted on Google J.T TTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent and very professional. A great family company making their passion their business. So easy to get along with. Very knowledgeable and safety conscious. Would totally recommend for fab surf lessons. Don't get lost in the big companies ....choose a local company building a great reputation.Posted on Google Suzy BaldockTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wow!!! Honestly best experience ever, we booked a 2:1 lesson for our teen kids with special needs, and theo couldnt have been more amazing with them, fun, friendly, educational, and thoroughly enjoyed, going to book again before our hoildays over! ☺️ thankyou Theo!Posted on Google Richard VarvillTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great lesson! Theo was a great teacher.Posted on Google Daisy PeaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic experience today. Theo and Luke were incredible teachers and I stood up on the board during my first ever surfing lesson. Their teaching style was very explicit and easy to follow as they balanced verbal and physical demonstrations very well. They were very good at spending time with each person on the group and being perceptive to everyone's experiences on the waves. 10/10 would book again!Posted on Google Kim TangheTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Theo heeft ons een geweldige allereerste surfles gegeven. We hadden (ons gezin van vier) nog nooit op een surfplank gestaan en hij leerde ons op een leuke manier alle technieken. Met humor, geduld en persoonlijke aandacht kreeg hij het voor elkaar dat we alle vier konden staan aan het einde van de les en het was een onvergetelijke ervaring. Daarnaast is het strand waar de lessen worden gegeven ook echt prachtig. We hadden de ochtendshift, echt een aanrader.Posted on Google Annie WattsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I honestly can’t recommend Evolve Surf School enough. The lesson was with Theo, and he was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. His professionalism, knowledge, and genuine passion for surfing is evident. He has an incredibly calm and patient way of teaching, taking the time to explain everything clearly and making sure our son was comfortable and confident learning to surf. Our 6 -year-old had the lesson, and it was amazing to see how quickly Theo built his confidence. Our first time to Cornwall and the first surfing lesson, which won’t be forgotten! Thank you for making it such a memorable experience. The whole family who run this are lovely!