Surf Guiding North Devon & North Cornwall
Chase the best waves. Discover new spots.
Local knowledge. The right waves. A day built around your surfing.
Visiting North Devon or North Cornwall and want to experience more than the beach outside your accommodation?
Our Guided Surfing experience is for surfers who already know how to surf but don’t know the coastline well enough to find the best waves themselves.
With 40+ years of combined local surfing experience, Rob and Guy know the coastline, the breaks and how they respond to different conditions.
You’ll surf alongside a qualified lifeguard who can offer local knowledge, safety support and useful feedback to help you make the most of your time in the water.
We’ll take care of the driving, planning and logistics, giving you the freedom to concentrate on surfing.
You bring your surfing. We’ll bring the local knowledge and feedback. 🌊
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SURF THE RIGHT SPOT
North Devon and North Cornwall offer an incredible variety of surf breaks, with different beaches working in different conditions.
Rather than being tied to one location, we’ll build the day around the surf that’s available and the type of waves you’re looking for.
Your day may include:
* Exploring different surf spots
* Surfing a variety of breaks and wave types
* One or two surf sessions
* Moving location when conditions improve elsewhere
* Useful feedback to help you improve
* Local insight into the breaks you surf
* Flexible timings to make the most of the day
The goal is simple — spend more time surfing, learning and less time searching.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
FULL DAY GUIDING
Up to 6–8 hours with Rob or Guy, allowing plenty of time to make the most of the conditions.
LOCAL SUPPORT
You’ll be accompanied by a qualified lifeguard who can provide safety support, local knowledge and useful guidance throughout the day.
SURFING FEEDBACK
Where appropriate, you’ll receive practical feedback on areas such as positioning, wave selection, paddling, take-offs and technique.
SURF SPOT SELECTION
We’ll choose locations based on the forecast, conditions and your surfing ability.
TRANSPORT
Transport between surf locations is included, giving us the freedom to explore.
FLEXIBLE ITINERARY
The day can change depending on what the surf is doing. We’ll always aim to make the most of what’s available.
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GUIDED SURFING
This experience is designed for existing surfers who are confident and capable in the ocean.
It’s not a beginner surf lesson. Instead, it combines local surf knowledge, flexible guiding and helpful feedback to make the most of your time in the water.
Think of it as having a knowledgeable local surfer with you for the day.
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CHOOSE YOUR SURF GUIDING EXPERIENCE
1 DAY GUIDING
A full day exploring North Devon & North Cornwall, with the freedom to follow the best available surf.
We’ll use our local knowledge, the forecast, tides and conditions to choose the right spots for the day and make the most of your time in the water.
Ideal for: surfers visiting the area for a day or looking to add a guided day to their holiday.
2 DAY GUIDING
Two days gives us more flexibility to follow the conditions and explore different parts of the coastline.
With more time available, we can adapt to the forecast and make the most of the best waves available during your stay.
Ideal for: a weekend surf break or short North Devon stay.
3 DAY GUIDING
Three days gives us the freedom to explore further and really chase the best conditions.
From North Devon to North Cornwall, we’ll choose where to surf based on the forecast, tides, swell and your experience, giving you the best possible opportunity to make the most of your trip.
Ideal for: surfers looking for a dedicated short surf trip.
5 DAY SURF GUIDING
THE ULTIMATE NORTH DEVON SURF EXPERIENCE
Five days gives us maximum flexibility to follow the forecast, explore the coastline and chase the best waves throughout your stay.
With time on our side, we can travel further when conditions call for it, experience a variety of surf spots and make each day about finding the best available waves for you.
Ideal for: surfers travelling to North Devon specifically for a surf holiday and wanting to make the most of every day.
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SURFBOARD & WETSUIT HIRE
Travelling without your own equipment?
We can provide a suitable surfboard and wetsuit for your guided surf day.
We’ll select equipment appropriate for your ability and the conditions.
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WHO IS IT FOR?
Guided Surfing is ideal for:
* Intermediate surfers visiting North Devon
* Experienced surfers who don’t know the local coastline
* Surfers looking for practical feedback to improve
* Surfers on a short break
* Visitors travelling without their own vehicle
* Surfers wanting to discover new breaks
* Groups of friends looking for a dedicated surf experience
* Surfers who want to maximise their time in the water
If you’re comfortable surfing but don’t know the area and want helpful feedback to improve, Guided Surfing is for you.
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NORTH DEVON & NORTH CORNWALL
From the beaches of North Devon to the breaks around North Cornwall, there’s a huge variety of coastline to explore.
Where we go will depend on the conditions, your ability and the type of surf you’re looking for.
We don’t choose the beach first.
We choose the surf first.
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A TYPICAL GUIDED SURF DAY
MEET YOUR GUIDE
We’ll meet, check the latest conditions and discuss what you’re looking for from the day and the areas of your surfing you’d like to improve.
HEAD TO THE SURF
We’ll select our first location and get you in the water.
SURF
Make the most of the conditions while receiving local knowledge, support and useful feedback on your surfing.
REVIEW YOUR SURFING
We’ll discuss what went well and identify practical ways to improve your positioning, wave selection, technique and confidence.
EXPLORE
If the forecast suggests better waves elsewhere, we’ll move and continue the day.
SECOND SESSION
Where conditions allow, we’ll aim for a second surf session and build on the feedback from earlier in the day.
FINISH
After up to 6–8 hours, we’ll bring the day to a close.
The exact timings and itinerary will always depend on the conditions.
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WHY CHOOSE SURF SUP ACADEMY?
DECADES OF LOCAL EXPERIENCE
Rob and Guy have spent decades surfing North Devon and North Cornwall.
LOCAL SUPPORT
You’ll have the support of a qualified lifeguard alongside experienced local surfers throughout your day.
PERSONAL SURFING FEEDBACK
Receive practical, individual feedback designed to help you improve your surfing and make better decisions in the water.
WE KNOW THE COASTLINE
Different beaches work in different conditions. Our local experience helps us decide where your time will be best spent.
WE DO THE DRIVING
No searching for car parks, checking multiple forecasts or wondering which beach to try next.
FLEXIBLE & PERSONAL
Every guided day is built around the surfers we’re taking, their goals and the conditions available.
MORE SURF. MORE PROGRESS. LESS HASSLE.
Turn up, jump in the vehicle and let us take care of the rest.
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READY TO CHASE SOME WAVES?
Whether you’re visiting North Devon for one day or planning a full surf trip, let us take you beyond the obvious spots and show you what the coastline has to offer.
Enjoy local knowledge, useful feedback and the freedom to make the most of every session.
You bring your surfing.
We’ll bring the local knowledge, support and feedback.
🌊 Book your Guided Surfing experience today.
1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 5 Days
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Guided Surfing is not a beginner surf lesson. It is designed for surfers who are already confident and capable in the ocean and able to surf independently.
A qualified lifeguard will accompany you during the guided surf experience and may provide surfing feedback and improvement advice. Feedback is intended to support your development but does not replace formal surf coaching or guarantee specific results.
The exact location, timings and itinerary will depend on the conditions on the day. Locations may change where necessary for safety and to provide the best possible experience.
All guiding is subject to suitable weather, sea and surf conditions.