Surf Lessons
Our surf lessons are specifically designed to create a fun and safe learning experience. You will be part of a group of up to 8 people and coached by one of our ISA qualified instructors.
Surf lessons are 90 minutes long; the first 30 minutes will be on land where you will learn all the necessary skills that you will then start to put in practice in the Cove for the remaining 60 minutes.
We will provide you with all of the equipment you need to enjoy your lesson, including a wetsuit, boots, gloves, a hood and an appropriate surfboard. All you need to bring is your swimming costume and a towel.
You must arrive at least 60 minutes before the start of your lesson to leave time to check in, get changed and attend the safety briefing. Before arriving at Lost Shore, you will need to watch our Health & Safety video and sign a waiver.
If you have any questions, we recommend that you have a look at our Surf terms and Surf safely pages for more information.
Beginner
The beginner lessons take place in the bay of the Cove, the area nearest to the shoreline. The bay offers slow moving, knee-high, open-face whitewater waves, which are perfect for beginner surfers to learn, practice and have fun in a safe and controlled environment.
Suitable for: People who have never surfed before or surfers who want to develop and perfect the basics.
Wave height: Knee-high
Prices from
£65 (£55 child)
Improver
The improver lessons take place on the reef, on slow peeling open-face waves. The waves are approximately knee to thigh high and are ideal for surfers who would like to learn how to master the take-off, control the trajectory of their board and trim along the open-face of the wave.
Suitable for: Surfers that are competent riding white water waves or intermediate and improving surfers that have never surfed in a Wavegarden Cove before.
Wave height: Thigh to waist high
Prices from
£65 (£55 child)
Improver Plus
Our Improver Plus lesson takes your surfing progression to the next level. Building on the foundations of the Improver lesson, you’ll move to our Cruiser Plus wave, offering a longer, slightly steeper face and more speed for refining your techniques.
Suitable for: Surfers who have graduated from the Improver lesson or consistently catch their own waves on Cruiser sessions or ocean green waves, trimming along the face on gentle waves.
Those looking to sharpen their technique, gain confidence, and prepare for more intermediate and advanced sessions.
Wave height: Waist high
Prices from
£70
What's Included
All lessons include:
- Group coaching from our qualified instructors
- All the necessary equipment
Lesson Content
Beginner lessons:
- Getting familiar with the surfing equipment
- Water safety in the bay
- Learning basic surf moves like paddling, popping up and keeping your balance.
Improver lessons:
- Getting familiar with the reef area of the Cove
- Surf safety and etiquette, understanding how a line-up works
- Travelling across the face of an unbroken wave
Improver Plus lessons:
- Mastering angled take-offs to align with the wave’s face.
- Building speed and trimming more effectively along the wave.
- Beginning to link simple turns, working on transitions from rail to rail.
- Improving your wave awareness and positioning to catch waves confidently.
All lessons:
- Finishing the wave safely
- Keeping the board under control, while both surfing and paddling
- Paddling back into position and onto waves independently
If you let your instructor know that you want to progress to the next level, they will be able to advise you when they think you are ready.