Bude's Original Surf School

BIG BLUE SURF SCHOOL

Est. 1999
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Big Blue Meets OA Surf Club

Starting in early 2025, OA Surf Club and Big Blue Surf School are proud to partner in delivering exceptional surfing and coasteering experiences across Widemouth Bay and Bude. With a combined legacy spanning over 70 years, our shared expertise ensures the same outstanding service for all our new and returning customers.

About Us

Why choose Big Blue Surf School for your North Cornwall surf lesson experience?

Big Blue Surf School, established in 1999, has been a leading surf school in Bude for over two decades. We're passionate about helping you on your surfing journey. With low student-to-instructor ratios, expert local instructors, and premium equipment, we offer the best possible learning experience for everyone from first-timers to seasoned surfers.
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What we offer

Surf

We teach a whole range of abilities from complete beginner to advanced. Mixed group or private sessions are available.
Surf Lessons

Hire

Big Blue Surf School offers a wide selection of high-quality surfboards and wetsuits for hire.
Hire

Clubs

We run clubs for different age groups and experience levels.
Surf Clubs

My 14 year old had a brilliant time, he thought that the instructors were really helpful and kind and he enjoyed every minute. I couldn’t recommend this school more highly - The ratios work well and they are in the water earlier - would not use any other school in Bude.

Jane E

A top quality session, we were both completely stoked to get such helpful individual advice and feedback which is what we were really aiming for. We learnt some really helpful tips on popping up, timing and position on the board as well as learning more about reading the surf and the tides. We were left with the thought "why didn't we have this lesson sooner". Cyril's coaching technique and interpersonal skills were excellent - we'll be back again next year to try and build on what we learnt. Thanks very much BBSS.

Crispin and Edyta

We wanted to create a holiday memory learning to surf, and that’s exactly what got. The instructors were amazing and so supportive and we had so much time in the sea. We all managed to catch a wave and we’re now hooked! Thank you big blue surf school, I would recommend everyone to book in with you! 🤙🏻

Sue Hitchmough

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Location

Summerleaze Beach
(Find us in the car park)
Bude, North Cornwall
EX23 8HJ
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