Shore Surf Club – Year-Round Surfing in St Ives Bay, Cornwall

Welcome to Shore Surf Club, a local surf community based around Gwithian, St Ives Bay Beach Resort and Godrevy in Cornwall.

Whether you’re building confidence in the white water, learning to catch green waves or looking to become a more consistent surfer, Shore Surf Club is a great way to spend more time in the sea, develop your skills and meet people who share your love of surfing.

We run regular Saturday surf sessions throughout the year, with additional meet-ups during school holidays and surf socials along the way. Sessions combine practical coaching, surf safety and time in the water, helping members progress at their own pace in a friendly, supportive environment.

What’s Included?

• Surf coaching and guidance – Develop your technique, improve your wave selection and build confidence in the water with experienced surf instructors.
• Ocean safety and awareness – Learn more about tides, rip currents, surf conditions and how to make better decisions at the beach.
• Boards and wetsuits available – Access to equipment if you don’t have your own, making it easier to get involved.
• A local surf community – Meet other surfers, share sessions and get involved in surf trips, beach clean-ups and social events.

Who Is Shore Surf Club For?

The club is open to children, teenagers and adults who are comfortable in the water and want to develop their surfing.

Whether you’re relatively new to surfing or already catching waves, we aim to group members by ability so sessions remain enjoyable, useful and appropriately challenging. The focus is on steady progress, learning good habits and getting more out of every surf.

When and Where Do We Surf?

Regular sessions: Every Saturday, with timings determined by tides and surf conditions.

Locations: St Ives Bay Beach Resort and Godrevy, near Gwithian, Cornwall.

Our locations give us access to some of the best-known surfing beaches in St Ives Bay, with session plans adapted to the conditions and the needs of the group.

Why Join Shore Surf Club?

Getting better at surfing takes time in the water. Regular sessions give you the opportunity to practise, learn from experienced instructors and build confidence in different conditions.

But it’s not just about catching better waves. It’s about spending more time outdoors, staying active, understanding the ocean and getting to know other people who enjoy the same things.

At Shore Surf Club, there’s no pressure to be the best surfer in the water. The aim is to keep learning, enjoy the sessions and become a more confident, independent surfer over time.

Fancy getting in the water with us?

Join Shore Surf Club and make Saturday your regular surf day in St Ives Bay. Whether you’re working towards your first green wave or looking to keep your surfing sharp throughout the year, we’d love to hear from you.