Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Lessons take Place?
We operate surfing lessons 7 days a week throughout the year at our 2 favourite beaches Caswell Beach and Llangennith. The surf lessons usually start at 9:30am or 1:30pm with some variations due to tide times. If you are bringing a group down to learn to surf with you we can be flexible with these times.
Our Paddle boarding lessons are currently being held at Port Eynon, due to the Mumbles redevelopment. Times vary depending on the tide.
How do I Book Surfing Lessons?
You can book directly online via the following link. If you want us to book you in you just give us a call.
To book surf lessons online: click here
For paddle boarding lessons book here: click here
Where do we Meet Before our Lessons?
At LLangennith, we are situated at the car park in Hillend Campsite, drive straight down the hill until you almost reach the bottom, we're on the grass on the left. You'll need to pay as you enter the car park. You can pay by card or phone.
At Caswell, drive into the car park and we're right in front of you. Remember the car park gets busy so get there in plenty of time.
The beaches that we use depend on the weather and surf conditions occasionally we may ask you to change beach if conditions are more suitable.
For Port Eynon we are situated at the high point of the public car park by the beach.
How do I Pay For My Lessons?
You will pay for your lesson during the booking process. If we need to cancel the lesson we will refund you fully.
If you are arranging a lesson for a business or educational establishment we are happy to invoice for the lessons.
How Long are the Surf Lessons?
A standard surfing and paddlboard lesson will last approximately 2 hours but allow extra time to change in and out of your wetsuits. A full-day surfing lesson is comprised of 2 x 2hour surfing lessons with a break at lunch for customers to have a light bit to eat before doning their wetsuit and plunging back into the waves.
What do we Bring to the Surfing Lessons?
We will provide all the surfing equipment but we suggest you bring:
- Towels for getting changed
- Swim suits to wear under the wetsuit
- Suncream, especially if the sun is shining (you are exposed to sunlight in the sea)
- Please bring medication with you to the beach i.e. asthma pumps
- Some fresh drinking water
- If using a gift voucher remember to bring it along.
Are there any Restrictions on People Who Can Surf?
The majority of people are able to learn to surf and there are very few reasons why you cannot learn to surf with us. However, for health and safety reasons you cannot surf if:
- You are pregnant
- You are less than 8 years of age (we do take younger but they need to be sea worthy - use to gong into the surf)
- You have a pre-existing problem and your GP has advised you not to surf!
How Do We Get to the Beach?
There is a public bus, the 2C, that leaves Swansea's quadrant for Caswell every hour.
Llangennith is a bit more difficult, there is only one bus that leaves the Quadrant Station in Swansea at 0750 in the morning, the 116. Some people prefer to get the more regular bus, (every 2 hrs), to Rhossilli, the 118. There is around a 30 minute walk along the beach to Hillend campsite.
There is plenty of parking spaces at both of the beaches we use but in the height of summer we advise you get there early because the carparks can become crowded, especially when it is sunny!
