About
Stoked Surf School

We are Stoked Surf School, located in the small picturesque village of Perranporth, a relaxed and friendly seaside parish on the north coast of Cornwall. However, the real jewel in the crown of Perranporth has to be its beautiful beach. With just over 2 miles of golden sand it provides consistent, mostly uncrowded and unlimited surf all year around. A true surfers paradise.

A warm welcome awaits you at stoked. A surf school that offers fun, safe and professional surf lessons for all ages and abilities. Our head surf coach Julian who has over 20 years of surf coaching experience leads a fully qualified and enthusiastic team assuring that you are going to see improvements in your surfing in no time. Offering dry changing facilities, the very best surf equipment, surf hire and a fully stocked surf and skate shop - we really do have it all. The only thing missing is you!

This is surfing. We are stoked.

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Who We Are

All of our coaches are qualified lifeguards and ISA / Surfing England coaches, ensuring a fun, safe time in the water.

Julian

Nickname: Super Ju

Years Surfing: 25

Years Coaching: 21

Something You Love About Coaching: Seeing the stoke on people's faces when they nail a wave.

Something You Dislike About Coaching: Weever Fish.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": Drink 3 double espressos.

Malurie

Nickname: Malo

Years Surfing: 12

Years Coaching: 5

Something You Love About Coaching: Being a dream maker: When someone comes with the dream of surfing, I love making it real.

Something You Dislike About Coaching: Wearing a wet wetsuit every day.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": Cook a delicious cake.

Matt

Nickname: Matty P

Years Surfing: 10

Years Coaching: 1.5

Something You Love About Coaching: Watching people stand up for the first time & watching all the wipeouts!

Something You Dislike About Coaching: Carrying surfboards in strong winds.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": Tie my own shoes.

Sasha

Nickname: Slasher

Years Surfing: 8

Years Coaching: 1

Something You Love About Coaching: Helping people to achieve more than they thought they could.

Something You Dislike About Coaching: Being wet all day.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": Sleep an extra 10 minutes.

Oliver

Nickname: Ollie

Years Surfing: 17

Years Coaching: 10 (On & off)

Something You Love About Coaching: seeing the look on people's faces when they catch their first wave and you can see they're hooked

Something You Dislike About Coaching: Weever Fish.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": Smash a massive roast dinner.

Craig

Nickname: Mr Fox

Years Surfing: 10

Years Coaching: 7

Something You Love About Coaching: Getting to share my love of the sport with Stoked customers is pretty special.

Something You Dislike About Coaching: When it's firing, it's difficult to just watch waves instead of catching them.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": I can shred 15 waves.

Marco

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Betty

Nickname: Betsy / Angel

Years Surfing: I don't like the water...

Something You Love About Coaching: Watching people fall off of their surfboards.

Something You Dislike About Coaching: Getting wet.

"In 10 Minutes I Can...": Run the length of Perranporth Beach and back!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there parking at the surf school?

There is no actual parking at the surf school but there are numerous car parks in the village. The closest one to Stoked surf school is Wheal Leisure car park in Perranporth (postcode: TR5 0EY).

Where do we meet?

We meet at Coastal Surf on Perranporth high street (postcode: TR6 0BJ). This is where you will get changed and get ready for your lesson. There are no lockers but we do provide a storage box for you to put your belongings in. There is no need to bring any valuables with you, but if you want we can always store precious items.

Will the lesson still run if it's wet, or windy, or both?

A bit of rain will not stop us. Surfing in the rain is actually quite nice - once you're wet, you’re wet! That being said, if the weather or sea conditions make it too unsuitable to surf then we will give you a call just as soon as we can to let you know.

What do I need to bring with me?

Please arrive with your swimwear on underneath your clothes This saves a lot of time changing as we only have limited space. Also don’t forget a towel, sunscreen and plenty of enthusiasm.

What is the minimum age for surfing?

We love teaching groms (kids) so when you hit your 7th birthday its on!

Can I bring my medical equipment down to the lesson with me?

100%. In fact, on your registration form we ask you if you have any medical requirements. The coaches always take down a waterproof bag for you to put anything that you may need while on the lesson.

Do I have to carry my boards from the shop to the beach?

No. We have a lock up just a few minutes walk from the shop, which is a stones throw away from the surf. From here you will collect your surfboards and walk down to the surfing area. If you want you can bring some flip-flops to walk down the road to the beach from the shop.

I'm scared of stepping on a weeverfish - Are they dangerous?

Ah, the dreaded weeverfish. Yes, they do lurk, particularly in the summer months at low tide, and some people are unfortunate to stand on them which is more annoying than painful. They are not particularly dangerous and if you do get stung then putting your foot in hot water for 5 to 10 minutes normally does the trick. We would say if you are concerned about stepping on one then let us know and we can give you a pair of boots. But would it stop us from ever going surfing? Absolutely not.

Is there somewhere to grab a coffee or a bite to eat before or after my lesson?

Perranporth is your typical seaside town, with a wide range of places to eat and drink and just about anything else you may need for a great day on the beach. Just make sure you have enough time to take it all in and relax on one of Cornwall’s biggest and most beautiful beaches at over 2.2 miles long.

Is the beach dog friendly?

Yes, in fact he whole of Perranporth is very dog friendly and dogs are permitted on the beach all year round. However, during the months of July and August, your furry friends will need to be on a short lead on the main part of the beach but are allowed to run wild past this point.

Do I need to be a competent swimmer?

No, not for beginner/ improver lessons as we only go out to waist to chest depth water. In fact, we have had some people who cannot swim at all. However, if you are worried about this then perhaps you would be more suited to a Private lesson with your very own surf coach. Either way we would love to hear from you.

How can you assure that we will be safe?

We take safety very seriously at stoked surf school and keeping everyone safe aswell as having fun is our top priority. All of our coaches are qualified lifeguards and ISA / Surfing England coaches. On top of this the surf school is accredited by Surfing England which is the national governing body for surfing. Finally, all of the coaches are competent surfers with many years of water knowledge and experience. On top of this Perranporth is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards from April to October so yes I would say that you are in safe hands.

    
 
 
        
   Craig M 
 8 May 2024
 
 
  If you want a Surf school in Cornwall…this is the place to go! Julian and his team have nailed it!
This place is the best. Julian is always helpful and on hand and so relaxed and welcoming. Had a lesson last year and then returned for another this weekendand it was like I hadn’t been away. I had Matt take me on a 1-1 lesson again. Had Matt last summer and we picked up where we left off. This time he took a board out too so we could get out back and start working on catching green waves. Lots to learn and build on but as always Matt was great. Great coaching style, personable and clearly knows his stuff. Pitched the lesson just right for what I wanted and despite the first part of the lesson being a bit low on wave count we used the opportunity to talk about what to look out for, how to identify worthwhile waves etc and then we chatted a bit about different types of wave breaks and overall I came away with a whole new lot of information to add in to the mix. Second half the waves came and it was all go and felt a huge improvement with just a few tweaks. Seen a lot of improvements since my last visit too. The changing area round the back has now been transformed and is a great escape to get changed/washed down in. My only complaint is that I live too far away to get here more often. Hands down Julian is running a great set up with a great team around it and they are smashing it! Can’t recommend them enough
  
 
       
   Amelia A 
 6 May 2024
 
 
  So much fun!
We have just came back from a brilliant weekend in Perranporth thanks to Stoked Surf School! We are both completely new to surfing so were a little bit apprehensive but as soon as we arrived at the surf shop Julian's warm and friendly welcome put us at ease. We had a 2hr beginner lesson on the Saturday where we learned the fundamentals and how to stay safe in the water. Our instructors were brilliant and were very encouraging. Most importantly, the lesson was so much fun! We then hired surf boards from Stoked on the Sunday and spent the day practicing what we learned. Again, the team were absolutely lovely. We haven't been back home 24hrs and we are already planning our next trip back to Cornwall for more lessons with Stoked! I strongly recommend this surf school.
  
 
       
   Sharon M 
 2 May 2024
 
 
  A really positive experience : )
We booked two private lessons for our teens this week, whilst staying in Perranporth. Julian the boss was super helpful and Abe that took the lessons was really nice too. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed the experience, they had 2 hours each time in the water and learnt all of the basics as well as standing & turns on the board. They can't wait to do again on our next visit, hopefully in October. I might even join them!
  
 
       
   Helen K 
 2 May 2024
 
 
  Great beginners session!
Such a great private session at Stokes with coach Abe! We caught some great waves and Abe was brilliant at helping us work on our technique and pick out fun waves - we even got a couple of party waves together ????????
  
 
       
   Tracy h 
 17 April 2024
 
 
  First class surf school U12’s rugby tour!
We had a group of 16 x 12 Year olds some never surfed some has a few sessions, mixed group of ages 8 to 12 year olds. Julian and the guys were amazing made it so much fun, exciting and kids were absolutely buzzing! Can’t recommend stoked enough, kids can’t wait to go back to improve on there loop! Thank you so much to Julian and the guys! ????‍♀️
  
 
       
   Shuggie1shuggie 
 16 April 2024
 
 
  Kids had a fab time
Went with a group of 16 u12s on rugby tour for a 2 hour surf lesson with Julian and instructors. The kids loved it, Julian was great with them, highly recommend
  
 
       
   Kathryn B 
 14 April 2024
 
 
  Brilliant surf lesson.
Excellent, fun, friendly and very reassuring surf instructor as my son was a little nervous but with great instruction was able to stand on his first go.
  
 
       
   Nicola S 
 12 April 2024
 
 
  The best surf school in Cornwall
This is the third time we’ve been down and had lessons with Stocked, Never disappoints, amazing coaches, such a professional set up, my 14 year old wouldn’t go anywhere else. Great value for money and the time and experience is amazing.. Highly recommended to anyone wanting surf lessons in Cornwall. ???? be back again.
  
 
       
   Jemma M 
 11 April 2024
 
 
  Surf lesson with young children
We had 2 great surf lessons with Luca and Julian, both very good with our 2 children 8 and 10. So much fun and very informative. Thank you
  
 
       
   Julia N 
 9 April 2024
 
 
  You never know when once experience can change your life course…..
I can’t recommend Stoked Surf School in Perranporth enough! We booked very last minute on our Easter holiday. Matthew was absolutely brilliant with our two boys. He was encouraging, supportive, fun and a brilliant teacher. Both boys came away wishing we lived in the area so they could take regular lessons. They are already asking us when we can go back. In the words of my eldest son ‘it was the absolute best day of our trip.’ My younger son’s answer to the question, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ in his Year 6 leavers book is quite simply ‘A surfer.’ You never know when once experience or meeting one person can change your life direction. Now to move out of Oxfordshire so we can live near the waves ????! The River Thames doesn’t quite suffice….