About
Stoked Surf School

Welcome To Perranporth's Highest-Rated 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 absolute 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

Surf Photographer

Betty

Nickname: Betsy / Angel

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

Something You Love About Coaching: Watching people fall off 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.

    
 
 
        
   Lolzr1 
 24 July 2024
 
 
  Amazing surf school for families
We had the best time today with our very kind, patient and lovely surf instructor - Matt. We are a family of 4 with 2 young kids and he was great with teaching our 7 year old to surf and with managing to give us all tips and instructions on what to do. We loved it and had a great time. Thanks so much - highly recommend this surf school. The owner - Julian was also great and made us feel very welcomed.
  
 
       
   Graham D 
 20 July 2024
 
 
  Best surf school in perranporth
My son had a week’s surfing lessons they looked after him great … I tagged along and did four lessons … brilliant surf instructors really easy going ….. but full of information… Julian the boss is a top lad always ready to help … top place …. Top people….100%
  
 
       
   chrisL5202FY 
 17 July 2024
 
 
  Fantastic time.
Fantastic experience. I booked 3 lessons. Julian explain what the lesson would contain. Then the guys who take you out on the the lessons are fantastic. All safety is explain and run through before entering the water. The enthusiasm is great really help you settle down any enjoy the experience. There are several surf schools in Perranporth but Stoked seems more on a personal level with smaller group lesson. So everyone is catered for. I will be coming back. Thanks again Julian, Matt and Justin.
  
 
       
   Laura W 
 15 July 2024
 
 
  Engaging and fun
We came and had a group lesson for our beaver scout group. Julian was so good with the kids and made learning engaging and fun. My child now has the surfing bug!
  
 
       
   Ja M 
 13 July 2024
 
 
  Super-Ju!
We took surf lessons as a family. It was a great experience we had. Ju and Justin were in the water with us and gave us great guidance. We felt very comfortable and would love to come back!
  
 
       
   Lynette L 
 11 July 2024
 
 
  Best surf coah in Cornwall
Thank you to Julian and the team for tucking my son under their wing. He has flourished and has loved every second. There are plenty of surf coaches in Cornwall but your kindness and inclsuivity shines through.
  
 
       
   Liam M 
 10 July 2024
 
 
  Great surf school with "party waves"
We booked three lessons for two families, 4 adults and 6 children. Jules' enthusiasm is infectious, great fun and gets everyone involved. We had lessons once before but Stoked taught us the basics much better and in a clear and fun way. Nothing was too much trouble, the weather postponed one session which was simply rescheduled, Ju's communication about rescheduling was fab. Really good boards and a large selection of quality wet suits were available. The staff were very helpful getting the right fit. I would highly recommend.
  
 
       
   Catherine 
 9 July 2024
 
 
  Well recommended activity whatever your age and ability!!
This was booked as a last-minute activity for myself and two boys ( 16 and 17), and I wasn't sure how it would go down as the weather was blustery and rainy. I queried this when booking and was told all I would need was a bathing costume and lots of enthusiasm - well I was definitely not disappointed!! Julian was welcoming, informative and encompassing from the start. As the novices of a group of 14, my family were fortunate enough to have 2 instructors assigned to 3 of us - Sasha and Abe - who guided the boys with lots of tips and support and even managed to eventually get me stood up on a board for a few seconds all with lots of praises, encouragement and laughter!!! My only disappointment was that I hadn't booked a further lesson the following day and had made other arrangements ... Thanks again, Julian and Co - I look forward to seeing you again someday!!
  
 
       
   Matt P 
 9 July 2024
 
 
  Private Family Lesson
We booked a private family lesson with one adult, 9 year old and a 7 year old on Sunday with Matt. The boys absolutely loved every minute of the session and gained lots of confidence, Matt was absolutely fantastic with the boys and the grins on their faces said more than words could describe. We'll be back as all three of us have caught the bug. Thanks Julian and Matt we all had a blast.
  
 
       
   Ian W 
 8 July 2024
 
 
  Surfing The Waves
As an older complete newbie I wasn't expecting to be standing by the end of the session. Julian was knowledgeable and able to pass this on in an easy to understand way while making the whole experience very enjoyable. Ju made the whole lesson an amazing experience and I will be going again to them the next time I'm down in the area. Many thanks to Ju and the team