Learn how to surf and have surf lessons at Freewave Surf Academy, an ASI accredited learn to surf school, located at Bude, Cornwall, about 4½ hours (228 miles) drive south-west of London. 

Surf lessons are held at the stunning Widemouth Bay, with ideal surf conditions for all levels. As well as Summerleaze Beach depending on the conditions.

Freewave Surf Academy was established in 2012, and is owned and operated by Robin Ross Edmunds. He is an elite-advanced level surfer, previously competed in regional and club surfing competitions and has travelled the UK and the world on surfing trips.

With over 20 years experience in the outdoors activities industry,  Robin is an experienced surfing coach and lifeguard trainer. He has delivered lesson to thousands of students over the years, from all ages and backgrounds.  Robin holds ASI Level 3 Surfing Coach, and a Level 3 Certificate in Education and Training surf rescue and first aid qualifications.   

Robin set up the surf school as many people were asking him to teach them to surf. He thought it would be a great business doing what you love and introducing others to the stoke of surfing.

He is assisted in the surf school with a team of highly qualified surfing instructors, holding surf rescue and first aid qualifications.  

Freewave Surf Academy offers group and private surfing lessons, Surf Wise beginner to advanced surfing certificate courses, team building, surfing awareness for kids, adults and parties.

They also specialise in family lessons.

Large group sizes can be accommodated for corporate events and school sports.

Surfing lessons and surfing programs can be tailored to suit your level of expertise.

Surf lessons and activities are held at Widemouth Bay, about 5 minutes drive out of Bude.

It’s a fantastic place to learn to surf, with a beautiful bay with lots of space to learn new skills.  it is surrounded by breathtaking scenery and cliffs.

The beach has a designated surfing area marked out by the RNLI Beach Lifeguards.

Surf rentals are available at Summerleaze Beach. It offers good conditions for practicing your surfing skills.

Summerleaze Beach is located right in Bude and is a sandy beach with conditions suitable for all levels.

Widemouth Bay has a shop, 3 cafes and restaurants at the beach.  There are also toilets and showers and a large car park with plenty of places to park.

Summerleaze Beach has parking, changerooms, toilets and parking.