| It may come as a surprise to many to learn that | | | | disheartening to struggle to stand up on your |
| the UK actually contains some fantastic beaches | | | | board in modest surf whilst others are catching |
| for learning to surf. Surfing is an extremely | | | | waves up to 40 feet high! For those who desire a |
| challenging pursuit, yet the rewards that come | | | | quieter place to learn to surf around Newquay, |
| with improvement are well worth the multiple | | | | Watergate Bay may be a good alternative. At |
| wipe outs. | | | | low tide, the sea at Watergate Bay is absolutely |
| First, you will need to find a beach that is suitable | | | | perfect for beginners, with small waves and a |
| for your level of experience. Beaches with quality | | | | gentle current, allowing for less of a struggle when |
| surf schools and manageable waves are in | | | | you fall off. Again, good quality beginner surf |
| abundance around the UK. For example, those in | | | | instruction is available. The Xtreme academy |
| the north-east of England may consider a trip to | | | | teaches here; as the name suggests, they also |
| Saltburn beach. Here, suitably tame beginner | | | | teach other 'extreme' sports for those who fancy |
| waves can be easily located either side of the | | | | broadening their horizons beyond surfing. |
| pier. Furthermore, Saltburn Surf Shop, found just | | | | To prepare to learn to surf, you will need a |
| above the beach, provides beginners with | | | | decent board. All beginner-friendly surf beaches in |
| absolutely everything you need; from affordable | | | | the UK should have a surf shop nearby. Resist |
| lessons, through to handy advice on equipment. | | | | the urge to plunge in and buy the first board you |
| Knowing which board to buy can be a tricky | | | | see; ask lots of people for advice and make an |
| business as a rookie; friendly advice is always | | | | informed purchase. You may find a better deal by |
| worth seeking out. | | | | doing so online, in advance of your trip. If you are |
| The south-west of the UK is a popular location | | | | unsure as to whether you will take to the sport, it |
| for budding surfers and with good reason. | | | | may be more cost effective to simply hire a |
| Cornwall itself is littered with excellent beaches for | | | | board for the day. |
| surfing. In particular, Newquay prides itself on | | | | There are numerous beaches in the UK that are |
| Fistral Beach; coining it 'The Best Surf in Europe'. | | | | ideally suited to beginner surfing, and not just |
| Despite its popularity amongst more advanced | | | | those in Cornwall; other beaches such as Pease |
| surfers, it is also ideal for beginners. Smaller, more | | | | Bay in Scotland and Llangennith in Wales offer |
| manageable waves can be found without too | | | | ideally sized waves, again supported by good |
| much difficulty. It is also worth considering that | | | | quality surfing schools. Beginner beaches are |
| Fistral Beach is home to the Quiksilver Surf | | | | nationwide; wherever you are in the country, you |
| School; one of the premier surf schools in the UK. | | | | should be able to find a suitable beach within |
| However, the popularity of Fistral Beach may be | | | | relatively easy reach. |
| off-putting to some newcomers. It may be a little | | | | |