I spent the weekend with friends at the O'Neill Surf Academy (my 3rd time here). Ashleigh and Jonah were our instructors and were fantastic. They concentrated on the basics of doing the little things properly, safely and with fun! They have an enthusiastic approach to teaching which comes from they're love of surfing. (Ashleigh is one of the UK's best... More

Recently spent a weekend being taught how to surf, courtesy of the O'Neill Surf Academy - the instructors, Ashleigh and Jonah, were very clear, easy to understand and unfailingly patient with our group! They're also happy to offer individual advice on how to improve your technique, which you don't always get from other surf schools. Highly recommended, and I'm looking... More

I had an amazing time learning to surf with the O'Neill Surf Academy at Watergate Bay in Newquay and to be honest i don't think i'd EVER go with anyone else!! This was my 3rd visit with them. I find the instructors to be very friendly and great teachers. Everything is so much easier when you can have a good... More

Went down to Watergate Bay on the 1st of October. Was very nervous about the surf lesson I booked as iv never done it before and was keeping quiet that for the past decade I have had a fear of the sea. (Was thinking they might get fed up of me freaking out and screaming) :) But with the really... More

We booked the Academy's weekend surf n stay package. The Atlantic Heights Surf Lodge they book you into is clean, friendly laid back and choc full of cool people. The surf lessons are amazing. We had ours with Ash who is a pro surfer herself yet amazingly has the patience to coach us from newby status to something that vaguely... More

I stayed at the Surf Lodge @Watergate Bay and had lessons through the O'Neil Surf Academy - the first time I stayed was August and enjoyed it so much that I went back at the beginning of September...and now we have had some random September sun so I am heading back down there this weekend with some friends to see... More

I would highly recommend The O'Neill Surf Academy. Booking was easy and I was advised of the best course to take. My instructor was easy to talk to and any fears I had were quickly dispelled. They were professional to the highest standard and I would jump at the chance on using them again. More

I had a great 2 days learning to surf with Ashleigh. She was enthusiastic and very informative. The lessons were perfectly tailored to our ability (both beginners). Thanks! More

Did a morning beginners surf class (two adults, and two kids aged 10 and 6). We all had a great time, and our youngsters enjoyed having their dedicated kids class and instructor. O'Neill Surf Academy is well-run and the instructors and staff are friendly and professional. Highly recommended. More