Bude Surfing Experience
Bude Surfing Experience
Bude Surfing Experience
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Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Bude Surfing Experience is a well established surf school who run surfing lessons on Summerleaze beach - the main surfing beach in Bude, North Cornwall. Summerleaze beach is surrounded by some great places to eat, drink and stay and you can access the shops in Bude town centre from the beach car park. At the surf school you can learn to surf or improve your surfing by joining a surf lesson lead by an experienced, highly qualified instructor. All lessons are suitable for all ages and abilities and are available everyday, all year round. You can also have a private 1:1 surf lesson or try Stand Up Paddle boarding (S.U.P). You can also hire equipment and pick up and drop off the gear from the beach car park. If you are part of a small or large group you can also book a private session just for you.
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John W
17 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
We visited here with 2 of our 3 children for their first ever Surf Lesson, they were taught by the aptly names Bodhi (yes really).
They had fun, learned about the water and managed to surf. Great instructor helped the kids and others practise and coached individually as required.
Good value for money
Thank you
They had fun, learned about the water and managed to surf. Great instructor helped the kids and others practise and coached individually as required.
Good value for money
Thank you
Written 21 November 2023
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Emma L
9 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
As a family we wanted to give this ago and Bude canal seemed like the perfect spot. From the moment of meeting Mike, we knew we had made the right choice, Mike explained everything we needed to know and got us on the water. After we spent a little time getting used to paddling we set of up the canal.
We had a pleasant time, kneeling, standing and sitting and Mike was the perfect host/guide/instructor.
And most of all we didn’t fall in.
A great experience and I would definitely recommend both having a go at SUP and this company
We had a pleasant time, kneeling, standing and sitting and Mike was the perfect host/guide/instructor.
And most of all we didn’t fall in.
A great experience and I would definitely recommend both having a go at SUP and this company
Written 21 August 2023
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Claire T
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
Shocking communication, rang then mid afternoon for a paddle board session for 2, they said because of the time nobody will be there and said they have availability the next day at 11,(Sunday) travelled 35 miles to Bude and rang them when we arrived to the phone not being available. When they eventually turned on their phone, the bloke sounded hungover and said he got his days mixed up, and that we was booked in for Monday at 11, but we are not holidaying Monday! And then he said he didn’t book in for Sundays as they do fishing! Yet on the phone he said booked in for Sunday at 11! I would avoid the disappointment as our daughter was really looking forward to this experience but was terribly let down.
Written 13 August 2023
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I am so sorry for the misunderstanding. It was a genuine mistake and I am saddened to know it caused such disappointment.
You are welcome to have a SUP session for the whole family free of charge if you could give us another chance. My sincerest apologies.
Written 18 August 2023
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ashlea nash
London, UK3 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Had my first taste of surfing whilst on holiday in Bude. Found these guys in the car park and they made you feel at ease from word go! Anna was an amazing instructor, always helping and encouraging. After our lesson we went back a couple days later to hire some boards and the staff would go above and beyond! So friendly and happy, awesome bunch of dudes 🤙🏽
Written 7 July 2023
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Philthespring
9 contributions
Jun 2023
What do you do when your wife is running a 35 mile Ultra race? Well, I booked our two boys (17 & 14yrs) into a Surfing lesson. Recommended by the local tourist Information Centre and luckily for us Scott the owner called us back otherwise I might have given up.
They had a two hour lesson with their instructor (£40 each) and there was only 1 other person with their session. All the kit was included, Board, Wetsuit and rash vest. The boys have found their new bestist sport.
They had a two hour lesson with their instructor (£40 each) and there was only 1 other person with their session. All the kit was included, Board, Wetsuit and rash vest. The boys have found their new bestist sport.
Written 19 June 2023
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Peterkellie
2 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Anna was a great instructor! I was lucky to have a one on one and she really took the time to improve my movements and helped me to understand the fundamentals and improve in one lesson.
Will be back to rent suits and boards 🤙
Will be back to rent suits and boards 🤙
Written 29 April 2023
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Jacqui B
Horsham, UK21 contributions
Oct 2022 • Family
What great fun we as a family had trying surfing for the 1st time. My husband & I are both in our 50s daughter 15 & we were in a group with 3 young kids. At 1st sight I thought "oh no", but Anna the instructor was excellent with all of us & managed to get around helping us all equally. She was really encouraging & the 2 hours or so flew by.
Highly recommend & will definitely try again when we come back in the summer. Thank you x
Highly recommend & will definitely try again when we come back in the summer. Thank you x
Written 25 October 2022
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Vegpledge
Cheshire, UK171 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
Been here before with eldest and reviewed 4 years or so back. Youngest (8) there this week. The kids always mark the surf schools a 5 but I watched a bit and the instructors were really hands on and helpful. Thanks to Bodmin, Anna and Locky from Barney.
Written 3 September 2022
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Tony G
Bude, UK1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Family
My family and I would like to thank the whole team for a great surfing experience. Bodhi was the perfect host/Instructor making the day enjoyable, fun and even relaxing and my 9 daughter can’t wait to have another session! Bodhi was also excellent with my son, encouraging and interacting with him, when he wasn’t sure at points throughout the session. Thank you again.
Written 18 August 2022
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Adrian J
United Kingdom18 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
Fantastic experience. Group of 9 novices, ranging from 13 to 48 years old, boys and girls, mums and dad's.
Boudie and Finn could not have done a better job. Genuinely a brilliant team that create a special experience for everyone. Could not recommend the guys enough - if I could give 10 stars, I would.
We would definitely come back here again.
Thank you to the whole team.
Boudie and Finn could not have done a better job. Genuinely a brilliant team that create a special experience for everyone. Could not recommend the guys enough - if I could give 10 stars, I would.
We would definitely come back here again.
Thank you to the whole team.
Written 3 August 2022
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Is it possible to rent the equipment out after the lesson?
Scott M
Stratton, UK16 contributions
Hi Holly, with advice from our team you can rent out wetsuits, surfboards, bodyboards and paddleboards everyday from our trailer on Summerleaze beach between 9:30am and 5pm. 🤙🏼
Timothy B
Lucerne, Switzerland624 contributions
We will be in North Devon from 9.7 to 19.7 and we would like to try SUP
Do we have to book before hand for a group of three or can we call on the day
My wife has a habit of changing her mind at the last minute
Could you send me your contact number
Best regards
Scott M
Bude, UK14 contributions
Yes you can book last minute. Please contact - 07779117746 to book you SUP. All the best, Scott.