Catch it. Learn it. Live it.

Cornwall's surf community since 1987 — weekly coached sessions on Fistral Beach for every level.

Since 1987

A beach, a swell, and 400 people who love it

We're a proper Cornish surf club — no airs, no gatekeeping. Just coached sessions, shared knowledge, and a stretch of Fistral we know better than anyone.

Whether you've never stood up on a board or you're chasing county-standard results, there's a place in the water for you here.

From the lineup

Tips, reports and hard-won advice from the people who surf this beach every week.

How to read a surf forecast (and why you're probably doing it wrong)

Swell period, wind direction, tide height — most beginners watch the wrong numbers. Here's what actually matters.

16 June 2026

Competition report: Cove Classic 2025

Results from all four divisions, photos from the beach, and a word from this year's open winner.

15 June 2026

Buying your first board: the advice we actually give beginners

Skip the shortboard fantasies. Here's what our coaches recommend for your first twelve months.

14 June 2026

Winter surfing in Cornwall: what to expect

The crowds go home in October. The surf gets better. Here's how to make the most of the off-season.

13 June 2026

What membership gets you

More than a board rack and a wetsuit hook.

Weekly coached sessions

Structured sessions on Fistral with coaches who tailor the day to your level, from first whitewater to clean green faces.

The Cove Classic

Our annual competition brings the whole club together for a weekend of heats, barbecues and friendly rivalry.

All levels, genuinely welcome

Beginners and competitors share the same lineup, the same advice and the same après-surf cuppa.

Local knowledge on tap

Forecast reading, tide timing and kit advice from members who've surfed this coast for decades.

Paddle out with us

New members are welcome year-round. Come down for a session and see if the water suits you.

Become a member