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Base Surf Lodge Providing you with the best place to experience surfer life in Newquay, Cornwall. EAT WELL ~ MOVE

There’s no single route to becoming a better surfer.One of the things we love most about coaching is that we’re always l...
26/10/2026

There’s no single route to becoming a better surfer.

One of the things we love most about coaching is that we’re always learning too.

We spend a lot of time talking about our own surfing, sharing ideas and asking how we can help people improve. What works? What makes a difference? And how do we make that learning translate into the water?

Especially when you live away from the coast and your time in the ocean is limited, it’s worth thinking carefully about how you use it.

Sometimes the answer is more time in the water. Sometimes it’s mobility, movement, or understanding a technique in a different way. Often, it’s a combination of things.

There’s no perfect drill, exercise or shortcut that works for everyone. We all have different experiences, different starting points and different things to work on.

Our own surfing continues to raise new questions, and those questions help us develop how we coach.

We don’t have it all figured out. That’s part of what makes it interesting.

Our aim is to help you build the foundations, understand your own surfing and find what helps you progress.

And to keep learning together along the way. 🌊

Third trip to Base for Caroline 🙌There’s something pretty special about seeing guests come back and watching their surfi...
19/10/2026

Third trip to Base for Caroline 🙌

There’s something pretty special about seeing guests come back and watching their surfing develop each time.

More waves, more confidence and always something new to work on — because surfing has a habit of keeping you humble, no matter how long you’ve been doing it.

And when the surf’s done, it’s just as much about the people you share the rest of the day with.

Thanks for coming back, Caroline.

It was great to see you for your fourth trip last month. 🌊

Slow down. Heat up. Recover.After a morning in the water, there’s something pretty good about slowing the pace down.A li...
14/10/2026

Slow down. Heat up. Recover.

After a morning in the water, there’s something pretty good about slowing the pace down.

A little heat.
A little quiet.
Time to breathe, reset and let the body recover.

Our sauna is part of every Base camp — because surfing isn’t just about the time spent in the water.

It’s everything around it too.

Surf. Move. Recover. Repeat.

03/08/2026

Just go surfing.

Not because it’s perfect.
Not because the forecast says it’s worth it.
Not because the board is the right one.

Go when it’s overhead.
Go when it’s ankle-high.
Go when it’s glassy.
Go when it’s windy.
Go when it’s freezing.
Go when it’s remote.
Go when it’s crowded.

Every wave teaches you something if you’re willing to paddle out.

The best surfers aren’t waiting for perfect conditions. They’re just surfing.

27/07/2026

No shortcuts. No lucky waves. Just the right conditions, clear coaching, lots of smiles, and the confidence that comes from spending five days immersed in surfing.

It’s why we believe progress isn’t measured by how many waves you catch, but by how differently you surf when you leave.

Five days can change a lot. 🌊

Come for the waves. Leave with a place that feels like home.From your first paddle out to your last evening sauna, we wa...
15/07/2026

Come for the waves. Leave with a place that feels like home.

From your first paddle out to your last evening sauna, we want every guest to feel like they’re part of something.

Whether it’s your first time standing on a surfboard or you’re looking to take your surfing to the next level, we’ll help you progress, build confidence and enjoy every moment in the water.

📍 Newquay, Cornwall
🏄 Beginner & Improver Surf Camps

07/07/2026

Feel like your surfing has plateaued?

Our Intermediate Coaching Camps are designed for surfers who want to make the most of every session—even if they only get to surf a handful of times each year.

Through structured coaching, video analysis and movement training, you’ll develop a clearer understanding of your surfing, identify what’s holding you back and leave with a plan you can continue applying at home.

During the week you’ll learn how to:
🎥 Analyse your own surfing
🌊 Read surf forecasts and choose the right conditions
🏄 Improve positioning, wave selection and technique
🤸 Build better movement patterns on land
📈 Turn every surf into purposeful practice

Plus you’ll enjoy boutique accommodation, healthy breakfasts, a sauna sessions and a welcoming community of like-minded surfers.

📍 Newquay, Cornwall

Move Well. Eat Well. Surf Better.

07/07/2026

Everyone starts somewhere.

Our Beginner Surf Camps are designed to give you the confidence, knowledge and support to build strong foundations from day one.

You’ll learn everything from surf safety and pop-up technique to reading the ocean and catching your first green waves—all within a friendly, supportive environment.

Our goal isn’t just to help you stand up. It’s to give you the skills and confidence to continue your surfing journey long after your time at Base.

Your camp includes:
🏄 Daily surf coaching
🎥 Video feedback
🌊 Ocean awareness & surf etiquette
🏡 Boutique accommodation
🥣 Healthy breakfasts
🔥 BBQ evening
🧖 Sauna sessions
🤸 Movement room access
📍 Newquay, Cornwall

Your surfing journey starts here.

The waves are only part of the story.From hidden coves and dramatic cliffs to empty beaches and golden sunsets, the coas...
01/07/2026

The waves are only part of the story.
From hidden coves and dramatic cliffs to empty beaches and golden sunsets, the coastline surrounding Base Surf Lodge is what keeps people coming back long after the surf session ends.
Whether you’re walking the coast path before breakfast, watching the evening light from the cliffs, or exploring between sessions, Cornwall has a way of slowing everything down.
Eat well. Move well. Surf better. 🌊

Every surfer remembers their first wave.Not because it was perfect, but because it was the start of something.From first...
18/06/2026

Every surfer remembers their first wave.

Not because it was perfect, but because it was the start of something.

From first paddle out to first ride, learning to surf is a journey you’ll never forget.

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Address

20 Tower Road
Newquay
TR71LR

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11pm
Tuesday 8am - 11pm
Wednesday 8am - 11pm
Thursday 8am - 11pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 8am - 11pm

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