Adult Surf Lessons in Bracklesham, West Sussex

Adult Surf Lessons (Ages 16+)

Whether it’s your first time on a surfboard or you’re looking to sharpen your skills, our adult surf lessons at Bracklesham Bay are designed to help you progress at your own pace in a fun, supportive environment.

All sessions are delivered by qualified instructors and adapted to the conditions on the day, giving you clear instruction, practical feedback, and plenty of time in the water to build confidence and consistency.

Choose from Private Surf Coaching or Group Adult Surf Lessons, depending on how you’d like to learn.

Private Surf Coaching

Private surf coaching is the fastest way to progress. These personalised sessions are tailored entirely around your goals, ability, and learning style, with focused feedback and hands-on support throughout.

Ideal if you want maximum attention, are short on time, or want to work on specific skills.

Who it’s for

• Ages 16+

• All abilities, from first-time surfers to confident intermediates

• Individuals, pairs, or small groups wanting targeted, goal-driven coaching

What you’ll learn (tailored to you)

Beginners

• Beach safety and ocean awareness

• Paddling technique and efficient pop-ups

• Stance, balance, and standing consistently on whitewater

Improver / Intermediate

• Paddling out and positioning

• Wave selection and timing

• Trimming for speed and basic turning

• Surf etiquette and decision-making in real conditions

Booking options (up to 4 surfers)

• 1:1 — £80 per person

• 1:2 — £65 per person (£130 total)

• 1:3 — £55 per person (£165 total)

• 1:4 — £45 per person (£180 total)

What’s included

• 1.5-hour coached session (beach + water)

• All equipment (surfboard and wetsuit)

• ISA-qualified instructors

• Clear progression focus with practical takeaways

Flat-day activities may include

• Paddle technique and pop-up drills

• Ocean awareness and sea safety

• Rescue techniques and partner work

• Beach-based fitness and board-handling exercises

Sessions remain productive even when the sea is flat.

Group Adult Surf Lessons

Our group adult surf lessons are a relaxed, sociable way to learn to surf while still receiving structured coaching and individual feedback.

Groups are kept small to ensure safety, progression, and plenty of wave time for everyone.

Price £45 per person

What’s included

• 1.5-hour coached session (beach + water)

• All equipment (surfboard and wetsuit)

• ISA-qualified instructors

• Small-group coaching focused on safety, skill, and confidence

What you’ll learn

• Beach safety and ocean awareness

• Paddling and positioning

• Pop-up technique and stance

• Catching waves (whitewater and small green waves)

• Turning, trimming, and improving control

No experience is needed — just a willingness to give it a go.

Location & Parking

The Beach Bracklesham
Bracklesham Lane, Bracklesham Bay,
Chichester, PO20 8JH

• Pay-and-display car park next to the venue

• On-street parking available (please don’t block driveways)

• Please arrive 15 minutes early to allow time to get suited up

What to Bring

• Swimwear

• Towel

• Warm clothes for afterwards

• Flip-flops or wetsuit boots (shingle beach)

• Your own wetsuit (optional – often the best fit and comfort)

All boards and wetsuits are provided.

Weather & Conditions

Sessions run in most conditions, including flat days where we switch to land-based surf skills and fitness.

We only cancel in unsafe conditions (e.g. lightning or extreme winds).
If we cancel, you’ll be offered a reschedule or credit voucher.
Refunds are not available for weather-related cancellations.