Learn to Surf at Putsborough, North Devon!

Barefoot Surf School is a family run centre based in beautiful North Devon (near the classic surf beaches of Croyde, Woolacombe, Saunton and Putsborough). All lessons are held at Putsborough Sands, the safest and best learner beach in North Devon. Quieter and more spacious than the busy beaches of Croyde and Woolacombe, yet just a mile or two away.

Our commitment has always been to the health and safety of our clients and our instructors. For this reason, due to COVID-19, we will not be offering group sessions for the 2020 Summer season. However, we are pleased to offer both family sessions and private one-to-one and two-to-one lessons.

What We Offer:

North Devon Surfing Lessons - Putsborough, Croyde, Saunton, South West.

Family Surf Lessons

The 90 minute sessions cover the essential safety factors and take you carefully, step by step, through the skills, building confidence, and showing you how to enjoy the waves. Culminating in smooth ‘pop-ups’ - getting you to your feet, using a technique developed to suit you, and riding the wave in… standing!

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1 to 1, 2 to 1 private surfing tuition. Learn to surf this summer with qualified surf instructors.

Private 1:1 or 2:1 Surf Lessons

The experience of a Private 1:1 or 2:1 lesson allows us to focus entirely on your surfing and progression. We're able to provide you with more personal advice and direct feedback than a larger group lesson, which in turn helps you improve wave upon wave.

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Sandboarding lessons with the longest running provider in the UK. We are the only sandboarding school recognised by the international governing body.

Sandboarding Lessons

Sandboarding is a great sport utilising a lot of the skills and thrills of Surfing, Snowboarding and Skateboarding. Learn to ride with us today!

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We hire a range of surf equipment including Surf Boards, Wetsuits, Roof Racks and equipment across North Devon. Come and collect your kit from us at Putsborough Beach!

Surf Hire

We cater for all levels of surfer and hire many different types of wetsuits and surfboards; including longboards, softboards, shortboards, and SUPs!.

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New for 2015, We have a fleet of Classic (Vintage) VW Camper Vans and Volkswagen beach wagons for hire, which can be used for a day out at the beach, a VW holiday experience as well as for prom and wedding vehicles.

VW Surfari

We have a fleet of classic Volkswagen Campervans and beach wagons for hire. Book your VW holiday experience today!

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Get In Touch

Please phone us if you need any information at all, we're always happy to chat. But, as there's rarely a signal at the beach, please do leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.



  • Address

    Putsborough Beach
    Vention Lane, Braunton,
    North Devon. EX33 1LB.
  • Phone

    07866 997962
  • Mobile

    07866 997962
  • Email

    info@barefootsurf.com