Cornish Wave
Six Things To Know Before Your First Surf Lesson
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1:8 RATIO | FOR A MUCH BETTER EXPERIENCE
THE CORNISH CLASSIC COASTEER
From £45.00
The Cornish Classic is the session most people book first — and come back for again.
Two hours of cliff jumps, sea caves, natural whirlpools and open water swimming, guided by someone who knows every section of this coastline. We cap groups at 8 per guide — not as a target, as a limit.
You'll journey from point A to B using a mix of techniques: low-level traversing, wild swimming, gully crossings, cave exploration and progressive cliff jumps. Every element builds on the last.
Nothing is compulsory. Every jump has a route around it. You set your own level — our guides adapt to the group, not the other way around.
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Highlights
Wild Swimming
Short swimming sections linking Coasteer elements
Deep Water Cliff Jumps
Progressive & optional cliff jumps throughout your session.
Sluices, Gullies & Whirlpools
Learn to utilise the sea & play with moving water.
What's Included
Small Groups
1:8 ratio for a much better experience.
Equipment Included In The Price
We pride ourselves on providing great equipment. All are included in the price. Just bring swimwear, old lace up trainers you don't mind getting wet & a towel.
Knowledgeable Coasteering Guides
Highly trained coasteering guides leading & supporting you throughout your session.
Indoor & Outdoor Changing Rooms
Outdoor showers and private changing areas
Activity Details
WELCOME TO CORNISH WAVE...Once you're signed in, our guides will get you kitted out in your wetsuit, buoyancy aid and helmet. Just bring swimwear, old lace-up trainers and a towel — we handle everything else.
It's a short walk to the water, where we'll run through what to expect and the techniques you'll need before we head in. Then you're off — guided from point A to B along the headland, with your guide leading every section.
The Classic session covers all the core elements: sea swimming, low-level traversing, gullies, zawns, whirlpools and progressive cliff jumps. Every section builds naturally on the last.
Nothing is compulsory. You don't need to complete any jump to reach the next section — there's always a route around it. Do as much or as little as you like.
What makes the Classic different
WE GO FURTHER: Our guides access sections of the headland other operators don't reach — including routes and spots exclusive to Cornish Wave.
GENUINELY SMALL GROUPS: Maximum 8 per guide, every session. Not a target — a hard limit. You get more attention, better pacing and a safer experience than you'd get with larger operators.
GUIDES WHO ACTUALLY KNOW THE ROUTE: Every guide trains across the full range of routes, not just the standard ones. Founder Jey Massingham has completed a 10-hour coasteering expedition from St Agnes — that depth of knowledge shapes how every session is run.
FULLY ACCREDITED: AALA licensed (R2757), National Coasteering Charter members since 2012. Every guide holds Beach Lifeguard qualification, Surf Rescue certification, First Aid and the NCC Guide Award.
Ready to book?
Check live availability using the calendar above and secure your session. If you have questions or want to discuss a private group booking, get in touch — we're happy to help.
FAQs
Coasteering is a unique way to explore and be guided along the water level of the coastline. Coasteering incorporates wild swimming, low level traversing, sluices, whirlpools and deep-water cliff jumps. It’s a fantastic activity which allows you to do as much or as little as you like!
No not at all. You don’t have to do any of the jumps if you don’t want to. We always start small and work our way up. JOur coasteering sessions are about exploring and journeying along the coastline. Jumping is certainly a theme running through coasteering although it is not the main element.
You will always be given the option to challenge yourself, whether that is a small jump or large but in no way will you have to do any part of the Coasteer that you don’t want.
Depending on the sea state and your jumping ability you will given the opportunity to progress from small belly flops, medium sized jumps through to jumps of up to 26 feet.
We provide all the equipment you need. Just bring swimwear, old lace up trainers you don’t mind getting wet and a towel.
If you can’t swim we would advise that you do not take part in this activity. Much of your time will involve being in the water. If you are a weak swimmer please advise your Coasteering guides when you are completing your participation form.
Children 8 years and older are welcome to join us on an Open Group Coasteer. We will endeavour to match certain group demographics together such as families with families, however please note that this is not always possible. If you are worried about your child joining an open group Coasteer and concerned about the group being suitable please get in touch and ask for further details about the Coasteer session that you are wanting to book.
You don’t need to be super fit to participate in our Coasteer sessions. As with any outdoor adventure activity some physical exercise will be required although this will be typically be done at your own pace.
If you really cant see then yes its best to wear your glasses. A piece of string or shoe lace will help to keep them connected. Contact lenses are fine to keep in whilst coasteering we don’t tend to have too many issues with this.
As long as we deem the sea conditions to be safe to conduct a Coasteer session we will head out in the rain. Being by the coast we often find the weather changing quite quickly so there’s no surprise to head out in the rain only to find the sun come out by the end of the session. In the world of water sports you’re going to get wet anyway!
If we have to cancel as session for any reason we will always endeavour to provide another activity either on the same day or within the duration of your stay so that if you are on a Newquay stag do or a similar special occasion, it does not ruin your day. If however we cannot due to bad weather we will issue an open activity voucher. Please see our terms and conditions for further details.
