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Wavehunters

West Quay, Padstow PL28 8AQ
01208455789
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If you have mobility concerns, please contact the office before booking. The team will recommend the best departure point and time to ensure a smooth experience.

About Wavehunters

Wavehunters is dedicated to showcasing the beauty of the Cornish coast through surf lessons, sea safaris, yoga, and fitness classes. The sea safaris offer an unforgettable way to explore Cornwall’s stunning coastline and diverse marine life by boat. With surf schools located at Polzeath and Watergate Bay, they provide lessons for all abilities, ensuring an exhilarating experience for beginners and seasoned surfers alike.

Wavehunters operates a variety of trips aboard their fleet, which includes three 10-meter RIBs and a 10-meter slow boat catamaran that also serves as the Water Taxi. Departing from Rock, Padstow, and Port Isaac, offerings include sea safaris, private charters, and estuary river trips. Private charters take guests to some of the most picturesque picnic and swimming spots while also providing opportunities to encounter Cornwall’s incredible marine life.

Throughout the spring and summer seasons, the Water Taxi runs in the evenings, seamlessly taking over from the daytime Harbour Ferry. This convenient service offers a scenic 7-10 minute crossing between Rock and Padstow—an effortless alternative to the 34-minute journey by road. Whether following a delicious meal or a leisurely evening stroll, the Water Taxi provides a stress-free and picturesque way to travel.

What wildlife might I see?

On a sea safari, you’ll explore the stunning Cornish coastline and encounter incredible wildlife along the way. Keep your eyes on the water for seals lounging on the rocks, dolphins leaping through the waves, and maybe even a whale surfacing in the distance. Overhead, puffins and other seabirds soar, making this an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Where can I surf with Wavehunters?

Wavehunters brings top-quality surf lessons to Polzeath and Watergate Bay, catering to all ages and skill levels. Whether it’s your first wave or refining advanced techniques with video analysis, there’s a lesson for you. Group sessions are capped at eight people of similar ability, with all gear included if needed. Each lesson lasts two hours.

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What Visitors Say

"Thank you so much for an amazing time. Isaac was absolutely brilliant, made the trip extremely enjoyable and interesting for a wide age range. Couldn’t speak more highly of him.
Tom M"
"We went on the 2-hour sea safari today. Isaac was our captain- he was fantastic. He took time to make sure everyone was happy in the boat. The sea safari was a thrilling boat ride out to sea, then coming back in via some of the coves of the coastline where Isaac told us various historical stories and described the wildlife and their habits. Isaac confidently took us on an exciting ride across the waves, twisting and turning the boat to make sure we had loads of fun! We’ll be back for another trip!
Jane S"
"Great trip out of Padstow today. Liam was our guide and was brilliant. We saw seals, cormorants and shags. The kids thoroughly enjoyed crashing over the waves (as did the big kids). Well worth the money and something we’d do again- maybe in better weather next time.
Richard B"

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