About us
Sharing the stoke since 2009
At Longsands Surf School, we’re here to help you fall in love with surfing—whether it’s your first time on a board or you’re chasing that next wave. We’re proud to call Tynemouth Longsands Beach home and love nothing more than sharing our passion for the ocean with locals and visitors alike.
Where it all began
We started back in 2009, running surf lessons from a van at the bottom of the Longsands ramp. In 2015, we moved into our base—the Surf Shack at the end of the promenade —where you’ll still find us today, sharing good vibes and helping people of all ages enjoy the water.
A local school with a strong surf community
We’ve taught hundreds of kids and adults over the years, and one of the things we’re most proud of is the community that’s grown around the school. Some of our current instructors actually started surfing with us as kids.
What We Offer
Surf lessons in Tynemouth for all ages and abilities. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your skills, we’ve got a lesson for you.
Beginner Surf Lessons
Perfect for first-timers or anyone wanting to build confidence in the water.
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Ages 6 and up
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2-hour lessons led by friendly, certified instructors
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All equipment included
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Focus on safety, fun, and ocean awareness
Intermediate Coaching
Already had a few lessons? We offer tailored coaching to help you work on pop-ups, paddling, turning, or just getting more confident in the surf.
Private Surf Lessons
Ideal if you want 1:1 attention or a small private group.
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Flexible times
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Great for families, birthdays, or surf goals
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Call or text us on 07503 028897 to book
When We Run
When the surf is good.
We aim to run surf lessons at weekends, daily during school holidays, and mid week (outside school holidays) when the conditions permit. Group sessions usually run at:
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11:00 AM
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2:00 PM
Just get in touch to check availability or book a private session.
Safety & Credentials
You’re in good hands. All our instructors are:
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RLSS-qualified beach lifeguards
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Certified by the International Surfing Association (ISA) or Surfing England
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DBS checked
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Experienced, friendly, and passionate about what they do
We’re fully insured, and copies of our Risk Assessments, NOPs, and EAPs are available on request.
Longsands Surf School is a registered business with North Tyneside Council.
Come surf with us! We’re passionate about what we do, and we’d love to help you get started—or level up—on your surf journey.
Call or text us on 07503 028897 or book online to reserve your spot.
Join the Longsands Surf Club!
Our Surf Club runs every Saturday and Sunday at 11am with 2 hours of surfing and training.
Open to ages 6 to 18, it’s just like joining a football or gymnastics club - but for surfing! Whether you’re just starting out or looking to push your skills further, our Surf Club is a great way to stay active, build water confidence, and keep progressing - rain or shine.
When possible, we also run extra sessions on weekday evenings after school - so there’s even more time to get in the water!
If surf god Huey gives us waves, training will start with a quick briefing and warm up - then it’s into the surf for hands-on coaching and personalised tips.
Our instructors will be in the water with you, offering encouragement, guidance, and helpful feedback to improve your technique.
If the surf is flat we will do a longer beach based session, focusing on surf fitness and core strength, followed by some water training and confidence building activities - paddle races, swimming drills and water safety exercises.
The main aim is to have fun!
