Adaptive surf sessions

Surfing shaped around you, in the water at Bude

One-to-one and small group sessions with qualified adaptive coaches, built for disabled, neurodivergent and mental-health surfers — and the people who support them.

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How a session works

Every session is shaped around the surfer, not the other way round

We meet you on the beach, talk through what you need, and adapt the kit, the coaching and the pace to suit. Adaptive boards, trained volunteers, and a stretch of Bude coast that knows us well. You bring the willingness; we'll handle the rest.

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Sessions that meet you where you are

Ways to book with AdSurf

Every session is built around the person in the water. We talk first, plan together, then head to the beach with the kit, coaches and volunteers to match. Sessions run from Summerleaze and Crooklets in Bude.

1:1 adaptive sessions

One surfer, a lead coach and water support. Best if it's your first time, or you need close hands-on assistance in and out of the water.

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Small group sessions

Two to four surfers with a coaching team. Good for friends, families or peer groups who want to share the session and the stoke.

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Family & carer sessions

Bring the people who usually bring you. Carers, siblings and parents can join the session or watch from the beach — whichever works.

Plan a family session

Referral & group bookings

We work with schools, charities and support services across Cornwall. Get in touch and we'll build a session around your group.

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Ways to ride the waves with AdSurf

No wave is the same and no surfer rides in the same way. We'll help you find the one that's right for you.

Solo Board Surfing

A great way to experience everything surfing has to offer. Solo riding can be prone, kneeling, or standing up — perfect for anyone who can self-support on a board.
Seated Board Surfing

Our seated board is a fantastic way to experience surfing for those less able to self-support. The mounted seat is super comfy on a stable 11'6 board.
Prone Surfing

Get closer to the action! Using our FLOWT prone boards with built-in handles, chest riser and leg support — ride with added confidence.
Tandem Kneeling

Epic fun! Get the rush of riding a wave with a coach right there on the board with you. Lay prone or kneel — whatever suits you best.
Tandem Standing

For those who love the feeling of standing, a coach shares the board and the expertise — so you can ride a wave to your feet together, safely.

Our team

The people in the water with you

Every AdSurf session is run by qualified adaptive surf coaches and supported by trained volunteers from the Bude surf community. We plan each session around the person in the water — their goals, their access needs, the day's conditions — and we don't put anyone in the sea until they're ready.

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Cyril

Lead Adaptive Surf Coach

ISA-qualified adaptive surf coach and beach lifeguard. Cyril leads the session plans and takes point on water safety, after years coaching in Bude and seeing how much surfing was closed off to people who needed a bit more support to get in the water.
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Pete

Water Safety & Coach

Beach lifeguard and long-time Bude local. Pete handles water safety on every session and coaches surfers building confidence in bigger conditions.