Learn To Surf In Wales
Join ISA-qualified surf instructors at some of Pembrokeshire’s best beaches including Freshwater West, Manorbier and Newgale. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Escape to the Pembrokeshire coastline for unforgettable multi-activity holidays packed with surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, coasteering and coastal adventure experiences.
Whether you are planning an active weekend away, a family holiday, a group adventure or a watersports getaway with friends, Outer Reef creates adventure experiences designed around the best beaches and coastline in Wales.
Outer Reef has been delivering surfing and adventure activity holidays in Pembrokeshire since 1999. Our experienced local instructors guide thousands of visitors each year through some of Wales’ most scenic coastal experiences. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Join ISA-qualified surf instructors at some of Pembrokeshire’s best beaches including Freshwater West, Manorbier and Newgale. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Explore Tenby, Stackpole and the Pembrokeshire coastline with scenic paddle boarding tours and beginner-friendly SUP experiences.
Swim, scramble, jump and explore the dramatic Pembrokeshire coastline with one of Wales’ most exciting outdoor activities.
Pembrokeshire is one of the UK’s best destinations for adventure holidays, combining dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and world-class watersports locations. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Outer Reef creates flexible adventure breaks designed around the best daily conditions, combining surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking, coasteering and coastal exploration into unforgettable activity holidays.
Our surfing lessons, paddle boarding tours, kayaking sessions and coasteering adventures operate across Tenby, Stackpole Quay, Saundersfoot, Freshwater West, Manorbier and the wider Pembrokeshire coastline.
Exact locations are selected around the weather, tides and conditions to create the best possible adventure experience during your stay.
Looking for more coastal adventure experiences in Wales? Explore family activity holidays, stag and hen adventures, women’s surf weekends and instructor training experiences.
Perfect for families looking for an active coastal holiday with surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and coasteering adventures.
Paddle through hidden coves, surf rolling waves and explore sea caves along the Pembrokeshire coastline.
Build unforgettable adventure weekends with friends, families, stag groups and coastal activity packages.
Book surfing, paddle boarding, kayaking and coasteering experiences with Outer Reef in Pembrokeshire.
Surf - Paddle Boarding - Coasteering Pembrokeshire
Head to Pembrokeshire for an adventurous weekend of surfing, paddle boarding, and coasteering. Our high quality lessons and experienced instructors will get you in the water and explore the Pembrokeshire coastline in no time.
YOUR ADVENTURE ACTIVITY BREAK WITH OUTER REEF
Let us do the hard work and create the perfect weekend away for you and your family or friends. Arrive on Friday, and spend your Saturday and Sunday surfing, paddle boarding and coasteering.
Our adventure weekends are designed for anyone aged 8 upwards and all abilities, including those who have never surfed, paddled or coasteered before.
Cost: £150 per person
We create individualised itineraries for all of our weekend adventure break activities taking into account the weather forecast, wind and tide times to ensure that you have the best possible experience with us in and on the water. We recommend arriving on a Friday, as your activities will take place on Saturday and Sunday. You will receive your detailed itinerary (via email) a few days before your arrival in Pembrokeshire.
Example Itinerary*:
DAY 1 (Friday) - Arrive at your accommodation and settle in before your activities start the next day. Our team have spent years exploring Pembrokeshire and are happy to offer recommendations for a couple of hours of exploring after your arrival.
DAY 2 (Saturday) - Meet our team of instructors at around 9 30am for your first activity. Depending on the conditions and weather forecast we may start off with a surfing lesson at Freshwater West. Or if it’s a beautiful flat calm morning we may kick off with a SUP Session. After lunch we will jump in the water for our second activity of the day. Your instructor will help you hone this morning’s skills and work on new ones. Each day tends to finish around 4pm.
DAY 3 (Sunday) - We will start our Sunday morning off with an adrenaline fuelled coasteering session at Stackpole Quay followed by a leisurely lunch. We will then finish off our action packed weekend with a Coasteering session from the idyllic Stackpole Quay. Say farewell to your instructors at around 4pm and reminisce on your awesome weekend on the journey home!
*The actual itinerary and the duration of the activities are subject to change due to group abilities and preferences, weather conditions and forecasts, tides, etc.
OUR PEMBROKESHIRE ACCOMMODATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Pembrokeshire is a wonderful part of West Wales to spend a weekend! Our team at Outer Reef have over 100 combined years spent living and exploring our little piece of paradise.
Here are our recommendations on where to accommodate your family or group for your activity weekend;
Any questions please don't hesitate to contact us!
Tenby - Saundersfoot - Manorbier - Stackpole Quay - Freshwaterwest
We approach all our activities with safety in mind. We are licensed by the AALA (Adventure Activities Licensing Association) We are an accredited surf school, and all our coaches are fully qualified ISA surf school instructors. Outer Reef is the activity provider at the National Trust camp site.
Surf & Paddle Boarding Activities Pembrokeshire
What is Stand Up Paddle Boarding?
Stand-up Paddle boarding is one of the hottest water sports around at the moment and some of the reasons are it's quick to learn and a great experience.
SUP is the often used abbreviation for Stand-up Paddle boarding and is one of the fastest growing sports currently, with many people trying it and it is increasing in awareness as so many celebrities are trying this new activity for its fun and easy way to play on the water.
SUP is so popular as you are not just restricted to the sea where waves are but it can also be practiced on rivers and lakes anywhere and gives you a great workout. It's fun, it's not as hard as it looks and you can enjoy a wide variety of activities doing SUP we offer Yoga, Kids SUP, parties, group events, company events. See our reviews and you'll see it's really is FUN!
Our new Surf centre at Gupton Farm expands our services to include surfing lessons, parties, guides and rentals. Our Surf & paddle boarding instructors are also incredibly experienced and Cascais is listed as one of the top 5 places to surf & paddle board in the world , so come along and join us.
Surf & Stand Up Paddle Boarding Adventure Breaks
ADVENTURE BREAKS IN PEMBROKESHIRE
are designed for all abilities
including those who have never surfed or paddle boarded before.
The two days are split into 4 sessions The mornings will start at the beach at 10am and finish at around 12.15pm,
then we break for lunch (you will need a packed lunch) and start again at 2pm-4pm.
Our adventure weekends are designed for anyone aged 8 upwards and all abilities, including those who have never surfed, paddled or coasteered before.
Cost: £150 per person
ADVENTURE ACTIVITY HOLIDAYS IN PEMBROKESHIRE
Award-winning Pembrokeshire adventures
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