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Two Hours to Your First Wave: Beginner Surf Lessons with Ma Simes in Pembrokeshire
A focused, two‑hour group lesson that takes you from shore drills to catching your first waves under experienced coaches at Ma Simes Surf School.
Two Hours to Your First Wave: Beginner Surf Lessons with Ma Simes in Pembrokeshire.
Set on the Pembrokeshire shoreline, Ma Simes Surf School runs a tightly paced, two‑hour group beginner lesson that moves students from beach-based technique work into supervised time in the water. The session is built to give novices — and those with a little experience — the fundamentals and confidence to ride small waves by the end of the class.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A long‑established, experienced team
Ma Simes Surf School is described as one of the UK's longest running and most highly reputable surf schools; lessons are taught by a highly experienced team of coaches who tailor instruction for first‑time surfers and those with some prior experience.
From beach drills to catching waves
The two‑hour group lesson begins with a beach session to learn the basics, then progresses into the water where students practice techniques and aim to be up and riding by the session’s close.
Careful equipment and distancing protocols
Equipment is disinfected between lessons and social distancing is respected throughout instruction to reduce risk while you learn.
What the day feels like
What the two hours feel like
The lesson is brisk and practical: an introduction to instructors and kit, a sequence of coached beach drills to build stance and timing, then escorted practice in the surf under close supervision — all designed so that beginners leave with a clear sense of how to look after themselves and their equipment in the water.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this lesson is best for, and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The lesson runs for two hours.
Bring refreshments, enough water and a small snack, and sun cream in summer months.
All equipment is provided on arrival, disinfected between lessons, and social distancing is respected during instruction.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the lesson?
The group beginner surf lesson lasts two hours.
Where do I meet for the lesson?
You meet at Ma Simes Surf School in St. Davids, Pembrokeshire, where instructors will introduce themselves and issue equipment.
What ages can take part?
The school notes it teaches students aged 8 years old and above.
Do I need to bring equipment?
No — the school provides equipment when you arrive and states that all equipment will be disinfected between lessons.
Do I need any prior experience?
The lesson is suitable for complete beginners and those with some experience; instruction begins with beach basics before entering the water.
Are there safety measures related to health?
Yes — equipment is disinfected between lessons and social distancing will be respected at all times.