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13 July 2021

7 Reasons Why You Should Give ‘Proper’ Bodyboarding A Go!

Bodyboarding isn’t just about polystyrene bodyboards with a dolphin on the front. It’s so much more than that! It’s a hugely respected sport. Professional bodyboarders use high-end boards + materials, paired with a set of sport-specific fins. It’s about riding waves fast, performing airs, rolls and spin combos. Some of the biggest waves in the […]

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01 July 2024

Positive Waves’ ‘Surf For Self-Worth’

Positive Waves’ ‘Surf For Self-Worth’ initiative is offering supported swimming, bodyboarding and surfing sessions to those in Newquay who need them most. Positive Waves, in association with Women + Waves and our sister company, Newquay Activity Centre, has been running free surf lessons for Newquay locals this June, to promote personal wellbeing and to experience […]

Social

12 April 2024

Surf Club Social Night – Get On Board with The Wave Project!

Tonight surf club night is in aid of The Wave Project! Grab your board and go the distance this September. The Wave Project invites you to ‘Get On Board’ for a month-long, nationwide challenge. The Wave Project helps to improve the mental health and well-being of young people across the UK, through the power of […]

Social

12 April 2024

Surf Club Social Night

The surf club welcomes women of all skill levels, from those dipping their toes in the water for the first time to seasoned surfers looking to catch some waves and share a laugh. Whether you’re interested in bodysurfing, bodyboarding, practising as a beginner surfer in the white water, or just enjoying the ocean, you’ll find […]

News

13 November 2023

15 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Surf Trip With A Reputable Brand

If your Instagram feed is anything like ours, it’s full of incredible female surfers, pumping waves and a whole heap of targeted ads for surf lessons, retreats and holidays. But, how can you tell what’s really behind all the Instagram shine? What sets a great surf camp apart, and what should you look for before you book?

Accommodation

30 August 2023

Introducing the Women and Waves Apartments – the most female friendly place to stay in Newquay

We're having a sleepover and you're invited! We have two amazing accommodation options to offer you, both designed with surf girls in mind.

How To

21 July 2022

How to become a surf instructor

Do you dream of spending your day at the beach, chasing the endless summer while teaching people a new skill they will carry with them for life? The Level 1 ISA (International Surf Association) qualification is your entry into the wonderful world of outdoor instructing.

News

14 November 2021

Introducing Our Brand New Surf Academy in Partnership With World-leading Surf Brand Rip Curl!​

Check out what we've got in sotre for you for 2022...

Blog

01 August 2019

Origins | Rachel Murphy, Founder of Women and Waves

With the launch of something new, it seems only fitting to look back at the beginning. We catch up with Women and Waves founder, Rachel Murphy.

Blog

03 June 2019

8 Reasons to visit Newquay

Women and Waves guide to Newquay, Cornwall!