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05 July 2024
5 Reasons To Visit Newquay This Summer
Newquay is a year-round favourite, but it truly comes to life in the summer! Summer in Newquay offers the perfect blend of sun-soaked relaxation and thrilling activities. Whether you’re catching the perfect waves in the UK’s surf capital, exploring scenic coastal paths, enjoying live music by the sea, visiting local markets, or discovering the abundance […]
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.
20 June 2023
Newquay’s Plastic Wipeout!
A union of adventure and coastal preservation, by land, sea, and catching air; proof that cleaning can be exciting!
02 June 2022
Places to stay in Newquay
Not sure where to stay in Newquay? Here are some recommendations to suit all budgets!
03 June 2019
8 Reasons to visit Newquay
Women and Waves guide to Newquay, Cornwall!
08 January 2025
The Ultimate Surf Starter Pack – A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to your comprehensive guide to learning to surf. Have you always dreamed of learning to surf? If you’ve spent hours admiring the photos and videos on the Women + Waves socials – watching incredible women carve turns or glide effortlessly on longboards in endless blue oceans – there’s no better time to dive into […]
15 October 2024
3 Top Tips For Carrying a Big Surfboard
Whether it’s a longboard or a big foamie, we know that hauling a surfboard all the way down the beach can feel like a workout in itself. Wide boards can be a real challenge when it comes to lugging them around, especially for women – our arms sometimes just aren’t long enough to wrap around […]
14 October 2024
My First Experience On An All Women’s Surfing Weekend
Our Croyde Surfing Weekend in October was blessed with great weather and waves, we had 13 women of all ages and backgrounds who were either total beginner or progressor surfers. Laura Hammond from Brighton joined the Progressor class, she can consistently catch white water waves and wants to take her surfing outback to the bigger […]
01 October 2024
We Are Hiring: Maternity Cover – Administrative Assistant
Job Role: Maternity Cover – Administrative Assistant Location: Newquay, Cornwall Start Date: ASAP Contract: Temporary (Maternity Cover) with potential for further employment Working Hours: Full-time, including some weekends. Based in our Newquay office full time. Pay Rate: Based on experience We are seeking a tech-savvy and organised Administrative Assistant with an interest in the surfing […]
27 September 2024
Women + Waves Guide to Surfing On Your Period
As a women’s surfing collective one of the questions we hear all the time is, ‘Can you surf on your period?’ And our answer is a resounding YES! Surfing on your period doesn’t have to be as perilous as you think! With our quick guide, you’ll discover our expert team’s top tips and hacks for […]
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 […]
20 May 2024
Top Tips for Pre Surfing Rituals
Top tips from Women + Waves lead coach Courtenay for pre-surfing rituals. Whether you’re gearing up for an epic surfing trip with Women + Waves or heading out for an independent surf session, proper preparation is key to enjoying your time in the waves. Our expert lead surf coach, Courtenay, shares her top tips for […]
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 […]
