Sports & Leisure

South Shields Surf School

Surf and stand-up paddleboarding lessons for adults and children on Sandhaven Beach. Equipment hire available. Summer holiday clubs for ages 8 to 16.

Promenade, Sandhaven Beach, South Shields, NE33 2LD Visit website Facebook

About South Shields Surf School

South Shields Surf is a Community Interest Company based on the promenade at Sandhaven Beach, dedicated to sharing the benefits of being in and around the ocean. It offers surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, bodyboarding, snorkelling and coastal exploration for children and adults, with lessons ranging from one-off sessions to longer development programmes. The organisation also runs inclusive activities including adaptive and para-surfing, SEND and home-education sessions, and wellbeing courses, and caters for schools, community groups and birthday parties. Surfboard and paddleboard hire is available, along with beach-access wheelchairs to help make the coast more accessible.

Featured in These Guides

Blog posts and guides that feature South Shields Surf School.

Best Summer Sports Camps in South Shields

From council football camps at Temple Park and Haven Point to South Shields FC Foundation coaching, surf clubs on Sandhaven and gymnastics at Temple Park, a parent's guide to booking the remaining weeks of the summer holidays.

Best Beaches in South Shields

From the golden sands of Sandhaven to the dramatic cliffs and seabird colonies at Marsden Bay, here is your complete guide to the beaches of South Shields.

Where to Go Swimming in South Shields

From the 25-metre pool at Haven Point to open-water swimming at Littlehaven Beach, here is your complete guide to swimming in South Shields.

Summer Holiday Activities in South Shields

From golden beaches and a free funfair to Roman ruins and rainy-day soft play, here is your guide to keeping the family entertained in South Shields this summer.

Birthday Party Venues in South Shields

From gymnastics and trampolining at Temple Park to surf parties on the beach, here are the best children's birthday party venues in South Shields.

Sandhaven Beach: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Sandhaven Beach in South Shields, from parking and lifeguards to dog rules, water quality, and where to eat nearby.

View on Google Maps

More Sports & Leisure in South Shields

South Marine Park

The green heart of the South Shields seafront with a boating lake, the Lakeshore Railroad miniature steam railway, two play parks, gardens, and a bandstand.

Ocean Beach Pleasure Park

The North East's biggest free-admission fun park with over 40 rides and attractions. Entry is free, you only pay for rides using contactless Fun Cards or wristbands.

Temple Park Centre

South Tyneside Council's flagship leisure centre with the largest fitness suite in the borough, close to 100 stations. Also offers swimming, badminton, squash, fitness classes, and function rooms.

← Back to Directory