About Adventure Bay Surf Shop Cornwall

About Adventure Bay Surf Shop

Adventure Bay Surf Shop is an independent surf shop in Saltash, Cornwall, just outside Plymouth. We’re passionate about surfing, the South West and helping people find the right surfboard, wetsuit and surf gear for the waves they actually surf.

Surfing in Cornwall

We’re based right on the doorstep of some of the South West’s best surfing. From local beach breaks to longer trips around Cornwall and Devon, we know that the right equipment can make a huge difference to your time in the water.

That’s why we focus on stocking quality surfboards, wetsuits, fins, leashes, surf clothing and accessories from brands we trust and would be happy to use ourselves.

Advice from people who surf

Adventure Bay Surf Shop was born from Adventure Bay Surf School, so surfing isn’t just something we sell — it’s something we live and breathe.

Whether you’re buying your first surfboard, looking for a wetsuit for Cornwall’s colder months or searching for equipment to take your surfing further, we’re here to offer honest, practical advice.

We’ll help you choose equipment based on your ability, the waves you surf and what you want to get out of your surfing — not simply what’s most expensive.

Visit Adventure Bay Surf Shop

Our surf shop is based in Saltash, Cornwall, close to Plymouth and within easy reach of the South West’s surfing beaches.

Come and have a chat with the team, check out our latest surfboards and gear, or get in touch if you’re not sure what you need.

Adventure Bay Surf Shop — surf gear for the South West, from people who surf it.

Made in Cornwall

Gwrys yn Kernow

Made in Cornwall

Dan Holley founded Adventure Bay Surf Shop in 2026, many in the local area will know him from Adventure Bay Surf School and many of the local lifeguards learned their craft and were qualified as Surf Lifesavers by Dan too!

After many summers on the beach (and by many, we mean many, Dan's only spent one summer not working at the beach in SE Cornwall since he was 18) Adventure Bay has helped many people get into the water and learn how to surf.

It feels like a natural progression to now expand into getting people kitted out to explore too.

Whether you're looking for Indo intel or advice on how many mm of neoprene you'll need at Fistral vs the west coast of Ireland during winter swells Dan is your man.

Dan is joined by a crew of committed water lovers in the shop ready to help you whether you're a seasoned surfer, paddleboard explorer or cold water swimmer (alternatively, you might just like a nice outfit for a sundowner pint, we're not judging).

There’s been a surf shop at this spot in Saltash for 20 years, we’re really proud to keep this pit stop on the map.

For those heading to the North Coast or living or visiting the South East corner of Cornwall this spot has been fuelling stoke and keeping kit fresh for many years.

We can’t wait to keep a good thing going.

All of our boards
Surfboards

Surfboards

Firewire

Firewire

Pyzel Surfboards

Pyzel Surfboards

Fins

Fins

Surf Etiquette

  1. Right of Way (Priority): The surfer closest to the peak—where the wave breaks first—has priority.
  2. Don't Drop In: Never catch a wave that someone else is already riding. If you accidentally do, apologize and exit the wave immediately.
  3. Don't Snake: Do not paddle around a surfer who is already in position to steal priority. This is considered disrespectful, often called "snaking".
  4. Paddle Safely: When paddling out, go around the breaking wave (the "shoulder"). Do not paddle through the peak or in front of a surfer currently riding a wave.
  5. Control Your Board: Avoid ditching your board, especially when others are nearby. Wearing a leash is essential, but it is not a substitute for controlling your equipment - it helps you protect your investment too!
  6. Apologize: Mistakes happen. A simple, polite apology goes a long way if you make a mistake, drop in, or get in the way.
  7. Respect the Ocean: Do not litter and always respect the environment.