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  • 5/5 Charlotte S. 5 years ago on Google
    Best coffee cafe in Porthcawl, friendly family run business. Welsh ground coffee, surfboards, surf crafts, wetsuits, bike hire, sup hire, dog friendly. Outstanding service!
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  • 5/5 Hope K. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing surf school, the teacher was brilliant at teaching and new what she was doing. The shop itself, just as amazing. I was in great company and so grateful this was where I went for my first lesson. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Amy D. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked a surfing lesson for my partner's birthday, £30 each for pretty much zero tuition. We would have been better off going to Rest Bay and hiring boards for £10 each and figuring it out ourselves. They did a 5 mins safety talk, took us into the sea and the instructor came over maybe three times in 2 hours to see how we were getting on. Waste of money and really dissapointed. We went to Rest Bay and rented boards as soon as the lesson finished and wished we had just done that to begin with! In response to the below comment responded by Coney - it was nothing to do with low waves and we didn't want to leave the lesson as wanted to try and get our moneys worth and make the most of the low waves, as noone can control that! It was only due to the lack of tuition that we were dissapointed and nothing more. The waves picked up and we had a good time on them. I did try to ask for help from the instructor a few times but he wasn't often near us and didn't offer much help when he was. We learnt more trying on our own for the remainder of the day with rented boards at Rest Bay. All the staff at Coney were very friendly and warm and it did have a lovely family feel but this was overshadowed by the lack of tution which I would expect when paying for a lesson. Sorry to leave a negative review, but I was really disappointed.
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  • 5/5 Annabel C. 1 year ago on Google
    Corum was a brilliant surf instructor. I had an amazing week learning to surf. At Coney Surf they are extremely helpful and friendly. I couldn't of had a better surfing holiday, thank you. I would thoroughly recommend Coney Surf, it is the best place to learn. Corum is enthusiastic about surfing and makes all the sessions fun and enjoyable. I can't wait to be surfing again.

  • 5/5 Louis B. 2 years ago on Google
    We have been coming to Coney Surf Shop for years so it was fitting that I bought my first board from here today! The people about the place are awesome. It’s a proper a surfing community with a chilled and unpretentious vibe. Corum (Owner) was incredibly helpful, setting me up with a package including the board, bag, leash, and wax, and a couple of other bits and bobs. Another gent and experienced local surfer called Matt also spent a lot of time offering me general tips and advice, and talked me through the boards on offer (which one should work for me and why etc.). The guy doesn’t even work there which tells you a lot about how cool this place is.. It is how surf shops should be. Our favourite we’ve visited in the UK by miles.. !

  • 5/5 Iain H. 5 years ago on Google
    Professional dog sitting service with occasional coffee and ring side seats to the Buccaneer beer garden. Easy access to Wimpy and that chippy round the corner beside the sweet shop. Also hires surfboards sup kayak and bike and runs weekly craft mornings where you can find out all the town's gossip from those on the frontline. Bargain priced branded surf clothing and beach art from local 'artists'. Nice people. Good hair.

  • 5/5 Dani J. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an amazing time learning to surf, thank you coney surf, it was our first time ever attempting to surf , so glad we chose you 🙂 The instructor was brilliant - encouraging, kind and funny - made us feel relaxed and comfortable, got our little girl from a complete surfing novice to being confident enough to ride the waves in a single session! Would definitely recommend! 🤙

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this surfshop. Family ambiance, extremely nice, helpful staff and a massive good vibe. Surf Equipment is excellent and literally, it is 50 steps from the sea. If you fancy surfing and you need to hire a board and a wetsuit in an idilic location... This is the beach and this is the surf shop!!!!

  • 5/5 Rachel K. 3 years ago on Google
    What a bunch of legends these guys are! Had a private lesson with Iain, who was incredible and made me feel safe the whole time. I'd say with his help, I caught about 9/10 waves (although he might disagree!).If you like the ocean and you're looking for a fun day out, these are the guys for you! Their passion is infectious and I cannot wait to get on a board again. If only I lived closer! Thank you so much!

  • 5/5 Lois C. 1 year ago on Google
    My 10 year old son has loved the summer fun days, the coaches are amazing! So amazing I decided to arrange a group of 10 friends all different shapes, sizes, ages and physical abilities to come for a surf lesson too! Wow!! They really the best coaches, patient, good sense of humour and made the session so enjoyable we all can't wait to come back!

  • 5/5 Siren C. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a nice surf school, so friendly and attentive and not pretentious at all. the lessons were brilliant and they even taught us some water safety and surf etiquette. Particularly great with our kids and really made the experience wonderful. Really felt like they had time for us and it was all about the genuine experience and not about money.

  • 5/5 Jayne M. 1 year ago on Google
    Both my son (9) and myself (30) have both had lessons here. He absolutely loved them and would happily them again, usually if he didn’t like it he would tel me he wants to quit 🤣 Then myself, I managed to stand on the board many times within the first session through their coaching and patience. I suffer with anxiety and I never once felt anxious, if anything I couldn’t stop laughing. Looking forward to the next lessons. Absolutely amazing :)

  • 5/5 Chris M. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome experience with Coney Surf. I recently booked my kids in for a weekend lesson with the guys at Coney Surf whilst holidaying local to the area, and they had an absolute blast. They start with a brief water safety talk and then some fun and games on the beach to get warmed up. I was watching from afar and the coaches down there were absolutely great with all the kids, and adults, remained very attentive and engaged with them throughout the session. Kids came back beaming from ear to ear and begging for another session. Will definitely be back

  • 5/5 joel 1 year ago on Google
    Great little surf shop! Corum, the owner, was amazing! Kids thoroughly enjoyed their surf lesson, after which, we were even given discounted rental on paddle boards to really make our day! Great fun thankyou, we'll be back!

  • 5/5 Justin N. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely little surf shop with great hire prices, my girls had hours of fun in the sea on their surf boards 🙂


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