Surf lessons, paddle boarding, kayaking and coasteering
From your first wave at Freshwater West and Manorbier to paddle boarding in Tenby, kayaking through hidden sea caves and coasteering at Stackpole Quay — discover why Pembrokeshire is one of the UK’s most spectacular coastal adventure destinations.
Adventure experiences for every group
Your Outer Reef journey
From your first lesson to a career on the coast, worldwide.
Start with a lesson in Pembrokeshire.
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Build a career on the coast, worldwide.
Surf School Alliance →Surf Holidays
Discover surf holidays around the world with the same trusted Outer Reef coaching, plus Salty Sisters — our women’s surf community connecting women through surf, from Pembrokeshire to Bali.
Salty Sisters Travel
What began with a handful of women in Pembrokeshire has grown into a worldwide sisterhood — retreats, trusted surf camp partners and instructor training built around one idea: every woman should feel strong, supported and free in the water.
Outer Reef Travel
Handpicked surf camps and coaching trips across 14 destinations worldwide, run with the same small-group approach and ISA-certified instructors that have shaped Outer Reef since 1999.
Blue Space Wellbeing, Salt Water Therapy & Salty Souls
Outer Reef is more than an activity provider. We’re building wellbeing-focused coastal experiences that connect people with the sea, nature, confidence and community.
Outer Reef Store
One of the UK’s biggest collections of wetsuits, surfboards, paddle boards and coastal lifestyle gear, stocking trusted brands like Rip Curl, Dryrobe, FCS and Sun Bum — shop online or call into one of our three Pembrokeshire stores.
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