OK me and some mates are planning to head to cornwall for a surf trip, our abilities range consideraly with me having been the most, some people been a few times and others who have never surfed before. Any advice on good places to go mid summer for a range of abilities. Im looking for somewhere a it more challenging while my friends will be wanting something a bit calmer and also they will need to rent boards. we're all 17 by the way. Thanks in advance.

Newquay is the obvious choice. Plenty of schools there if you need them. Fistral can hold world class waves on a good day whilst the town beaches i.e. Towan, Tolcarne and Great Western are better for beginners. That said it might be flat or it might be pumping, you never know. Plus plenty of cheapish places to stay and lively nightlife, if thats your bag.