Guides

Advice from the shop floor at Bathsheba Surf in Perranporth, Cornwall – the same help we'd give you if you came in.

Wetsuit buying guide: what to wear in Cornwall through the year

Which thickness for which month, when the sea is warmest, how seams and linings affect warmth, and how sizes compare across brands for men, women and kids.

Softboard size guide for beginners

What length and volume of foam surfboard to learn on, by weight – for kids and adults.

Bodyboard size guide

What size bodyboard you need by height and weight, for kids and adults – plus what bigger riders should look for.