Welcome to Surfside Kayak Hire

For your hassle-free family kayaking adventure, look no further than Surfside Kayak Hire in Combe Martin. We are proud to be the number one activity on Trip Advisor in Devon with over 500 five star reviews! 

Established in 2008, we are proud to be the only kayak and water sport provider in North Devon to be awarded a Trip Advisor Travellers Choice Award in 2020. We have also received a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence in 2014/15/16/17/18/19 & 20 and have been featured in the world famous Huffington Post and The Guardian as the must do activity when holidaying in Devon. We have just recently found out we are a finalist in the Devon Tourism Awards 2020 for ‘Experience of the Year’ – which we are delighted about! 

Surfside Kayak Hire is located in the seaside village of Combe Martin, nestled in the western edge of Exmoor, our shop is 50 metres from the beach. You can be reassured that  you are in safe hands as all our kayak guides are British Canoeing trained and qualified paddle sport leaders a requirment for guided kayak tours with over 30 years’ experience in sea kayaking and adventure sports.

Our Kayak Tours start with a 1-hour mini tour suitable for beginners and families with younger children. Our most popular tour is a 2-hour scenic tour along our stunning coastline visiting many secluded coves, beaches and sea caves.

Tours are tailored to your ability and are suitable for all ages. We provide changing facilities onsite and all equipment is included in the price of the tour. You can also bring your dog on the kayaks – we have dog buoyancy aids.

Your guide will point out all points of interest along the way. We have regular sightings of local wildlife including seals, porpoise, sunfish and even dolphins! The local birdlife includes oyster catchers, fulmers and peregrine falcons.

We also hire out equipment, take a look on our Kayak Hire and SUP Hire pages for all the details. 

In our shop we have the largest selection of fishing tackle in the area. Plus wetsuit hire and purchase, lifestyle clothing, jewellery and more! 

Please contact us if you are interested in booking a bespoke tour, we offer private tours for special occasions, hen and stag parties plus longer tours and evening tours.

Our commitment to customer care is unparalleled, we work tirelessly to ensure you have the best possible, safe, and memorable experience. We are following the advice from the Government, and also British Canoeing, and are committed to keeping the public and our staff safe. You can read our Covid-19 policies and procedures here.