About us

Surfside Kayak Hire is a family run business, we have been avid kayakers for over 30 years including 15 years in and around Combe Martin. All our team are British Canoeing qualified and hold First Aid Certificates.

Surfside Kayak Hire have been hiring out kayaks and stand up paddle boards (SUP) in North Devon since 2008. In 2010, we started taking out small groups of customers on guided kayak tours. These sea kayak tours have become incredibly popular mainly due to the enthusiasm and care of our staff and because of the stunning scenery to be found in this area. Combe Martin is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) and is on the western edge of the beautiful Exmoor National Park. 

Here at Surfside we have given thousands of people a taste of kayaking in Combe Martin bay, many of whom have gone on to become regular kayakers. We aim to give our customers a value for money Sea kayaking experience that they will remember and treasure for years to come.

Surfside Kayak Hire’s aim is to hire out the best quality Sit On Top Kayaks to tourists and local people in the North Devon area who would like to experience one of England’s favourite water sports whilst taking in the views of the stunning North Devon and Exmoor National Park coastline from a kayak. 

Kayaks and Stand Up Paddleboards (SUP) can also be hired on an two hourly basis of course longer hire durations are available please contact us for details and price. Every rental includes a kayak, a paddle, a life jacket (pfd) and notes including tips on good paddle technique, safety at sea and what to do in an emergency.

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, professional safe service with an experienced team of individuals. We not only hire kayaks and paddle boards but also offer wetsuit and fishing tackle hire, along with kayak sales, lifestyle clothing from Animal, Old guys rule, Gringo and Vantastic in our fully stocked retail shop.