Surfing was first introduced to the United Kingdom in 1890 and has since become a popular pastime, particularly in Cornwall, North Devon, and South Wales.

[1] With approximately 500,000 people participating per year, it contributes over £1.8 billion to the UK economy annually.

[7] Surfing in the UK tends to be a sport participated by the more affluent classes in the society and generates £2billion per year.

The organisation describes itself as being "responsible for managing a British Team at selected ISA events which are seen as qualification opportunities for the Olympic games and responsible for managing matters related to elite athlete development at British level by liaising with UK Sport and the British Olympic Association".

[10] There are surfing waves all over the United Kingdom from as far south as Sennen Cove in Cornwall right up to Thurso on the North coast of Scotland.