Coast to Coast Surf School was formed in 2004

with a simple aim to teach “the art of surf riding on the best Scottish beaches.”

Now, we specialise in surf lessons, surf camps, SUP tours & coasteering. We’re the leading surf school in Scotland & provider of coastal surf & adventure sports in Scotland.

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Surf School Scotland

The Belhaven Surf Centre is located at Belhaven Beach in Dunbar. 

We offer lessons from complete beginners, to intermediate surfers – depending on the conditions at our surf school in Scotland.

All our instructors have lifesaving and surf qualifications appropriate to the level they’re teaching (ASI or ISA level 1, 2 or 3).

The minimum age is 7 years old. All participants must be able to swim 50 meters unaided.

Just want to get out on the water? You can hire wetsuits, boards and accessories from us!

We provide top quality equipment that provides warmth in the water and performance on the waves.

Fancy trying something a little different? We offer guided Coasteering adventures along the beautiful Scottish Coast line and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) lessons & tours.

Adventure Hub

The Belhaven Surf Centre is located at Belhaven Beach in Dunbar. 

Surf School Scotland

We offer lessons from complete beginners, to intermediate surfers – depending on the conditions.

All our instructors have lifesaving and surf qualifications appropriate to the level they’re teaching (ASI or ISA level 1, 2 or 3).

The minimum age is 7 years old. All participants must be able to swim 50 meters unaided.

Just want to get out on the water? You can hire wetsuits, boards and accessories from us!

We provide top quality equipment that provides warmth in the water and performance on the waves.

Fancy trying something a little different? We offer guided Coasteering adventures along the beautiful Scottish Coast line and Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) lessons & tours.

Learn to surf with us

We pride ourselves on making surfing accessible. Our skilled instructors have been providing surf lessons for children and adults at Belhaven beach in Dunbar for almost 20 years.

Due to the conditions at Belhaven, we are able to teach complete beginners to intermediate surfers. It is recommended that advanced surfers attend one of our surf camps!

Unsure of what level you are? Find out below.

Learn to surf with us

We pride ourselves on making surfing accessible. Our skilled instructors have been providing surf lessons for children and adults at Belhaven beach in Dunbar for almost 20 years.

Due to the conditions at Belhaven, we are able to teach complete beginners to intermediate surfers. It is recommended that advanced surfers attend one of our surf camps!

Unsure of what level you are? Click here to find out.

Scottish surf tours

Did you know that Scotland has some of the best surfing waves in the world? We have been hosting incredible surf camps for over a decade, with our multi-day trips suitable for surfers of all abilities.

Surf all day and then relax by the fire on the beach with new friends, while soaking in Scotland’s stunning scenery. Beautiful crystal-clear water, and white sandy beaches await you.

Our trips are perfect for solo travellers, friends, families and groups. Come as you are, leave with new friends, surf skills and a refreshed appreciation for our beautiful country. 

Scottish surf tours

Did you know that Scotland has some of the best surfing waves in the world? We have been hosting incredible surf camps for over a decade, with our multi-day trips suitable for surfers of all abilities.

Surf all day and then relax by the fire on the beach with new friends, while soaking in Scotland’s stunning scenery. Beautiful crystal-clear water, and white sandy beaches await you.

Our trips are perfect for solo travellers, friends, families and groups. Come as you are, leave with new friends, surf skills and a refreshed appreciation for our beautiful country. 

News & Events

Lowlands Surf Competition

Excitement Builds for the Long-Awaited Lowland Surf Competition

After a four-year hiatus, the Lowland Surf Competition is back, sparking anticipation and excitement among the local surf community.
Surfing in Scotland TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor’s Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide

Coast to Coast Surf School voted one of TripAdvisor's Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide - for the 4th year in a row!
Lowlands Surf Event

Lowlands Longboarding

Join the Lowlands Longboarding Competition on Sept 16-17. Surf, dance, and celebrate with us in Dunbar's favourite event!
Lowlands Surf Competition

Excitement Builds for the Long-Awaited Lowland Surf Competition

After a four-year hiatus, the Lowland Surf Competition is back, sparking anticipation and excitement among the local surf community.
Surfing in Scotland TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor’s Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide

Coast to Coast Surf School voted one of TripAdvisor's Top 10% of Attractions Worldwide - for the 4th year in a row!

What our customers say

Louise Campbell
Louise Campbell
03/09/2023
Really good experience. Patient and helpful teaching from Josh. I'd definitely recommend the school.
Artur Halka
Artur Halka
30/08/2023
I had my first lesson last week with Josh and it was one of the highlights of this year! Highly reccomend it if you have never tried surfing! I love it!
brogen moffat
brogen moffat
27/08/2023
So much fun and brilliant teachers 🙂 thank you again
Isa Rao
Isa Rao
17/08/2023
Had the best time at my beginner lesson today! Definitely will be back
Joan Angli
Joan Angli
16/08/2023
Experiencia genial. Tot l’equipament necessari i uns monitors supermacos. Ho han fet els nens i sense problemes per l’idioma 100% recomenable
Alan Coutts
Alan Coutts
16/08/2023
Great surfing lesson at coat to coast. Instructor Chris was really good. Will definitely be back 🤙🏽
Christian Jetuah
Christian Jetuah
14/08/2023
Great tution from the instructors and a really fun session, we were all standing quickly. The games and challenges Emma gave us were fun and made the lesson even better.
Andrew Waters
Andrew Waters
11/08/2023
My kids (10 and 7) have had surf lessons and been on coast to coast surf camps and have had a wonderful time - they come out of the water buzzing every time, talking about how much fun they have and how friendly the instructors are. They want to keep learning and I hope that C2C have helped inspire a lifelong love of surfing and the sea. Thank you so much!

About Coast to Coast Surf School

We believe that everyone should have an opportunity to experience the freedom and excitement that comes from riding a wave and exploring the outdoors.

At our surf school in Scotland, we’re a close-knit group of people who love to adventure and love to share that passion with all of you! We work hard to make sure you leave our sessions feeling like you’ve really accomplished something. Whether that’s catching your first wave and learning how to make textbook turns, to jumping off a cliff or standing up on your SUP – we’re here every step of the way.

Surf School Scotland
Surf School Scotland
Surf School Scotland
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Surf forecast

SEP 2023

  • Sat 9th Sep – after a relatively calm period of flat and small surf for beginner surfing and our adventure sports it looks like surf will build next week and there looks like the potential of our first big autumn swells of the season over the next two weeks!
  • Due to the good surf we have just released more beginner surfbeginner + surfimprover surfand surf hire sessions – so plenty of opportunity to join us soon. We also have beginner SUP and SUP Tours and Coasteer Adventures over this weekend 9th/10th Sep with stunning weather so great weekend to join. Tons of fun!
  • Our super popular Junior Surf and Adventure Holiday courses have also just released limited spaces for our October holiday courses.
  • We are preparing now for the 2024 Surf tours for north and west coasts. Thanks to everyone that’s made all our tours a sell out in 2023.
  • Initial indications are positive for contestable surf for our Lowland Longboards surf competition on the 16/17th September – a super laid back longboard competition with entry for all adults/ juniors, male and female and all abilities are welcome – entry can be gained through the Scottish Surfing Federation website (ssf.justgo.com). It’s £5 to enter but you must be a SSF member to do so which is £15 for adults and £10 for kids. Entry closes on Monday 11th Sep. Expecting a good entry!

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Surf School Scotland

Find your surf level

Surf coaching can help you improve quickly but it’s important to start at the right level.

We have 4 stages of development: beginner, improver, intermediate and advanced.

The way we teach, where and what we offer varies depending on your level.

Beginner

Ideal for?

  • Those new to the sport of surfing
  • Those who have surfed before but struggle to catch or stand in white water waves

Aims: To have fun surfing safely while developing your technique and knowledge – becoming a white water warrior!

Availability: Daily lessons subject to waves and tours.

Improver

Ideal for? 

  • Those who can catch waves and stand with good posture consistently and in control in white water
  • Those who are surfing unbroken waves but are struggling to catch unbroken waves, trim along or control speed.

Aims: To position, paddle, pop up and glide better along unbroken waves safely while developing your technique and knowledge – becoming a green wave glider!

Availability: Weekly lessons subject to waves and tours.

Intermediate

Ideal for?

  • Those that can surf with control along an unbroken wave.
  • For those that wish to improve their speed and manoeuvrability.

Aims: To have fun learning to use your body, the wave and your board to surf dynamically learning the foundation skills in surfing – becoming a blue wave ripper!

Availability: Weekly lessons subject to waves, bespoke offseason lessons, online coaching and tours.

Advanced

Ideal for? 

  • Those that have the foundation manoeuvres dialled but wish to know more.

Aims: To use the wave differently surfing deeper, further, higher and lower.

Availability:

Tours and bespoke offseason lessons, online coaching.