Surf Lessons Scotland

Surf Lessons & Courses For All Levels

Ready to ride the waves? Our expert-led lessons cater to all levels, offering a safe and fun environment on Scotland’s stunning coastline. Whether you’re catching your first wave or mastering your style, our experienced team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Beginner Surf Lesson

Our beginner surf lessons are a great first step and include safety and equipment knowledge. Learn how to catch waves and stand. Lessons include an experienced instructor! 

Beginner + Surf Lesson

Our next step for beginners looking to develop technique and control in the white water. Learn how to stand for longer, understand speed control and try a variety of turning techniques.

Improver Surf Lesson

Ready to take the next step? Our Improver Surf Lessons give you skills to catch unbroken waves and build your ocean IQ in the sea. We also cover speed lines and cutbacks. 

Beginner Surf Course

The introductory sunset course is ideal for beginners looking to gain a deeper understanding of surfing in the sea, catching waves and improve surfing skills. We provide practical tips and Ocean knowledge on this course. Make new friends too!

Improver Surf Course

This is our second level sunset course ideal for improvers. Its aimed at surfers that have good basic skills and are looking to catch more unbroken waves, improve their ocean IQ and develop skills such as trimming and turns on unbroken waves. 

Longboard Surf Course

Our most advanced of the three sunset courses, the longboard course is for adults looking to progress unbroken wave riding on the longer board, focusing on smooth turns, stylish rides, and even cross-stepping techniques. This is the art of longboarding.

Junior Surf & Adventure Holiday Course

Our very popular junior four session surf courses are back! Adapting to daily conditions, we surf, bodyboard, paddleboard or coasteer. Developing skills with fun and play. Book now, or learn more about the course by clicking below.

Junior After School Surf Club

Our After School Surf Club runs on a Monday and is aimed at young surfers looking to experiment and surf unbroken waves. The regular sessions aim to build confidence and improve skills and knowledge while having fun!

Belhaven High Performance Surf Club

Belhaven Surf Club is our high performance junior surf club. Offering year round team coaching we have helped develop local junior surfers into some of the top young surfers in the country and great ambassadors for the sport  

Private Surf Lessons

Our private surf lessons offer one-to-one coaching tailored to your level and goals. With focused guidance from experienced instructors, you’ll progress faster, build confidence in the water, and make the most of every wave at Belhaven Bay.

Unsure where to start? Find information on our surf levels by clicking below.

Group Bookings For Corporate & School

Looking for a unique group experience? Whether it’s a corporate team-building day or a school outing, we’ve got you covered with tailored surf lessons and adventures. Contact us today to arrange your bespoke group booking and create lasting memories on Scotland’s stunning coastline!

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.

Beginner +

Ideal for?

  • Those with experience of surfing white water.
  • Those who can stand up on a surf board

Aims: To have fun surfing safely while developing control, learning speed and turning techniques.

Availability: Daily lessons subject to waves.

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 catch more unbroken waves and surf with control while developing your technique and knowledge. Become a green wave glider!

Availability: Weekly lessons subject to waves.

Intermediate

Ideal for?

  • Those that can surf with control along both big and small unbroken waves.
  • For those that wish to improve their technique on unbroken waves.

Aims: To improve how you surf an unbroken wave going higher, lower, further and deeper. Develop better body dynamics on the board.

Availability: Bespoke surf & surf skate lessons with a senior instructor. Development courses and tours.