Scottish Surf News

Latest News

Welcome to the latest news and updates from Coast to Coast Surf School, including school events, surf tips and the latest news from around the coast.

Current Conditions

Belhaven Bay Forecast 4/3/2026

Unfortunately not a great forecast for this weekend. Currently looks very small/ flat both days. We will be closed this weekend for lessons and hires. Forecast : Weekend.

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Surf Report

How do I understand the surf forecast?

How to Read a Surf Forecast One of the trickiest things when surfing in the ocean is understanding the surf forecast. Will the waves be good? Will it be too big? Too small? Which beach should you go to? Surf forecast websites now give huge amounts of information. They often

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Tours

Scottish Surf Tours : A customers perspective

Surf Camps Scotland – Exploring the Coast with Coast to Coast Surf exploration has been part of the Coast to Coast Surf School ethos since our first surf tours back in 2007. Since then we have spent years exploring the incredible Scottish coastline and discovering some truly unique surf locations.

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Blog

Solo surfing?

We have heard the story countless times; I have taken a few lessons, gotten to a good enough level, but I just want to head out and practice. Only one problem – I don’t know anyone else that surfs. We are here to help!

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Blog

What age is to old to surf?

Can You Learn to Surf at Any Age? An Interview with Chris Robison Surfers around the world often point to one book as a classic: Barbarian Days by William Finnegan. It’s an incredible read, full of amazing stories from decades of surfing around the world. However, there is one comment

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Blog

What Wetsuit Should I Buy For Surfing in Scotland?

If you do a quick search online you can find countless articles on wetsuits and the different types that you can buy. While this information is useful and we would recommend giving them a read through; it can be overwhelming with the choices available.

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Junior Surf Lessons
Junior

Junior Holiday Surf & Adventure Camp

The ultimate summer experience for kids aged 7-16 at our Junior Holiday Surf & Adventure Camp, where they’ll learn to surf, make new friends, and enjoy exciting adventure activities in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

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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.