North Coast Surf Camp

Surf Camp Information

The North of Scotland offers stunning sandy beaches and world class waves. Consistency is also high and even when its small the waves can be excellent.

On these surf adventures we offer high quality lessons and coaching and for the north coast surf camps its more targeted at improvers and intermediate surfers. 

What to expect:

  • Four days of high quality progressive surf lessons and guiding
  • Two instructors on every tour including one senior instructor
  • Small group 7-11 customers max
  • Beautiful campsite location with great places to eat and drink locally
  • Exploration off the beaten track with our senior instructors
  • Really fun social tour

We provide two daily surf lessons Monday to Thursday. We also offer a bonus sunset surf on the opening night should daylight and conditions allow. These weeks can also include surf theory and video analysis. All equipment and camping fees are included in the surf camp price (if camping) plus free travelling up by public transport to Thurso to our set location.

Food and Tent hire (if camping) is not included (but tents can be hired for a small extra charge).

Participants must be 18yrs +. All participants must be able to swim 50 meters unaided. Surf camps can be physically demanding.

Please supply information on any health requirements, injuries and allergies in advance of the surf camp. 

Full surf camp itinerary will be sent once booked.

We meet at the North coast meeting location Sunday afternoon and the camp finishes Friday morning.

Activities run Monday to Thursday with a Sunday afternoon session if conditions allow. 

Full details provided on booking.

Our north coast surf camps are based on Scotlands beautiful north coast. As part of our digital no trace policy we don’t advertise the exact locations and move with the forecast.

We use multiple Scottish  locations, so if you have booked before and wish to try a new location please get in touch.

Full details on booking.

All our surf camps have two experienced instructors  and group size varies between 7 and 11 customers per week.   

The North coast has very consistent late August/ September summer surf and rarely goes flat. . 

In 15 years of running weekly summer surf camps we have never cancelled and only moved locations only twice. With Scotland being an Island it would be very unusual in the event of a flat forecast or storm in the intend location that we can’t move and still run. In the exceptionally rare event of extreme weather and it is unsafe to run in any alternative location in Scotland we will offer a full refund. Any further costs on travel or accommodation would be additional.

Quick Details

Category: Surf Camps

Location: North Coast

Duration: Sunday pm - Friday am

Ages: 18+

Season: August/ September

Times: Weekly

Experience: Must be able to swim 50m unaided

Availability

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.