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Discover Yorkshire’s Hidden Gem

Explore limestone cliffs and hidden caves along Yorkshire’s East Coast with our Coasteering sessions. Swim, scramble and jump through a coastal adventure.

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Learn to Surf

Learn to surf with the East Coast’s longest-running surf school, based at our stunning beachfront location at Cayton Bay. Explore our Private Lessons for individuals and small groups.

Private Lessons

Something for everyone

From first-timers to seasoned adventurers, our sessions are designed to suit all ages, abilities and occasions.

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Surf Lessons

Join us at Yorkshire’s world famous Cayton Bay and learn to surf with Scarborough Surf School.

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Coasteering

Our coasteering sessions give us the perfect activity if and when the surf is flat, providing guaranteed smiles for miles and exhilaration.

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Kids Clubs

Our popular kids club courses are often the highlight of our season. Due to high demand we are now running extra courses throughout Spring and Summer.

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Stand Up Paddleboarding

SUP is fantastic way of getting out on the water, not just as a flat water alternative to surfing, but as a fabulous pass-time in itself.

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Super SUP

Get together with your mates and prepare to have a great laugh on our Super Stand Up Paddleboard!

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Stag & Hen Parties

Here at Scarborough Surf School, we have years of experience working with Stag & Hen do’s. There’s no better way to celebrate your friend tying the knot!

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Schools & Large Groups

We have become experts in catering for groups, with top class facilities and multiple activity options.

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Super Groms Progression Course

Our 5 week ‘Super Grom’ Progression Courses were created for the avid juniors that want to focus on fast tracking their surf progression.

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Scarborough Surf School

The Yorkshire Coast’s Premier Activity Centre

Operating year round, seven days a week from our stunning beach top location at Cayton Bay just South of Scarborough.

We pride ourselves on our professional, highly experienced and fully qualified instructors who aim to teach you the basics quickly and safely regardless of your chosen activity or ability.

We are Scarborough’s number one rated Surf School and Shop and have taught more people to surf than any other outfit on the East Coast, so if you are looking to learn to surf in Scarborough you have come to the right place!

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Testimonials

"Awesome day, great surfing and a load of fun, all three boys loved it, especially Alfie. Great teaching and all three boys had a fantastic time, would definitely do again, thanks to the teacher Jack."
AlfSurf Lesson
"Did a 2-to-1 surf lesson with Carl myself and my daughter. A great introduction to the sport learning the basics from assessing the surf conditions, weather, techniques and advice when we were in the water."
SteveSurf Lesson
"First time surfer (or atleast first time in my adult life!), joined a group surfing lesson at Cayton Bay and had a fantastic time, will definitely visit again in the future."
JosieSurf Lesson
"My son was desperate for a surfing lesson. Carl, the coach, was excellent with him and Joseph loved it. A great activity for my son helped in no small part by the coach.
AlanSurf Lesson

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Tori

Manager & Head Surf Coach

Known as Secretspot’s “Mother Hen,” Tori truly lives and breathes surfing. With over 20 years of surf experience, 16 years coaching, and 12 years as part of the Secretspot family, she plays a central role in everything we do. Tori manages all activities across the surf school and leads our coaching programme as Head Surf Coach, with a particular passion for junior development and performance surfing.

She created and leads our SuperGroms junior progression programme, helping young surfers build strong foundations and progress with confidence. Tori also delivers our advanced lessons, using video analysis, performance drills, and tailored coaching to support surfers looking to take their skills to the next level. Alongside this, she works as a Surfing England Coach Trainer Assessor, delivering coach courses here at Cayton Bay, and volunteers as a Team England Junior Squad Coach, supporting the next generation of competitive surfers.

You’ll probably recognise Tori from our socials, where she provides daily video surf reports, keeping the local community up to date with conditions and surf forecasts. Away from the water, she’s deeply involved in the local surf scene as the founder and chair of Scarborough Boardriders Club CIC and is often behind the scenes organising local surf contests, events, and socials.

During the busy summer months, Tori can be found at Cayton Bay day in, day out, making sure the surf school runs smoothly. When winter rolls around, she heads off to enjoy some free surfing at favourite destinations such as El Salvador, Bali and Ireland, before returning refreshed and ready for another season.

Paul "Tomo"

Owner

The backbone of our business, Tomo has grown up surfing Scarborough and has dedicated his life to the surf industry in the North East. With deep local knowledge and decades of experience in the water, he represents everything our surf school stands for: authenticity, expertise, and a genuine passion for the coastline we call home.

In 2008, Tomo took over the surf school from Ross and brought it together with Secretspot Surf Shop, established in 1989. As one of the oldest surf shops in the UK—and the largest in the North East—Secretspot has long been at the heart of the local surf community. Combining the two businesses was a natural progression, allowing Tomo to carry forward a shared ethos built on local knowledge, surf culture, and a lifelong love of Cayton Bay.

The philosophy has always been simple: run by surfers, for surfers. That means providing the best possible equipment, honest advice, and coaching rooted in real experience—whether you’re standing on a board for the first time or looking to progress your skills.

Known affectionately as our “Chief of Coasteering,” Tomo grew up exploring every nook and cranny of the East Coast. That lifelong familiarity with the coastline led him to become a trained coasteering instructor and to introduce coasteering to the Yorkshire Coast. Over the years, he has personally developed and led thousands of coasteering sessions, continually refining them to create the safe, professional, and unforgettable experiences we offer today.

Tomo’s depth of experience, commitment to safety, and passion for sharing the coastline are the foundation of everything we do.