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Equipment hire

Surf hire centre at Cayton Bay

Our surf hire centre at Cayton Bay is open 7 days a week year-round offering the very best kit to help keep you warm and comfortable, meaning more time in the water to help keep that learning curve vertical.

Our wetsuits are all 5/4mm so perfect for year-round use and we have boots, gloves and hoods available for the cooler months of the year to make sure you’re ready to battle the elements.

For those learning to surf we have a range of the latest model foam top boards from Alder and Soft-tech, these are very stable, easy to paddle and are the safest way to get in the water and learn to surf. We have 7ft, 8ft and 9ft boards available to suit all surfers.

We would always recommend a surf lesson for total beginners and use these boards exclusively for surf tuition.

We can cater for a range of activities. Our range includes:

Surfboards • Wetsuits • S.U.P • Accessories • Demo boards • Bodyboards • Junior wesuits

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Surf equipment

For the novice to intermediate surfers, we offer a range of Hard mini mals and longboards. These Demo hard boards are the perfect next step from the foam boards used initially, offering more performance whilst still catching waves well. Your welcome to try out any board from the range and with 6’8 – 9’6 models on offer we’ll have a board to suit you. If you decide to “try before you buy” and go on to buy a new board we’ll even refund your hire charge…

We also have a small range shortboards from Lost, these boards feature the latest technology from Lib-Tech and present a rare opportunity to try before you buy.

Demo boards currently on offer are –

  • 5, 5″ Puddle Jumper
  • 5, 10″ Puddle Jumper
  • 6’1 Puddle Jumper
  • 7ft Seaside and Beyond

For calmer days

For calm days we have a fleet Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP’s) for hire, these offer the perfect flat water alternative to surfing helping improve balance, coordination, core strength and upper body fitness. For summer 2019 we will have a new range of inflatable  SUPs from RED Paddleboards which are extremely light and easy to use.

Currently one of the fastest growing sports worldwide and a great way to explore the bay on those less than perfect surf days. With a little practice and the right board under your feet you can surf them too, you’ll be able to pick waves up much easier than normal and ride surf too small to surf on a standard longboard opening up a lot of new opportunities to get down to the beach and have some fun with all the family.

Full package

£30

2.5 hours

£37

All day

Includes foam board, wetsuit and accessories.

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Surfboard

£20

2.5 hours

£25

All day

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Wetsuit

£15

2.5 hours

£20

All day

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Gloves, Boots & Hoods

£5 an item

All day

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SUP Board

£25

2 hours

£40

4 hours

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SUP Board & Wetsuit Package

£35

2 hours

£50

4 hours

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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.