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University Surf Clubs

Tailored sessions for student surf societies

Scarborough Surf School delivers fun, professional and unforgettable surf experiences for university and student clubs at discounted group rates.

Based at Cayton Bay, Scarborough – one of the most consistent surf beaches on the Yorkshire coast – we’re fully set up to accommodate large student bookings. We’ve previously hosted 80 students in a single day with smooth transitions and great energy.

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Student & University Surf Lessons

Our group surf lessons are ideal for university surf clubs, sports societies, freshers’ events and social trips.

Sessions are suitable for complete beginners through to advanced surfers, with coaching and equipment matched to ability.

Each lesson includes:
• Beach briefing and warm-up
• In-water surf coaching
• Progression tips and feedback
• All surf equipment included

Popular format:
Morning surf lesson followed by keeping your surf kit for the rest of the day for additional surf hire and free practice.

Surf hire for students

Discounted surf hire is available for student groups, either as a stand-alone option or alongside lessons.

We stock equipment for all levels:
• Beginner soft-top boards
• Intermediate and performance boards
• Wetsuits, boots and gloves (seasonal)

Professional, Qualified & Trusted

Scarborough Surf School is a Surfing England accredited surf school.

All instructors are:
• ISA qualified surf coaches
• Surfing England qualified coaches
• SLSGB qualified beach lifeguards

Why Cayton Bay?

Cayton Bay offers consistent beach-break waves, space for large groups and conditions suitable for beginners through to advanced surfers.

Club contests & weekends

We can run club surf contests, inter-club competitions and full surf weekends. We have the experience, equipment and staffing to deliver smooth events.

Camping is available just a 10-minute walk from the beach, making Cayton Bay ideal for weekend trips.

Facilities

  • Salty Dog Café at Cayton Bay
  • BBQ & picnic area
  • Hot showers and changing areas
  • Surf shop and hire centre

Info & Booking

We offer flexible booking:

Online booking
Individuals book lessons or hire at the discounted student rate

Invoice option –
Book as a whole group with simple invoicing

Information Pack

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Provide your university or club name, group size, preferred dates, ability levels and any surf hire, contest or camping plans to receive a tailored plan.

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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.