Surfing in Scotland

Scottish Surfing Surfadh na h-Alaba
Surfing at Belhaven bay
Country	Scotland
Governing body	Scottish Surfing Federation
National team(s)	Surf Scotland
First played	1973
National competitions
Scottish National Surfing Championships
International competitions
Summer Olympics

Surfing in Scotland is a minor sport. It is practices on east and west coast where the water is warmed by the Gulf Stream. It is represented by the long boarding, short boarding, stand-up paddleboarding and para surfing.

Scotland is a popular surfing destination, with numerous spots known for consistent waves and stunning scenery, especially during the colder months. While the water can be cold, the surfing community is vibrant, offering lessons, surf camps, and various surfing spots for all skill levels.^[1]

First surfing clubs date back in 1970s. The Scottish Surfing Federation was established in 1975. By the end of 1990s the sport has suffered a significant decline. The revival of popular sport in 2005 meant the establishing of regular National Championships in spring^[2][3] and Clan gatherings in autumn.^[4]

Surfing locations in Scotland include the following:

North East Coast

• Cullen, Moray
• Fraserburgh
• Lossiemouth
• Banff, Aberdeenshire
• Aberdeen
• Sandend

East Coast

• Coldingham Bay
• Eyemouth
• Pease Bay
• St. Abbs
• Belhaven Bay

West Coast

• Machrihanish, Kintyre

North Coast

• Thurso East

Islands

• Ness, Lewis
• Tiree

Inland

• Lost Shore surf resort

Surfing schools in Scotland include the following:

• Blue Coast Surf & Paddle, Cullen
• New Wave Surf School, Lossiemouth
• North Coast Watersports, Thurso
• Coast to Coast Surf School, Dunbar
• Surf Lewis, Isle of Lewis
• Blown Away, St Andrews
• Scot Surf School, Aberdeen
• Blackhouse Watersports, Isle of Tiree
• Momentum Surf School, Edinburgh
• Pete's Surf School, Campbeltown

• Lost Shore Surf Resort
• Para surfing
• Surf therapy

Scottish Surfing Federation

European Surfing Federation

International Surfing Association

The Wave Project surf therapy charity

Blue Coast Surf School, Cullen Moray Firth