Overlooking Whitby beach from the promenade, Whitby Surf School provides high-quality and memorable surf and beach activities for anyone wishing to experience the coast in a new and invigorating way.
At Whitby Surf School, we run a vast array of surf and sea activities to help you experience Whitby beach in ways you never have before. From surf lessons to weeklong clubs, from sunrise SUP paddles to bodyboarding, we offer all you could want to make the most of your day at Whitby Beach.
As a business, and as beach lovers who spend a lot of time on the seafront with our families, it is vital for us that the beach is kept clean. We have a close relationship with Whitby Beach Sweep, who run beach sweeps throughout the year to collect stray plastic and litter. Over the years of working on the beaches, we have seen first-hand the damage that waste and single-use plastic can do to what we believe is one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
Alongside our surf activities, we are guardians of the Whitby beach #2minutebeachclean board and are always enthusiastic about anyone willing to give two minutes of their day to help a little.
You can find lots of eco-freindly alternatives to beach essentials in our Shop, as well as essential Surf gear and accessories!
Leah took over Whitby Surf School in 2022, taking over from Holly & Josh. Leah has been working at the surf school since 2016 as an assistant. As well as having a background as a SEN teaching assistant working with 11-19 year olds, Leah is also an active crew member of Whitby RNLI. Now key members of the beach community down on Whitby Promenade, the business has gone from strength to strength.
At Whitby Surf School we are team of passionate surfers and beach fanatics with a drive to share our love and experience of the coastline. We strive to make certain all our activities are safe, exciting, and above all else, fun.
Our customers are at the heart of our business and are our number one priority - so every session and activity we provide is safety checked, inclusive and uniquely memorable. Safety is key at Whitby Surf School, multiple members of the team have backgrounds that are heavily involved in the RNLI. With all this experience on hand, and fully qualified expert instructors, you can be sure that your safety is our number 1 priority.
As a team, we believe surfing or paddle boarding in Whitby is one of the best ways to experience our beautiful coastline. Whitby beach is different on every day of the year, and ever changing. We believe that moment is worth sharing.
We also work closely with The Wave Project, a charity dedicated to providing surf lessons for young people with mental health problems. This is one of our biggest achievements. 3890 young people have accessed surf lessons through The Wave Project surf therapy, and it has been a humbling experience to be a part of that – and to see the progression of those involved throughout their time with us. It has been an honour to be a part of their unforgettable experience and we hope to go on to work with the charity more in the future!
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