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Blue Coast is the leading provider of coastal surf & adventure experiences in the North East of Scotland.
We specialise in Surf Lessons, Stand-up Paddleboard (SUP) Lessons & Tours, Coasteering Adventures and Equipment Hire from our surf school base in Cullen Bay on the Moray Firth coast, including locations such as Cullen, Portknockie and Sandend.
My 7 and 10 year old great nieces, spent 3 days with Blue Coast Surf and Paddle. They had an amazing time. The instructors Emmie Jo Fin and Kevin were extremely professional with full Health and Safety compliance. The training covered all aspects of water sport and the fun element , gave the young ones confidence in the water encouraged interaction with the other children participating , my eldest Niece is quite shy however the experience gave her more confidence in interacting with other children and adults. They loved every minute of the experience and will book again to further enhance their development and water skills with a very safe and professional Company. Thank you Douglas Ralph
Our granddaughter went to Blue Coast for her first ever surfboarding lesson on Tuesday 29th July. We found it easily booked online and with 2 hours of coaching on surfing and some lifesaving skills and all equipment provided it was excellent value for money. Each 2 hour session consists of max group of 8 but luckily on that day only 6 pupils so they all got a little extra one on one tuition. Mia truly loved the experience and has asked for a surfboard and wetsuit for Christmas. Would highly recommend Blue Coast as we will certainly visit again with our granddaughter on her next visit.
Brilliant SUP lesson with Adam who made the session a lot of fun while building confidence and knowledge on the water for complete beginners. The session was structured and gave enough time to practice each technique. Highly recommended.
Such a lovely few hours spent learning some paddleboarding skills and touring along parts of the north east coast. The weather was amazing too, which always helps. The Blue Coast guys were great, really friendly, approachable and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend.
Great morning coasteering with Adam and Toby with my son and rest of group. Safety kit was all in top condition and felt safe and well looked after. Great views and chat about the coast and life living there. Would recommend
Absolutely fantastic experience, Adam was a great guide and good fun. Highly recommend 👌
We had a beginners lesson in paddle boarding and could not recommend it enough. Adam was very knowledgable and patient with us teaching all to know about boarding. We had a great time, it was lots of fun and would definitely recommend
Booked the family group coasteering activity for my family. They absolutely loved it and voted it the best activity they did this holiday. They can’t wait to go again on their next visit.
The session was really well run, professional and safe, not to mention a lot of fun! There was no pressure to do the bigger jumps, just encouragement. Me and my boys had an absolutely fantastic day, thank you so much!
I booked my granddaughter on a 4 day course the last week in July - it was worth every penny. The friendly instructors offer a little more than just surfing tuition, with warm up games and fun on the beach. It’s been a positive experience for her and I thoroughly recommend it.
I booked my 10 year old daughter onto the Surf Fun Summer Camp, as we were holidaying in the local area, and she had an amazing time. The quality of the equipment, the instructors and the lessons were all excellent. She had a lot of fun as she learned to surf for the first time. The location is gorgeous and the camp great value for money. I'd highly recommend it. Watch out for dolphins in the bay as the kids play in the surf!
This was a great experience. Our instructor Adam was brilliant and his instructions on safety and how to do everything was very clear. Our group done the Coasteering adventure and it’s something you should try it was very fun. I will definitely be back to do it again.
Had a lesson and did the coastal tour. Great tips from Finn with an easier technique for standing. Friendly and calm manner.,the tour led by Adam and still with Finn was just fab. Looking back at the coast line from a paddle board such a different perspective and the sounds different too. Thank you for a great morning
We went on the family coasteering trip and had an absolutely fantastic experience! We had children with us ranging from ages 10 to 15, and the activities were perfectly tailored to suit all age levels. The guides did a brilliant job making sure everyone felt safe, confident, and included. From clambering up the rock sides to jumping into the sea, every moment was full of excitement and fun. Every member of our family thoroughly enjoyed it, an adventure we’d highly recommend to any family looking for something active and unique!
Boys aged 9yrs - 13yrs all had a fantastic time with Fin great instructor and so patient boys had a fab time Fin even taught them about jellyfish and was on guard when boys wanted to jump off the harbour wall which they loved
Thankyou for making their day
Very good teacher, lovely spot, one of the best things one can do even under bad weather conditions.
Amazing family SUP boarding lesson this morning with Finn, who was very patient, professional and fun! Would highly recommend. We’ll be back!
Great rainy weather program. You’ll get wet anyway, and the rental suits keep you nice and warm.
We did private family coasteering this morning at Portknockie. It was a wonderful experience and Adam was a fantastic guide and we felt safe the whole time. We were so grateful for his patience especially as our youngest was worried about jellyfish. Definitely recommend.
My son had a fab week doing the surf and fun camp with Blue Coast. The staff couldn’t have been better - great activities and lots of knowledge and experience in the team. Great value for money and a lovely experience all round.
Our long sandy beach benefits from local coffee and food businesses, public toilets, and free parking. Portknockie is a world-class venue for exploring the coastline to the iconic Bow Fiddle Rock. Look out for dolphins!
Learn to surf with us; perfect for adults, kids, groups, couples, and families. Personal instruction in a safe & fun environment.
We teach you to paddleboard safely and independently. Enjoy our local coastline from a fresh perspective; fun for everyone.
We only use the highest quality equipment, including warm 5mm thick wetsuits and accessories, buoyancy aids, and helmets. All included in your activity.
We offer activities for all ages & abilities. Whether you're after an adventure, a feel-good experience, or simply to try something new and have fun, we have something to suit you.
All of our team are highly-trained water people; fully qualified as instructors, guides and lifeguards, insured and disclosure checked.
Guides, stories & local knowledge from our team and friends.
Now that we are moving into winter, it's time for a reflection on some of the highlights of Blue Coast's third season running. It's been a great year with some exciting developments!
Some highlights from the last day of our first Surf 'n' Fun Kids Summer Camp last week. We had a variety of conditions but everyone hit the surf with enthusiasm, determination and plenty of smiles!
As our second season comes to a close, we're reflecting on the highlights from an awesome 2023 surf school season at Blue Coast Surf & Paddle (despite the crazy weather!)
On Tuesday evening, we were excited to host the Blue Coast Nippers Club first ever Surf Competition – and what a great time we had! Although the swell turned out a bit smaller than anticipated, and a few of our Nippers were away on their Tattie Holidays, everyone who came along got involved and gave a great performance.
The summer months at Blue Coast have passed in a flash. We've been busy delivering surf and paddleboard lessons & experiences, and now Coasteering too! The surf was pumping with out-of-season swell lighting up some of the spots along the coast.. yeehaa!
Blue Coast has had a great start to the season, with plenty of activities running despite the slow start to the spring weather. The last couple weeks have seen a shift in the weather, with warmer air and water temperatures and plenty of sunny days. Don't forget your sunscreen if you're coming to join us!
Blue Coast has just turned the fine age of 1 year old. It's been a great first year and we're looking forward to the next (and hopefully many more) doing what we love!
As our main season comes to a close, we're reflecting on some awesome things that happened at Blue Coast in August, September and October.
We were off our feet and happy in June and July at Blue Coast; very busy months for our third and fourth in business. Lots of exciting happenings!
Running our first SUP Yoga classes and Surf & Yoga Day retreats. Feeling good going into the first summer at Blue Coast!
Reflecting on a great second month at Blue Coast - getting very busy with lessons & tours, improving our offering, and some exciting new developments. Here's to continuing to grow into the summer months!
In this post, I'll explain some of the key elements of a surf forecast, using Sandend, Scotland and Magicseaweed as an example, and hopefully give you a boost as you jump into surf forecasting. Yeehaa!
The surf school's first month has been brilliant - I've enjoyed welcoming students. April offered up a fair few sunny days and some great waves at Cullen beach - I even managed a few surfs myself! Here's to a good month 2 as the water starts to warm up!
