About Shoestring Surf

Shoestring Surf specialises solely in creating unforgettable, hassle-free and incredible value surf trips for University Surf Clubs. We send hundreds of frothing students away every year to live out their surfing fantasies, meaning we know a thing or 2 when it comes to putting together the perfect group surfing holiday.

Shoestring Surf was born from the realisation that students often face a significant amount of hassle – often at very inconvenient times of the year – when it comes to arranging their surf trips. Our goal is to fix this.

We are passionate about creating completely tailor made packages to suit your needs whilst taking the hassle away from you. Flexibility, cost and support are our primary focuses. We are dedicated to sourcing the best deals whilst offering a range of the best surf destinations plus unique booking advantages. This means you pay less but get more! Perfect.

As obsessive and dedicated surfers ourselves, we have spent years travelling the world and therefore have first hand experience and knowledge down to the small details that can make or break your surfing holiday. We are true surf trip geeks. We’ve been there, done that, and got the t-shirt so we know the areas, the perfect surf breaks, the best watering holes and the hidden gems; and we’re here to pass that knowledge on to you.

Why choose us?

Dedicated to Student Surf Trips
Customer Service
Value for Money
Knowledge and Experience
Range of Trip Options

What sets us apart?

  • We don’t do guesswork. 

    We haven’t just read about these places in a magazine or come across a surf camp online. We’ve been there, experienced the location and service, surfed the best spots, found the lively bars and discovered hidden gems. We’ll help you do the same.

  • We make it easy. 

    We know that time is precious as a student, that’s why we take care of all the faff for you. No need to arrange airport transfers or organise surf lessons. Just relax, we’ve got it covered.

  • We make it cheap. 

    You might be a doctor in the making but almost every student relies on a rummage behind the couch now and again. Luckily, our volume of student trips coupled with strong relationships with only the best surf camps in Europe and Morocco means that you will always get the best price through us.

  • The more the merrier! 

    Put peer pressure to good use. The more people you can entice to trade the library for the beach, the more perks you will receive such as free spots on the trip! We’re all for being inclusive and allowing your non-uni surf buddies to come along too.

  • Completely tailor made surf trips.

    We don’t believe one size fits all when it comes to surf club holidays. Instead we think it’s better to talk to you in person and then build your perfect trip from the ground up. Popular options aside from wave riding include; yoga classes, ‘cultural’ city trips and surfboard factory tours.

  • Always on hand.

    From your initial contact to your glowing tan returning back to Blighty and all the time in between, we’ll be here to answer any questions, queries or qualms you might have. Contact us via Facebook, Phone or get an Email response within 24 hours.

  • Hassle free booking and payment. 

    Collecting deposits and payments from large groups of people can be seriously stressful and risky if you take it upon yourself. When you book with Shoestring Surf, we’ll take care of it. Head to our secure password protected payment portal and pay for your trip individually with your debit or credit card. No stress, no Paypal fees, no worries!

Simon Hartley

Simon Hartley

Director of stoke