SCARBOROUGH
SURF
Discover the Southern Peninsula coastline, gain local knowledge of the ocean and learn to surf with world champion big wave surfer Ian Armstrong and his family. Open to all skill levels - from first time surfers to those looking for local ocean expertise.
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Led by father +
daughter duo
Ian and Ruth Armstrong, Scarborough Surf was born from a desire to share our passion, knowledge and the experience of surfing with others. Scarborough is an incredibly special place, shaped by the ocean on one side and the mountains on the other. Sometimes the ocean is wild, sometimes it's tame - it’s a playground worthy of respect and the right guidance.
Ian and his wife Lee have chosen to raise their family in this environment, with a focus on a connection to the ocean, building their life around surfing. Ian is a big wave world champion, and has coached, mentored and guided surfers since 1994. His children who have chosen to surf competitively have excelled on both a national and international level.
What We Offer
Surf Lessons
From beginner to advanced specialised coaching, we offer one on one and group surf lessons.
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Surf Tours
With a focus on gaining more in depth local knowledge of the surrounding southern peninsula ocean, a surf, followed by a picnic of local produce.
Bookings need to be made 24hrs in advance for tours.
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Handcrafted Surfboards
Hand shaping custom surfboards is Ian’s craft. Available for preorder of existing designs as well as custom shapes. Please get in touch to see our range.
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Our Story
Traveling and surfing away from home made me realise how much ocean knowledge my family has to share. My parents raised eight kids with surfing at the core of our lives, embracing a nature-connected, unconventional lifestyle. My dad, a world champion big wave surfer, pioneered Cape Town’s big wave scene and handcrafts surfboards with deep ocean expertise.
Working with him is a privilege - sharing his knowledge while keeping my love for surfing, the ocean, and our hometown, Scarborough, alive.
A few years back, a documentary was made that encapsulates our story well. Watch it here.