Lost Shore Surf Resort

Lost Shore Surf Resort opened in November 2024 in Ratho, on the western edge of Edinburgh, built into the former Craigpark Quarry on a 60-acre site. Its 52-module Wavegarden Cove produces up to 1,000 waves per hour at heights from 0.5 to 2 metres, and Wavegarden and multiple Scottish tourism sources describe it as the largest surf pool in Europe. Beyond surfing, the resort has on-site accommodation, dining, a surfskate setup, a sauna, and wellness treatments.

The lagoon divides into two zones. The shallow bay (0.5 to 1.2 metres deep) runs whitewater and reform waves for learners. The reef area (1 to 2.5 metres deep) generates the peeling, performance waves. Lost Shore lists more than 20 named settings across those zones. The Cruiser is a gentle, thigh- to waist-high open face suited to longboards and foam boards. Cruiser Plus steps up the pace for linked turns on the same face shape. The Turns setting produces shoulder-high walls for cutbacks, carves, and off-the-top manoeuvres. The Advanced or Power setting is steeper and faster, with a pocket that supports tube sections and aerials on a shortboard. The Barrel is a confirmed tube that finishes with a small air section; WavePoolMag noted it runs longer than the barrel setting at comparable Wavegarden Coves at other parks. The Air Wave is a specialty setting (run as periodic small-group sessions) aimed at experienced riders focused on aerial manoeuvres above the lip. All surf sessions last 60 minutes.

The session range covers genuine beginners (from age 6, with supervised whitewash lessons in the bay) through to experienced shortboarders chasing the barrel. Intermediate ocean surfers who want a controlled environment to drill cutbacks or re-entries get solid value from the Turns and Advanced settings. The barrel and air wave are the main draw for advanced surfers, offering something that Scottish sea conditions cannot reliably deliver.

Adult sessions start at £55 for beginner, intermediate, and advanced wave settings. Barrel and Air Wave sessions cost £65. Children's sessions start from £45. Wetsuits and softboards are included in the session price; upgrading to a performance softboard or hybrid board costs an extra £15. The Surfskate Academy runs public classes from £22.50 for adults and £17 for children. Surf bundles let you pre-buy multiple sessions at a discount, with savings of up to £26.50 per session compared to individual booking. Same-day second sessions can be discounted up to 40 percent, subject to availability. A club membership gives 20 percent off board rentals and selected single sessions. Surf-and-stay packages combining 2 or 3 nights of accommodation with surf sessions are available for groups of 2 to 8 people. At £55 for a guaranteed 60-minute session with wetsuit and board hire already included, the per-session cost sits in line with comparable Wavegarden Cove parks internationally.

Book the barrel and air wave sessions as early as possible, they fill well ahead of the standard sessions. Arrive at least 75 minutes before your session start time to clear the 60-minute pre-check-in without rushing. Free parking is on site, about 200 metres from the entrance, with EV charging points available. If you are travelling from Edinburgh city centre without a car, the Surf Bus shuttle (run by Ember) connects the resort to the city. You do not need to bring a wetsuit or board; hire is included in the session fee. If you have extra time after your session, ask about same-day discounts on a second slot. Non-surfing visitors can use the café, bar, and restaurant without a booked activity, so it works as a mixed-group day out.