The Surf

Our week-long surf retreat is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and ocean knowledge to paddle out and hit the backline on your own. Whether you’re brand new to surfing or looking to sharpen your skills, this immersive experience will leave you feeling stronger, braver, and more connected to the sea than ever before.

You’ll not only get daily surf coaching, but also the chance to explore some of the Cape Peninsula’s most beautiful breaks, soak up the natural therapy of the ocean, and connect with an inspiring group of women.

Surfing Levels – Where Are You At?

Beginner

  • Never surfed before or only tried it once or twice or surfed a few times a very long time ago.

  • Still learning to paddle, catch white-water waves, and pop up.

Improver

  • Comfortable in white-water and starting to catch small unbroken waves.

  • Working on paddling out back, trimming along the wave, and turning.

Intermediate

  • Confident in paddling out to the line-up and catching green waves.

  • Looking to improve manoeuvres, wave selection, and style.

    When booking with us, please be honest about your skill level. This helps us tailor your sessions for the most optimal surfing experience.

  • Professional surf coaching - Surf coaching from internationally qualified surf instructor, who has taught surfing in 6 countries.

  • Personalised surf analysis – A digital surf analysis for you to see and improve which will be sent to you along with a digital PDF reflection on the workshop that you are able to keep and use for the future.

  • A solid understanding of surf basics – From reading waves to improving your pop-up and stance, you’ll develop real confidence in the water.

  • Natural ocean therapy – Sunshine, saltwater, and the invigorating feeling of living by the sea.

  • Memories to treasure – Professional surf photos of you in action, bleached salty hair, sandy toes, and a glowing smile.

  • Board & wetsuit included – No need to bring gear unless you want to.

What Included?

Surf Spots We’ll Explore

The Kommetjie area is blessed with world-class surf breaks suitable for all levels. Throughout the week, we’ll choose the best spot each day depending on conditions and your progress:

  • Muizenberg – One of the most famous beginner-friendly surf spots in the world, perfect for learning and building confidence.

  • Witsands – Beautiful white sand beach with fun peaks and uncrowded vibes, ideal for beginners and improving.

  • Long Beach – A consistent beach break that offers everything from mellow rides to more challenging waves.

  • Inner Kom – A protected reef offering long rides on the right day, great for refining your turns.

  • Scarbrough - A beach break about 15 minutes South from Kommetjie offering beginner and advanced waves.

  • Stables - A wave about 15 minutes North West from Kommetjie Offering a beach break good for beginners and intermediates on a small day.

The Week

    • Understanding your board and wetsuit fit

    • Ocean safety and reading conditions

    • Introduction to paddling and catching waves

    • Pop-up and stance fundamentals

    • Practice paddling and popping up in the white water

    • Weight distribution and balance exercises

    • Perfecting your stance

    • Learning to turn your board

    • Linking movements for longer rides

    • Video feedback session

    • Paddle-out techniques

    • Catching unbroken “green” waves

    • Wave selection

    • Adjusting stance for speed and control

    • Reading sets and timing take-offs

    • Practicing turns and cutbacks

    • Surfing at a new spot based on conditions

    • Fun drills and challenges

    • Photos in action

    • Last surf of the week with personalised tips

    • Group surf analysis & progress review

    • Closing circle and farewell