The Best Surf Camps for Women

Want to make friends in seaside paradise? Consider going on a women’s only surf trip! These surf camps for women are bound to help you up your surf skills in incredible places around the world. Best of all, we’ve picked the top surf camps for solo traveling women, beginner surfers, experienced surfers, and more at these female-friendly surf getaways.

The best women’s surf camps: Quick Picks

The best surf camps for women: In depth

Surf Bikini Retreat

Location: Nosara, Costa Rica

Best women’s surf camp for beginner surfers

Surf Bikini Surf Camp is a perfect place to relax, make friends, and learn how to surf. This surf camp is based in the beautiful city of Nosara with eye-catching views and lounge worthy beaches. The surf camp combines surfing with yoga, so you can up your mobility prior to catching waves. While it’s a great surf camp to go to with a bunch of girl mates, solo travelers will be welcome as well. Each surf lesson is taught by certified instructor and camps include gear hire. Each camp includes photos, video analysis sessions, a one-hour massage, meals, and accommodation.

Apart from speaking the surfing language, it’s also a great place to socialize. You’ll find people who share similar surfing enthusiasm, and you can also share a laugh with locals as well! As for relaxation, there’s proper massage therapy. You can enjoy therapeutic massages after a fun and tiring day spent on the waves.

The camp is held at a retreat made up of four cabinas with single and double occupancy. All have air conditioning, private bathrooms, a communal pool area, and wifi.

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Surf with Amigas

Location: Changes each camp; usually in Central America (Panama, Mexico, Costa Rica)

Best women’s surf camp for experienced surfers

Surf with Amigas is one of the most popular surf camps for women and caters to all abilities. Run by Holly Beck, an inspiring surfer and former pro, surfers wanting to up their surf game will be well accommodated here thanks to the expertise Holly and the other surf instructors at Surf with Amigas brings. Surf camps are all-inclusive and often come with yoga classes, video analysis, gear hire, accommodation, meals, and transport to and from the surf breaks.

There’s an all-levels surf camp in Northern Nicaragua, a jungle retreat in Costa Rica, and guided surf trip of Bocas del Toro on offer. Occasionally, there’s an advanced tube riding clinic that takes place in Northern Nicaragua, run just a few times per year.

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Tiny Whale Surf Camp

Location: Lagos, Portugal

Best women’s surf camp for intermediate surfers.

Tiny Whale Surf Camp is one of the best surf camps for intermediate surfers. With experienced coaches, you’re bound to leave the camp the better surfer than you arrived. It’s a female exclusive surf camp with yoga, standup paddleboarding, and relaxation on offer aside from surf lessons. If you’re a solo traveler, this is a great place to meet other surfers who share a passion for surfing and chilling.

Each camp includes yoga sessions, surf lessons, daily video coaching and theory lessons, surf skate sessions, SUP session, transport, gear hire, most meals, and accommodation.

The surf camp itself has a hot tub, swimming pool, barbecue area, a spacious lounge to relax and converse with your friends and a yoga deck is also at your service. The rooms can be shared, with double or twin bedrooms depending on your preference. The vibe of the camp is cozy, with a laid-backyou can also get double or twin bedrooms, depending on your preference.

Other restaurants, beaches, and shops are also near and can be reached within walking distance. Feel like taking a stroll? Visit beautiful gardens with gorgeous landscapes, play table tennis and challenge your buddies to a match or relax after an adventurous day spent surfing on the waves at their sauna.

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Pelan Pelan Bali

Location: Canggu, Bali, Indonesia

Best women’s surf camp for relaxation

Stay at Pelan Pelan Bali for a much-needed break. This is a surf camp that caters to women who want a blend of relaxation and adventure. Give yourself pampering sessions with their massage services and chill by their scenic swimming pool. The food at Pelan Pelan Bali has a heavy emphasis on health. You’ll be served healthy breakfasts throughout your stay and if you’ve got any other dietary requirements, those area easily catered for.

Camps include massages, surf guiding or lessons, yoga sessions, breakfast and lunch, accommodation, and day trips.

You’ll want to bring a camera and snap a few pictures at the location itself; the property is surrounded by tropical gardens. Your accommodation options can range from comfortable eight-bed dorm rooms to luxurious private rooms facing a tranquil river. The traditional Balinese designs are sure to impress you. They’ve got a big swimming pool, a yoga shala ideal for meditation, and spa.

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Surf Espresso

Location: Mirissa, Sri Lanka

Best budget female-friendly surf camp

If you’re looking for the perfect summer retreat with your girls, give Surf Espresso a serious consideration. Known for their female-friendly hostel accommodation, Surf Espresso has an inclusive atmosphere. Surf camps include yoga sessions, surf lessons, plant-based breakfasts, and accommodation.

Visit the stunning beaches nearby and practice yoga on your own or take yoga lessons in their beautiful jungle yoga shala at the time when the sun is setting; this will surely give you major meditation goals! Feel like relaxing? Treat yourself to a massage and unwind by the beautiful gardens. Grab a drink or socialize with the locals and learn more about the rich culture while you’re at it. Snorkel around in the crystal clear waters to spot sea turtles and reef fish in Mirissa.

Love your veggies? You’ll be provided vegan meals as per your request and dietary needs. All the meals cooked are healthy with a fantastic breakfast menu to look forward to each day.

Surf Espresso is a boutique hostel in Mirissa with six beds, a shared bathroom, air conditioning, and hot water shower. The property itself is surrounded by tropical gardens where wildlife like peacocks and monkeys roam freely.

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Escape Haven Bali

Location: Canggu, Bali

Best women’s surf camp for digital nomads

Refresh your mind, body, and spirit at Escape Haven Bali for a luxurious surfing experience. This surf school provides you with customized activities catered to your interests. Each camps come with yoga and meditation sessions, a boat trip to secret surf spots, unlimited spa treatments, luxury accommodation, and surf lessons.

There is a large outdoor pool, a bar to chill at, and you can also get a free bicycle to ride around and explore the beautiful sceneries and landscapes yourself. Experience the ultimate relaxation by visiting their spa and get massages on demand. Socialize and make some new friends in their lounge. Fast wifi means this is also one of the best places for surfing digital nomads.

You can also practice yoga at their onsite yoga shala outside of dedicated classes. When it comes to surfing, the instructors are highly experienced and have years of surf knowledge up their sleeves which you can benefit from. The rooms are comfortable and spacious with stylish designs and are also fully airconditioned.

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Ride On Retreats

Location: Algarve, Portugal

Best luxury surf camp for women

Got a week to spare? Experience the ultimate luxury and comfort at Ride On Retreats in Algarve, Portugal. The onsite spa at this camp is exceptional, providing you with all your relaxation therapies while you learn the art of mastering your ride on the waves. Each camp includes surf lessons, yoga sessions, standup paddle boarding, meals, accommodation, airport transfer, and gear hire.

Practice yoga and meditation while staying at their luxury apartments right on the spa resort or take a dip in one of their amazing indoor swimming pools! You’ll be taught the art of surfing with low guests to instructors ratio which ensures that you get the best learning experience, helping you progress faster.

You’ll get to experience the delicious local cuisine by getting the taste of their delicious breakfast menu, and you can even get packed lunch to carry. High-speed Wifi, comfortable bedding arrangements with a laid-back vibe, and a touch of luxury are the highlights of this trip, to name a few.

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Roxy Surf School Cantabra

Location: Somo, Spain

Best surf camp for adventure lovers

Roxy surf school is one fantastic place to learn and relax. They cater to all surf levels, from beginners to experts. So even if you’re a first-timer, you’re in good hands. You can get daily surfing lessons after a yoga class, helping you stay limber during your surf session. Get your inner artist out as they also offer graffiti classes and also learn the basics of breakdancing.

If you’re a camping enthusiast, now is the best time to enjoy yourself. You’ll be staying in tents which will be scattered around the surf school. You’ll be welcomed on your first day at the surf school with a welcome pack, and surf school’s most experienced and certified instructors will brief you about the surf school and your schedule. The staff is known to be super friendly and helpful as well.

You’ll be served daily delicious meals and if you’ve got any allergies or intolerance to some foods, just let the staff know beforehand so they can arrange your food accordingly. A BBQ night is also one of the many highly highlights of the trip where you can socialize, enjoy delicious food and share a laugh with the other surfers.

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