Surf Retreat
More Than Just Surf Lessons
Our Surf Retreat goes far beyond a standard surf lesson.
Throughout the week, you’ll be fully immersed in surfing and ocean life. In addition to daily coaching in the water, we regularly review photos and videos from the sessions to help you better understand your technique and accelerate your progression.
You’ll also learn about ocean awareness, surf etiquette, wave selection, safety, equipment, tides and forecasts. Whether you’re catching your first wave or looking to refine your surfing, our goal is to help you become a more independent and confident surfer.
Evenings often include surf theory sessions, video analysis, surf movies and discussions about the ocean, creating an environment where learning continues long after leaving the beach.
This is not a surf school lesson. It’s a complete surf experience designed to immerse you in the surfing lifestyle and help you progress faster while enjoying an unforgettable week by the ocean.
What’s Included in the Surf Retreat Experience?
✓ Daily surf coaching adapted to your level
✓ Photo and video analysis
✓ Surf theory sessions
✓ Ocean awareness and surf etiquette
✓ Equipment advice
✓ Small group coaching
✓ Flexible schedules based on tides and conditions
✓ Surf movies and discussions
✓ Free use of surf equipment outside lesson times
For all levels !
Surfing is a challenging sport that requires patience, practice and a good understanding of the ocean. Learning can sometimes feel frustrating, but with the right guidance, progression becomes much faster and more enjoyable.
Our goal is to help beginner and intermediate surfers improve their skills in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Our lessons go far beyond the typical « how to stand up on a surfboard » class. We focus on developing solid foundations, improving technique, understanding the ocean, reading waves and building confidence in the water.
Whether you are catching your very first wave or looking to take your surfing to the next level, each lesson is tailored to your experience and goals. We carefully select the most suitable equipment, surf spot and tide conditions to maximize your progression and enjoyment.
With miles of uncrowded beaches around Saint Girons Plage, we may sometimes walk a little further to find the best waves and the most suitable conditions for your level. Our priority is simple: helping you improve, have fun and leave with the knowledge and confidence to continue progressing long after your stay with us.
Beginner
First time surfing? Tried a few times without success, or a long time ago? This course is for you! Get a full introduction of the sport with theories about the surf, weather and environment, learn the first steps and master the basic techniques.
Intermediate
You have surfed before and can easily stand on a white wash wave but still not confident on an unbroken wave, your goal is to improve on your paddling and catching more green waves on maybe a smaller board? That is your course!
Confirmed
Have surfed many times before, can paddle out and drop a greenwave and surf to the left and to the right but still not able to do critical turns or surf from top to bottom ? Come join this course!
Why Surf in Saint Girons?
Saint Girons Plage offers miles of sandy beaches and multiple peaks, making it one of the best places in France to learn and improve surfing. Unlike crowded surf destinations, there is always space to find waves adapted to your level, from complete beginners to experienced surfers.
The variety of sandbanks and uncrowded lineups allows us to choose the best conditions every day and maximize your progression throughout the week.
Meet your Coach
Bernardo
15 years
experience
Kook
Specialist
Video analysis
Theories and video shooting during the course is a good key to help you see and correct your moves, stances, positions and style. Very personal advice to help individually and structured surf thrills to work on specific goals. All that, always with a lot of humor and laid back atmosphere, cause surf is all about the fun! Yeeew!
premium surf Equipment included
We provide a wide range of surfboards and wetsuits suitable for all levels. From beginner-friendly softboards to performance shortboards, longboards and epoxy boards, you’ll always have the right equipment for the conditions and your progression. Surf skates, balance boards and bodyboards are also available during your stay.