We have tailored a step by step surf program at our surf retreat to ensure you progress quickly and safely. We use the best instructors, focussed individual attention and a leading student teacher ratio of 3:1 to enable this.
Beginner surf lessons
For beginner surfers, instruction starts with a group demonstration on the beach. Then we will break into small groups of 2 - 3 women per instructor for the week.
Topics covered through the beginner surf program:
As the week progresses our goals with the beginner surfer is to build her confidence in the ocean while moving to the next surfing level. Our specialty at Surf Haven is working with beginners.
- The surfing basics
- The 'Jump-Up' take off
- Board control & surf safety
- Paddling the board through waves and onto waves
- Knowledge of wave mechanics
- Wave selection and wave knowledge
- Reading ocean conditions & tide charts
- Turning techniques
- Generating speed on the wave
- Surf etiquette
Intermediate surf lessons
For intermediate surfers we offer the exciting Surfari program where we take guests to surf and see different spots around Bali each day.
Topics covered through the intermediate surf program:
- Beach selection
- Advanced turning techniques
- Wave selection
- Ocean awareness
- Surf etiquette
- Paddling techniques
- Duck Diving techniques
- Using wave to develop speed
- Surf etiquette
- Linking
Give it a go! You’re in a safe environment at our Bali surf spa retreat; a surf camp that not only lets you enjoy the benefits of a yoga retreat – but also experience a surf holiday and spa retreat at the same time!
Remember, this is your surf holiday – so there is no pressure to join activity programs. You choose how much, or how little, you do.