Women and WavesAll about us
Women + Waves are a collective of passionate surfers who have created a unique and thriving women’s surf group.
Who we are
Women + Waves are a surfing collective specialising in bespoke surfing camps and training exclusively for women. With over a decade of experience, we’ve developed a unique, female-led coaching approach, perfected through trips starting from Cornwall to worldwide destinations.
We stand apart from other surf schools by offering a supportive, low-pressure environment where coaching is tailored to each individual. Learn alongside like-minded women, achieve your surfing goals, build confidence, and have fun.
Why Women + Waves?
In choosing a Women + Waves trip you will be choosing a surf company that has received over three hundred and fifty glowing 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor, Google and Facebook. More than 60% of the customers who experience one of our trips or weekends return for another.
Why do they keep coming back? Because we have identified the barriers women experience when learning to surf and are able to guide and support you to overcome them.
What we do
Women + Waves trips are suitable for every level of surfer from absolute beginners to pros. Women of all ages, backgrounds and abilities are welcomed to this community. 40% of our guests are over the age of 40, and 90% of our guests attend solo.
With Women + Waves you get small group sizes, handpicked surfing locations, equipment chosen for your ability and of course a like-minded group of legendary surfing girls to share waves with - with Women + Waves there really is nothing to stop you from becoming the surfer you always dreamed of.
Book your first trip with Women + Waves today and embark on the surfing adventure of a lifetime!
Our core values
At the heart of Women + Waves are our core values; support, passion, fun, commitment and community. We are dedicated to giving women the guidance they need to achieve their goals.
Support
We support you every step of the way from beginner to pro. No judgement, just a helping hand on your surfing journey.
Passion
Passion fuels our purpose – we love what we do, and the buzz we get from helping you fires our love of surfing even more!
Fun
We believe the best surfer is the one having the most fun! Our weekends and holidays are always a no-pressure environment where good vibes rule.
Commitment
We’re invested in your progress and are committed to helping you become the best surfer you can be.
Community
We will continue to nurture this strong community of like-minded women. Keeping it a friendly, welcoming environment that’s founded on a shared passion for surfing.
Meet the team
Our team is the backbone of the Women + Waves community. Each surfing experience is led by a specially trained female Trip Leader, supported by an all-star group of surf coaches. All our expert coaches are ISA qualified, trained in-house with specialised techniques and teaching styles, and are certified lifeguards. They truly are all-round wonderful human beings, so you couldn't be in safer, more supportive hands.
Rachel Murphy
Founder and Director
Rob Barber
Director
Monica
Event + Bookings Coordinator
Sarah
Photographer
Courtenay
Multi Trip Host, Surf + Skate Instructor
Sarah
UK Surf Instructor
Nina
UK Surf Instructor
Jodie
Barbados Trip Host
Chelsea
Barbados Trip Host
Nette
El Salvador Trip Host
Sophie
UK Surf Instructor
Kitty
UK Surf Instructor
Elana
Morocco + Cornwall Trip Host + UK Surf Instructor
Cat
UK Surf Instructor
Kirsty
Surf Instructor + YouTube host