NEW EVENT: 16th May - Women + Waves ✕ The Wave, Bristol | All Abilities!

Intermediate Surfer ProgrammeThe Wave

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Join Women + Waves at The Wave, England’s premiere Wave Pool. In collaboration with The Wave, we are hosting one day surf camps for women, aimed at building confidence and community in the water. With sessions for all levels on left or right waves

What to expect intermediate at the Wave

Why choose The Wave

This unbelievable artificial wave provides flawless right and left hand, peeling waves, so you can practice your pop ups, turns and build confidence all with the guidance of our expert in-water instructors. You will improve your riding while getting the maximum fun out of this incredible wave pool experience.

What to expect intermediate at The Wave

What to expect...

Kick off your day with a warm welcome from the Women + Waves team and our expert female instructors, plus an optional surf skate session. After a pre-session briefing covering your personal goals, choose from beginner, improver or intermediate wave pool sessions (one hour each, book in advance). Post-surf, relive your waves through video analysis with instructor feedback. Our 30-minute surf-inspired yoga session will stretch you out. Round off with lead instructor Kitty for a community social and Q&A on surfing, yoga and breathwork. Enjoy The Wave's cafe, sauna and facilities throughout -plus accommodation options are available.

Who’s this course for?

All women! Whatever your age or ability, the sessions will be tailored for you. From beginner, to progressor to intermediate level coaching. Our coaching team will be in the water with you making sure you know where to paddle, assisting you to catch waves and making sure you get the most out of each ride. Then feeding back on each wave to ensure continual improvements throughout the session.

What level am I?

Why choose us?

Unlike other surf sessions, this one day course will be tailored to suit your needs and abilities. Your team of female instructors will deliver coaching in a no pressure, supportive environment so you have fun and build confidence while learning.

When to come?

We are hosting two one day camps in May and July and lucky for us the waves are always perfect!

Quick facts

Water Temp

10 - 24°C

Climate

10 - 32°C

Wave Types

Artificial

Language

English

What people say

"Had an amazing weekend on the Beginner's course in Newquay! Such a lovely group of girls and instructors. Bex is such a great instructor who is so encouraging and helpful. The photo and video analysis was so helpful to be able to make improvements on your surfing, big thank you to Sarah for the fantastic photos! Can't recommend Women and Waves enough if you want a relaxed, encouraging and good vibes weekend with like-minded women."

"Absolutely fantastic organisation. I went on a beginner course and I've already felt confident enough to head out on my own several times since. My instructor was fab, offering advice throughout to help me visibly progress over the course of two days. I will be back!"

"Had the best weekend on the Women and Waves beginner course! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough. The whole crew made everyone so comfortable; we had so much fun and actually managed to learn how to surf along the way! Massive thanks to Bex, Daisy and Ciara who got my surfing way further than I would have thought possible in one weekend - I had barely surfed before but they got us all catching waves and standing by the end. Even if we hadn’t managed to learn, we would have had such a great time regardless. Thanks again guys - see you next time for the progressor course!"

Itinerary

Our itinerary for the day is dependent on your surfing level, if you have any questions about what would suit you best just get in touch and we can help. Alternatively you can use our guide for choosing the right session to suit you.

Intermediate surf at the Wave itinerary

Intermediate

You are welcome to take the whole day to enjoy all the activities we are providing and the wide range of facilities available at The Wave.

Day plan below:

Morning

  • Welcome meeting
  • Surf skate introduction
  • Beginner surf lesson
  • Video analysis

Lunchtime

  • Progressor surf lesson
  • Video analysis
  • Surf inspired yoga session

Afternoon

  • Intermediate surf lesson
  • Video analysis
  • Surf inspired yoga session

Evening

  • Community social lead by Women + Waves coaching team

Closer to the date we will provide a more detailed breakdown of timings. All our surf day activities are completely optional – you can enjoy as much or as little as you desire. This is not a boot camp!

What’s included

You’ll cover all the basics to get you started. Here are the details:

  • Pre-surf online yoga video to prepare your mind and body for your session.
  • Individual goal setting with expert instructors with your personal surf progression log book to enable you to plot your learning journey.
  • 1 x surf session of your choice on either the left or right hand wave with in water coaching and support.
  • In-depth video analysis of your surf sessions with demonstrations and move-by-move breakdowns to help you progress onto the next stage of your surfing journey.
  • 1 x surf inspired yoga session to help your muscles stretch out after your time in the water.
  • An optional one-hour Intro to Surf Skate lesson (£25pp).
  • Board and wetsuit hire for the duration of the programme
  • Professional photo and footage package of your surfing to take home with you.
  • Changing facilities and warm showers.
  • An invite to our evening social to enjoy a drink with wonderful new friends!
  • Post course, stretch out routine supplied on video to help your muscles to repair after 6 hours of surfing.

The one day surf camp at The Wave is all about you, so we want you to enjoy it, and get everything out of it that you hope to. We’ll have a chat at the start of the day about what your motivations are for coming, work with you individually to set personalised goals, and give you encouragement and feedback on every wave and wipeout! If your goal is simply to have fun, don’t worry, we can go easy on the coaching elements. However, if you want to maximise your progression and learn new skills, then this is perfectly designed to help you on that journey.

Whatever your ability and experience in the surf, we’ve got you covered as your tuition is tailored to suit your ability perfectly. Your sessions are zero pressure, lots of fun and your female instructors are all qualified lifeguards and are fully insured, so you’ll be in safe hands!

This one-day surf programme gives you the perfect introduction to surfing in a safe and supportive environment. With practical instruction in the water and in-depth video analysis session back on land, this will give your surfing skills a great boost! Here’s what you can expect to learn in the intermediate session:

  • Bottom and top turns
  • Drawing clean lines both frontside and backhand
  • Positioning in the line up
  • Check turns and re-entries
  • Generating speed with compression and extension
  • Pumping and S-turns
  • Angled take offs
  • Surfing bigger waves
  • Breathwork
  • Power zones of the wave

 

Every waking minute of the day will revolve around you and your fellow guests; ensuring everyone has a great time, is getting personalised coaching to help them reach their goals. Sprinkle in lots of fun, friendship and female support along the way, and you have a recipe for a fantastic and memorable day.

Your surf session will be filmed by a photographer on the pier and a member of the team in-water with the Go-Pro! These photos and videos will be used for detailed video analysis feedback sessions to fast-track progression. The opportunity to have footage of yourself analysed is the quickest way to learn, as it increases your self awareness, quickly spot errors and helps you visualise what to do to take your performance to the next level. You’ll have access to all of your photographs and videos after the weekend via the easy to use online gallery platform that will be shared with you.

Why not join an optional Surf Skate Workshop to kick start the day? We are offering an optional one hour surf skate workshop at the beginning of the day for £25pp. This session will provide foundational skills and movements that you will be able to replicate on your board in the water.

No matter your surfing experience level, surf skating is an invaluable tool to develop the dynamic body movements you require during surfing. It helps you improve your balance, generate speed and navigate through turns. It’s also amazing fun and we guarantee that you’ll get the feel for it after just one lesson.

While maximising safety, your instructors will deliver a series of drills that enable you to practise toe and heel control, opening your shoulders and using your arms to draw clean lines through your turns. These lessons will increase your time spent on a board simulating these manoeuvres. Which in turn, will increase your balance, strengthen your muscle memory and increase your rate of progression on a surfboard.

It’s great fun and super safe! Many previous guests have used this session as a springboard to start surf skating themselves and practice in their own time.

There are limited places to surf skate, to book, just add to your booking when selecting your weekend during the checkout process. You’ll even receive a discount of 10% at Flavour Skate shop in Newquay should you want to buy one yourself.

The Clubhouse at The Wave has a great variety of food and drink on offer throughout the day. Remember to bring a reusable water bottle, you will have regular opportunities to refill when you need to.

Travel

The Wave is close to junction 17 of the M5 motorway in South Gloucestershire, just 20 minutes from Bristol City Centre. Easter Compton, Bristol, BS35 5RE.

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Dates and prices

Date
16th - 16th May 2026
From £155
Date
11th - 11th July 2026
From £155

FAQs

This course is for you if you are confident surfing bigger waves, you can ride along the face of a green wave and you feel comfortable in chest-high waves. Now you want to improve your style and technique, which is what this programme will focus on. You need to be up for catching bigger waves with a willingness to throw yourself into trying new things!

The Wave has fantastic onsite glamping facilities – The Camp – giving the opportunity to sleep just meters from the shoreline. There are also multiple great B&B options offsite within a short driving distance of The Wave.

You should budget for food and drinks throughout the day, approximately £15-£20.

  • If you’d like to join our event please click our ‘Book Now’ button and complete our quick and easy online payment system or please give us a call +44 (0) 1637 226017
  • Select the equipment you will need at the time of booking if you need any.
  • Enter your credit or debit card details into our secure system to make payment. Or we can take your payment over the phone.
  • Once paid you’ll be sent an email confirmation and an online enrolment form to complete.
  • Prior to the day, we’ll send you your pre-trip information pack with exact timings and other useful information.

Due to this weekend being in high demand, we have very limited availability. However, we can hold your space for 24 hours without payment.

Yes definitely! We pride ourselves on being super welcoming and friendly. Most of our guests arrive solo and leave with friends for life.

If you book in a group of 5, the fifth person will be free.

Yes! This is a scenario that we are very familiar with. Why not make a family break of the weekend? You can join the surf weekend with us while the rest of your family enjoy the other surf sessions and facilities available at The Wave. Please contact us if you need a hand organising accommodation. Book early to avoid disappointment and get the best prices.

On the Wednesday before the weekend begins you will receive the pre event information.

The cafe at The Wave has a range of great menu options. Most dietary requirements are catered for.

We will finish the camp with an evening social and we’d love you to join. If you need to leave earlier then please let us know at the time of booking and we can make sure that your group sessions are timed so that you finish in time to get away.

Equipment hire – wetsuit and soft top surfboard – is included in the package. It is possible to upgrade to a hardboard for an extra 25pp. We do not offer a discount for bringing your own equipment.

Yes, we have a full range of hire equipment that we can present to you and recommend the most suitable board for you to progress on.

Before booking please take a look at our surfing levels.  You will not be able to switch levels as this course is suited to your ability. If you have any questions or are worried about which ability you will be, drop us an email at info@womenandwavessociety.com or call us on 01637 226017

If you are under 18 we will need to chat to you on the phone and you will need to be accompanied on the trip by a parent or guardian throughout the weekend (they don’t have to participate). If you are 65 or over we’d love to chat to you about the weekend before you book. Please email us to arrange a time and we’ll contact you. Or you can call us on +44 (0) 1637 226017.

Parking is free at The Wave. There is a 15 minute walk from the car park to The Clubhouse. Please remember to arrive at least 60 minutes before your surf and make sure you have signed your waiver online before arriving to site.They have a very limited number of parking spaces at the Clubhouse for blue badge holders.

The Wave can’t accommodate overnight camping in their car park. This is a term in their lease. Therefore, very soon overnight car parking at The Wave will be monitored by Automated Number Plate Registration technology (ANPR). All cars that enter the car park will be tracked, and any that have not left by 11pm will be fined. Camp guests will be able to register their cars for the duration of their stay. This technology will be installed and managed by NPC and not by The Wave.

If you’re based outside the UK and want to chat through the details of the camp, you can contact us via our online chat.

If your circumstances change and you can’t join the trip, please let us know as soon as possible via email. Your cancellation notice will start from the date we receive it.

Cancellation terms:

We hold part or full costs, depending on when you cancel:

  • If you cancel 12 weeks or more before the trip we retain 50% of the total cost
  • If you cancel with less than 12 weeks before the trip then its 100% of the total cost

Cancellation may fall under the terms and conditions of your holiday insurance policy and you may be able to claim.