Improver Surfer ProgrammeThe Wave

Two day programme / From £0000 Book now

Join Women + Waves at The Wave. We are hosting a series of two day surf camps for women to build confidence + community in the water.

Why choose The Wave

Have you always wanted to try The Wave, but are too nervous to give it a go?

Perhaps you didn’t have the best experience in the past and have been put off?

Or maybe you’re just looking for a great girl surf crew to experience the waves with?

If that is the case, our surf camp is for you!

Choose from multiple surf sessions over two days and added extras from surf yoga to surf skate to maximise your enjoyment and boost your surfing progression.

Our team of female coaches will support you every step of the way. From pre-weekend warm up routines to standing with you in the water guiding you into the waves.

What to expect...

Expert coaching support in and out of the water for improver surfers!

Before the weekend you will receive a pre-event information pack and ‘get surf ready’ series of videos and as much advice and support as you need.

On the day you will be met by our Women + Waves team who will show you around the facilities and help you choose the right wetsuit and surfboard.

Once you’re ready we will have a pre-surf briefing and goal setting session, followed by land based coaching before you get into the water to surf for an hour. Following this you will join your instructors for a video analysis session to relive your time in the water.

You have the option to make a weekend of it and surf multiple sessions at different levels, join in with surf yoga, give surf skate a go or just enjoy hanging out with a great new crew of surfer girls! Lots of accommodation options available on site and nearby.

Who’s this course for?

The women’s only surf camp is suitable for improver surfers who want to learn how to catch green waves by developing your paddle and pop up technique. We provide as much support as you need to overcome any barriers. Women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds are welcome, 90% of participants arrive solo and over 40% are over forty; so there’s nothing to stop you becoming the surfer you always dreamed of.

What level am I?

Why choose us?

Unlike other surf sessions at The Wave, this camp will be tailored to suit your needs and abilities. Your team of all female instructors will deliver coaching on land and in the water in a low pressure, supportive environment so you have fun and build confidence while learning.

When to come?

Spring, summer and autumn. New dates at the bottom of the page. Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates.

Quick facts

Water Temp

14 - 24°C

Climate

14 - 30°C

Wave Types

Small Green Waves

Language

English

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the cost of the package, however there are a number of fantastic cost-effective options starting at GBP 45 per night within a ten minute drive of The Wave.

Within 10 minutes of The Wave:

• Mollie’s Motel
• Travelodge Bristol Abbey Wood
• Aztec Hotel and Spa (drop us a message for a discount code)

If glamping within metres of the shoreline is your thing, you can also stay onsite at The Camp.

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What people say

"Absolutely loved the morning. Felt like something just for myself in the company of some excellent women, both staff and attendees"

Georgia

"I loved being surrounded by likeminded women! It was so inspiring hearing everyone’s experiences and journeys. A personal highlight was angling on the wave and really feeling like I'd made good progress within the hour!"

Katy

"Confidence boosting engagement with your staff"

Felicity

"Meeting such a great group"

Hannah

Itinerary

You are welcome to take the whole day or whole weekend to enjoy all the activities we are providing and the wide range of facilities available at The Wave. The arrival times for your programme can be found below:

Session times

Saturday

8am-11:15am Advanced Bodyboard Programme (Left)
Bodyboard pool session 9am-10am
9am Surf Skate (optional)
9:45am-1:15pm Beginner Surf Programme (Left)
Surf pool session 11am-12pm
12:45pm-4:15pm Improver Surf Programme (Right)
Surf pool session 2pm-3pm
3:45pm-7pm Intermediate Programme, surfers and bodyboarders (Right)
Surf and bodyboard pool session 5pm-6pm
7pm-8pm Community Social

Sunday

9:45am-1:15pm Improver Surf Programme (Left)
Surf pool session 11am-12pm
12:45pm-4:15pm Intermediate Programme, surfers and bodyboarders (Right)
Surf and bodyboard pool session 2pm-3pm
4:30pm-5:30pm Post-Surf and Bodyboard Yoga

How does it work?

You can book on as many sessions as you want over one or two days. You can choose to surf and bodyboard or one or the other. We ask that you take note of the timings above as this considers the pre and post surf coaching.

What’s included

Pre-event information pack
Pre-event yoga and fitness videos
Individual goal setting with expert coaching team
Personal surf progression log book to plot your learning journey
Training video on the wave pool and our coaching technique
Land based coaching session on beginner techniques
Wetsuit and foam surfboard hire
One hour surf session on the reef in green waves
In-depth video analysis of your surf session with demonstrations and move-by-move breakdowns to help you progress onto the next stage of your surfing journey.
Professional videography package of your surfing to take home with you
Recording of your video analysis session to help progress your surfing journey
Changing facilities, warm showers and a sauna to use whenever you want!
Post-surf yoga session at the end of the day
Surf skate session (added extra)
An invite to our evening social with wonderful new friends!

What you leave with;

Renewed confidence in surfing at The Wave
Ideas for progression in your surfing journey
New friends and surf community
Video and photography package via our online gallery
Video footage of your instructor delivering your bespoke analysis

The Women + Waves 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 our 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!

Our surf programme gives you the perfect introduction to surfing in a safe and supportive environment. With practical instruction in the water and an 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:

Perfecting body position on the board
Fine-tune your paddle techniques
Perfect your pop-up
How to catch green waves
How to deal with steep take-offs
The skills required to make a drop

Every waking minute of the weekend will revolve around you and your fellow guests; ensuring everyone has a great time and 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 experience.

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? We are offering an optional one hour surf skate workshop for £25pp. This session will provide foundational skills and movements that you will be able to replicate on your board in the water.

Want more time in the water? You can add extra surf sessions across the weekend for £100 each. Choose from the Saturday and Sunday sessions to suit your level, so you can put your new skills straight into practice and make the most of your weekend at The Wave.

The Clubhouse at The Wave has a great variety of food and drink on offer throughout the day. You are also welcome to bring a packed lunch and snacks.

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, not far from Cribbs Causeway. There’s free onsite parking a 15-minute walk from the wave pool.

The closest train station to The Wave, Bristol is Bristol Parkway, from there you can get a bus or Taxi to the wave pool.

The closest airport is Bristol Airport, a short drive away from The Wave’s site. You can take a bus or taxi from the airport to the wave pool.

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FAQs

This course is for you if you can consistently catch broken waves and are now looking to progress to the next level and catch unbroken waves. It’s all about improving your confidence in and out of the water through paddle and pop up techniques. You need to be comfortable with going out of your depth to catch unbroken waves.

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.

Depending on whether you are joining us for the day or for the weekend, on Saturday we will finish the day with a surf social at The Clubhouse in the early evening. On Sunday we will finish late afternoon.

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.