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Weekends

Discover the ultimate women-only surf coaching weekend, run for women by women. Choose from beginner, progressor or intermediate, and receive 2 in-water lessons, all equipment included, and 2 photo and video analysis surf theory sessions with expert coaches. A dedicated photographer will capture your best surf moments, so you can share your epic waves with friends and family. Enjoy an optional surf skate workshop, and bond with your new surf sisters over a group dinner. An epic weekend forging lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories in an empowering, supportive environment.

What is the Women and Waves Academy?

What is a Women + Waves Surf Coaching Weekend?

An action-packed adventure for female surfers of all levels. Connect with fellow surfers, catch the best waves, and enjoy personalised coaching in small groups. Our team lets you set the pace, and everyone is welcome - 90% of participants come solo, and over 40% are over forty. We handle all logistics providing equipment, information, and local knowledge so you can simply show up and surf. Choose us for your all-girls surf weekend and you’ll experience the full package; laughter, fun, and learning.

Why Women + Waves?

With ten years of surf coaching experience, our all-female ISA-qualified team offers expert guidance tailored to maximise your learning. Every surf coach is also a trained lifeguard, ensuring you're in safe hands. With over 350 five-star reviews on Tripadvisor, Google, and Facebook, and 60% of customers returning after their first trip, you can be sure of a life changing experience. You're not just joining a weekend—you're becoming part of an empowering all-female surfing collective.

What people say

"Once again had the best time (5th time with W+W)! As ever, really well organised, slick, pressure-free fun, with a bunch of like-minded women. Coaches were awesome, great tuition, tailored for maximum progression. Sarah, the photographer never fails to get the coolest shots - no idea how she does it, she captures everything, in such great quality! Thanks again, feeling stoked!"

"I've been trying to surf for years now, and felt stuck as many of us holiday surfers do. But I went on a W+W weekend and I can't believe how far I've come after just one weekend surrounded by such a supportive, fun and kind group of women. "

"I had an amazing time! I even came away with a new surf skill - I learnt to turn! Such a professional, pressure-free and safe surfing environment. Had the best experience ever. Can't wait to practice all I have learnt so I can come back and learn more. Definitely recommend to everyone!"

"Just completed the progressors weekend in Newquay and it was the best! Maya was such a good instructor with the best energy, and all the other gals pushing us into waves and hyping us up are so lovely! Had the best surf conditions, and was surrounded by supportive women.. honestly, what could be better?!"

"Had an amazing weekend on the Beginner's course in Newquay! The video analysis was so helpful to be able to make improvements on your surfing. Can't recommend Women and Waves enough if you want a relaxed, encouraging and good vibes weekend with like-minded women."

"Had an amazing weekend in Wales with a lovely group of people. We were lucky enough to have perfect conditions and our beginner group were able to go out back and surf some greens! I wasn’t sure if photo/video analysis would be helpful as a complete beginner but it made a massive difference. Thank you to the W+W team who were kind, funny and always patient!"

"I've had a number of surf lessons in the last few years but this was the first time I felt I 'got it' - I was standing on the board and surfing by the second day!! Highly recommend it if you really want to get a better understanding of surfing and progress in a short amount of time!! Already looking to when I can book the next trip with them!"

"The intermediate weekend camp was amazing! It was so good and such good value that I immediately booked on to another weekend later in the year! The coaching team really put me at ease and made me feel 100% safe and confident. They also really emphasised that it's about having fun - it's not a boot camp. It was a great attitude. I came down alone and I was super inspired by all the women I met!"