What is a surf retreat—and can it really change your life? Dancer-turned-yogini-turned-surf-retreat-host Nikki Nii joins us to share how surfing, spirituality, and community collide on retreat—and why you might come home a better surfer and human.
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Surf retreats blend waves and wellness—but are they for you? This episode explores the rise of the surf retreat, how it differs from surf trips and camps, and what to expect before you book. Special guest Nikki Nie joins us next to go even deeper.
Tamarindo, Costa Rica is North America's answer to Peniche—one of the best places to learn to surf and keep progressing. With warm water, forgiving waves, and endless surf camps, it’s a beginner’s paradise year-round.
Baleal Beach in Portugal is a beginner surfer’s dream: mellow waves, endless foamies, and pastel de nata on tap. Discover when to go, what to pack, and why it’s Europe’s unofficial learner’s lineup.
From Ohio to offshore, Kristy found confidence, community, and a love of surfing after her first lesson at 42. Discover how surfing transformed her body, mind, and world—one wave at a time.
From England to Fiji, Rachel shares how surfing transformed her life—from late beginnings to running surf retreats and chasing longboard dreams.
Meet KC, a 58-year-old "Ballsy Charger" whose surfing journey began during the pandemic in Santa Cruz. From wipeouts to wildlife encounters, this is a story of resilience, community, and discovering stoke later in life.
Planning your first surf trip to Bali? Kuta Beach is still a solid beginner surf spot—warm water, mellow waves, and all the rental gear you need. Here's what to expect, when to go, and why it’s still worth the hype (for now).
Discover how a 14-year-old’s first surf session in Japan—complete with a sandwich-snatching eagle—sparked a lifelong love for arctic surfing and led to a powerful documentary on women in boardsports.
Discover insider tips for how to surf more and work less—without breaking the bank. From financial minimalism to remote jobs, this episode shares real strategies from Girls Who Can’t Surf Good on funding the surf life.
