Central Costa Rica Surf Dojo Training Performance Retreat

“Where technical training meets deep recovery”

This retreat is for: Intermediate surfers who are looking to spend a week focusing on technical surf training and performance, utilizing apnea, surf skate, and functional recovery. Open to shortboarders and confident mid-length riders.

JAN 9-16, 2027

The Accommodations

We’ll stay at the Surf Dojo, a completely dialed-in surf training center featuring a concrete wave for surf skating, well-equipped gym, pool, sauna, and ice bath. The Surf Dojo features 4 rooms each with AC, private bathroom with hot water, and two beds to be shared by two-guests. Each room also has a small porch with a view of the ramp.

The Surf

There are several super fun surf spots just a short way down the road, so we’ll load up the truck and drive to the best spot for that day. This area includes a variety of beach breaks best suited to shortboarders or confident mid-length riders. There are several beach breaks we can choose between depending on the size of the swell.

The Training

The training program at this retreat will be a combination of in-water and land-based modalities. Morning surf sessions will focus on in-water coaching followed by in-depth video analysis. Guided afternoon surf sessions will be an optional opportunity to practice skills covered in the morning sessions.

Aside from individualized coaching, classroom sessions will cover topics such as paddle technique and efficiency, lineup positioning and strategy, wave selection and timing, maneuver progression, surf forecasting, and technical knowledge about surfboards and fins. Pool-based breath work and apnea training sessions will lead to greater comfort and confidence in the water.

The highlight of this location is a world-class concrete wave ramp. Two coaching sessions with a surf skate coach during the week will allow you to learn new maneuvers and practice eye line, arm positioning, and flow that will help improve your surfing. The wave ramp will be available during downtime to practice as much as you want!

 

Central Costa Rica Surf Training Performance Retreat

JAN 9 – 16, 2027

Price: $3950 for a shared room for 2

What’s Included:

  • Two way transportation from the (SJO) Juan Santamaría San Jose, Costa RicaAirport (provided you arrive and depart on the designated days/times)
  • 7 nights accommodation in a shared room 
  • 4 deliciously healthy fresh meals per day (early morning cold breakfast, hot brunch, afternoon snack, and dinner with dessert)
  • Unlimited coffee, tea, water, and juice
  • Daily individualized in-water surf coaching/instruction/guiding
  • Daily one-on-one video coaching (post surf session) with one of our instructors
  • 2 breathwork and apnea training sessions in the pool
  • 2 surf skate lessons/coaching sessions and week-long unlimited access to the wave ramp
  • Use of surf skates, helmets, and pads
  • Video footage from surf sessions
  • A group of awesome new Amigas who may become your lifetime surfing friends!
  • Daily mobility and recovery classes
  • Use of sauna, ice bath, and gym facilities
  • Group size limited to 8

Optional Extras:

  • Guests must bring their own surfboards or contact hello@surfwithamigas.com to coordinate rental
  • Massages
  • *Alcohol is not permitted at this retreat
  • Tips for staff

Getting There:

To book your flight, fly into San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO). The surf dojo is located about 1.5 hours from SJO.