3 Day Winter Surf Retreat  ·  Cornwall

3 days of coached surfing, video analysis and proper recovery.

Cold water. Clean air. Good people. 8 guests, 2+ coaches, 2 private houses above Watergate Bay. You show up and surf. Everything else is handled.

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8 guests 2+ coaches 3 nights 4 surf sessions 2 video sessions 2 private houses

What you get

What's included?

Everything is sorted. You just show up. Surf, reset, and leave feeling unreal. The list below is the whole trip, no hidden extras.

  1. 01

    3 nights in two private houses

    2 modern houses next to each other, on a quiet stretch of coast above Watergate Bay. Both are yours for the retreat.

  2. 02

    4 personalised surf sessions

    Filmed, with in-water coaching. The spot is chosen each day to match the conditions and where you are at.

  3. 03

    2 video analysis and theory sessions

    Watch back what you actually do in the water. You leave with a written plan for what to work on next.

  4. 04

    A sauna and cold water recovery evening

    Sauna, cold dips and hot tubs at Saunasa. The reward at the end of a cold day, and it does real work for sleep.

  5. 05

    A group capped at 8, with 2+ coaches

    Small enough that everyone gets seen and everyone progresses. Not a packed camp.

  6. 06

    A private chef, breakfast and dinner

    Every meal at the house cooked for you, with a celebration dinner together on the last night.

Where you'll stay

Our Houses.

Two modern houses next to each other, just outside Newquay at Watergate Bay. Both houses are yours for the retreat. We surf Fistral, Watergate Bay and quieter corners along the coast, picked out by local surfers.

15 photos The retreat houses at dusk, lit up from outside
2 houses, side by side

Yours for the whole retreat

Bright, modern and right next to each other, with balconies, a hot tub, a games room and views out to the sea.

Living room with a balcony and sea view White kitchen with wooden stools Hot tub lit up at night Top floor bedroom with a balcony

A road map of the three days

Structured enough to build momentum. Loose enough to feel like time off.

Day 01

Arrive and Chill

  • Check in at 3pm at the house. Bags down, sea air, the pace drops almost straight away.
  • A first look at where we will surf tomorrow, then a chef-cooked dinner together.
  • Nothing else asked of you. Put your feet up.
Day 02

First Day of Surfing

  • Slow morning. Coffee and breakfast together, ocean in view.
  • Morning surf session, the first of the trip.
  • Midday video analysis and theory. Notes written for you individually, to keep working on after the retreat.
  • Afternoon surf session, filmed, coached in the water.
  • Evening recovery at Saunasa. Sauna, cold dips and hot tubs, with a chef-cooked dinner after.
Day 03

Second Day of Surfing

  • Slow morning again. Coffee and breakfast, no rush.
  • Morning surf session.
  • Midday video and theory, building on day two.
  • Afternoon surf session, filmed and coached.
  • End-of-trip celebration dinner together, cooked by the chef. Well earned.
Day 04

Leave Refreshed

  • One last breakfast together. Clear heads, full tanks.
  • Check out at 11am.
  • You go home reset, and with a plan for what to work on next.

Who is this trip for?

A weekend that means something.

  • Higher-level beginners finding their feet in unbroken waves.
  • Steady intermediates who want to stop plateauing.
  • Any ocean lover who wants three days with some weight to them.

Is this you?

  • You want fast, simple, clear coaching.
  • You are ready to stretch your comfort zone, in a safe way.
  • You love the idea of cold water, good people and good energy.
  • You prefer a small crew, not a packed surf camp.

If you nodded at most of that, this is your kind of trip and your kind of community.

Benefits

It's not just the weekend. It's the progression, and how you feel after.

  • Better waves, fewer peopleWinter is when Cornwall actually works. Cleaner swell, and line-ups you can breathe in.
  • Coaching built around youTwo coaches, eight guests. Feedback that fits how you surf, not a faceless class.
  • Video from the waterYou see what you really do out there, not what you think you do. That is where the jump comes from.
  • Cold water, done properlyPaced sessions and a real sauna after. Good for circulation, sleep and a clearer head.
  • A plan, not just photosYou leave with written notes and drills to keep the progress going at your home break.
  • Good peopleSmall groups tend to stay in touch. You arrive with strangers and leave with a crew.

Dates & availability

Winter 2026 into 2027. Numbers kept small on purpose.

Every weekend runs Friday afternoon to Monday morning. Winter conditions, so the plan flexes with the forecast.

  • Fri 27 to Mon 30 Nov 2026Fully booked
  • Fri 11 to Mon 14 Dec 20264 spots left
  • Fri 8 to Mon 11 Jan 20273 spots left
  • Fri 22 to Mon 25 Jan 2027Open
  • Fri 5 to Mon 8 Feb 20274 spots left
  • Fri 19 to Mon 22 Feb 20274 spots left

Pick your weekend on the booking form, or choose flexible and we will send what is open. We hold your place while you decide.

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The Cornish coast at Watergate Bay

Before you ask

The things people want to know.

What level do I need to be?
You should be able to swim confidently and be comfortable in the sea. Confident beginners through to solid intermediates get the most out of it. If you are not sure where you sit, tell us and we will be straight with you before you book.
Do I need my own kit?
No. Winter wetsuit, boots, gloves, hood and boards are all provided and sized to you. Bring warm, dry clothes and something cosy for the evenings.
How cold is the water, really?
Around 10 to 12 degrees through the winter. The suits are good, the sessions are paced so you are not sitting around freezing, and the sauna after is the reward.
Can I book with a partner or friend?
Yes. Choose "Me + one more" on the booking form and the two of you share a room. You both get the full retreat, for £1,200 total (£600 each), and one £250 deposit holds the room.
Can a non-surfing partner come?
The trip is built around the group surfing together, so places are for participants only. If you'd like both houses for your own private group, ask us about a full takeover.
How do I get to Watergate Bay?
Newquay is the nearest town, with a train station and a small airport. Once you are booked we send full travel notes and help coordinate lifts from the station.
What if the surf is flat or stormy?
Winter Cornwall nearly always has something. We pick the spot each day to match the conditions, and the coaches adjust the plan. If a session has to move, recovery and theory fill the gap.
How does booking work?
You book through the form below: pick your weekend and pay a £250 deposit to hold your spot. The deposit comes off the total, and it is refundable up to eight weeks before and transferable to another date up to six weeks before.

Ready when you are

8 places. Cold water. Three days that stay with you.

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Secure your spot, and get your surfing reviewed too.

Apply and pay your deposit for one of our upcoming Nomad Surf coaching trips. Share a clip of your surfing when you apply, and alongside your deposit, our coaches review it and send you a free video analysis: what you're doing well, the biggest thing holding you back, and what to focus on next.

No clip? That's completely fine too, your deposit still secures your spot.

  • Takes about 3 minutes
  • Share a clip and get a free video analysis alongside your deposit
  • Straight through to payment once you've applied
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