18 May – 26 May


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Perfect Swells
Warm Waters
Surf Culture

Some places just get under your skin. Warm water, forgiving waves, and a rhythm to the days that you carry home with you. Paddle out every morning, wander the island every afternoon, and share it all with a small group that quickly stops feeling like strangers.

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Where
Bali, Canggu
When
18 May – 26 May
For whom
All Skill Levels
trip highlights
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Island's Secrets
Waterfalls, markets, quiet corners and more
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It started as a trip.
Then it turned into something we couldn't stop doing. These days it's a small, tight community of people who'd rather earn a story than buy a souvenir.
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Levels

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first-time

Total Newbie

Zero experience? Perfect. We begin on the sand — balance, timing, and how to stay calm in the water — before you ever paddle out. Most people are riding whitewater by the end of day one.

beginner

Still Learning

You can stand up and ride the foam. Now we tidy up the basics and get you turning down the line on unbroken waves, with plenty of coaching along the way.

intermediate

Pretty Confident

You're comfortable out the back and hungry to get sharper. We'll take you to punchier peaks and fine-tune the details that separate riding from surfing.

advanced

Already a Pro

You don't need lessons — you need good waves and good company. Join the dawn patrol, trade pointers with the crew, and just surf.

Stay

Our home base sleeps up to two dozen people across eight rooms — never a crowd. Pick a shared twin, a private double, or a suite if you're rolling in with friends.

Our Villa
Modern two-story house with a thatched roof surrounded by lush greenery next to a flowing river.
experience

The waves are the reason you came. The rest is why you'll come back.

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for body

Yoga and Meditation

Loosen up sore shoulders with an evening flow, and ease into the day with an unhurried morning sit before the first session.

Yoga and meditation
for soul

Temples and Ceremonies

Slow down for a temple morning and the odd fireside circle, where the conversation tends to drift somewhere honest.

Temples and ceremonies
for mind

Culture and Growth

Wander the markets with someone who knows them, then linger over dinners that go long past the last plate.

Culture and growth
for fun

Adventures Together

Chase quiet coves on two wheels, graze your way through a night market, and stay up telling stories you'll retell for years.

Adventures together
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program

Full Program
Day 1

Landing Day & First Faces

Landing day. This one's about arriving properly — we'll collect you from the airport whenever you land, settle you into your room, and let island time do its thing. Nothing on the schedule but introductions, something cold by the pool, and an easy dinner together. By the end of the night the group won't feel new anymore.

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14:00-18:00
Airport transfers
18:00-18:30
Villa walk-through and room picks
18:30-19:00
Unpack and get comfortable
19:00-20:00
Cold drinks by the pool, first introductions
20:00-21:30
First dinner together at the villa
21:30-22:00
Icebreaker Games
22:00-23:00
Easy villa hangout, getting to know the crew
23:00+
Crash early or keep talking
Day 2

First Waves & Finding Your Feet

First real day in the water. We start easy at a gentle break while the coaches read everyone's level and sort the groups. In the afternoon we find our feet with a scooter loop around town, and we cap the night at a local warung for the proper stuff.

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07:00-07:30
Morning wake-up
07:30-08:30
Villa breakfast
08:30-09:00
Ride out to the break
09:00-09:45
On-sand session — surf basics and safety
09:45-11:30
First proper paddle-out
11:30-12:00
Head back to the villa
12:00-13:00
Rinse off and change
13:00-14:00
Lunch by the beach
14:00-14:30
Two-wheel safety run-through
14:30-17:30
Scooter loop around town
17:30-18:30
Downtime at the villa
18:30-19:30
Golden-hour yoga on the deck
19:30-20:00
Freshen up
20:00-21:30
Dinner at a neighbourhood warung
21:30-23:00
Evening stroll or villa chill
23:00-06:30
Sleep
Day 3

Sharper Turns & Beach Club

A morning built around the details — cleaner pop-ups, better positioning, reading the sets. You'll notice the difference from yesterday. The afternoon eases off at a beach club for a long lunch and a swim. Sun, music, salt water, and a group that's stopped feeling like strangers.

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06:30-07:00
Morning start
07:00-08:00
Morning meal
08:00-08:30
Ride out to the break
08:30-11:30
Surf — dialling in technique
11:30-12:00
Off to the beach club
12:00-17:00
Beach club afternoon — lunch, pool, music, sun
17:00-17:30
Head back to the villa
17:30-19:00
Villa downtime
19:00-19:30
Fire up the grill together
19:30-21:00
Grill night at the villa
21:00-22:30
Movie night in
22:30-00:00
Bonfire on the sand
00:00-08:00
Sleep
Day 4

Temple Morning & Island Culture

A day off the board. We spend the morning at one of the island's clifftop temples, then eat somewhere with a view. The afternoon is for a local market — souvenirs, snacks you've never tried, and a bit of everyday culture. Dinner tonight is the slow, get-to-know-everyone kind.

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08:00-08:30
Morning start
08:30-09:30
Morning meal
09:30-10:00
Set off for the temple
10:00-12:30
Clifftop temple visit
12:30-13:00
Drive to lunch
13:00-14:30
Lunch over the water
14:30-15:00
Over to the local market
15:00-17:00
Wander and shop the market
17:00-17:30
Head back to the villa
17:30-19:00
Open afternoon — pool, rest, or work
19:00-19:30
Freshen up for dinner
19:30-22:00
Long group dinner with a few conversation starters
22:00-23:00
Game night at the villa
23:00-06:30
Sleep
Day 5

Fresh Breaks & Waterfall Run

Back in the lineup at a fresh spot — a step up if you're ready, or more reps at the easy break if not. In the afternoon we hike into a waterfall that most visitors never find. Bring a camera. We cook together back at the villa tonight.

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06:30-07:00
Morning start
07:00-08:00
Morning meal
08:00-08:30
Ride to a fresh break
08:30-11:30
Morning surf
11:30-12:00
Head back to the villa
12:00-13:00
Quick rinse and change
13:00-13:30
Grab-and-go villa lunch
13:30-14:30
Head for the waterfall
14:30-16:30
Waterfall walk and a swim
16:30-17:30
Back to the villa
17:30-18:30
Rinse off and rest
18:30-19:00
Market run for dinner
19:00-20:30
Cook together at the villa
20:30-21:30
Evening meal
21:30-23:00
Cards and rooftop conversations
23:00-07:00
Sleep
Day 6

Surf & Slow-Down Day

A morning surf, and by now the ocean has a rhythm you can feel. The afternoon slows right down with a spa session we've booked for the group. Tonight we go out — live music, a beach bar, and a proper send-off for the week.

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07:00-07:30
Morning start
07:30-08:30
Morning meal
08:30-09:00
Ride out to the break
09:00-12:00
Morning surf
12:00-12:30
Head back
12:30-13:30
Rinse off and villa lunch
13:30-14:00
Over to the spa
14:00-16:00
Spa afternoon — massage and treatments
16:00-17:00
Head back to the villa
17:00-18:00
Poolside downtime
18:00-19:00
Sundowners at the villa
19:00-20:00
Get set for the night
20:00-21:00
Dinner out
21:00-22:00
Beach bar — live music and dancing
22:00-23:00
Late bites or keep the night going
23:00-06:30
Home to the villa
Day 7

Last Waves & Goodbyes

Final paddle-out of the week — make the last few count, because it always ends up a little bittersweet. The afternoon is yours for one more beach or a bit of shopping. Tonight is the farewell dinner: swapping highlights, trading numbers, and getting quietly emotional. Staying for a second week? Then this is only halftime.

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06:30-07:00
Morning start
07:00-08:00
Morning meal
08:00-08:30
Ride out to the break
08:30-11:30
One last surf
11:30-12:00
Crew photo on the sand
12:00-13:00
Lunch by the beach
13:00-15:00
Last-minute browsing in town
15:00-18:00
Beach or start packing
18:00-19:00
Rinse off and get ready
19:00-21:30
Farewell dinner somewhere special
21:30-23:00
Beach bonfire, sharing the week's highlights
23:00-01:00
Last night of music and memories
01:00-07:00
Sleep
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Ketut Rai
I grew up a few streets from this beach and have been paddling out since before I can properly remember. Coaching isn't a job to me so much as an excuse to show people around the place I love. My favourite part is the first real wave — the second it clicks and the ocean does the work for you.

First time on your feet or chasing a cleaner turn, I'll be right beside you in the lineup — keeping it safe, keeping it fun, and making sure you actually leave better than you arrived. That's the whole aim.
Instructors

Most of our coaches learned to surf on these exact waves as kids. They know which peak fits your day and the one thing worth telling you next — whether it's your first pop-up or a sharper turn.

They meet you where you are. Brand new? You'll get every step spelled out. Already surfing? They'll nudge you past where you'd get on your own. By the end of the week you'll be sad to hand the board back.

ISA-Certified Pros

Every coach is internationally certified with at least five seasons of teaching behind them.

Small Group Focus

No more than six surfers per coach — real feedback, real eyes on you, and quicker progress.

Testimonials

A glimpse into life at our camp

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camp '25
Honestly the best thing I did all year. I turned up fried from work and left feeling like a person again. The coaching is legit, nobody takes themselves too seriously, and I somehow collected friends from four continents. Went from wobbling to actually riding — and I've already rebooked.
Marco Ferretti
Surf Haven, August 2025
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Steps

We've stripped the friction out of booking. We handle the moving parts from your first message to your airport pickup — you just turn up ready to paddle.

01

Choose your package

Three ways to stay: a shared twin, a private double, or a group suite. Choose whatever suits your budget and how you like to travel.

02

Leave your contact details

Drop us your name, email, how much you've surfed, and the room you'd like. We'll get back to you within a day to sort your questions, check dates, and walk you through what's next.

03

Complete payment

When the details line up, a deposit locks it in. You'll get a welcome pack, a what-to-bring list, and an invite to the group chat so you already know a few faces before you land.

04

Get ready to go

Closer to the date we'll send arrival notes and set up your pickup. Bring yourself and an open week — the rest is on us. See you on the coast.

pricing

Neighbor Plan

Best for meeting new people
$1450pp
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Double Plan

Best if you want your own space
$1850pp
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Squad Plan

Best for crews of three or more
$1350pp
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faq

01

Do I need any surfing experience to join?

Not even a little. Most people arrive as first-timers or close to it. We coach every level and split into small groups so you're learning alongside people at your speed. If you can swim and you're up for it, you're ready.

02

I'm coming solo — will that feel awkward?

Most people do come on their own, which is exactly why it works — everyone's in the same position on day one. By day two it won't feel that way at all. Solo travellers are usually the ones who tell us to run it again.

03

What isn't covered by the price?

Lunches (we grab them out together, figure a few dollars each), any personal spending like extra treatments or shopping, your travel insurance, and your flights. Everything else — your room, breakfast and dinner, coaching, activities, and airport runs — is already in the price.

04

What if these dates don't suit me?

We run camps year-round. If these dates don't line up, send us a note and we'll share what's coming next — or hop on the list to hear about new sessions before anyone else.

05

Is it safe for visitors here?

Very. This stretch of coast has hosted travellers for decades and the welcome is genuine. You're with us for most of the week, and day one includes a proper briefing on everything from getting around to reading the water.

06

Can I stay on at the villa afterwards?

Often, yes. If the next camp doesn't roll straight in, we can usually add a few nights at a friendly rate. Flag it early and we'll check the calendar — plenty of people tack on a few days to explore at their own pace.

Still have questions?

Programme, rooms, or the small stuff nobody thinks to ask — send it over and we'll get you an answer.

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TEAM

The people who actually run your week

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Milo Hart
I want your week to be spent on real things — chasing waves, doing something that scares you a little, and being around people who get it. I turned up here years ago with no plan, and surfing this coast quietly rearranged how I look at most things. Nothing dramatic. Just clearer.

And the rest of the crew — we all pull in the same direction to make sure no day gets wasted.
18 May – 26 May
Bali, Canggu

Surf Haven. Good waves, better company.

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