Looking to push your surfing to the next level?
How about 2 weeks across 2 of our favourite tropical surf destinations – Sri Lanka and the Maldives?
This 14-night surf coaching retreat in Ahangama and Thulusdhoo ticks all the boxes — daily coaching and video analysis from international surf coach Dave Renaud, waves at your doorstep and transfers to some of the most famed surf spots in the area.
Most surf trips give you a week in one place. This one gives you a fortnight across two — with the same coach throughout, a coaching programme that builds continuously from day one in Sri Lanka to the final session in the Maldives, and waves that get progressively more demanding as your surfing improves to meet them.
Week one is in Ahangama on Sri Lanka’s south coast — the ideal environment to bed in the coaching format, work through technique in lineups that really suit rapid progression, and build the confidence that prepares you for the waves at your second stop.
Week two moves to the Maldives, on the island of Thulusdhoo — situated in one of the most wave-rich areas in the Maldives, with Cokes breaking off the island itself, Chickens across the channel, and Sultans, Honkeys and Jailbreaks within easy boat range. The coaching continues with full progression from where Sri Lanka left off — but now with a step up in wave quality and intensity that rewards the work done in week one.
Two destinations, one coach, one unbroken programme. As much an incredible adventure as it is a surf trip.
Your first week is based out of the up-and-coming surf town of Ahangama in Sri Lanka.
Ahangama sits at the centre of Sri Lanka’s south coast surf scene — a stretch of coastline with consistent reef breaks, points and beach setups within easy reach of your base.
The south coast season peaks from November through April, making this the ideal window for warm water, offshore conditions and the best of what the region has to offer.
Your home for the week is Dreamsea Surf Camp, a beachfront boutique surf camp complete with AC, pool, restaurant and within easy walking distance of all the hotspots in Ahangama – whether that’s food, waves or a post-surf beer!
After a week in Sri Lanka it’s time to head off to another epic island surf destination, the Maldives.
You’ll be heading to the island of Thulusdhoo — a local island with a genuine Maldivian character, a thriving surf scene and access to some of the most varied wave access in the North Malé Atoll.
Cokes breaks off the island itself. Chickens is a short boat ride across the channel. Sultans, Honkeys and Jailbreaks are all within easy boat range.
The September window catches the tail end of the North Malé peak season — consistent swell, warm water and lineups that are beginning to thin as the charter boats head home. An ideal time to be in the Maldives for a coaching trip.
Your base for this week is Kudhi Boli Beach House — a boutique beachfront guesthouse sitting just a short stroll from the entry to Cokes. Stylish rooms with air conditioning and private ensuite bathrooms across standard, superior and upper floor categories. Daily breakfast and dinner included throughout the Maldives leg.
This retreat is led by international surf coach Dave Renaud.
Dave has over 20 years of high-level coaching experience, including a stint as head coach of the English Surfing Team. His approach is the same wherever he goes: watch how you actually surf, identify what’s genuinely holding you back, and fix it.
10 days of structured coaching built around the conditions on offer. Dave is with you every session — either in the water or filming — working on your specific limiters in real time with water and land-based coaching twice a day.
Every session is filmed and reviewed daily, so you can see exactly what’s happening and what to focus on next.
Dave’s unique 6 P programme, beach safety and ocean awareness are woven into the programme alongside the water time, and you’ll go home with footage that actually shows your progression across the week.
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