Surf and Soil
Surf and Soil teaches surfing in Arniston, South Africa, with SSA-certified instruction, in groups of up to 3 per instructor.
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About Surf and Soil
Surf and Soil is a surf school and retreat operator based in Arniston, in South Africa's Western Cape, founded by SSA-certified instructor Megan Wyness. The school offers beginner surf lessons, multi-day surf camps and women's wellness retreats that combine surf instruction with locally sourced meals, accommodation and holistic activities such as yoga and massage. It also arranges guided adventures across the Overberg region, including whale watching, hiking and fishing…
- All-inclusive surf camps combine lessons, accommodation and meals
- Women's wellness retreats pair surfing with yoga and holistic therapies
- Instruction from an SSA-certified coach
Who teaches here
Beyond the courses
Camps
GuidingWhat’s on site
Wetsuit included
Transfer / pick-up
Yoga
Massage / spaMeals includedGuided adventuresCourses & prices
Beginner Surf Lesson
1.5h · BeginnerIncluded: wetsuit · rash vest · soft-top surfboardFor ages 5 and up.As published: “€20 (ZAR 400) per person”3-Lesson Package
Multi-lesson package · BeginnerIncluded: wetsuit · rash vest · soft-top surfboardAs published: “3 lessons for €53 (ZAR 1,000)”All-Inclusive Surf Camp
5d · Beginner · IntermediateIncluded: accommodation · meals · airport transfer · massage · yoga · surf lessons4-day surf program with 3 hours of instruction daily from an SSA-certified instructor; 10% discount for South African citizens providing their own transport.As published: “€810 (ZAR 15,000) per person”Women's 3-Day Wellness Retreat
3d · Beginner · IntermediateIncluded: accommodation · meals · massage · surf lessonsThree daily 3-hour surf lessons, one holistic massage, beach walks and a cocoa ceremony; own transport required.As published: “€540 (ZAR 10,000) per person”Women's 5-Day Wellness Retreat
5d · Beginner · IntermediateIncluded: accommodation · meals · massage · surf lessonsFour daily 3-hour surf lessons, two holistic massages, a Kundalini yoga and sound journey session and a cocoa ceremony; own transport required.As published: “€810 (ZAR 15,000) per person”Surf and Soil — common questions
Does Surf and Soil offer lessons for first-timers?
Yes — Surf and Soil publishes a beginner course at €20/1.5h.
What certification does Surf and Soil have?
Surf and Soil is SSA-certified.
Are the lessons at Surf and Soil in small groups?
Surf and Soil caps its lessons at 3 students per instructor.
How old do you have to be to take a course at Surf and Soil?
The minimum age at Surf and Soil is 5.
Who teaches at Surf and Soil?
Instruction at Surf and Soil is run by Megan Wyness.