Surf retreats for women who share a deep love of surfing, curiosity for life, and a desire to explore. We find joy and peace in the sea together.

Photo by Sydney Hone

1. Surf Pilgrimages

Surf journeys shaped by the waves, landscape, local culture, and connections we make along the way. Open to surfers of all levels, from beginners to advanced.

2. Surf Adventures

Surf-focused retreats for intermediate to advanced surfers ready to explore new waves and challenge themselves in the water.

Global Surf Retreats

  • Pacific Northwest. 4 surfers max.

    August: Sold out

    September: Sold out

    A High-Level Surf Coaching Immersion for Progressing Surfers. (Please note: this is not a surf retreat).

    A 2-night, highly personalized surf intensive designed for progressing beginners to advanced intermediates who are ready to accelerate their surfing through direct coaching, real-time feedback, and structured ocean practice.

    Led by Bri (20+ years surfing experience), this small group immersion gives you access to a level of attention and feedback that is typically only available in private coaching sessions—combined with the energy, learning, and connection of a small group environment.

    What makes this different

    You’ll not only be coached—you’ll see your surfing, correct it in real time, and immediately apply changes in the water.

    What’s Included

    2 nights beach camping in a tree-lined campsite (7 min walk to cafes, coffee, and shops in a quaint beach town)

    2 surf mornings (Saturday + Sunday) with Bri

    Friday night welcome + opening ceremony

    Small group (4 surfers max) for maximum attention and coaching quality

    30–45 minutes of dedicated 1:1 coaching per person with Bri

    Cinema camera video analysis session with real-time wave breakdowns and clips ($400+ value) Sea Sisters can come in after they catch a wave and see their waves in real time.

    Free copy of How to Read the Ocean by Sea Together + the new digital Sea Together Ocean Practice Workbook

    Guided surf identity shift through immersive coaching, feedback, and time in the ocean

    Make new sea sister surf friends

    Freedom to bring your own food, camping gear, or walk to nearby cafes, and freedom for you to do whatever you'd like: rest, read, hike, walk around the town, when we aren't doing our surfs.

    Relaxed, supportive group environment focused on progression

    Intentional 1:1 coaching time with Bri since it's only 4 people max.

    This experience is designed for:

    beginners to advance intermediates

    Important note:

    This is not our retreat experience. Our retreats include additional elements such as creative workshops, intentional community facilitation, nature excursions, writing sessions, and other guided experiences designed to blend surfing with broader personal development, exploration, nourishing meals, and connection to each other.Instead of our retreat format, this intensive is focused entirely on surf progression, feedback, and time in the ocean. If you'd like a full Sea Together creative surf retreat experience, please check out our other retreats.

  • Surf Pilgrimage Oc 2-4, 2026 Carlsbad, California

    A safe space to connect to your voice, the ocean, and each other — to a circle of women who show up with grace, connection, and joy, and this retreat is centered on growing your relationship to surfing, and the beautiful parts of surf culture in California. 7 women max.

    For: women surfers who have feel comfortable standing up on a board to women surfers who can surf down the line, turn, cross step, nose ride, and/or want to improve their skills.

    Facilitated by Sea Together Founder Brianna, a surfer of 18+ years.

    Includes:

    -2 nights’ accommodation, walking distance to good surf breaks (3 blocks away)

    -3 dinners and 3 breakfasts, made by our chef, a registered dietician. Can accommodate any dietary restriction/allergy needs.

    - Daily group surf sessions at a beginner friendly (and also good for advanced) break and group surf coaching

    - Creative writing & journaling experiential workshop — guided by Bri, MFA in

    - Facilitated group experiences that foster connection to ourselves and each other

    - 1 session of Sony FX3 cinema filming to give you feedback on your surfing

    - Intentional Pause and break time, so the weekend isn't overwhelming

    - Some snacks provided

    - Goodie bags for each sea sister

    - Facilitated surf Q&A chats and surprise special guests

    - Optional visit to Oceanside Surf Museum

    - Optional group balance training

    Rooms (only 5 spots left):

    King Room - 1 available

    Private Queen - sold out

    Shared Room with 2 Queen Beds - 2 available

    Shared Multipurpose Room - 1 available

    Backyard Camping - 1 spot available

    Van Camping in Driveway - 2 spots available

  • Oʻahu Surf Pilgrimage - Join us during MLK Weekend for 5 days, 4 nights…

    An Elevated Sea Together Adventure

    Join us on the beautiful island of Oʻahu for a special five-day, four-night Sea Together adventure.

    This is more than a surf trip. It's an opportunity to experience Hawaiʻi through a place that holds a special meaning to Bri, who grew up here partially living here 3 times as a kid. Oʻahu is part of her surf story, and she's excited to share a more personal side of the island with a small group of women.

    Bri has spent the last four years teaching Surf Studies (and art) at a university in Hawaiʻi. Throughout our time together, we'll explore selections from a few Hawaiian surf books, opening up conversations about the history of surfing, the people who shaped it, and our own relationships with the ocean.

    Our accommodation being in a quiet town, we'll slow down, spend time in the ocean, explore the island each day, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being together and learning from Hawai’i.

    We'll also be joined by our special guest, Maggie, a Waikīkī local, who will bring her own connection and knowledge of the surf to our experience.

    From thoughtfully curated surf sessions to a special lei-making worksho, this pilgrimage is designed to offer a deeper connection to the places, people, stories, and traditions that make Hawaiʻi so special.

    The Experience

      • Curated surf experiences: Spend time in the water with surf sessions and local surf guidance, with opportunities to learn about the waves and the places we're visiting.

      • Special local guest: Join Maggie, a Waikīkī local, for a special surf experience and perspective on the island.

      • Hawaiian surf history: Explore selections from Hawaiian surf literature and learn more about the history, culture, and stories behind surfing, led by Bri, who has spent the last four years teaching Surf Studies at a university in Hawaiʻi.

      • Lei-making workshop: Enjoy a hands-on workshop celebrating the art and tradition of lei-making.

      • Film photography: Capture memories of our time together through film photography, including film and developing.

      • Super 8 ocean memories: If conditions allow, we'll also capture some of our time in the water on Super 8 using an underwater housing.

      • A home in Lāʻie: Stay together in a beautiful island home, creating a relaxed and intimate retreat experience.

      • Thoughtful shared meals: Enjoy elevated continental breakfasts and group dinners together.

      • Island time: Make space for exploring, connecting, and experiencing the beauty of Oʻahu beyond the surf.

    An Intimate Gathering

    Sea Together adventures are intentionally kept small. With just five guest spaces available, this experience offers a more personal way to travel, surf, learn, and connect.

    Whether you're coming on your own or with a friend, you'll be welcomed into a thoughtful group of women who share a love for the ocean and a curiosity about the world around them.

    Come for the waves. Stay for the stories, the people, and the experience.

    Five days. Four nights. One special island.

    Aloha xx ‍

  • Surf Pilgrimage, PNW, June 4-6, 2027

    A safe space to connect to your voice, the ocean, and each other — to a circle of women who show up for themselves and each other. 8 women max.

    For: women surfers who have feel comfortable standing up on a board to women surfers who can surf down the line, turn, and want to improve their skills

    Facilitated by Sea Together Founder Brianna, a surfer of 16+ years.

    INCLUDES:

    - 2 nights’ accommodation: indoor room or backyard tent, two blocks from the beach and walking distance to everything else

    - Daily group surf sessions at a beginner friendly (and also good for advance) break and group surf coaching

    - three unique surf workshops, including nose riding & cross‑stepping, fin‑demo

    - Creative writing & journaling workshop — guided by Sea Together

    - Wild Bunny meditation tour (pending on if the bunnies are out) workshop

    - Surf-localism chat — how to navigate localism and ettiequte respectfully an safely on the PNW coast. Open to the public, optional add‑on

    - Soup + sister‑space welcome dinner on Friday

    - 2 healthy curated breakfasts. Can accommodate any dietary restriction/allergy needs.

    - Saturday healthy curated night dinner. Can accommodate any dietary restriction/allergy needs.

    - Vintage vibe — surf weekend captured on Super 8 + daily photos

    - Surf photography, a few photos of you riding the waves, and professional surf videography

    - Intentional Pause and break time, so the weekend isn't overwhelming

    - Some snacks provided

    - Goodie bags for each sea sister

  • Surf Pilgrimage, Norway TBA 2027

    More Info coming soon.

  • Be sure to sign up for our retreat interest form, and check off the boxes of what locations interest you to be in the know for events and retreats that we don't publicize to the general public! Make sure to add sea.together.mag@gmail.com and seatogether.gatherings@gmail.com to your email address contacts so our emails don't go to your spam.

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Surf Retreat Testimonials

  • The Sea Together retreat was my first surf retreat experience! I am so happy I took the leap and went for it. I met so many amazing women and now have more surfing friends to go on trips with. Bri was an amazing host, she is so kind, down to earth, funny & knowledgeable! She made us cute little journals for the weekend that had prompts and was so thoughtful and intentional. She had us all set agreements for the weekend which made for a safe space to share and a great container for the group. Not only did Bri give me great tips while surfing she also gave us local knowledge about the wild animals and surf etiquette which I really enjoyed! This is an accepting and intentional community bringing together women to come as they are and be themselves in the sea!

    Roo

  • I want to talk about being a participant in a Sea Together retreat. It was just incredible. So from a distance, she creates community for Sea Together remotely and everything. But like in person, I would just like to say like she is even more creative, and facilitating this in-person inclusive and community environment, and it is really special. Sea Together retreats make surfing super fun again, if you ever were disheartened by surfing, go surfing with Bri because of the environment she creates of connection, community, and going surfing with women of different backgrounds, and we're all at different surf levels, but feeling a sense of camaraderie while we're there. Being able to participate in that is something really special and something beautiful that Sea Together also has created. What Sea Together means to me is like connection on a really deep level, both from a distance and during those retreats.

    Ariana

  • "Bri is able to explain the fundamentals of surfing in unique ways personalized to her students. She comprehends how to approach maneuvers, similar to the pros. She will take you from beginner to intermediate; or as in my experience, intermediate to advanced. I highly recommend Bri for all surf levels. She will help you accomplish your goals in the water. Furthermore, through Sea Together she has created a community space for female surfers where we can be recognized for our accomplishments and can support one another at sea and on land."

    - April, 20 years surfing

  • Attending Sea Together surf retreat has truly been a life-changing experience for me. From the moment I arrived, I felt an immediate sense of belonging — like I was part of something meaningful and supportive. The retreat not only deepened my connection to the ocean but also introduced me to a powerful and uplifting community of women who share a passion for surfing and self-expression. What sets Sea Together apart is the way it fosters empowerment through community. Whether it was cheering each other on in the water, sharing stories over meals, or creating art and conversation together, heading out on a crabbing adventure… every moment felt intentional and inspiring. I left the retreat feeling stronger, more confident, and more deeply connected — not just to others, but to myself.

    Catalina

  • Bri created a space where we used art to tap into our creative selves, and she paralleled the ocean to our inner wisdom or spirit — and I really felt that too. She also talked a lot about inclusion, which means a lot to me as someone who is mixed-race. It was hard to join a group as I am usually a loner, but it felt so good. And now, this weekend, a few of us local women are going to surf together — a dream come true for me! It was amazing to hang with our own group. I felt empowered, I felt seen, and I felt like I belonged!! Obvs: come one, come all — it is all levels, all backgrounds, all ages, all types friendly.

    Bunny

  • This weekend was truly a work of art and magic!

    Anonymous Retreat Guest

  • Thank you for creating the space that so many of us have been looking for. Your passion for teaching, creating community, and building a safe space bolsters such confidence and excitement in those around you.

    Anonymous Retreat Guest

  • We’re fortunate for the spaces you envision and follow through with. Thank you for seeing what is needed in this malfunctioning world: time to surf, create, laugh and love one another.

    Coco

  • Your gift of bringing rad people is beyond special. Thank you for creating such a beautiful space for us to gather, be vulnerable and be present.

    Anonymous Retreat Guest

  • The Sea Together winter retreat was a magical experience, and Bri is an amazing facilitator and leader. After the retreat, I felt more confident in the water and comfortable taking up space in the lineup. I no longer feel like an imposter as a surfer and instead now I fully embrace my identity as one. My stoke for surfing also increased exponentially. I'm grateful to have participated and will carry myself with more confidence in my abilities moving forward.

    Ariana

  • [This retreat is] Simply the best, better than all the rest <3 you are a natural surf retreat leader and hope you continue on and it continues on. Thanks for being inspiring!

    Anonymous Retreat Guest

  • What a rad weekend!! I am so happy I came this weekend - thank you for creating an inclusive, chill, passionate, intuitive community centered around something we deeply need. How lucky women surfers are to have ya lifting us all up.

    Anonymous Retreat Guest

  • Bri--Your passion and joyful spirit are infectious. Thank you again for creating an amazing experience with wonderful people. So inclusive and beautiful 😍

    Anonymous Retreat Guest

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Raw Testimonial: What Emily Loves About Sea Together Retreats

Emily has joined our surf retreats and camps 4 times in the last 12 months and plans to join more in 2026. Listen to why she loves our surf retreats.

Surf Retreat Host & Founder of Sea Together

FOUNDER of Sea Together since 2017, and Retreat Host Bri is passionate about facilitation, and bringing people together, in all situations from small beach towns to bringing strangers together stuck at a Melbourne airport.

She holds an MFA in Socially Engaged Art, and is an Art + Surf Studies Professor so she loves bringing creativity into every space she facilitates, as well as thinking about how to facilitate safe spaces, and exploring the ethical considerations of being in places and communities.

Growing up going to 6 high schools in 3 states and always being the “new kid” equipped her in having a sensitivity towards the subtle shifts in a group and how to include everyone. She also comes from a multiracial background and loves to be a bridge between different people.

Bri has grew up between Hawai’i and California and lived in the PNW for 10 years and has a soft spot in her heart for Aotearoa after living there for periods of time twice. Being a surfer for 20 years, she loves sharing her excitement for the ocean with others.

Photo Credits on This page: Ruthie Molitor, Brianna Ortega, Sydney Hone

Our Past Women’s Surf Retreats

  • October 2025: Our first California Surf Pilgrimage

  • 2020: Pacific Northwest Retreat

  • Aug 9th - 11th, 2019: Aotearoa (New Zealand) Weekend Creative Surf Retreat x Aoka Surf Studio

  • March 25 - 31, 2019: Hawai’i Retreat

  • 2025: Secret Winter Surf Retreat

  • August 2025: PNW Surf & Soul Retreat

  • Oregon Coast surf retreat for women

    July 2025: PNW Surf & Soul Retreat x Babes on Waves

  • diverse group of women surfers

    January 2026: Surf & Brekkie mini morning retreat at San Onofre, San Clemente, California

  • October 2-4, 2026: California Surf Pilgrimage

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    September 2026: Women's Surf Coaching Weekend

  • May 2026: PNW Surf Pilgrimage

  • August 2026: Surf Coaching Weekend