Learning to surf isn’t just about spending more hours in the water.
Real progression comes from understanding what you’re doing, building better movement patterns, recovering well, and gradually developing the confidence to surf with intention. That’s exactly why we’ve redesigned and enhanced our surf and wellness camp in Lombok at Xanadu Village.
While surfing remains at the heart of the experience, we’ve added more coaching, more feedback, and more recovery to help beginner and intermediate surfers improve faster, and enjoy the process even more.
A More Progression-Focused Surf Program
At Xanadu Village, our philosophy has always been simple: quality beats quantity.
Rather than packing your days with multiple surf sessions, we’ve built a structured program where every session has a purpose. Each surf is supported by coaching, analysis, and workshops that help you understand not only what to do, but why.
To strengthen this approach, we’ve enhanced the program with:
- An additional surf theory session (two in total)
- An extra video analysis session (two in total)
- A dedicated mid-week recovery afternoon
Together, these additions create a more complete learning experience that supports steady, long-term progression.
More Surf Theory, More Confidence
Many surfers reach a plateau because they spend plenty of time in the water without fully understanding wave selection, positioning, timing, or technique.
Our additional surf theory session gives you more opportunities to ask questions, deepen your understanding of surfing, and connect what you’re learning on land with what happens in the ocean.
Whether you’re catching your very first green waves or working on more consistent turns, understanding the fundamentals accelerates your progression.
Extra Video Analysis: See Your Surfing Differently
One of the most powerful learning tools is seeing yourself surf.
Video analysis allows you to compare how a wave felt with what actually happened. Small adjustments in stance, timing, body position, or where you’re looking often become immediately obvious once you watch yourself.
By adding another video analysis session to the week, you’ll receive even more personalised feedback from our coaching team, giving you clear, practical points to focus on during your next surf.
It’s one of the fastest ways to build body awareness and develop better surfing habits.
And we film you using drones so you’ll have beautiful footage to keep – a bonus!
Recovery Is Part of Progression
Improvement doesn’t only happen in the ocean.
Surfing challenges muscles, joints, balance, and the nervous system. Recovery helps your body absorb that training so you’re ready to paddle out feeling refreshed rather than fatigued.
That’s why we’ve introduced a dedicated recovery afternoon in partnership with SOMA.
Midway through the week, you’ll enjoy access to:
- Ice baths
- Sauna
- Magnesium pool
This dedicated recovery session gives your body the opportunity to recharge just when it needs it most, helping reduce soreness while leaving you feeling energised for the second half of the week.
It’s also a chance to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and enjoy another important aspect of a true surf and wellness experience.
Designed for Beginner and Intermediate Surfers
Xanadu Village is ideal for surfers who want structured coaching in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Whether you’ve never stood on a surfboard before or you’re already catching unbroken waves and looking to improve your consistency, our program is designed to meet you where you are.
Guests are divided into small groups according to ability, allowing coaches to tailor instruction to each level while keeping the atmosphere friendly and encouraging. Each week at Xanadu Village we welcome maximum 12 guests.
Every part of the week – from surf coaching to theory, video analysis, recovery, and community – is designed to help you leave surfing with more confidence than when you arrived.
Looking for Advanced Surf Coaching?
If you’re already an experienced surfer looking to surf steeper waves, improve performance, and work on advanced manoeuvres, we recommend our Advanced Surf Progression Level 4 program at Xanadu Retreat.
Created specifically for upper intermediate and advanced surfers, the program combines expert coaching, advanced video analysis, surf theory, workshops, and recovery in a more performance-focused environment.
More Than Just a Surf Camp
At Xanadu Village, we don’t believe the best surf holiday is measured by the number of waves you catch.
It’s measured by how much you learn, how confident you feel, and how inspired you are to keep surfing long after you return home.
By combining expert coaching, structured progression, wellness, recovery, and a welcoming community, we’ve created a surf and wellness camp in Lombok that helps beginner and intermediate surfers progress in a sustainable, enjoyable way.
If you’re looking for a surf holiday where every part of the week supports your surfing journey, not just the hours spent in the ocean, we’d love to welcome you to Xanadu Village.
