Surf & Splash — Varkala
Varkala is India's hidden surfing gem, home to the country's iconic Point Break and a vibrant coastal culture. From peaceful temple visits and laid-back cafés to buzzing nightlife, every corner offers a different experience.
Join Go Camps for a 5-day Surf Progression Camp designed to take you from zero surfing experience to confident, independent paddling. With daily surf coaching, video analysis, ice bath recovery, and curated evening experiences, you'll leave with new skills, great memories, and a true taste of the surf lifestyle.
The Program
Thursday, 10 September
Arrival & First Waves
Check-in
Settle into accommodation, meet the group, get oriented.
Rest and lunch
Recover from travel, hydrate.
Surf Session 1
- •Beach theory
- •Warm-up
- •Understanding board anatomy
- •Body position on the board
- •First assisted waves with pop-up practice
Dinner with the group
Meet your fellow surfers over dinner, play mafia, and enjoy a soulful evening.
Friday, 11 September
Refine & Recover
Surf Session 2
- •Beach theory recap
- •Warm-up
- •Refining pop-up mechanics
- •Assisted wave catching
Ice bath recovery
Cold water immersion for muscle recovery and adaptation.
Lunch and rest
Group kayaking + Varkala outing
Group kayaking session, visit Shri Janardhana Swamy Temple, chill around cafes.
Saturday, 12 September
Paddling Begins
Surf Session 3
- •Beach theory: introduction to paddling
- •Mastering the pop-up
- •Light paddling drills
- •Wave selection awareness
Lunch and rest
Video review
Playback of morning surf footage - technique analysis, pop-up correction, body position feedback.
North Cliff cafes
Group chill at the famous Varkala North Cliff - sunset views, good food, free time.
Sunday, 13 September
Building Confidence
Surf Session 4
- •Warm-up
- •Reading waves and tides
- •Building whitewater confidence
- •Paddling focus: distance and control
Ice bath recovery
Group debriefs on individual progress.
Lunch and rest
Video review
Surf footage from Day 4 - wave reading, paddling form, and positioning review.
Free time and chill
Explore Varkala at leisure.
Monday, 14 September
Final Session
Surf Session 5: Independent Paddling
- •Warm-up
- •Unassisted paddle-out
- •Self-selected wave catches
- •Coaches observe only - students own the water
- •Celebration surf and group photos
Checkout and departure
Pack up, farewell, safe travels.
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