What is a surf retreat (and is it for you)

What is a surf retreat—and is it for you? In today’s episode, we unpack the rise of the structured surf vacation: part wellness, part wave-catching, and sometimes a little woo-woo. From Agatha Christie’s unintentional surf tour to the birth of the modern retreat industry, we trace the evolution of surfing holidays and what sets a retreat apart from your average surf trip.

Plus, a teaser: tomorrow we’re joined by surf retreat guru Nikki Nie, who’s ready to spill everything about picking the right one, what to expect, and how not to end up stuck doing sunrise journaling when you just want to surf.