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The NE Surf Camp

Fundamentals surf camp

Longboard surf camp

Surf and yoga retreat

Surf and wild swim retreat

private camp/retreats

Upcoming camps and retreats

NE Surf camps and retreats

We are the leading provider of a range of intense, immersive and fun surf camps and retreats in Northumberland. Our surf camps and surf retreats run over 2 nights and 3 days and include accommodation and all meals as well as extensive personalised surf coaching. We take care of everything for you so you just have to show up, switch off and get stuck in! 

Your coaches (Emily and Chris) are with you throughout the whole weekend and with a maximum of 4 surfers per coach (8 surfers in total) the experience is truly unique on each camp. We are proud to say that we have many regulars who join us on upwards of 2 camps every single year, which is a testament to the standard of coaching and highlights how truly personalised and progressive that coaching is. We have camps suitable for all experience levels and where experience levels are mixed we separate coaching groups based on coaching needs. Don’t be put off by coming solo, loads of people join on their own and leave with a supportive new crew of surf pals! Our camps and retreats are also available to be booked out by private groups.

If you aren’t sure if a camp or retreat is right for you please don’t hesitate to give us a call/message on 07962166486.

We have a range of complimentary activities and specialist camp/retreat options, including a longboard surf camp, surf and wild swim retreat, a surf and yoga retreat and a fit to surf camp. Read on to find out more.

Overview of camp/retreat options

The NE Surf Camp

Our classic surf camp. The coaching on each camp is totally designed around you, so every single camp is unique – but one thing remains constant: we make the most of all the energy the North Sea gives us, surf loads, froth loads and make tonnes of progress. To understand your personal needs and goals we arrange a pre camp phone call. We take a holistic approach to progressing your surfing with intensive surf coaching in our classic small groups, video analysis, surf specific fitness, mobility and surf theory. The coaching could cover anything from refining your fundamental techniques of positioning, catching waves and popping up, progressing from white to green waves, learning to turn or refining your technique, nailing specific manoeuvres, surfing with style, throwing more spray or anything in between. 

Suitable for all abilities other than complete beginners

Never surfed before? Please book a lesson with us prior to the camp or consider one of our other camp options.

2025 dates: 28-30 March, 4-6 April, 19-21 September, 24-26 October  

Fundamentals surf camp

This is our camp designed specifically for early surfers – from those who haven’t surfed before, up to those who are comfortable with the basics in the white water and are looking to take their first paddles out back. In this camp we cover all of the fundamental skills to get you catching waves and popping up effectively, working towards getting you surfing down the line, left and right, on unbroken waves. 

Suitable for beginner-improver

2025 dates: 6-8 June 

Longboard surf camp

Our classic surf camp structure designed specifically to improve your longboarding. We are passionate about the fantastic longboarding potential and empty log waves here in Northumberland. We are blessed to be able to find longboard waves in even the chunkiest of conditions, in some wonderful corners of our coastline. This camp is suitable for surfers who are longboard curious and looking to explore longboarding for the first time, up to those who are looking to fine tune their skills on a log, whether that be positioning, setting the right line, turning, cross-stepping, nose riding, drop knee… you name it.

Suitable for improver-advanced

2025 dates: 9-11 May, 17-19 October 

Surf and yoga retreat

Enjoy the very best of Northumberland with our thoughtful and relaxing surf and yoga retreat. Unwind and stretch by starting and finishing each day with a carefully curated yoga session developed with surfing in mind. Expect our usual high standard of top level surf coaching with the perfect compliment of yoga to relax the body and mind.

Suitable for beginner-advanced

2025 dates: 12-14 Sept

Surf and wild swim retreat

Enjoy the very best of the Northumberland Coast with a fun, immersive and informative surf and wild swim retreat between Beadnell and Bamburgh.  Think sunrise dips (wetsuits optional!), body surfing, coached open water swimming and, of course, lots of surfing! 

Suitable for beginner-advanced

2025 dates: enquire direct on 07962166486

Private camps/retreats

Whether you are a group of friends looking to fast track your surfing progress or a corporate group looking for an awesome surfing get away in Northumberland we can provide just the camp/retreat for you. We recommend enquiring as early as possible to secure your dates. Our standard camp/retreat packages are based around 8 surfers, but we have flexibility around designing a package for both smaller and larger groups. Enquire below or call us on 07962166486.

Suitable for beginner-advanced

2 + 15 =

Upcoming Camps and Retreats

Longboard surf camp

Longboard surf camp

9-11 May  17-19 Oct If you live in the North East, a longboard is a must if you want to make the most of all surf conditions. The true beauty of being a longboarder in Northumberland - we can find log waves in anything from a sloppy 1ft swell all the way up to a...

Fundamentals surf camp

Fundamentals surf camp

6-8 june This exhilarating 3-day program, based between the scenic coastal towns of Bamburgh and Beadnell, Northumberland, delivers so much more than just standing up on a board. Regardless of whether you're a complete beginner or have some experience in the water,...

The NE Surf Camp

The NE Surf Camp

28-30 Mar 4-6 April 19-21 Sept 24-26 Oct This is more than your average surf camp, based just outside of Beadnell, Northumberland. The coaching on each camp is totally designed around you, so every single camp is unique - but one thing remains constant: we make the...

Surf and Yoga Retreat

Surf and Yoga Retreat

12-14 Sept Enjoy the very best of Northumberland with a thoughtful and relaxing 3 day surf and yoga retreat between Beadnell and Bamburgh. Unwind and stretch by starting and finishing each day with a carefully curated yoga session developed with surfing in...

Surf and Wild Swim Retreat

Surf and Wild Swim Retreat

Enquire for dates Enjoy the very best of the Northumberland Coast with a fun, immersive and informative 3 day surf and wild swim retreat between Beadnell and Bamburgh. Think sunrise dips (wetsuits optional!), body surfing, coached open water swimming and lots of...

Fit To Surf Camp October/November 23

Fit To Surf Camp October/November 23

17-19 NOV: 1 space 3-5 NOV: FULL 6-8 OCT: FULL This is more than your average surf camp, based just outside of Beadnell, Northumberland. Being fit to surf is about so much more than just physical fitness. On this 3 day camp we will prepare you both physically and...

General details

We have different inclusions and rough schedules on our different camp and retreat options, which you can find in full detail in our upcoming camps and retreats section, but here you can find some of the more general details about our camps and retreats.

Generally our camps and retreats start at 1pm on the Friday, and finish around 3pm on Sunday. We keep the exact itinerary flexible so that we can maximise the weekends surf conditions.

Joiners Bunkhouse

We’ll be staying at The Joiners Bunkhouse in the quiet hamlet of Preston. This is very much a traditional, get away from it all, bunkhouse. It’s all thrills and no frills! It’s not shiny and modern but rustic, cosy and wholesome. The downstairs is an open plan kitchen and living area where we will be conducting our theory and video analysis sessions, as well as eating breakfast and evening meals and hanging out/warming up post surf. The bunkhouse sleeping area consists of bunk beds, there are 5 partitioned areas of bunks within one large room and these are shared sleeping areas (max 2 people per sleeping area). We will do any stretch/yoga/surf fitness sessions in the on site barn which has a super cool and rustic feel to it. Bedding will be provided, but please bring a towel. There is a small additional charge for the fuel used in the fire and the electricity is operated by a coin meter (budget between £2-£5pp for the weekend). For more info on the bunkhouse please visit www.bunkhousenorthumberland.co.uk

Our breakfast consists of overnight oats and yummy home made fruit compots. Our lunches and dinners are a combination of healthy, hearty home-cooked meals and a selection of meals from our favourite local food businesses.

Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements and we will cater to these.

Transport

Having a vehicle or sharing with another guest is necessary to drive to the chosen surf spot, depending on the surf and weather conditions. We do have availability to provide transport for some guests, but this must be arranged in advance as it is limited. Should you need a transfer from a nearby train station (Chathill, Berwick or Alnwick) please let us know before booking so we can confirm if this is possible.

Alcohol

There is a welcome drink included on the Friday night, otherwise alcohol is not included, but feel free to bring some if you would like!

Drinks and snacks

Drinks and snacks outside of the meals are not included, so please bring a refillable water bottle and snacks as required!

Flat conditions

As we are dealing with the weather we can never guarantee that there will be waves. However, we know the coastline like the back of our hand, so will find any surfable wave on offer. Even if the waves aren’t pumping, we find so much learning (and stoke) potential in whatever the North Sea gives us. We are lucky that our little corner of Northumberland is perfectly situated to pick up little northerly swells thanks to north facing Bamburgh, while also maximising south easterly wind swells that don’t hit further down on the North East coast, so it is rare for it to be completely flat for 3 days, particularly outside of the summer months, and we have never experienced that on a camp or retreat. We put a lot of time and effort into ensuring that our camps and retreats are enjoyable, informative and beneficial for all our guests, and rest assured in the unlikely event that it is flat we do the same. We have a number of fun and useful flat water sessions planned, as well as land based simulation training in the form of surf skates and balance boards. You will still enjoy awesome surf specific fitness, learn loads about surfing and get plenty of time in the sea!

What happens in the case of bad conditions

We know all the nooks and crannies of the coastline so can find protected spots in most conditions, but we may juggle the structure of the camp and focus more heavily on surfing one day and theory and other complimentary activities the other, if this works better with the conditions.

In the event of extreme weather (very high winds) we reserve the right to cancel or postpone the retreat. In the unlikely event that this happens we will provide alternative dates and a voucher for the full amount if the alternative date is not suitable.

The deposit is required upfront to secure your spot. The balance is due 6 weeks prior to the camp/retreat start date. 

The deposit is non-refundable.

The balance is refundable up to 6 weeks prior to the camp/retreat start date. Cancellations within 6 weeks of the start date will only receive a refund of the balance if we are able to fill the space. Please inform us of any cancellations as early as possible.

What they say about us

Bryony

I have done 4 camps with Emily and Chris… yes 4!! And there’s a reason I keep going back 🙂 they are the most dedicated surf coaches, full of endless enthusiasm and positivity with an infectious passion for the waves, the surf and all things ???? I can see how much progress I’ve made from the detailed video analysis they give each camp. Somehow they manage to combine being very serious about your technique, breaking things down, and your safety but they never take themselves too seriously, lots of smiles and belly laughs along the way. The homemade vegan food from Sue on the camps deserves a special mention, absolutely delicious, Sue goes above and beyond, also providing loads of it to fuel you throughout the weekend, you never go hungry that’s for sure!
To top it off I’ve made great surfing buddies at the camps to surf along the NE coast and further afield with.
I cannot recommend NE Surf highly enough.

Andy

Had a brilliant time on a weekend surf retreat with Emily, Chris and Louis coaching us! Their friendliness, encouragement, observations and technique tips were brilliant and above and beyond in terms of care, passion and effort that they put into it all ???? Besides the surfing, also enjoyed the mobility and breathwork sessions. Amazing weekend, nice and informal approach to the schedule based on how everyone was feeling – and great fun to hang out with around/after the surf (with really tasty food in the evening from Sue!). A very memorable 3 days!! Hope to be back ????

Alison

I’ve just come back from a surf and yoga retreat with Emily, Chris, Sarah (and Zena and Sue too!) and I can say this is the best surf camp I’ve been to in the UK, the gangs teaching style was so individualised, I’ve come on leaps and bounds in technique and confidence. Sarah’s yoga and breath work classes were so special and really needed after some fun busy days. The weekend was so well put together, planned and executed and amazing value for money. Can’t wait to book again!

Doreen

I met Emily and Chris last summer when I did a surf lesson with my kids, we were hooked right away and try to enjoy their lessons as often as possible! We love their enthousiasme and stoke, their knowledge and skills, how they pour all their heart and soul in the lessons and how they even in group lessons manage to teach everyone on their individual level! No matter what the conditions are or how quickly they change within one session Emily and Chris are super flexible and just adapt their lesson to it! Both are amazing teaching kids and make it so much fun at the same time! I am just back from my first surf camp and am still in afterglow! The whole weekend was a real treat: learned and laughed loads, had delicious food and left with tired muscles, a full heart and a smile on my face! Can’t wait till next surf camp! If you’re in Northumberland you should add Emily and Chris to your bucketlist, can’t recommend them enough, they rock! We feel very lucky to live so close!

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