Surf Camp Namibia

Uncrowded waves in beautiful desert surfscape

Not a Tropical Paradise

But as a surfer you probably don’t care. 

Surfing along the oldest desert in the world not only offers consistent, year-round quality waves for all levels with low crowds – on top of this, the Namib desert’s mesmerizing scenery and the endless barrels of Skeleton Bay will remain etched in your mind.

Be prepared, this place is wild. 

The desert climate can be harsh and you might surf alone with no soul in sight apart from some friendly seals and dolphins, while jackals surround the car on the beach – it’s all part of the adventure​. For all the facts like, sharks, safety and the cost of beer, read on or see our FAQ Page.

included

Available on a daily basis

Surf house

Choose your favourite room

Breakfast

Continental buffet breakfast

Surfing

1 or 2 daily surf sessions on at least 5 days

Surf gear

Wetsuit and surf board, only pay if you break it

Activities

Extraordinary activities only Namibia can offer

Quick Facts – Surf Camp Namibia

Venture into the wilderness to find wild animals, spectacular landscapes, our many indigenous cultures and an unforgettable adventure

Our surf camps run all year long – Thursday to Thursday

  • Free flow coffee & tea
  • Fresh fruit & drinking water
  • Daily breakfast and surfing
  • Welcome dinner at Surf House
  • Organic cotton SJ bag
  • Walking city tour & craft beer tasting
  • Sunset picnic and stargazing to the Moon landscape
  • International Surfing Association (ISA) qualified Surf instructors/guides
  • Picnic lunch (on full day surf trips)
  • Adventure desk: Book your extra activities & safaris (link)
  • Group discounts
  • Languages we speak: English, German, Italian, Afrikaans (Dutch), Albanian

Extras

Excluded but available

Yoga classes

Quality waves in Namibia’s breath-taking landscapes

Honesty bar

Expert guidance for personalised surf sessions

Transfers

Tailored to small groups to quickly improve surf skills

Video analysis

City tours, craft beer tasting & desert stargazing

3 day surfari

4×4 surf trip after surf camp – price on request

Surf Camp Packages

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Beginner Surf Camp

For those who have never tried before or still struggle with the basics, with paddling and popping up.

  • You surf in shallow white water and soft green waves
  • You feel comfortable only in safe beach breaks
  • You have zero to almost no knowledge of surf etiquette
surf camp swakopmund

Improver Surf Camp

  • You surf soft green waves, hip to shoulder high
  • You are comfortable in beach and reef breaks
  • You have limited knowledge of surf etiquette or how the line up works
surf camp salty jackal

Intermediate Surf Camp

In waves shoulder to head high you can paddle past the break, catch unbroken waves, go left and right.

  • You surf various breaks and you can spend 4 hours in the water
  • You ride a fiberglass/epoxy board or high performance soft top
  • You have good knowledge of surf etiquette and how line ups work

Not sure about your surfing level?

Before joining us, identify your surf skills and let us know about what your experience and what you want to practice during the surf lessons and guided sessions, to ensure that you get personalized advice from our ISA qualified instructors

Surf camp program

Our surf camps are run over 7 nights and 7 days., from Thursday to Thursday. During your stay you’ll get at least 5 surf days with 1 or 2 sessions/lessons in our area on each surf day or full day trips to spots further away from Swakopmund. 

If the conditions allow we’ll surf even more! Usually we surf in the mornings due to best wind conditions, which leaves the afternoon for chilling, activities, exploring the town & nature and nightlife.

Arrival Day

  • Check-in (from 13:00 until 20:00)
  • Welcome dinner 

Days 1-6

  • Breakfast (available daily from 7:00 to 9:00)
  • 1 or 2 Surf sessions (depending on surf conditions and participant wishes/fitness level)
  • Salty Jackal events & outings / outsourced activities / simply chill

Day 7

  • Breakfast
  • Morning surf
  • Departure

*Salty Jackal events & outings are usually organised as follows, but the sequence may change depending on surf conditions and weather patterns. Our team will always keep you updated on the plans

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Special Retreats

An extraordinary and adventurous surfing experience, exploring waves and the wildness of Namibia

Surf the waves. Explore the wild.

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Questions?

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