Intermediate+ Retreat
For Surfers Ready to Go Further
This retreat is designed for women who have moved beyond the basics and are ready to refine their surfing with targeted coaching and structured progression. If you’re consistently catching green waves, surfing in the lineup, and starting to ride “down the line” along the face of the wave, the Intermediate+ Retreat will give you the tools, feedback, and support to take your skills to the next level.
You’ll work with our expert all-female coaching team through daily surf sessions, personalized video review, and surf theory tailored to this stage of progression. Our exclusive results-driven training program provides a clear path forward for advanced beginners and intermediates looking to improve timing, positioning, paddling, and maneuvers like trimming and turning…all in a setting that’s supportive, focused, and fun.
Is This Retreat Right for You?
The Intermediate+ Retreat is a great fit if you:
- Can paddle out into the lineup independently and catch unbroken (green) waves
- Have a consistent pop-up and are riding (or beginning to ride) along the face of the wave
- Want to improve timing, positioning, paddling, and wave selection
- Feel stuck in your progression and want a clear way forward
- Are ready for intermediate-level surf theory and personalized feedback
- Have attended at least one Chica Brava surf retreat (or at least two week-long surf retreats elsewhere).
What to Expect
- Our exclusive results-driven training program which guarantees progression
- Daily in-water surf coaching with expert, all-female instructors
- Individualized goal setting and mid-week check-ins
- Daily video analysis and personalized feedback
- Surf theory workshops geared toward intermediate-level development
- Yoga, massage, nourishing home-cooked meals
- A fun night out in San Juan del Sur
- Optional excursions like catamaran sailing, hiking, and canopy tours
The Setting
Chica Brava is based in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua, home to a variety of consistent, uncrowded beach breaks ideal for progression. Each day, we’ll take you to surf spots that offer the right balance of challenge and opportunity, so you can safely push yourself with full support.
What You’ll Leave With
A stronger foundation. A better understanding of how to advance your surfing. More consistency, more confidence, and a renewed sense of excitement about where you’re headed next.
Whether you’re returning to Chica Brava or joining us for the first time, this retreat is designed to help you break through plateaus and surf with more purpose and precision.
What our intermediate guests are saying:
Check out more reviews from guests who’ve attended our Retreats here.
Wish I Would Have Gone to Chica Brava Camp Much Sooner!
Chica Brava is a great surf camp for progressing your surf skills! I had such an amazing time. The curriculum can’t be beat and teaches you the theory and mechanics that you need for success. I wish I would have made it to a Chica Brava camp sooner, it would have greatly helped my progression. I spent a lot of time with numerous hour-long lessons at various beaches where I couldn’t quite pick up the skills. Chica Brava was the deep dive that I’ve always needed!
- Jeannie D
Life changing surf camp
I could write paragraphs about how amazing this experience was but i’ll keep it short and sweet. This camp helped me improve not only my technical skills but also GREATLY increased my confidence in the lineup so I can comfortably paddle out in my home break alone. Every instructor was incredibly helpful and gave feedback after almost every wave. Being at this retreat with all women felt so empowering and allowed me to form close friendships with all the chicas.
- Krina P
You will get so much better at surfing!! (and have fun doing it)
I loved my week with Chica Brava so much. Honestly, my only regret was that I didn’t do it sooner. I made more improvement in one week of surfing with them than in the last 2 years of trying to teach myself via YouTube videos…
- Pauline V
A Surf Camp TRULY about Surfing!
Chica Brava Surf Camp was exactly the experience I was looking for. An adventurous mindset, a connection with other like-minded women, progression in my intermediate surf skills with some dedicated coaches, a program that takes the times to study conditions, and get into the right waves, without social media frills/upsells, and yoga sessions being available but not the main focus. If you are looking for a camp truly focused on the craft of surfing…this is your camp! Icing on the cake was absolutely beautiful surfing conditions + warm water!