Our Programs

Surf Therapy programs

Surf Therapy is a recognized therapeutic modality that combines surfing/surf instruction with individual/group activities to promote psychological, physical, and psychosocial well-being. Along with receiving beginner or intermediate surf coaching, participants will engage in embodied learning through mindfulness, mental health awareness and tools, and community. Anyone who is looking to deepen their recovery and learn how to connect with their mind, body and spirit through surfing and the ocean.

Surfing teaches us to be mindful and that we can be a part of something bigger than ourselves. It can be our greatest teacher in letting go, being present and having fun. Surfing is the perfect context for learning to live more mindfully or addressing fear, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, or other daily life struggles. Our surf therapy programs are intentionally curated to welcome you and meet you exactly where you are - no surf experience is required!

*Surf therapy is for all experiences of surfers. There is no prior swim or surf experience required

Waves of Recovery offers three types of surf therapy programs.

Community events

We also offer free monthly community events and drop ins, including beach clean ups, surf workshops, mindfulness, yoga and more!

Connect with us at one of our FREE community events available weekly throughout the summer!

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Testimonials from our community

  • I had so much fun surfing with you both. Thank you so much for all your encouragement & support. Surfing was such a highlight in my recovery. It really helped me grow my confidence. When my friends saw the picture with me & the surfboard they said that is how they see me - it was so helpful to get back to that person who loves to try new things and that is what surfing did for me.

  • We had an absolute blast. We had more fun than we anticipated, and the clients and staff who also participated were talking about it the whole week after! What a great experience Sophie, Ryan, and Isaiah provided. It's so important to have fun in recovery, and their team showed us that reminder, with a special way to bookend the surfing lessons with intention setting and reflecting on what we all gained from the experience. It was great to see the clients change up their therapeutic clinical routine by connecting with the ocean and each other, with big genuine smiles on their faces. Thank you!