You know winter is just around the corner when the trees and landscapes start to change colour. we one Autumn with all its yellows, oranges and reds, it’s just beautiful. But – there’s always a but – it is only mid-November. By the time another four weeks of chilly winds and hour upon hour upon hour of torrential rain have come and gone, you’ll really wish summer wasn’t another 6 months away!

Well, luckily surfing isn’t just a summer thing. If you are wanting to escape some of the winter cold and rain and greyness and dreariness, we have just the cure for you: a winter surf holiday to see out 2022 and see in 2023!

Planning your winter 2023 surf adventure will probably be one of the more exciting things you’ll do now. We are here to lend you a helping hand when it comes to choosing a surf destination for your winter escape aka sunny surf get-away. Our surf camps in this winter’s most popular surf holiday locations in 2022 and 2023 are the Canary Islands, with more than 300 days of sunshine each year, and Morocco, the #1 winter surf destination for European surfers.

Welcome to Morocco, home of tasty tajines, magical night markets, a tantalising mix of African, European and Arabic cultures and, of course, world-class waves! Your surf camp host here in Morocco is Reda, a professional Moroccan surfer, who has travelled all over the world with the Rip Curl team. Reda has returned home with his partner, Irene, and set up an amazing surf camp to share Morocco’s magical waves with you. In walking distance from our Moroccan surf camp, you find four incredible surf spots, offering waves for all surf levels from beginners to advanced surfers.

Our partner surf camp in Morocco is located in the picturesque village of Tamraght, situated between Taghazout and Banana Village, on Morocco’s Southwest coast just north of the city of Agadir. Here, we have four surf spots in walking distance from our the surf camp (+/- 15 mins.) and many more surf spots in close driving proximity. And with a team of experienced, local surf guides and surf instructors at hand, you can really get excited about a fun and surf-filled week in Morocco.

A typical day in our surf camp here in Morocco will start off with a hearty breakfast with a variety of healthy options to fuel up for the day ahead. You will leave around 8.45 am in the morning for your surf lesson to ensure you hit the surf before anyone else.

Surf lessons kicks off at 9.30 am and will last a couple of hours. It will start off with some surf theory and stretching on the beach followed by some fun in the surf.

After the lesson, it’s time for lunch! Ali has surely prepared a super healthy lunch, just enough to keep you going but not fill you up too much if you want to head out again for another surf in the afternoon.

If you feel like skipping an afternoon surf session, we can arrange for you to go on a trip to the famous rock pools of Paradise Valley, to go sand dune surfing or to the buzzing Souk of Agadir, all in a 25 km radius.

At around 4 pm, we usually return to the surf house, but we always remain flexible depending on surf conditions and our guests’ preferences on the day. However, you’ll probably be looking forward to the Moroccan tea waiting for you at the surf camp with nice Moroccan pastries after a day on the beach.

Around 5.30 pm we start our yoga lesson on the surf camp’s rooftop. Times can sometimes differ depending on daylight savings.

We often come together on the rooftop after sunset and enjoy a nice cold beer or warm tea while we share all the day’s adventures. The three-course dinner is served around 8 pm. Sleep, then repeat. Sounds good, right? 

Book your space in the surf villa here!

Spend your Fuerteventura surf holidays in our surf house right in the heart of the island’s surfing epicentre and join Star Surf Camps and like-minded surf travellers for a surf holiday week of amazing waves for all levels of surfing ability. Here on Fuerteventura, we offer private, en-suite accommodation in a charming Canarian surf house with a large terrace and mountain views, 3 levels of surf courses including all use of surf equipment and beach transfers, Yoga and more. In traditional Star Surf Camps fashion, you’re sharing the magic of surfing in a social atmosphere with other surfers and your hosts, Adriana and Alejandro.

Mild temperatures, warm waters and great surfing conditions all year round make Fuerteventura the perfect winter escape or sunny summer getaway. And with the entrance to the famous North Track with 30+ surf spots and 270 degrees of surfable coastline in walking distance, you can be sure to find the right waves to improve your surfing. Catered by all European budget airlines, join us on your own, with your friends, family, in small or large groups for a week of surfing, relaxing and exploring the oldest of the Canary Islands!

Fuerteventura is an island paradise. With good surf all year round, waves suited to all surfing levels, volcanoes that grow out of the ocean and a culturally rich and diverse population, the island in the Atlantic Ocean is often referred to as Europe’s Hawaii. And with Fuerteventura having the sunniest and warmest climate in all of Europe, you can expect summery temperatures in- and outside the water all year round.

In our surf house on Fuerteventura, we offer modern, en-suite accommodation with bright communal areas, a large terrace and garden and beautiful mountain views. Live and surf in comfort and experience a great variety of waves to the North, East and West coast of the island.

We offer 3 levels of surf lessons and, each day, we take you to the surf spot best suited to your surfing ability, so you can really focus on improving your surfing. Across so many surf spots to choose from, the conditions in the water are perfect for everyone from first-time surfers and those looking to improve their existing surf skills, to swell-chasing veterans with years of surfing experience. 

We have chosen the El Cotillo area as a base for our surf house because it offers easy access to the famous North Track with 30+ surf spots and 270 degrees of surfable coastline, beautiful lagoons, some of the island’s best restaurants and spectacular rural views. We’re sure you’ll love it here too. So here’s to an amazing and unforgettable surfing holiday experience from us to you!

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As I finish writing this blog, the sun outside my little Plymouth home starts to go down. It’s only 4 pm, but that’s December for you. I shall continue to dream of beach days and my next surf trip. If you’re lucky enough to be booking yours soon and would like help, Justine is back in the office tomorrow and can help you with all your surf holiday-related queries. Email info@starsurfcamps.com or call us on +442081335337.

We hope you all have a fantastic weekend. Fingers crossed for waves!

Catch you guys later,

Your Star Surf Camps Crew