Madiha — Surfing: Advanced Coaching Week with Raphi

A Week That Will Make a Lasting Difference to Your Surfing

It’s easy to fall back into old habits when it comes to surfing — especially if you’re not in the water regularly. If you don’t live by the ocean, didn’t grow up on a board from the age of three, or — like me — first learned to snowboard in Switzerland, you know the deal: you have to put in regular effort just to maintain your surf level. And if you want to improve, you’ve got to go further.

That’s exactly what our Advanced Coaching Week is for.

Because surfing isn’t just any sport. Conditions, currents, waves, lineup dynamics — everything is constantly changing. And because surfing is so much fun, we often just paddle out and go with the flow. But to really progress, you need focused training. Without working on your technique with focus, your development will eventually lose momentum.

Why This Week Is So Valuable

Many surfers find themselves at this exact point: they love surfing, have solid skills — but know there’s still more to unlock.
That’s exactly where our Advanced Coaching Week comes in — with structure, focus, and a whole lot of fun in the water. I’ll show you methods you can continue using long after the week is over — so your progress sticks and your surfing keeps improving over time. We’ll work with video analysis, structured in-water sessions, theory, visualization, mobility training, and yoga — all with one clear goal: spot mistakes, understand them, and improve them with intention.

Small Group, Big Progress

You’ll surf in a group of no more than three people — which means more time in the water, personalized feedback, and the best possible coaching. You’ll learn how to break down maneuvers into phases, understand your movements, improve your paddling technique, and navigate the lineup with greater awareness.

A Typical Day? It Might Look Like This:

05.30 Uhr: Surf-specific movement training
06.15 Uhr: First surf session + filming
09.00 Uhr: Breakfast
10.00 Uhr: Video analysis & technique session
13.30 Uhr: Lunch
14.30 Uhr: Yoga
16.00 Uhr: Second structured surf session
19.00 Uhr: Dinner & take it easy

Two Perfect Training Waves Right in Front of the Camp

You’ll stay at the drivethru Surfcamp in Madiha – just a few steps from the lineup. Whether you choose a dorm or a private suite, you can pick the setup that suits you best.

Madiha Right is a mellow, peeling wave ideal for working on line selection and transitional turns.Madiha Left breaks over a shallower reef and requires a more committed take-off. In return, the first section is steeper and more powerful – perfect for a solid bottom turn–top turn combo. On good days, you’ll easily fit in three to four turns per wave.
Depending on the conditions, we also explore other reef and beach breaks in the area – all within about 20 minutes’ reach.

Ideal Conditions for Your Progress

Our coaching weeks are intentionally scheduled in November/December and March/April – when the lineups are quieter, the swells are consistent, and the conditions are ideal for focused technique training. In November, the weather can be a bit more unpredictable, but the water stays warm and the waves are on.
If you prefer hot, dry weather, you’ll feel especially at home in March and April.

Who Is the Advanced Coaching Week For?

This week is for you if:

• You’re confident riding both frontside and backside
• You’ve started experimenting with turns (e.g. bottom turns, top turns, cutbacks, etc.)
• You have some experience surfing reef breaks
• You feel comfortable holding your own in competitive lineups

And if you’re motivated to take your surfing to the next level — with more control, better technique, and greater clarity — then this is your week.

This coaching is more than just a week of surf lessons. It’s your chance to sustainably improve your surfing level, gain a deeper understanding of waves and maneuvers, and learn how to analyze and develop yourself

Additionally, the following services are included.

• 6 days with two surf sessions per day, one of which includes video analysis
• Practical surf training methods
• Surf theory sessions
• Video footage to take home
• 5 yoga sessions
• Tuk-tuk taxi service to and from both surf sessions (if surfing outside of Madiha)
• 7 nights’ accommodation
• 7 breakfasts
• 7 light lunches/snacks
• 5 dinners
• Wi-Fi access
• Drinking water, fruit, coffee, and tea available all day