Global Surf

What Global Surf does

Global Surf is a privately held, Israel-headquartered direct-to-consumer travel agency that curates all-inclusive surf vacations, wellness retreats, and professional surf instructor certifications across five primary surf destinations — Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Morocco, Angola, and Mozambique — with additional wellness offerings in Spain and Greece. The company runs a diversified GTM anchored on its own website (bookinglayer and Eventact booking flows), direct WhatsApp, phone, and email conversion, and a multi-channel organic social presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) built around the #BEGLOBAL community brand. Its core owned asset is the 12-room Global Surf Lodge Kabalana in Sri Lanka, positioned steps from beginner-friendly surf breaks and serving as the hub for ISA surf instructor certification courses.

Revenue is generated primarily through three streams: (1) packaged surf trips priced between $1,280 and $3,499 per guest, (2) wellness retreats at €1,280 to €1,890 per guest in Europe, and (3) ISA Level 1 and Level 2 surf instructor certifications priced at $1,380 to $2,999 per student. Payment is structured as a 40% deposit at booking and 60% balance due 45 days before arrival, with a 4% surcharge on credit card payments. Customer segments are individual surfers of all skill levels (beginner to advanced), wellness seekers, groups and families (with private Mozambique trips requiring a minimum of 6 participants), and aspiring surf instructors seeking ISA credentials. Booking options range from low-touch bed-and-breakfast stays through fully guided multi-atoll surf safari yacht charters.

Distribution combines self-serve website booking, high-touch WhatsApp and phone sales for custom itineraries, and partnerships with co-branded properties (Ayada, Niyama, Club Med Kani, Hudhuranfushi, Holiday Inn Kandooma, Soul House Morocco) and individual contractor guides (Pat Renaud, Jono Venter, Josh de la Rey, Bipin Ji). Global Surf operates a regional entity in Sri Lanka (Global Surf Lanka) and holds an exclusive global representative arrangement with Angola Waves. There is no disclosed funding, no parent entity, and no public listing; the company is a bootstrapped travel operator whose competitive position rests on curated destination access, certified instructor talent, and a community-oriented brand rather than proprietary technology or scale efficiencies.

Name

Global Surf

Legal name

Global Surf

Website

https://globalsurf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Surf is an Israel-based direct-to-consumer surf travel agency curating all-inclusive surf vacations and wellness retreats across five surf destinations plus European retreats, serving individual surfers of all skill levels, wellness seekers, and aspiring surf instructors seeking ISA certification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surf Travel Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (4872)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Surf Schools & Surf Camps (THAAAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Surf, Kitesurf & Wind Sports Adventures (THAJABAK)

Keywords

• Surf vacation packages
• Wellness retreats
• Surf instructor certification
• Surf camps
• Yoga retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

Herzliya

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surf Vacation Packages: All-inclusive surf trip packages combining accommodation, surf coaching/guidance, meals, transfers, and activities. Packages range from basic bed & breakfast to fully guided surf adventures with video analysis, photography, and excursions.
2. Wellness Retreats: Yoga and wellness retreat packages including accommodation, meals, yoga classes, meditation sessions, and cultural excursions. Examples include retreats in Sri Lanka, Spain, and Greece.
3. Professional Surf Certifications: ISA (International Surfing Association) Level 1 & 2 surf instructor certification courses conducted at Global Surf Lodge Kabalana, Sri Lanka, including course materials and post-course coaching.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Global Surf is a direct-to-consumer travel agency that designs and sells all-inclusive surf vacation packages, wellness retreats, and professional ISA surf instructor certification courses. Its core offering bundles accommodation, meals, transfers, surf coaching with video analysis, and cultural excursions across five primary surf destinations (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Morocco, Angola, Mozambique), supplemented by yoga and wellness retreats in Spain and Greece.

Product overview

Global Surf is a surf travel company offering a comprehensive portfolio of surf vacation experiences across five main destinations (Sri Lanka, Maldives, Morocco, Angola, Mozambique) and wellness retreats worldwide. The core offering centers on surf camps with structured packages (Level 1-3, Freestylers), complemented by the flagship Global Surf Lodge Kabalana in Sri Lanka. Accommodation options range from budget-friendly dorms to luxury yachts and resort villas. The company also provides professional surf instructor certification (ISA Level 1 & 2) and wellness retreats including yoga teacher trainings, therapeutic retreats, and specialized programs. The product architecture is destination-based with tiered skill-level packages, integrated accommodation options, and add-on certification programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surf Camps Multi-day surf vacation packages offering guided surfing sessions, accommodation, meals, and cultural experiences across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Morocco, Angola, and Mozambique for surfers of all levels.
• Global Surf Lodge Kabalana Boutique surf lodge in Kabalana, Sri Lanka, featuring 12 spacious air-conditioned rooms, private pool, yoga space, and direct proximity to multiple surf breaks for all skill levels.
• Wellness Retreats Holistic wellness experiences combining yoga, meditation, breathwork, mindfulness, alternative healing therapies, and personal empowerment workshops offered in Sri Lanka, Spain, and Greece.
• Angola Surf Trips Surf adventures in Angola featuring left-hand point breaks, with trip options including Sumbe Desert Search Trip, Muckamuck Cabo Ledo Surf, and Namib Adventure Camping Trip, operated through exclusive representative partnership with Angola Waves.
• Mozambique Surf Retreats Surf trips to Mozambique featuring right-hand point breaks between Ponta de Ouro and Tofo, with villa accommodations and South African surf guides. Includes the TOFO Experience (11 days) and Surfari Experience (15 days).
• Morocco Surf Trips Surf trips to Morocco's Taghazout and Imsua regions offering right-hand point breaks suitable for all levels, including The Yogi Surfer and Sol House Taghazout packages.
• Maldives Surf Adventures Surf experiences in the Maldives across multiple atolls with accommodation options including yachts (Myna-LP, Horizon II), resorts (Club Med Kani, Hudhuranfushi, Ayada, Niyama, Holiday Inn Kandooma), and various surf spots.
• ISA Level 1 & 2 Ocean Safety Certification Course Professional surf instructor certification program conducted at Global Surf Lodge Kabalana, offering ISA L1/L2 Surf Instructor certification and ISA/ILS Ocean Safety certification with Pat Renaud as course presenter.
• 10-Day Yoga Retreat in Sri Lanka Ten-day immersive yoga retreat in Sri Lanka led by Bipin Ji (500-hour ERYT), featuring daily yoga, pranayama, biomechanics, meditation, ice bath workshops, surf lessons, and excursions to Koggala Lake.
• Yoga Retreat in Spain Four-night, five-day yoga retreat in Spain at Mas Els Igols near Barcelona, led by Tal Inbar, featuring Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga, cacao ceremony, nature excursions, and meditation practices.
• Therapists Renewal Retreat in Greece Five-day professional enrichment and personal renewal retreat for therapists in Evia, Greece, led by biodynamic psychotherapist Gabriel Shiraz, featuring body-mind psychotherapy workshops and group facilitation training.
• Myna-LP Maldives Surf Safari Ten-day/nine-night surf charter yacht experience in the Maldives, accommodating up to 19 guests across 11 cabins with three daily meals, surf sessions, photographer, and access to multiple atolls.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple departures scheduled across destinations year-round (e.g., Mozambique April-November, Morocco September-March, Angola year-round with peak May-October)

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Angola WavescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal Surf is the exclusive global representative of Angola Waves, a company specializing in surf trip operations in Angola. The partnership is led by Bizuka Barros, a former professional surfer with deep knowledge of Angola's waves, landscape, and culture. This exclusive arrangement provides access to virgin surf destinations along Angola's 1600km coastline including Sumbe, Namib desert camping trips, and Cabo Ledo surf experiences.
• International Surfing Association (ISA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISA is the global governing body for surf sports. Global Surf Lodge Kabalana serves as an authorized ISA certification center offering Level 1 and Level 2 Surf Instructor certifications, as well as Ocean Safety certifications. Courses are delivered by ISA Course Presenter Pat Renaud, a recognized ISA Coach Educator with over 30 years of surf coaching experience.
• Jono Venter (Surf Guide)minorOthersLead surf guide for Mozambique trips with over 30 years surfing experience and 15+ years coaching. South African surfer with semi-professional competitive background, specializing in big wave and all-round surfing.
• Josh de la Rey (Surf Guide)minorOthersLead surf guide for Mozambique trips. South African with Mozambican heritage, grew up surfing, diving and spear fishing in Ponta do Ouro. Experienced as excursion coordinator, divemaster, and yacht master.
• Patrick (Pat) RenaudcoreOthersOfficial ISA Coach Educator and Course Presenter for surf instructor certifications. Former competitive surfer with multiple South African Championship titles and Quiksilver sponsorship. Over 30 years of surf coaching and lifeguarding experience. Previously worked for Royal National Lifeboat Institution for 17 years leading lifeguard training and development.
• Mozambique Villa PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal villa accommodations in Mozambique including Kaya Kweru, Villa Solara (Ponta do Ouro), San Martinho Beach Club (Bilene), Tree House Villa, Spinosa, and Casa Naroo (Tofo). Provides surfers with comfortable accommodation with pool, kitchen, and common areas during guided surf trips.
• Bipin Ji (Yoga Instructor)minorOthersLead yoga instructor for 10-day yoga retreats in Sri Lanka. 500-hour ERYT certified (2017) with expertise in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Iyengar, therapeutic yoga, pranayama, and meditation. Born and raised in Rishikesh, India (Yoga Capital of the World).

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Salt House Africa: Surf lodge operator on the Mozambique coast offering guided surf packages. Direct overlap with Global Surf's Mozambique Tofo/Ponta offerings and similar small-lodge, all-inclusive positioning.
• Atoll Travel: DTC surf travel specialist selling Maldives surf boat charters and resort-based packages. Comparable destination focus and charter/yacht sub-product overlap with Global Surf's Myna-LP Maldives offering.
• Soul & Surf: Boutique surf-and-yoga retreat operator with properties in Sri Lanka and India. Directly comparable to Global Surf in combining surf coaching, yoga/wellness programming, and a hybrid owned/partner property model.
• Surf Yoga Morocco (SYMO): Surf and yoga retreat operator in Taghazout, Morocco offering all-inclusive packages. Closely comparable product mix (surf + yoga, tiered packages) and overlapping destination with Global Surf.
• Perfect Wave Travel: Established surf travel agency offering packaged trips and yacht charters across the Maldives, Indo, and Pacific. Comparable global surf-travel agency positioning with multi-destination package offerings.
• Wavehunters: Surf travel operator running trips and camps across multiple destinations including Maldives and Indo. Comparable multi-destination surf travel agency model targeting intermediate-to-advanced surfers.

Emerging players

• Trip'n Surf: Online surf-trip booking platform aggregating camps and packages worldwide. Comparable in surf-travel GTM and package aggregation, though Global Surf operates its own packages rather than purely aggregating.
• Yoga Surf Retreats (bookyogaretreats): Marketplace aggregator for yoga and wellness retreats globally. Comparable wellness-retreat product category to Global Surf's pause / yoga retreat lines, especially in Sri Lanka, Spain, and Greece.

Others

• Surfline: Surf forecasting, camera, and content platform. Not a direct competitor but an adjacent enabler in the surf ecosystem that shapes customer expectations for surf-trip planning.

Broad incumbents

• Club Med: Global all-inclusive resort operator including surf-oriented properties such as Club Med Kani in the Maldives, which Global Surf actively packages. Relevant incumbent with overlapping destination and all-inclusive surf content.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCh-GTj4Wu2FbdXpr-xNSGzQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalSURFltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/globalsurf_

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Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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