What Surfbreak does

Surfbreak operates a curated, membership-based coliving and coworking network targeting remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers, and creative professionals. The company runs two physical properties: Surfbreak HNL, a penthouse on the 40th floor of a building above Ala-Moana in Honolulu, Hawaii with ~25 private rooms, and Surfbreak PXM, a private gated four-story villa in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico with 28 rooms, 11 bathrooms, and three glass conference rooms. Membership is application-based, requiring vetting, a phone interview, and acceptance, with stays ranging from one week to one year. The company has invested in redundant physical infrastructure—fiber optic internet (TelMex) combined with Starlink backup, generators, whole-house reverse-osmosis water purification, and rooftop solar—specifically to address reliability gaps common in surf-town destinations.

Surfbreak's business model is built on recurring monthly membership fees for private rooms (ranging from approximately $1,200 to $3,305 depending on property and room type), supplemented by episodic group retreat and full villa takeover bookings priced at $5,950 per week at the Puerto Escondido property during June through September. Pricing includes discounts for longer stays (10% off for 2-3 months, 20% off for 4+ months), seasonal summer discounts (40% off at PXM), and premium pricing for nightly stays. An all-inclusive structure covers linens, toiletries, kitchen use, cleaning, internet, coworking space, and access to surfboards, diving gear, and camping equipment. Go-to-market is community-led and organic, relying on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, content marketing via a digital nomad blog, a proprietary podcast ("Breaking the Surf"), word-of-mouth referrals, and an ecosystem of 15+ local partnerships spanning surf schools, wellness studios, and tourism bureaus.

The company is privately held, founder-owned, and operates with a lean 1-10 employee team. It was founded in Honolulu in 2021 (with a referenced founding year of 2020 in some sources), expanded to Puerto Escondido in 2023, and launched a new self-serve booking engine in March 2025. No venture capital, private equity, or institutional funding is disclosed. The addressable market is the global digital nomad and remote work segment, served through a deliberately constrained, quality-over-quantity membership model.

Name

Surfbreak

Legal name

Surfbreak

Website

https://surfbreakcoliving.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Surfbreak operates a curated, application-based coliving and coworking membership network with two Pacific Coast properties (Honolulu, Hawaii and Puerto Escondido, Mexico), serving remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers, and creative professionals through all-inclusive private room memberships and group retreat bookings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Honolulu

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Stays: All-inclusive membership model offering private rooms (twin, queen, king) with shared common spaces for stays ranging from one week to one year. Revenue is generated through monthly rental rates with tiered pricing based on room type and length of stay. Standard monthly rates apply for 1-month stays, with discounts for extended stays (10% off for 2-3 months, 20% off for 4+ months) and premium pricing for nightly stays (35% increase). Summer seasonal discounts (40% off) available June-September at Puerto Escondido.
2. Group Retreat Bookings: Full property takeovers for groups and retreats during June-September at Surfbreak PXM, priced at $5,950 per week for the entire 27-room villa. Additional revenue from add-on services including meal planning, surf sessions, mezcal tastings, welcome events, and local tours.
3. Co-Wellness Packages: Wellness add-ons through partnership with SHRED, including discounted fitness and yoga classes, co-branded wellness passes, and curated fitness experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Surfbreak operates membership-based coliving and coworking spaces at two locations: Surfbreak HNL, a 40th-floor penthouse in Honolulu, Hawaii, and Surfbreak PXM, a private four-story villa in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico. The company provides private furnished rooms (twin, queen, king) with shared kitchens, lounges, conference rooms, coworking areas, and community programming, bundled into an all-inclusive monthly membership for stays ranging from one week to one year. It also offers full-villa group retreats and co-wellness packages with local partners.

Product overview

Surfbreak operates as a coliving and coworking community network with two primary locations: Surfbreak HNL (Honolulu penthouse) and Surfbreak PXM (Puerto Escondido villa). Both properties offer private room accommodations paired with shared coworking and living spaces, with an all-inclusive membership model covering room, amenities, community access, and curated experiences. The product portfolio includes core coliving stays (twin to king rooms at varying price points), dedicated coworking spaces with conference rooms, group retreat packages for villa takeovers, co-wellness partnerships, and community events. Surfbreak differentiates through curated member selection, high-speed internet infrastructure, ocean-view locations, and a focus on building community among remote workers and digital nomads.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Surfbreak HNL Surfbreak HNL is the company's Honolulu coliving and coworking penthouse located on the 40th floor above Ala-Moana, offering private rooms (twin to king corner suites), shared kitchen and lounge, conference rooms, high-speed wired and wireless internet, and community amenities for remote workers and digital nomads.
• Surfbreak PXM Surfbreak PXM is the company's Puerto Escondido, Mexico coliving and coworking property, a four-story private gated villa with 28 rooms, 11 bathrooms, three glass conference rooms, a solar-shaded rooftop deck, swimming pool, BBQ area, and reliable fiber/Starlink internet designed for remote work in a surf town.
• Group Retreats and Villa Takeovers Full-villa private bookings of the 27-room Surfbreak PXM property available during the June-September summer season for groups of 20 or more guests, including yoga retreats, wellness retreats, corporate offsites, wedding accommodations, surf trips, and creative residencies, with add-on services like meal planning, surf sessions, mezcal tastings, welcome events, and local tours.
• Co-Wellness Packages Wellness add-on offering delivered in partnership with SHRED, Puerto Escondido's leading wellness and fitness studio, providing Surfbreak members with over 40 weekly classes such as vinyasa yoga and fitness classes, co-branded wellness passes, exclusive discounts, and curated co-wellness events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Google rating of 5 stars with 122+ reviews at Honolulu location
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SHREDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SHRED, Puerto Escondido's leading wellness and fitness studio, offering Surfbreak members co-branded wellness passes, exclusive discounts, and curated fitness and yoga experiences. SHRED provides over 40 classes weekly including vinyasa yoga and high-energy fitness classes. Partnership includes co-wellness events; Surfbreak x SHRED co-wellness event successfully hosted.
• Manifesting Aloha Surf SchoolminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal surf school partner providing discounted surf lessons and experiences for Surfbreak members. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Pacific Surf AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSurf academy partner offering lessons and surf experiences for members at discounted rates. Included in Surfbreak Partners section.
• Diving NomadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiving experiences partner for members. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Hawaiian Diving AdventuresminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDiving adventures partner for Honolulu location members. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• GoJump HawaiiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParachuting and adventure experiences partner for Oahu. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• CUBOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBouldering gym partner in Puerto Escondido offering activities for members. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Surf Skate SocietyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSurf skate activities and experiences partner. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Eco Adventures Puerto EscondidominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEco-tourism and adventure experiences partner in Oaxaca. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Power Yoga HawaiiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga and wellness partner for Honolulu location. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• PXM UnlockedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal experiences and activities partner in Puerto Escondido. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Clean TechnicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerClean technology and sustainability media partner. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Blue Startups HawaiiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHawaii-based startup ecosystem partner. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Hawaii Visitors and Convention BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Hawaii tourism partner. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.
• Siam Thai MassageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpa and wellness services partner. Included in Surfbreak Partners section on website.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/surfbreakcoliving
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surfbreakcoliving
• Instagraminstagram.com/surfbreakcoliving

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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