Surf and Wellness Retreat in Costa Rica
Availability 2025: July - August - Sept - Nov
Availability 2026: April - June - July - Aug - Nov
Elevate your surfing and calm your nervous system in just 7 days at our exclusive luxury surf retreat.
Prices from $5900 per week
a unique surf & wellness retreat in Nosara
Our premium retreat is designed to take both you and your surfing to the next level, all while you experience a laidback luxury vacation
champion surf program - all levels
dreamy beach break waves
high level wellness experiences
the Neuroscience of Surf ™
Sauna - cold plunge - breathwork - massages
regulated nervous system - the ultimate stress relief
You’ll find all the details here, but if you have any questions, you can email us or contact us via WhatsApp.
experience rapid improvement through technical surf coaching
The faster you improve, the more fun you have, and as we say: “when you surf good - you feel good”.
Our technical coaching approach combines
min 2 hours of surf every day
in water coaching
video analysis for targeted improvements
detailed theory lessons
foundation training
This blend ensures accelerated progress in your surfing level and your understanding of the ocean, waves, and surfing as a whole.
We welcome all levels
Premium retreat experience
What’s Included
Luxury accommodation
6 breakfasts / 6 lunches 3 memorable dinners
Technical surf coaching program
All Surfing Equipment
Exclusive use of Santai Sauna
Exclusive use of Santai Cold Plunge
live meditations & practical neuroscience
Sunset catamaran tour
Elemental rhythm Breathwork sessions
Massage at Moana’s spa
Access to our Jungle Gym
Foundation training
Fresh coconut waters daily
Surf footage & photography
Airport transfers
Complimentary bike hire
Worry about nothing — just arrive, and we’ll take care of the rest: personal airport pickup, food preference, surfboards, massages, restaurants… we got you — Our intention is to create a setting where you can enjoy and let go.
We value your freedom and space during the week, so you’ll have four free evenings to explore the vibrant town, just a short walk from the resort. This time is yours to enjoy – whether dining solo or with new friends at one of Nosara’s many charming restaurants.
Plenty of time to chill, 7 sunsets, a guaranteed tan and an incredible location
Choose your stay
7 days
“the perfect week” - $5,900
The Moana Surf Resort classic.
Can’t go wrong.
12 days
“I like it here” - $8,800
Too many times we hear our guests say as they leave: “if only we had a few more days”— this one’s for you guys :)
21 days
“Endless summer” - $16,500
Return home looking like you’ve lived it — sun-kissed with a deeply restored nervous system.
Bespoke - contact us to build your personalized endless summer.
Availability 2025: July - August - Sept - Nov
Availability 2026: April - June - July - Aug - Nov
Complete mind-body upgrade
Enjoy exclusive access to Nosara’s brand-new premium sauna and cold plunge experience. Santai by Moana provides the perfect sanctuary for you to unwind, relax and recover for your next surf session.
Bringing you the best coaches
We’ve got quite the team for you! We are proud of the fact that our home team of coaches consists of some of Costa Rica’s very best surfers.
Our home team has multiple Costa Rican national surf championships between them, and some are currently competing in the WSL qualification series, so rest assured that you are getting level and experience.
Surfing and community are a way of life at Moana, and our surf coaches are passionate about helping you create those unforgettable moments in the lineup and making you feel like you belong. Expect plenty of laughs, good vibes, memorable waves and an authentic local experience.
And, of course, our coaches are certified by the International Surfing Association - ISA, and have ocean safety experience.
We promise quality surf footage…and plenty of it!
Moana’s surf media team will be present at every single one of your surf sessions — capturing 4k videos, drone footage, and water photography for you to take with you. Your videos and photos can be used for social media content or great memories.
The retreat price includes all the footage from the week and a highlight reel of your best moments, with great music of course, which you can take home.
our cutting edge approach to wellness
Becoming a better surfer isn’t rocket science… it’s neuroscience.
Where neuroscience meets surfing: Moana’s unique approach
Practical Neuroscience concepts tailored and personalized to boost your performance on the waves…You’ll love it!
from surfing waves to brainwaves…
How it goes:
Intentionally relax your body
Suppress your analytical mind - Neocortex
Lower your brainwaves to Alpha patterns
Open the door between your conscious & subconscious mind
“Download” and integrate the coaching feedback
Install new and desired neurological networks that are associated with your surfing goals
prime your brain and body for excellent surfing ahead of the actual experience - we got you :)
Legit health benefits - backed by science, from our hearts to yours.
Our priority goes beyond surfing. We are here to create a space for a total reset and have you return home healthier and with a greater love for life.
Throughout this retreat, you’ll engage in proven, high-level wellness tools that will elevate your well-being, optimize your health, and support longevity.
Click the arrows for full details of the benefits.
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We will provide the necessary setting, tools and opportunities for you to completely move out of stress and to signal the parasympathetic nervous system.
studies estimate that 75–90% of doctor visits in the Western world are related to stress-related conditions. At Moana, we understand the impact of stress and we are here to help you dial down the stress hormones and calm your nervous system
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Research shows that moving out of stress and signaling the parasympathetic nervous system can improve the immune response by up to 50% - boosting your body’s ability to fight off illness/disease
When you signal the parasympathetic nervous system, your body relaxes, conserves energy, and focuses on growth & repair. This results in more energy and improved vitality.
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Surfing, sun, good people, great food, sauna, breath-work, meditations, “blue-zone” setting, Guanacaste sunsets — we got too many elements that will make it easy for you to trade limiting emotions such as fear, anxiety, depression, worry, frustration and emptiness for elevated emotions such as joy, freedom, peace, confidence, satisfaction and a love for life.
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Enjoy improved sleep and enhanced rest as well as a whole host of other health benefits including reduced inflammation, improved cardiovascular, skin and joint health.
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The retreat's unique environment and carefully curated activities will help you form authentic connections with others, activating your brain's pro-social pathways. When pro-social networks “turn on” the brain releases “feel good” chemicals such as serotonin and oxytocin, this makes you feel joy, a sense of belonging and part of something that’s greater than ourselves.
A gift from us to you.
You don’t have to wait for your Surf retreat to start your transformation. Enjoy a sense of calm and balance in just 6 minutes with this beautiful meditation we recorded just for you.
We’re not saying it - the data is
Research confirms that exposure to Sauna, breathwork, cold plunge, and meditation significantly up-regulates these following Neurotransmitters and hormones:
Nitric Oxide +40%
White Blood Cell Count +20%
Dopamine +250%
Norepinephrine +310%
Beta-Endorphins +300%
Serotonin +40%
Growth hormone +140-1600%
Oxytocin +40%
Testosterone (men) +20%
5-STAR SURF ACCOMODATION
Laid-back beach-front luxury
Accomodation options
We have private studios, private rooms in shared apartments and shared accommodation options available. Contact us for room availability.
Shared Room
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Share a spacious apartment with others on the retreat. Shared Bathrooms, kitchen, dining and living spaces. Stay in a shared room in a single or bunk bed.
Private Room
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A private room in a shared 2-3 bedroom apartment with others on the retreat. You’ll benefit from the extra space of a master bedroom and have your own en-suite (connected) bathroom.
Private Suite
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Enjoy the opulence of a completely private suite, fully equipped with a separate bathroom, kitchen, living and dining space and private terrace or balcony.
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Contact us for suite/room availability and pricing for your retreat dates.
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Nosara, a Blue Zone gem
Nosara is nestled on the picturesque Nicoya peninsula on the West Coast of Costa Rica, which proudly holds the distinction of being one of the five renowned Blue Zones of the world (geographic regions where people tend to live longer and healthier lives, often surpassing the age of 100).
Moana Surf resort is just metres from Guiones Beach (along our private beach access), the most popular beach around due to its 7km of pristine white sand and some of the most consistent waves in Costa Rica.
You’ll find that life moves at a different pace here… and the whole town gathers nightly to enjoy the spectacular sunsets on the beach in this majestic setting.
Surrounded by lush forests, pristine beaches, and abundant wildlife, the town provides a serene and peaceful setting, making it the ideal location to host this retreat.
