Surf Côte d’Ivoire

Surf Côte d’Ivoire sits in Assinie-Mafia, about 80 km east of Abidjan, with the lagoon on one side and the ocean on the other. Days move easily from coached surf sessions on the waves in front of the camp to paddleboarding and kayaking at sunset. The week is all-inclusive and planned from start to finish: you arrive, everything is already in place, so all that’s left is to enjoy the water.

Between sessions there is a pool and a private area to unwind in, plus volleyball, table tennis and pétanque whenever you fancy a friendly game. Yoga, meditation and stretching are part of the week, and film screenings on the beach add a special touch to the programme. The team brings 17+ years of experience centred on the ocean. Every stay also supports the work of the Surf Côte d’Ivoire nonprofit, which runs Diaraby, a girls’ surf club, and organises the Africa Surf Tour in Assinie.

The surfing happens on the waves in front of the camp, so the ocean is right on your doorstep each day. The week is set up for beginners to intermediates, with groups kept deliberately small so you get plenty of attention. You enjoy two coached surf sessions a day with a certified instructor, and local surf guides join you in the water.

Coaching goes beyond the time spent in the water, with video analysis and theory built into the week. With members of the team growing up on the ocean in Mayotte and having coached all over teh world – you’re in great hands! Boards, leashes and lycras are all included, or you are welcome to bring your own.

There are three types of rooms at Surf Côte d’Ivoire, with options on the lagoon side and facing the ocean. The Premium double rooms face the ocean and come with a terrace and a private bathroom, while the Deluxe double rooms also face the ocean and have a private bathroom. Both are designed for two adults and can be booked sharing or on your own.

For groups of four or more, the Superior double rooms sit on the lagoon side, with three rooms and one shared bathroom, a sociable set-up for friends travelling together. Whichever you choose, places are limited and allocated in order of booking, so it is worth securing your week early.

Your week at Surf Côte d’Ivoire is full board, so every meal is taken care of from the moment you arrive. The focus is on fresh local cooking, giving you a real taste of Côte d’Ivoire alongside your surfing.

Fruit and coffee are ready from the morning, setting you up for a day of coached sessions, time by the pool and activities with the group.