THE COSMIC CROSS STEP
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The Cosmic Cross Step is an 8-day 7-night all-inclusive experience that offers the perfect blend of wave-riding progression, cultural immersion, and the serenity of unspoiled nature. This retreat combines expert coaching, video analysis, and land drills to help you refine your skills, connect deeper with the ocean, and surf with more style and confidence — all amongst an untouched paradise with empty lineups.
At the Cosmic Cross Step, you’ll refine your longboarding technique and style, build confidence in the water, and experience the magic of surfing in pristine, uncrowded lineups. Each day blends expert coaching, surf theory, and video analysis — all designed to accelerate your progress and help you attune to the rhythm of the ocean.
Our coaches meet you where you're at guiding you through essential longboard fundamentals and personalized drills to improve balance, control, and flow. With daily land practices to enhance body awareness and ocean literacy sessions to sharpen wave reading, you'll deepen your connection to both board and sea.
Whether you're just beginning or ready to master the nose ride, we’ll support your growth — in and out of the water — through individualized coaching, community support, and fun cruisey waves perfect for practicing.
Improve Your Longboard Skills in Paradise!
Improve your paddling, take-offs & wave-reading
Refine your cross-stepping, trimming, turning & noseriding
Develop balance, body awareness, Ocean confidence & style
Understand longboard-specific theory & technique (including choosing the right board and fins for your surfing needs)
Build lifelong connections, return home recharged, more skilled & deeply inspired
By the end of the retreat, you’ll:
"There are a few reasons why this retreat stands out in comparison to others. One of them would be the quality of coaching. I've done quite a few different retreats and Lena is probably the best surf coach I've met. She takes a holistic approach to surfing and is very good at teaching and breaking things down. I never realized how much doing land and technical drills is really important to then transfer to the water. Even though you're in a group with a spectrum of abilities, she gives a personalized approach to everybody so everyone gets the attention and advice they need regardless of where they are on their surf journey. Everyone gets out there and rips and makes progress and everyone is cheering each other on so it's a nice sense of community. Plus, the surf spot is absolutely incredible!"
"When I was deciding on what kind of surf camp or retreat I wanted to go on, I needed something that would suit myself and my partner who is more at an earlier stage only surfing for 1 year whereas I've been surfing consistently for 5 years so this retreat really attracted me because it was targeted for all levels and specifically for longboarding and learning longboarding style, which would be helpful for us since our boards are bigger, rather than going to a surf camp where you learn more short boarding style. We managed to surf in the same waves every single day and that was a massive highlight."
“I am more confident in my body as a surfer. I understand how to work with the water and let it take me rather than pushing myself into the waves - just relax more. I’ve got a lot to work on but this is the start of a journey that I absolutely will continue. The cross-step I’m still learning, I definitely did it a few times, it’s not as easy as it looks! Overall, I know more about myself as a surfer, I’ve come a long way in just 7 days.”
“Surfing in Los Angeles is really crowded. You show up as a beginner and its very intimidating. Here shockingly we had most spots to ourselves. My biggest thing here is that I could really focus on learning. With 1:1 coaching in pretty quiet waves, it removed a lot of the noise and chaos so I feel like I made more progress here in 6 days than I would have in weeks on my own back in California. It was pretty approachable for all skill levels so regardless of your level you never feel like you’re behind anyone else or too advanced for anyone.”
"It's really been the best surf week of my entire career. I've never surfed better longboard waves in my entire career, literally. I've learned a lot about longboarding, the classes are great, the yoga was absolutely amazing, and coach Lena is one of the best teachers I've ever seen. For me, the way you surf is also the way you walk in life and she makes that connection without ever spelling it out, it's just automatic."
You’ll receive 5 personalized video coaching sessions where your rides are broken down with constructive, clear feedback that you can start implementing the following day. Watching yourself surf is one of the fastest ways to improve — and these insights will stick with you long after the trip ends.
VIDEO ANALYSIS
Land Drills
We believe that the foundation for great movement in the water starts on land and therefore see the value of land based practice when it comes to enhancing performance and skills in the water. Look forward to different land and mobility drills to help you improve balance, control, and technique.
Sharpen your longboarding skills with expert, personalized coaching
Surf pristine, uncrowded waves in a tropical paradise
Immerse yourself in authentic Indonesian culture
Connect with a community of passionate surfers
Enjoy a fully curated, stress-free travel experience - just show up and surf
Take home stunning professional footage of your progress
This experience is about more than surfing. From village visits to community-led excursions and shared bonfires under the stars, you’ll walk away with lasting memories and connections — both to place and people.
integrate with the local community
We support the local community through beach cleanups, eco-tourism, and giving back to the places that host us. You’ll leave with more than good waves — you’ll leave having contributed to something meaningful.
leave a lasting impact
ADVENTURE WITH PURPOSE
this is for you if...
You’re ready to level up on a log — but don’t know where to start.
You’ve caught some waves, maybe even cross-stepped a few times, but now you're seeking expert guidance to progress. Our focused, longboard-specific coaching helps you move past the plateau with personalized feedback, video analysis, and supportive instruction.
You want a surf trip — not the stress of planning it.
No more juggling bookings, transport, tides, or trying to guess where the good waves are. We handle everything, so you can fully drop in and enjoy the week.
You’re tired of crowds.
Join us and surf empty, playful lineups where you can refine your skills without pressure, compete only with yourself, and reconnect with why you started surfing in the first place.
You want more than just a surf camp.
With land drills, culture, and connection, this is a holistic experience.
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This retreat is for surfers of all levels who want to deepen their longboarding skills in warm, playful waves without the stress of planning a surf trip. Whether you’re just starting to cross-step, looking to refine your noseriding, or transitioning from shortboarding, you’ll find personalized guidance, plenty of uncrowded waves, and an unforgettable week on the water.
Note: Participants should be comfortable catching their own waves.
