Events

Surf Bliss is a series of regular community surf, lifeguarding, surf fitness & wellbeing gatherings to dive deeply into self developing wisdom through celebration of sea and surfing.

Each session self identifying women of any experience or ability are welcomed including complete beginners. You will be guided by Groundswell Facilitators, surf lifeguards, physical trainers, wellbeing practitioners and surf coaches to embark on a journey of healing, empowerment, skill building and uniting through surfing.

These sessions are designed to build skills and community to support and fund Groundswell Scotland trauma recovery programmes.

We will have the opportunity to gain wisdom about the ocean environment and rescue techniques when the surf isn't as good building confidence and knowledge in the surf.

Come with an open mind and an open heart ready for the adventure!

By ERSC referral only

This session is for Tidal Connections Members only Tidal Connections is a community led surf collaborative with an emphasis on protecting, preserving and enjoying the wild environment of Belhaven Bay. Women of any experience or ability are welcomed including complete beginners who would like to improve their surfing, meet in community, make friends and look after […]

We’re excited to share that in 2026, Groundswell Scotland will deliver two Sough & Sea sessions, supporting women and non-binary people to build wellbeing, resilience, and connection through surf therapy, nature, and community 🌊🌿
Running in May and June, across coastal and woodland settings, participants will develop confidence, ocean awareness, and environmental skills—while forming meaningful peer connections and deepening their relationship with nature.

From trauma-informed surf sessions at Belhaven Bay to guided woodland therapy and sustainability workshops, each programme will create safe, supportive spaces for growth and empowerment.

Sough & Sea will continue to demonstrate the power of combining wellbeing with climate-positive action—supporting individuals while strengthening communities and care for coastlines and wild spaces.

2 sessions funded Funded by East Lothian Climate Action Network.

Each sessions will be 3 hours including surf therapy and environmental conservation - all equipment will be provided. Email for more info and to book scotland@groundswellcommunity.org

🩵Please note that this session in only available to those attending the Simply Flow Weekend Retreat 🩵

Ready to feel stoked, chilled, energised and totally at home in the sea? 🌊

Join Surf Bliss — a partly funded, low-cost surf + wellbeing session that pairs perfectly with your yoga retreat. Expect playful waves, ocean wisdom, and plenty of feel-good vibes.

All self-identifying women are welcome — total beginners to seasoned surfers. Our surf therapy facilitator is a qualified lifeguard and surf coach who will support you to grow confidence, learn new skills, and soak up the joy of the ocean.

If the waves are quiet, we’ll dive into ocean safety, rescue know-how, and surf-smart confidence building.

We can provide all the equipment that you’ll need, including wetsuits, surfboards and we have a warm cosy caravan to get changed in and to have hot drinks after.

Come with an open heart and a sense of adventure — let’s ride, laugh, learn and lift each other up!