Our Story
About Club Shakas
Premium female-only surf retreats — Byron Bay, Nusa Lembongan, Lombok.
All-inclusive. All beginners. All unforgettable.
We provide the ultimate surf adventures and experiences for all women who are at the beginning or intermediate level of their surfing journey. These experiences have been designed by women, for women, who believe that it's never too late to start surfing and that more women should be participating in the sport and having heaps of fun!
It doesn't matter if you've never touched a board before, catching waves on your belly, cruising on your knees, or a fully-fledged whitewash warrior. As long as you're having fun, you're in.
Whether you're 18 or 60, solo traveller or coming with friends, Club Shakas is your space to learn, laugh, and connect with an incredible community of women who share one thing: a love for the ocean.
Meet The Founder
Created by a beginner surfer, for beginner surfers
"Six years ago, I co-founded Club Shakas Communities, an Australian not-for-profit — because I believed every woman deserved a safe, fun, judgment-free way into surfing and to make friends. What started as a grass-roots community has now welcomed 1,000+ women into surfing across Australia."
"Here's the thing — I'm a beginner surfer too. I built this because I couldn't find an experience that felt made for someone like me. So I made one."
"I also brought something else to the table — years of hospitality experience working with A-list celebrities and royalty, where exceptional service and attention to detail weren't optional. That standard is baked into every Club Shakas retreat. From the accommodation we choose, to the food, the coaches, and every moment in between."
"These aren't just surf retreats. They are fully curated experiences — built from the inside out, by someone who gets exactly how you feel."
— Jahney, Founder of Club Shakas
Women Only
All Beginner Surfers
Professional Coaching
All-Inclusive Packages
Fun First, Surf Second.
This is the only rule we have.
Every Club Shakas trip is a powerful and fun experience that creates a network of life-long friends and memories. We curate unique opportunities that make surfing accessible and fun for all women. Surf progression is a natural part of our trips, but we make sure fun is the key element.
What Drives Us
Our Values
Community First
What started as a grass-roots community has now welcomed 1,000+ women into surfing across Australia. The friendships formed on our retreats last a lifetime.
Fun Over Performance
We don't care about how good you are. We care about how much fun you're having. Progress happens naturally when you're smiling.
Curated Excellence
With a background in high-end hospitality, every detail is considered — from accommodation and food to coaches and every moment in between.
Your Wave Is Waiting…
Every Club Shakas retreat is designed for women who've always wanted to surf but never felt like the ocean was a place for them. It is. And we'll prove it to you.