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About Outer Reef Surf Travel

With over 25 years of surf expertise, Outer Reef is the world's leading surf travel company, delivering hassle-free surf adventures across premium global destinations. From our roots in Pembrokeshire, Wales, we've expanded internationally to offer ISA-certified instruction, luxury accommodations, and unforgettable surf experiences in Portugal, France, Bali, and beyond. Our team of 20+ fully qualified instructors, proven safety record, and all-inclusive packages have helped thousands of surfers - from complete beginners to aspiring instructors - discover their perfect wave. Whether you're seeking your first surf lesson or professional certification, Outer Reef takes the hassle out of surf travel so you can focus on what matters most: incredible waves and unforgettable memories.

How It All Began

In 1999, we started organising surf schools, camps and coaching retreats. We made it a personal mission to build a surf coaching program that would deliver everything we wish we would have known during our first years of progression.

Experience that Inspires

Gemma, a multiple British and European surfing champion, has carried on her father's pioneering spirit with her husband Dean. Driven by a passion for surfing and discovery, she has traveled the world, uncovering new surf destinations and immersing herself in diverse surf cultures. Her global experience and achievements bring a wealth of knowledge to Outer Reef Surf Travel, where she continues to shape extraordinary surf experiences for others.

Decades of Surfing, Coaching & Connection

For more than three decades, we’ve travelled the world to surf, compete and train surf coaches. We have met some incredible water men and women and been lucky to have helped develop experienced surfers and shared some essential technique and tips that help all surfers gain confidence in the ocean. This is how we have created Outer Reef Surf Travel.

We Know What Works, Because We've Lived It

We realised we had a huge advantage. Having traveled, surfed and stayed in so many countries at so many places, from your basic £5 a night back packers to top end locations such as Nihi in Sumba (Occy's Left). We have tried and tested them all. Working with National governing bodies and some of the top coaches and surf travel companies to give you hassle free surf adventures and internationally recognised awards though our coaching program and surf academies.

Elite Coaching, Worldwide Camps

We are elite surf coaches working with the ISA (International Surfing Association), traveling the world training and developing new and existing Surf Coaches in surf camps Worldwide. Our passion is still coaching beginners and intermediates and helping people find their perfect surf holiday. We started running surf camps in 1999 to Morocco then Europe and now internationally. We have hand picked these camps to offer you unforgettable, hassle free surf adventures and top instructor training courses.

Max Lindenlaub - Elevating Surf Travel

We're thrilled to have Max Lindenlaub join the Outer Reef team as Surf Travel Company Manager. With over a decade in the surf industry and 20 years of wave-riding experience, Max brings invaluable expertise and passion. His background as Brand Manager for NIXON Europe and his global coaching experience, including training under renowned coach Dean, make him an asset in crafting exceptional surf travel experiences. Max's deep knowledge of the surf business and dedication to sharing the surf lifestyle elevate our mission to new heights.

Where Your Surf Adventure Begins

We are so stoked to be able to help you find your perfect surf holiday worldwide. Over the years and the hundreds of surf trips we’ve been on and organised, we have so much experience to share with you, Which is why we created Outer Reef Surf Travel.

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