Waves 4 Women Programs

Waves 4 Women | Surf and Ocean Therapy

Empower yourself with other women as you come together for connection & personal growth while catching waves!
Community and connection are essential to Emotional Wellness especially in times of isolation, trauma, and other life stressors. Our therapeutic surf programs are created FOR women BY women.
We welcome you to Folly Beach for community, adventure, and empowerment through women's wellness, surf instruction, and the healing power of the ocean, AKA Blue Mind Therapy.
Regular Program Hours Run Saturdays 8-10AM, June-August
Foam Surfboard use
‘Boogie’ Board use
Use of Short Sleeve Rash guard
Surf Journal
Positive Reinforcement
Compassionate Female Coaches
1 hour of Group Wellness w/ varying topics. Mindfulness, Personal Strengths, Growth Mindset & letting go.
1 hour of group ‘On Land’ and ‘In Water’ Surf Instruction.
Our group size allows for more personalized attention & community (maximum of 8 participants).
*Clinics must be full- 8 participants- in order to run. We will notify you if your clinic does not fill and we can reschedule or refund you. Individual surf instruction available if you want to hit the waves sooner!
Our non profits current budget requires a postponing of our regular Saturday Waves4Women Surf Therapy Clinics. We require more funding in order to schedule and run these clinics, we hope to resume them as soon as possible.
Yes, It is $150 to be a 'Drop In' participant . Or $500 for 4 sessions. Please register here.

Wellness for both body and mind. Achieve an "Ocean Minded" Body by using breathwork, movement, conditioning and wellness talks, right next to the ocean! Gather with other women to find support in your health goals. This is surf conditioning that is land-based.
Currently this Program is on hold until after summer.
Rise Above Clinics are held on mornings from 8-9am.
We meet at 5th block West Folly Beach. Turn right on West Ashley after you enter the main street on Folly.
Rise Above focuses on:
Wellness
Deep breathing
Strength and flexibility- hips, core, shoulders, wrists and ankles.
Cardio
Final Stretches
This is a “surf conditioning” activity- not surf instruction or SUP.
Currently postponed until fall/winter 2024! Check here for our latest pricing.
You will need workout clothing, water, and a beach towel/blanket.
We encourage bringing long sleeves or layers, hats, sunglasses and/or sun protection.
Extra water and or electrolyte drinks also encouraged.

We are happy to offer individual and small group surf therapy, and also wellness sessions for those who prefer privacy. 1-on-1 sessions or small groups give the opportunity for a more individualized focus for participants.
Our Instructors have diverse backgrounds, and love to surf and help others gain confidence in the ocean.
We can also recommend local healing Massage, Reiki & Acupuncture practitioners.
Please reach out to Nicole@waves4women.org with any questions about booking a session!
$150 per Individual, and $90 per for a double participant session.
A portion of each payment goes towards Waves 4 Women's Goals to increase the number of women and community members that we serve. Our goal is to provide consistent financially accessible therapeutic surf programs for women and girls in the Charleston community, and ultimately all over the world!