14.- 20. June 2025 – Blue health week

surfing waves of resilience

boost your resilience with blue health: surf, science and mental well-being

Discover how immersing in natural blue spaces – time spent near, in, on or under water in any form – can strengthen your cognitive, emotional, psychological and physical well-being.

We dive deep into scientific insights from resilience and stress research relating to blue health and cold water immersion. At the same we teach and apply practical tools and techniques, including yoga and breath work that you can transfer into your daily and working routines.

Experience how surfing transforms both body and mind – building confidence, while reducing stress. Recognize your inner mermaid and you’ll return empowered and energized!



General Information


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Surf Conditions in Cold Hawaii

The beautiful Thy region is located in northwest Denmark. The coastal towns Vorupør, Klitmøller and Hanstholm are at the heart of this region, known as Cold Hawaii, and offer a wide range of surf spots for all levels and in (almost) all conditions.

When is the best time to surf in Denmark?

You can surf in Denmark year-round, but most people come between June and October for milder temperatures and longer daylight hours. In fall and winter, the waves tend to be bigger and more powerful – perfect for those who love cold water surfing! June is the perfect time for empty line-ups, sweet swells and never ending day-light!

Since we can’t control the ocean, we can’t promise perfect waves, but we guarantee to make the most of whatever conditions we get!

person floating underwater surrounded by fish.
illustration: Tine Schulz

What if there are no waves?

No problem! We’ll focus on other key elements of our program or add new ones, like:

  • Excursions– to learn more about environmental issues and blue spaces, we visit local NGOs
  • Wild Water Swimming – to build strength, stability and ocean security
  • Yoga and Breath Work – to enhance flexibility and awareness, while reducing anxieties and insecurities
  • Theory and Workshop Sessions – on cold water immersion and psychology of resilience, ocean literacy, de-colonial surf her*story, forecast reading, boards & material, ….

We believe surfing is a puzzle made up of many pieces – riding waves is just one of them! 


Program & Catering – What to expect during your surf week

Arrival & Schedule

  • Arrival: Planned for late afternoon of the first day
  • Introduction & Goal Setting: A chance to get to know each other, set personal (surfing) goals, and go through the week’s schedule
  • Flexible Planning: Our program is centered around surf conditions – we’ll determine the best times to be in the water based on wave and wind direction, the tide and your personal progression goals

The program ends on the last evening, so you’re free to leave at your own paste the following day.

Food & Catering

  • Welcome Soup: A warm meal awaits you on arrival
  • Sirens Dinner: A delicious shared dinner mid-week
  • Basic Kitchen Supplies: Spices, tea, oil and essentials are available
  • Self-Catering: Further meals are not provided, so we encourage you to bring your own food and coordinate with the group
  • Local Options: Klitmøller has a small but well-stocked supermarket and fantastic options if you prefer eating out.

EVENING HIGHLIGHT – COLD WATER SIRENS FILM NIGHT

A curated selection of inspiring films with a feminist perspective – sometimes featuring exciting guest speakers.

Accommodation

You will stay at Noah’s Ark right in the center of Klitmøller.

The house is divided into two floors.  There are 5 private double bedrooms on the upper floor and communal rooms on the lower floor. There is a kitchen, dining room, living room, Wi-Fi, TV lounge, large garden, garage and 2 shared bathrooms.

The house is located 150 meters from the water and the nearest surf spot, 500 meters from the supermarket. Everything in Klitmøller is within walking distance.

Equipment & Rental options

Surf equipment is not included in the price. If you don’t have your own board or wetsuit, we are happy to help you find the best local rental options in Klitmøller. We’ll guide you to trusted surf shops that offer high-quality gear suited to your needs and the current conditions.

Meet our team

These sirens will guide you through the week

Lena

Program Manager, Surf Coach

and Surf Therapy Facilitator

Beistke

Surf Coach , Yoga

and Breath Work

Anna

Systemic Coach, Scientific Monitoring and Water Safety

Pricing

OUR GOAL IS TO ACT SUSTAINABLE, FAIR AND ACCESSIBLE

fair wages for coaches and facilitators – we reject the (self-) exploitative working conditions common in the surf industry

supporting local businesses – we avoid big chains and prioritize small, community-driven shops and services

SLIDING SCALE PRICING

Not everyone has the same financial means and surfing is a sport that is not easily accessible to everyone. 
In order to make it possible for as many people as possible to take part in our program, we use a sliding scale system based on the Green Bottle Method, an instrument for economic justice developed by Alexis J. Cunnigfolk. Those with greater financial privilege contribute more, allowing those with less access, to pay according to their means.

TEAM RIDER SPOT – FULLY FUNDED PARTICIPATION

We are facing an ongoing climate catastrophe and the rise of fascism.

From time to time, we offer fully funded Team Rider Spots

for individuals who are disproportionally affected by:

systemic oppression

wars & forced migration

gender-based violence

activism burnout

If this applies to you or

someone you know, please reach out.

What is included

we always plan the weeks around what the ocean offers us and therefore adapt the program if necessary

Accommodation in Twin Room

for a single occupation there’s an extra fee of 249€

to stay in your own van please contact us for details

Welcome Soup & Sirens Dinner

on arrival we have a delicious soup ready plus there’s the extraordinary sirens dinner at the peak of the week

Surf Coaching & Surf Guiding

lessons are in small groups (3 – 5 participants)

plus we always tell you where and when the waves are best if you want to surf outside the classes

Surf Theory & Ocean Literacy

inputs on forecast reading, de-colonial & feminist surf her*story, material & boards

Breath Work & Relaxation Techniques

practical exercises to create mindfulness, trust and awareness, being it in the water, on land or at the office!

Psychology, Cold Water Immersion & Resilience

theoretical inputs on the effects of cold water immersion, psychology of resilience and blue health

Additional Activities

feminist movie night, sauna excursion, visits of local environmental NGOs or a sea witches fire at the lake rounds up our program

Not Included

  • additional meals
  • surf equipment
  • (local) transportation (!)

How to Get To Cold hawaii


The region of Cold Hawaii is both 450km away from Hamburg or Copenhagen, making it easily reachable by car within about 5 hours. Klitmøller, where most of our surf weeks take place, is a small coastal village with a supermarket, cafés, and surf shops.

CARPOOLING & LOCAL TRANSPORT

  • Carpooling: Before your surf week starts, we’ll set up a chat group so you can arrange shared rides.
  • On-site transport: You should be able to carpool to reach the surf spots that are not within walking distance.

TRAIN & SHUTTLE OPTION

Prefer public transport? You can take the train to Thisted, the closest station. From there ,we can arrange a shuttle for a small fee. You can also combine train and bike for a more sustainable journey!

“I am so grateful for this transformative experience”

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“The combination of surfing, yoga and systemic coaching gave me a week full of self-reflection and inner growth. The opportunity to pause and connect with the ocean, the waves, the tides and my own inner experience during the shared surf sessions, yoga and coaching was simply magical.

Through this pausing, I was able to recognize and let go of my old patterns of behavior while surfing. This week together has strengthened me and filled me with a deeper sense of safety and connection with myself and those around me.

I am so grateful for this transformative experience and can recommend the time with the Cold Water Sirens to anyone looking for a holistic and enriching (surfing) experience away from performance pressure.

A big thank you to the Cold Water Sirens team for the loving organization and support on my personal surf journey!” and made me braver!”

Jule