Amsterdam-rooted. Globally operated.
Mokum Surf Club is a boutique surf travel agency specialising in off-the-grid surf retreats, bespoke team trips, and destination management for the surf industry.
Mokum is Amsterdam’s nickname — it means safe haven. It’s where we’re from, and it’s what we create: a place to feel at home, no matter how far off the grid we take you. From Costa Rica to Indonesia, we build experiences where performance meets escape.
Our clients range from first-time surfers seeking a life-changing week, to professional athletes and national teams requiring elite-level logistics in remote locations.
10+
Years of surf travel expertise across four continents
50+
five-star reviews
500+
Guests hosted on off-the-grid retreats
100%
Tailored — no trip is ever the same
OUR APPROACH
Three pillars.One philosophy.
Off the grid,by design
We go where others don’t. Remote breaks, hidden lineups, untouched coastlines. Our locations are selected for quality of wave, not ease of access.
Precisionlogistics
Remote doesn’t mean unorganised. We handle every detail — from airport transfers and swell forecasting to nutrition plans and video analysis — so our guests can focus entirely on the water.
Authenticconnections
We work with local communities, surf coaches, and small-scale accommodation partners. Every trip supports the places and people that make it possible.
WHAT WE DO
Surf experiences atevery level
01
Surf & Yoga Retreats
Our signature group retreats in Portugal and Costa Rica. Week-long immersions combining daily surf sessions, yoga, local exploration, and community — designed for all levels.
02
Bespoke Team Trips
Custom-built surf trips for professional teams, corporate groups, and elite athletes. Full destination management including training facilities, performance coaching, and competition-grade logistics.
03
Destination Scouting
We find and vet the locations others overlook. Comprehensive scouting reports, local contacts, and wave analysis for brands, production companies, and sports federations.
04
MSC Creative Agency
Content creation, social media strategy, and brand building for the hospitality and surf industry. Video, photography, web design, and digital campaigns rooted in real experience.
THE TEAM
Founded by surfers.Run by professionals.
Marthe Barends
Co-founder & StrategyMSc. in Corporate Communication Science. Over a decade of experience in surf travel organisation and destination management. Specialist in content strategy and social media, with a track record in luxury hospitality brands in Amsterdam and international travel brands. Leads brand strategy, client relations, and digital campaigns across all MSC channels.
Jonne Roeland
Co-founder & ProductionBSc. in Media & Entertainment Management. 10+ years of producing visual content in remote locations worldwide. Experienced in advertising campaigns, corporate storytelling, and Dutch television productions. Leads all visual content creation, destination scouting, and video production across our operations.
Our extended team
50+ professionals across our destinationsEvery retreat is supported by a trusted network of local surf instructors, yoga teachers, photographers, and hospitality professionals. We work with experienced freelancers in each destination who share our standards and values — many of them for years.
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Let's build your next experience
Whether you’re planning a team trip, a retreat, or need surf industry expertise — we’d love to hear from you.