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Share Your Local Surf Knowledge

The complete platform for surf guides to organize trips, share spots, and grow their guiding business.

Surf Safaris

Local Tours

Spot Guiding

Trip Planning

Organize your surf tours

  • Plan and manage surf trips efficiently.
  • Share local knowledge and secret spots.
  • Create custom itineraries for clients.
  • Handle bookings and payments professionally.

Grow your revenue with diverse services

Premium features included
  • Tour Types:
    Surf safaris, local tours, spot guiding
  • Business Tools:
    Trip planning, weather alerts, tide charts
  • Your Earnings:
    Keep ~82% of revenue after platform fees

Everything You Need to Grow as a Surf Tour Guide

Trip Planning Tools

Build multi-day itineraries with surf spot pins, activities, and flexible availability.

Smart Scheduling

Set tour times, blackout dates, and booking limits for each type of service you offer.

Marketplace Profile

Be discovered by travelers looking for authentic surf tours in your region.

Mobile Management

Manage your business from anywhere — accept bookings, chat with customers, and track payments on the go.

Tour Categories

Create surf safaris, local experiences, or day tours with custom pricing and duration.

Direct Messaging

Communicate with clients in real time to confirm details and answer questions.

Booking Analytics

Monitor your most popular tours, earnings, and repeat client trends.

Instant Payments

Get paid via Stripe with secure processing and auto-confirmations.

Verified Reviews

Build trust with feedback from clients after each tour experience.

Get discovered on the Surfyx marketplace

  • Showcase your local expertise and tours.
  • Receive reviews and ratings from clients.
  • Chat directly with potential customers.
  • Track all your bookings and trips.

Built for Every Type of Surf Tour Guide

Local Surf Guides

Offer half-day or full-day tours of your local surf spots to visitors and expats.

Surf Safari Hosts

Manage multi-day surf trips, from accommodations to gear and surf lessons.

Adventure Travel Guides

Combine surf tours with cultural or eco-experiences for unique offerings.

Group Tour Leaders

Run group surf guiding services, with waitlists and group pricing tools.

Remote Destination Guides

Build a brand in hidden surf regions with marketplace visibility and bookings.

Part-Time Tour Guides

Balance guiding with another job using availability tools and calendar sync.

Why Surfyx Beats Manual Tools

FeatureManual MethodWith Surfyx
Tour SchedulingGoogle CalendarAutomated Booking Calendar
Tour DescriptionsShared PDFs or DocsLive Listings with Filters
Client CommunicationWhatsApp or EmailBuilt-in Chat & Notifications
PaymentsBank Transfers / CashStripe Checkout Integration
Location DiscoveryWord of MouthSearchable by Region or Spot
Itinerary TrackingManual NotesIn-Dashboard Tour Logs
Performance AnalyticsSpreadsheetsBookings, Reviews, Earnings
Reputation BuildingInstagram CommentsVerified Client Reviews

How It Works for Surf Guides

1

Create Your Guide Profile

Sign up and complete your profile with local expertise, regions covered, and preferred tour styles.

2

Add Your Surf Regions

Define the coastal areas, spots, and regions where you offer tours, with optional geo-filters.

3

Set Your Availability

Create a recurring weekly schedule or block off custom dates for tours and multi-day trips.

4

Add Tour Packages

List your surf safaris, day trips, spot guidance, or local tours with flexible pricing and capacity.

5

Publish Your Services

Make your profile and tour packages publicly visible and searchable by surfers worldwide.

6

Start Accepting Bookings

Let clients book and pay online directly from your Surfyx listings.

7

Communicate with Clients

Use built-in messaging to answer questions, confirm pickups, or share gear recommendations.

8

Deliver the Guided Tour

Meet your clients, guide the trip, and manage logistics — all while keeping safety first.

9

Log Notes & Feedback

Leave session notes or recommendations for returning guests or long-term planning.

10

Collect Reviews

Surfyx will prompt your guests to leave a verified review after each completed tour.

11

Monitor Your Performance

Track bookings, income, and reviews through your dashboard to improve over time.

12

Build Repeat Business

Let returning guests rebook with ease, subscribe to updates, or refer friends to your profile.

Case Study: Local Surf Guide Leo

After joining Surfyx, Leo expanded his tour reach, filled more trips, and boosted revenue by 65%. With a professional platform for bookings, client chats, and surf itinerary management, he scaled from solo tours to full-day surf safaris.

  • Filled 5x more group tours via Surfyx
  • Cut trip planning admin by 6 hours/week
  • Increased repeat bookings and reviews
Leo D. – Surf Guide
“Surfyx gave me a real platform to scale my tours. Clients book, chat, and get everything they need — while I focus on guiding.”
Leo D., Surf Tour Operator

What Surf Guides Are Saying

Surfyx has made managing my trips and bookings a breeze. My clients love the experience, and I spend less time coordinating.
Luca B. 🇮🇩Surf GuideBali
Before Surfyx, I was juggling multiple apps. Now everything is in one place, and I’ve doubled my tour bookings.
Camila F. 🇨🇷Independent GuideCosta Rica
The calendar and chat tools are game-changers. I get inquiries, send details, and confirm tours effortlessly.
Tariq M. 🇲🇦Local Tour LeaderMorocco
Surfyx helps me stay organized with group safaris and last-minute bookings. It’s made my side hustle a full-time business.
Jess D. 🇦🇺Surf Safari OrganizerAustralia
The automated confirmations and payment system are super professional. My clients trust the process, and I get paid on time.
Juan P. 🇲🇽Spot GuideMexico

Seamless Integrations

Surfyx connects with the tools you already use — making setup easy and workflows smooth.

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Zapier logo
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Trusted by Surf Guides Around the World

Tour operators in 12+ countries run their guiding business on Surfyx.

🇺🇸 USA
🇦🇺 Australia
🇵🇹 Portugal
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🇫🇷 France
🇿🇦 South Africa
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇲🇦 Morocco
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇪🇸 Spain
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Frequently Asked Questions

Surfyx is a business platform for surf guides to manage bookings, list tours, communicate with clients, and grow their guiding services online.

Any experienced surf guide, local expert, or surf-savvy traveler offering guided surf experiences, tours, or safaris can join Surfyx.

Yes. You can create as many tour packages as you'd like — including multi-day safaris, half-day trips, or spot-guided sessions.

Payments are processed via Stripe. Clients pay online and your funds are transferred securely to your connected account.

Creating a guide profile is free. Surfyx takes a small platform fee from each booking — the rest goes to you.

Absolutely. You can manage your schedule weekly or set specific tour dates and blackout periods directly from your dashboard.

It's up to you. You can specify what's included in each tour and what clients need to bring when setting up your offerings.

Yes. Many guides offer combo tours — like surf + culture, surf + food, or surf + yoga. Highlight your unique style!

Clients receive email confirmations, calendar invites, and optional reminders via in-app notifications before their tour.

Yes. Surfyx includes built-in messaging so you can confirm logistics, gear, or surf spot expectations with your clients.

Yes. You can manage your bookings, chat with clients, and update availability on the go using the Surfyx mobile app.

Surfyx supports guides globally. You can list tours anywhere you operate — from remote islands to popular surf hubs.

Yes. You can include multilingual tour descriptions and set your preferred communication languages.

We offer help articles, chat support, and priority assistance for verified and high-volume guides.

Requirements vary by location. While Surfyx doesn’t require one to join, check your local regulations for operating tours.

Yes. You can set a max number of participants per tour and enable a waitlist or private booking option.

Absolutely. Add photos, sample itineraries, or videos to help guests visualize the experience you offer.

After each completed tour, clients are prompted to leave a verified review. You can reply publicly to maintain trust.

You can set custom cancellation policies — including time windows, refund rules, and rescheduling options.

Just sign up, complete your profile, create your first tour offering, and publish it. You’ll be visible to surfers worldwide!

Flexible Plans for Every Tour Guide

Choose a plan that grows with your surf guiding business.

Starter

$19/month

Perfect for part-time or seasonal guides

  • Basic tour scheduling
  • 1 active tour listing
  • Client messaging
  • Email support
Most Popular

Professional

$39/month

Best for full-time surf tour guides

  • Unlimited tour types
  • Integrated payments
  • Marketplace profile
  • Advanced analytics
  • Priority support

Expedition

Custom

For teams or agencies running large-scale surf trips

  • All Professional features
  • Multi-guide support
  • Custom onboarding
  • API & webhook access
  • Dedicated account manager

Trusted by Top Surf Brands & Media

Surfyx has been featured in leading surf publications and platforms that shape the industry.

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