Why not take the time to learn a new sport during your holidays in the Azores: surfing! With the experienced instructors of Black Sand Box, you are assured to go to the best surfing spots around the island and more precisely Ponta Delgada. Our goal? Make sure that you learn while having fun! In small groups of 6 surfers maximum, of similar age and level, you will make progress in no time. If you are already an experienced surfer, you are of course welcome too: our instructors will gladly share their passion for surfing with you and help you improve your technique. Don't wait any longer and come enjoy the blue Atlantic waves with us!
Meeting & PreparationWe meet
directly at the beach. We will send you the exact location and time the day before your lesson to ensure the best surfing experience, as it all depends on the weather conditions and tides. Naturally, we will inform you in time, so you can make the necessary arrangements. We can also offer you a pick-up service for a surcharge. All these details will be arranged once your booking is complete. In total, you should plan approximately
3 hours for your surfing lesson.
Start timeThe start time depends on the tides to ensure the best conditions, so please plan some extra time on the day of your surf lesson. The exact start times are available the day before the course. We will inform you in time after you have completed the booking.
Course ContentEach course lasts 1.5h and consists of:
- Meeting with your instructor and receiving a briefing on the conditions, the beach hazards, etc.
- The right warm-up
- Introduction to surfing and practice on the beach
- Practice in the sea
Included Services- Wetsuit
- Surfboard
- Certified surf instructor
Additional services- Pick-up service for a surcharge of 10€ which can be paid on-site, in cash
Bring along- Swimwear & towel
- Shampoo & Shower Gel
Requirements- There is no minimum age to participate in our courses, but we kindly ask the parents to stay on the beach while their children are surfing with us
- Physical health
- Swimming ability