Details
Join our surf lessons in Nazaré to make the most of your holidays in Portugal! Our professional instructors will introduce you to this sport and lifestyle or help you improve your technique on one of the most epic surf spots, known to be home to the biggest waves of the world.
Our classes are designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers and the minimum age is 6 years old. We want you to have the attention you deserve, that is the reason why the maximum number of participants in our surf lessons is 5. If you are looking forward to visiting our surf school and you want to meet like-minded people, pack your sunscreen and your swimsuit and get ready for the adventure!
Meeting & Preparation
On the day of your lesson we will meet at our base in Nazaré 10 minutes before the start. Here you will meet your instructor and receive the equipment for the surf class, which will be based on your age and your experience. If you arrive by car, you can use the free car park nearby. You can get changed and leave your personal belongings in the van of the surf school.
Start time
The start time depends on the tides to ensure the best conditions, so please plan some extra time on the day of your surf lessons. The exact start times are available in advance. We will inform you in time after you have completed the booking.
Course content
- Introduction about the surf equipment and how to take care of it
- Safety information
- Info about the sea conditions
- Technique practice: paddling, board control, standing up
- Practice in the water
- Balancing stance and first tricks
- Individual feedback
Surfing beginners at our school are typically able to:
- After 1 day: apply the theoretical knowledge you learnt, paddle, position themselves on the board
- After 2 days: stand up properly, catch the first waves and apply the first manouvres
- After 5 days: surf by themselves, catch challenging waves and perform more advanced tricks
Please note that everyone's learning progress is different as some people learn quicker than others.
Included services
- Wetsuit
- Surfboard
- Certified surf instructor
- Shower at the base
- Insurance
- Transfer to the beach
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Towel
- A bottle of water
Requirements
- Minimum age: 6 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability