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SURF LESSONS IN ERICEIRA, PORTUGAL

Make your waves magik :)

Five surfers per coach. A coach in the water with you. Forty-five minutes from Lisbon, on a beach chosen because it is kind to people learning.

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FROM €60

per person, single session

5

surfers per coach, maximum

EVERYTHING

wetsuit, board, insurance, and beach transfers within Ericeira

WHY LEARN TO SURF WITH US

FIVE SURFERS PER COACH

Not six. It is the difference between an instructor who watches you and one who coaches you, and it is the number we have never moved.

WE GET IN THE WATER WITH YOU

Every session, every coach. From the sand, you can shout encouragement. From the water, you can fix someone’s stance on the wave, while it still means something.

A BEACH CHOSEN FOR LEARNING

Praia de São Julião: sand bottom, room to spread out, and waves that forgive a bad first attempt. We hold licences for two other beaches and move when the conditions ask us to.

CERTIFIED, LICENSED, INSURED

Every coach is IPDJ-certified, federated with the Portuguese Surf Federation, and a qualified surf lifeguard and first responder. We are registered with Turismo de Portugal, RNAAT 142/2013.

CHOOSE YOUR SURF EXPERIENCE

SINGLE SESSIONS

From €60 per person · 2 hours

One lesson, any level, gear and transfers included. The right choice if you have a day in Ericeira and want to spend two hours of it in the Atlantic.

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SURF WEEK

From €299 per person · 5 sessions

Five sessions across one week, with video analysis. This is where people stop catching white water and start catching waves. Most of our returning surfers started here.

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GROUP BOOKINGS

From €50 per person

Friends, families, stag and hen groups, company days. Eleven or more and you choose: a free eleventh place, or ten per cent off for everyone.

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Kids having surf lessons, having fun on the waves of São Julião, Ericeira

KIDS SURF WEEKS ARE HERE

Five mornings, small groups, ages seven and up. They come home tired, salty and considerably more confident than they left.

KIDS SURF WEEK

WHAT OUR SURFERS SAY

99% of our surfers rate us Excellent on Tripadvisor.

I recently had an amazing time learning to surf in Ericeira, and a huge part of that was thanks to my instructor, Steve. He was absolutely fantastic – incredibly patient, clear with his instructions, and genuinely enthusiastic. Steve had a great way of breaking down the techniques, making them easy to understand even for a beginner like me.

Stephanie B

We surfed for a week and Steve was a great teacher. We had a good time. He taught us a lot and was happy and enthusiastic every day.
Steve picked us up from the hotel and was always well prepared. We will definitely recommend him if you want to learn to surf.

Linda

My surf class was an absolute highlight! From the moment I arrived, I knew I was in good hands. The teachers were not only incredibly professional and knowledgeable, but they also had a fantastic knack for making the learning process genuinely fun. What truly stood out was their ability to inspire and build confidence. They broke down the steps clearly, offered encouraging feedback, and before I knew it, I was catching waves! Small and happy waves, absolute victory.

Catarina

SURF TIPS, ERICEIRA STORIES AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN

From what to expect in your first surf lesson to the best pastel de nata in town, our blog is packed with local tips, surf guides and stories from Ericeira — Portugal's surf capital. Whether you're planning your first wave or your next trip back, there's something here for you.

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WHERE TO FIND US

We teach at Praia de São Julião, about fifteen minutes from the centre of Ericeira, and we pick you up from anywhere in the Ericeira area. Ericeira itself is roughly forty-five minutes from Lisbon by car, or ninety minutes by bus from Campo Grande.

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Map of the westcoast, where you can see São Julião and Ericeira