Enjoy an awesome
ride in
Gota d´Àgua!
Surf School
Enjoy an awesome ride in Gota d´água!
We offer surf training for all ages and levels. You will learn and improve your surf skills with our professional guidance but our main goal will always be to provide all our students with moments of pure pleasure.
Why surfing with us?
- Suf classes for all levels: from beginners to advanced
- Highly qualified and experienced certified local instructors
- Depending on each surfer we provide specific guidance to improve their surf
- Instructors stay in the water with you
- Lessons consist of theoretical and practical parts
- We have perfect conditions for learning since we teach on a beachbreak without rocks in the water
- Many spots available for intermediate and advanced surfers
- We guarantee small groups with a maximum of 5 students per teacher
- We offer great package discounts
- Full medical insurance
- First-aid course assistance
If you see professionals surfing it looks amazingly smooth and easy. We see many people just renting a board and discovering afterwards that it is more difficult than expected. The process of learning surfing is much more complex than learning how to ride a skateboard or learning how to ski. Other than the techniques you will have to learn how to read the ocean, the waves the beach and its conditions. Safety issues are an important aspect. There are rules in the water which have to be understood in order not to hurt yourself and the other people around you. Take the profound knowledge of our surfteachers as an advantage. They will teach you how to read the waves, they know the beaches with all their currents and tides best and they can evaluate together with you which equipment suits you skills and experience
Locations
Numerous options for different conditions
Equipment can be rented at all the schools.
The 4 locations offer the possibility to adapt to different conditions. When big swells, escpecially in autumn, winter and spring hit the west coach beaches likes Caparica we are able to teach you in Carcavelos which can be more protected.
Next to that we have licences to teach in Guincho, Sao Pedro do Estoril, Peniche, Ericera and Vila Nova de Milafontes.
School Offers
Group lessons: Beginners and advanced
During our beginner classes you will learn the basics of surfing. You can book just a single lesson or packages with more lessons with a great discount. We created a perfect program, especially for beginners built on many years of teaching experience. The more hours you stay in the water, the more waves you will catch, this is a fact!
Advanced surfers will be analyzed individually by the instructor who will guide you to improve your performance. If you have not been in the water for some time it is alwas recommended to take a class again, not only to learn about the local conditions.
Explanation of surf equipment
Safety issues
How waves form
Surf characteristics of local beaches
Position of the board, paddle techniques and sitting on the board
How to survive the white water
Priority rules in the water
Positioning in the line up
Take- off techniques
Take- off timing
Catching waves before they break
Catching green waves successfully
Selecting the best surf equipment for your level
Improving paddling sitting and wave-catching
Chosing the best positioning in the line-up
Improve timing to catch the waves
Reading the waves
Positioning your body for a bottom turn
Gaining or lowering speed
Manoeuvres: Off-the-lip, cutback and floater
Using channels/ rip currents
Duration: 90 minutes
Schedule: every day at 10.00 am and 03.00 pm
Included: Wetsuit & board, full medical insurance
How to book: Additionally you can always call us or text us on Whatsapp, Facebook or by Email. We recommend you to book at least one day before to make sure that we have a free spot available. Moreover you can always book at one of the shops with one of your lovely employees. They can explain more about the different packages and the set up of the lessons.
Private Lessons
Our instructor will be 100 % focussed on you and you will be able to learn and to improve very fast. This is also a great option for couples, families or small group of friends.
Duration: 90 minutes
Schedule: on request
Included: Wetsuit & board, full medical insurance
How to book: Additionally you can always call us or text us on Whatsapp, Facebook or by Email. We recommend you to book at least one day before to make sure that we have a free spot available.
Surf Guiding
As surfing has become more popular and more people are getting into the water the concept of surf guiding has developed. Surf guiding is made for intermediate surfers who want to benefit from the experience of a local to discover the best surf spots in the area. They will take you by car to extraordinary spots and give you all the guidance and useful tips you need.
Duration: 3 hours* minimum of 2 participants
Schedule: on request
Included: Wetsuit & board, full medical insurance
How to book: Additionally you can always call us or text us on Whatsapp, Facebook or by Email. We recommend you to book at least one day before to make sure that we have a free spot available.
Rentals & Equipment
In our schools and rental shops we have a great variety of equipment. Choose between:
Surfboards
Softboards for beginners: Size 6.0-9.6
Epoxy Torque boards for intermediate surfers: Size 5.11 fish- 9.0 Malibu
Wetsuits
We offer 4/3 wetsuits for all ages and sizes.
Bodyboards
with flippers
Kite Equipment
Modern and high quality
Erasmus
Meet other Erasmus students whilst learning surfing together
- Exclusive partner of ESN Lisboa (Erasmus Student Network Lisbon)
- Special Erasmus surf events
- Erasmus discounts for rentals, lessons, & accommodation
- Discounts for your friends
*During the period between 15th of september until 15th of june. Please show your ESN card. Please check for more information on esnlisboa.org
Kite surfing
Learn with us the exciting sport of Kite surfing!
Our Kite lessons are carried out by IKO-certified instructors who are great on getting you on your kite and in the air. Our lessons are perfect for beginners and people who want to enhance their skills! We want you to feel save and comfortable in the water! That´s why we provide the theory and the practice you need to enjoy your yourself.
1 Day of Kite Surf
2 hour lesson
Full course:
12 hours
IKO certificate
Extra small groups: Maximum of 3 people per instructor
Duration: 90 minutes
Schedule: depending on conditions
Included: Kite, board, wetsuit, harness, impact vest & helmet, accident insurance
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) Tours
Why not try stand up paddle and discover the most beautiful landscape of the area from the seaside. This activity is suited for all ages and physical conditions.
The tours last for about two hours, with departures from Praia do Creiro. Our main objective is to introduce you to Sup with stops along the banks of the Arrábida Natural Park and the charming village of Portinho da Arrábida.
This kind of natural pool is protected and therefore a safe spot to learn how to paddle. You will cross the whole lagoon, which leads to the ocean, surrounded by stunning views. This will be followed by a walk on the dune.
We will embark on an adventure leaving the harbor, next to the Naval Club of Sesimbra and with a stop at the beautiful beach of Ribeiro Cavalo. This is surely a great way to visit and discover all the corners of the beautiful coast of Sesimbra in one of the most natural and environmentally friendly ways. You, an paddle and a board!
Duration: 2 hours
Schedule: will be announced
Included: Wetsuit & board
How to book: Additionally you can always call us or text us on Whatsapp, Facebook or by Email. We recommend you to book at least one day before to make sure that we have a free spot available.