Surf School

Enjoy an awesome
ride in
Gota d´Àgua!

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.

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

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.

Click on the pin on the map for informations and directions.

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.

What you can learn in the beginner class:

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

What you can learn as an advanced surfer:

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

What you need to know:

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

Why going private?

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.

What you need to know:

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.