Surfing lessons in Gamboa Beach, Peniche

If you have always dreamed about surfing there's no better way to learn it than with these surfing lessons in Peniche: one of Europe's top surfing spots!

Group lesson

2 options available from €30

Book your activity

From€30
2 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 5 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

The lessons will be adapted to your level, though you will learn:

- For beginners:

- Basic knowledge of surfing equipment
- Safety rules
- Paddling techniques
- The "duck-dive"
- Getting to your feet – Standing up Surfing broken waves
- Priority rules
- Position in the line up to catch unbroken waves
- Surf the green waves – bottom turn
- Advanced maneuvers

- For intermediates:

- Identification of the best peaks, currents.
- Security and priority rules
- Drop in green waves
- Turning backside and frontside
- Trimming
- Cut Back and bottom turn

- For advanced:

- Brief surfer diagnosis
- Review surfing basics
- Paddling and turning for the wave techniques (tricks and details)
- Priority rules
- How a surfboard works
- Distinguish types of waves and which surf you must apply on each of them
- The “Bottom turn” and its importance for wave riding success
- The importance of the upper body for the bottom turn.
- Duck dive” techniques”
- Surf maneuvers -“off the lip” and “cut – back”

Activity requirements

All participants must be good swimmers.

A previous experience with surfing is not required.

Special terms

Minors must have authorization from their parents.

There is the possibility to stay in one of their beach lofts: The price varies from 65€ to 70€ and the rooms are for 3 people maximum. Please get in touch with your instructor after booking to arrange this.

Meeting point:
Go4Surf School Peniche Tv. da Exportadora, 2520-497 Peniche, Portugal
Spoken languages:English, Portuguese, French
Included
  • Surfboard
  • Wetsuit
  • Lockers
  • Showers
  • Changing rooms
Excluded
  • Transportation to meeting point
  • Accommodation
Do not forget to bring
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimsuit
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Towel