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The Surf Academy
About
At The Surf Academy you don't just learn to surf... You find the best learning method for your needs, whether it's your first contact with surfing or already experienced.
We work so that our surfers can say that they had the most fun and, at the same time, had the best accompaniment.
Brand new softboards at your disposal as well as wetsuits of any size and gender.
Adults
Kids
- Kids Surf
- Beginner Surf
- Intermediate Surf
- Advanced Surf
Your accommodation
- Lessons
- Prices
- Getting There
- Waves
- Terms
- Due to changing tides exact surf lesson start times are not decided until the week of your lesson.
- After you book we will contact you the week of your lesson to tell you your lessons start time.
Kids Surf
We offer surf lessons for kids between ages of 6-14. We ask that parents are nearby. We pick you up from your accomodation. The lessons include equipment (surfboard and wetsuit), sports insurance and has a duration of 2 hours. Safety is a top priority.
Beginner Surf
We offer surf lessons for beginners. One instructor for every five students ratio. We pick you up from your accomodation. The lessons include equipment (surfboard and wetsuit), sports insurance and has a duration of 2 hours. Safety is a top priority.
Intermediate Surf
We will pick you up from your accomodation and surf all day, taking you to the best waves of the day in acordance with your level. The lessons include equipment (surfboard and wetsuit), sports insurance and has a duration of 2 hours. Safety is a top priority.
Advanced Surf
We pick you up from your accomodation and take you surfing the best waves! Video analysys every day, so that you progress faster! Surfboard and wetsuit included, but we advise you to bring your own. Sports insurance included.
Prices from 01 June to 31 October
Group Rates
| Prices per person | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
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| Kids Surf Lessons | €55 | €100 | €150 | €200 | €250 |
| Beginner Surf Lessons | €55 | €100 | €150 | €200 | €250 |
| Intermediate Surf Lessons | €55 | €100 | €150 | €200 | €250 |
| Advanced Surf Lessons | €55 | €100 | €150 | €200 | €250 |
Prices from 01 November to 31 May
Group Rates
| Prices per person | 1 Day | 2 Days | 3 Days | 4 Days | 5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Surf Lessons | €45 | €90 | €135 | €170 | €215 |
| Beginner Surf Lessons | €45 | €90 | €135 | €170 | €215 |
| Intermediate Surf Lessons | €45 | €90 | €135 | €170 | €215 |
| Advanced Surf Lessons | €45 | €90 | €135 | €170 | €215 |
- We pick you up from your accommodation
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This amazing uncrowded coastline between Santa Cruz to Praia da Areia Branca offers many beach breaks and reefs. With beach breaks in each town suitable for learning and many off the beaten track waves along the coastline it is a great place to explore without the concern for large crowds.
Santa Cruz beach break gets good swell and waves are great on small to medium west swells. It can get crowded in the summer months but you only have to walk five minutes to find a peak that is quieter.
Praia da Areia Branca gets consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds and best around low tide when the tide is falling. Even when there are waves, it's not likely to be crowded. Take care of urchins and rocks.
Don't forget to explore the towns of Peniche and Ericeira
Come Surf Praia da Areia Branca & Santa Cruz with us…
Payment
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due when you arrive at the beach.
Cancelling
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
What happens if the surf school cancel the Surf Lessons?
In the rare occasion that conditions do not allow for the surf lesson to go ahead you will be given a full refund.
Debit/Credit cards are not accepted on site – cash only.
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