Peniche • Portugal

Surf Atelier

Surf shaped by the Atlantic.

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Choose the course that fits your water.

Start with sand under your feet, move toward the lineup, or take a private class shaped around your own goals. Each path keeps the focus on safety, reading the Atlantic, and steady progression.

Level 1

Inside path

L1Level 1 Surf Course

Inside the wave. Foundations of the Atlantic.

Level 1 is designed for first-time surfers and beginners. Sessions take place on the inside part of the wave with feet on sand, building confidence, technique and understanding of the ocean.

Best for

Take-off basics
Ocean awareness
Wave timing
Safety fundamentals

Rhythm

5 days minimum, 20 hours total, 1-2 sessions per day

How it builds

1
Session 1-2
Equipment, safety and stance on sand. First assisted waves in the whitewater.
2
Session 3-4
Repetition of take-off, reading the set rhythm and learning when to start paddling.
3
Session 5-7
Catching your own waves, controlling speed and direction in the whitewater.
4
Session 8-10
Independent practice with coach feedback, choosing a safe spot and daily ocean check-in.

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Level 2

Outside path

L2Level 2 Surf Course

Outside the wave. Reading the Atlantic.

Level 2 is for surfers who already have a solid take-off in the whitewater and basic ocean knowledge. The focus shifts to paddling out, positioning in the lineup and cutting the green face of the wave with control.

Best for

Lineup positioning
Cutting the green
Reading tides and winds
Recognizing surf spot triangle

Rhythm

3 days minimum, 12 hours total, 1-2 sessions per day

How it builds

1
Session 1-2
Assessment of fundamentals, safety refresh and introduction to the outside sandbank.
2
Session 3-4
Efficient paddling patterns, timing sets and learning how and when to cross the impact zone.
3
Session 5-7
Positioning for the peak, committing to the drop and cutting the green with stable lines.
4
Session 8-10
Refining lines, linking sections and building a personal checklist for future sessions.

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Private Class

Tailored path

PrivatePrivate Class

Tailored surf coaching, built around you.

Private Class is a bespoke surf session for any level. We get to know your experience, confidence and goals, then design the plan around what you need most: first waves, cleaner take-offs, paddling confidence, lineup reading or sharper turns.

Best for

Personal assessment
Tailored progression plan
Dedicated instructor
Focused feedback

Rhythm

1 days minimum, 2 hours total, 1 session per day

How it builds

1
Assessment
We learn your current level, comfort in the ocean, previous experience and what you want to improve.
2
Plan
Your instructor chooses the best spot, conditions, equipment and session focus for your needs.
3
Water time
One-to-one feedback keeps the class at your rhythm, with focused corrections after each wave.
4
Next steps
You leave with a simple progression plan for what to practise next and when to move forward.

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What the Atlantic looked like this week.

Conditions, lessons, and quiet moments from Peniche, posted as they happen.

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Surf students carrying boards toward the beach in Peniche

Surf Atelier students walking together with their boards

Surf students heading out for a lesson in Peniche

Surfer walking up the beach steps beneath a clear sky

Surf students carrying boards along the Peniche dunes

Surf class arriving at the beach with boards

The feed stays close to the real rhythm: waves, wind, students, and the coast between sessions.

Peniche, Portugal

Clear prices for the time you want in the water.

Choose the level and number of sessions. Surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and coaching are included.

Level 1

From 200 €5 sessions

Inside the wave

Beginner surf course focused on ocean knowledge and safe progression.

1 session

40 €

2h total

5 sessions

200 €

10h total

10 sessions

360 €

1 free session included

Level 2

From 250 €5 sessions

Outside the wave

Intermediate surf course for surfers already standing, ready to move to the outside and read the lineup.

1 session

50 €

2h total

5 sessions

250 €

10h total

10 sessions

450 €

1 free session included

Private Class

Bespoke coaching for any level.

Private Class starts at 80 € per person, with a tailored program shaped around your goals, confidence, date and sea conditions.

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Surf Atelier, Peniche

Meet us where Peniche opens to the Atlantic.

Use the pin before your first lesson. We confirm the final beach plan around wind, tide, and your level.

Meeting point: Surf Atelier, Peniche
Session plan: Beach choice confirmed before the lesson
Coordinates: 39.3605 N, 9.3691 W

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Baleal · Ferrel · Peniche

The field guide around your surf day.

A practical guide to the hours before and after surfing: where to get coffee, where to linger after the beach, and what fits the rhythm of the coast.

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Before / after

Peniche is part of the lesson.

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before-surf picks

after-surf picks

Two rhythms

Start clear. Finish well.

Before surfFuel & mindset

Before surf

Coffee, brunch, logistics, and small rituals that keep the start of the session calm.

After surfRefuel & slow down

After surf

Beach bars, casual dinners, and the places that let the session land properly.

Places

The first stops we would bookmark.

Use this shortlist when plans are still forming: coffee before the lesson, beach bars after the water, and relaxed tables that keep you close to Baleal and Ferrel.

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cafeBaleal / Ferrel

Washed Up Cafe & Bar

Coffee and brunch on Avenida do Mar, busy most of the day

A cafe-bar on the main Baleal strip: good espresso, bowls and toasts, vegan options, and a crowd that drifts from laptops in the morning to beers after the tide.

Before surfAfter surf

specialty coffeebrunchhealthy

Local tipWorks before and after the session—light breakfast early, slower drink or occasional event night later.

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cafeBaleal

Lineup Bistro & Bakery

Bakery, coffee, and Neapolitan pizza a few minutes from the sand

Newer Baleal spot: specialty coffee, in-house bakery, simple plates, and pizza when you want something more than a pastry after rinsing off.

Before surfAfter surf

specialty coffeebakerybreakfast

Local tipQuiet mornings and takeaway coffee work well; pizza is an easy group option once everyone's off the beach.

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shopBaleal / Ferrel

Hangfive Surf & Coffee

Surf shop and coffee tucked behind Washed Up

Boards, clothing, coffee, cakes, and beers behind Washed Up on Avenida do Mar. Sometimes live music; always more shop than cafe.

Before surfAfter surf

surf shopcoffeeconcept store

Local tipHours can be loose—best as a browse-and-coffee stop before the beach or a low-key beer after.

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