Atlantic ocean wave at Peniche, Portugal

Peniche • Portugal

Surf Atelier

Surf shaped by the Atlantic.

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Our Courses

Two paths. One ocean.

1

Inside the wave. Foundations of the Atlantic.

Beginner surf course focused on ocean knowledge and safe progression.

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.

Objectives

  • Take-off basics
  • Ocean awareness
  • Wave timing
  • Safety fundamentals

Recommended Duration

  • Minimum 5 days (20 hours total)
  • 1–2 sessions per day

Progression Path

A clear progression from first contact with the board to confidently riding whitewater waves on your own.

  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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2

Outside the wave. Reading the Atlantic.

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

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.

Objectives

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

Recommended Duration

  • Minimum 3 days (12 hours total)
  • 1–2 sessions per day

Progression Path

A step-by-step path from inside waves to confident, relaxed surfing on the outside bank.

  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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Our Pricing Options

Ready for the Atlantic?

Beginner surf course focused on ocean knowledge and safe progression.

Level 1

Inside the wave

Beginner surf course focused on ocean knowledge and safe progression.

1 session (2h total)35 €
5 sessions (10h total)175 €
10 sessions (20h total)
315 €1 free session included
Level 2

Outside the wave

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

1 session (2h total)45 €
5 sessions (10h total)225 €
10 sessions (20h total)450 €
Family sessions

Family sessions for kids and adults

Share the wave. One family, one coach, one long memory.

1 session (2h total)29 €
5 sessions (10h total)145 €
10 sessions (20h total)290 €
Minimum 2 people per family group.

Private sessions available at 75 € per person.

Peniche

Find us in Peniche

Peniche coastline, Portugal

Peniche

Peniche is not a backdrop.
It is part of the lesson.

Atlantic winds shape the lineup. The tides write the schedule. The coastline teaches patience. Here, the ocean is not scenery — it is curriculum.