# Surf Atelier — Course knowledge (agent / LLM digest) Generated from the same source as the public site. Canonical URLs use base: https://www.surfatelier.com - Courses hub: https://www.surfatelier.com/courses - Booking: https://www.surfatelier.com/booking - About: https://www.surfatelier.com/about - Contact: https://www.surfatelier.com/contact --- ## Level 1 Surf Course - **Level:** Level 1 - **Category:** group - **Public page:** https://www.surfatelier.com/courses/level-1 - **Location:** North Beach, Peniche, Portugal - **Tagline:** Inside the wave. Foundations of the Atlantic. ### Overview 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 ### Progression *A clear progression from first contact with the board to confidently riding whitewater waves on your own.* - Session 1–2 · Equipment, safety and stance on sand. First assisted waves in the whitewater. - Session 3–4 · Repetition of take-off, reading the set rhythm and learning when to start paddling. - Session 5–7 · Catching your own waves, controlling speed and direction in the whitewater. - Session 8–10 · Independent practice with coach feedback, choosing a safe spot and daily ocean check-in. ### Logistics - Max instructor ratio: 1:4-5 - Minimum participants: 2 - Wave focus: inside lineup - Ocean knowledge focus: yes - Included: Surfboard, Wetsuit, Insurance, Instructor, Private surf garage storage ### Recommended stay - At least 5 days (20 hours minimum) - 1–2 sessions per day ### Pricing (EUR) **Group packages:** - 1 session(s) (2h total): 40 EUR - 5 session(s) (10h total): 200 EUR - 10 session(s) (20h total): 360 EUR — 1 free session included - Private Class: 1 session (2h) — 80 EUR per person *Group packages from 40 EUR (entry tier).* --- ## Level 2 Surf Course - **Level:** Level 2 - **Category:** group - **Public page:** https://www.surfatelier.com/courses/level-2 - **Location:** North Beach, Peniche, Portugal - **Tagline:** Outside the wave. Reading the Atlantic. ### Overview 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 ### Prerequisites - Take-off basics - Rip current knowledge - Ability to surf outside waves ### Progression *A step-by-step path from inside waves to confident, relaxed surfing on the outside bank.* - Session 1–2 · Assessment of fundamentals, safety refresh and introduction to the outside sandbank. - Session 3–4 · Efficient paddling patterns, timing sets and learning how and when to cross the impact zone. - Session 5–7 · Positioning for the peak, committing to the drop and cutting the green with stable lines. - Session 8–10 · Refining lines, linking sections and building a personal checklist for future sessions. ### Logistics - Max instructor ratio: 1:4-5 - Minimum participants: 2 - Wave focus: outside lineup - Ocean knowledge focus: yes - Included: Surfboard (if needed), Wetsuit, Insurance, Instructor, Private surf garage storage ### Recommended stay - At least 3 days (12 hours minimum) - 1–2 sessions per day ### Pricing (EUR) **Group packages:** - 1 session(s) (2h total): 50 EUR - 2 session(s) (4h total): 100 EUR - 5 session(s) (10h total): 250 EUR - 10 session(s) (20h total): 450 EUR — 1 free session included - Private Class: 1 session (2h) — 80 EUR per person *Group packages from 50 EUR (entry tier).* --- ## Private Class - **Level:** All levels - **Category:** private - **Public page:** https://www.surfatelier.com/courses/private-class - **Location:** North Beach, Peniche, Portugal - **Tagline:** Tailored surf coaching, built around you. ### Overview 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. ### Objectives - Personal assessment - Tailored progression plan - Dedicated instructor - Focused feedback ### Progression *A tailored progression from understanding where you are today to building a clear, personal plan for your next steps in the water.* - Assessment · We learn your current level, comfort in the ocean, previous experience and what you want to improve. - Plan · Your instructor chooses the best spot, conditions, equipment and session focus for your needs. - Water time · One-to-one feedback keeps the class at your rhythm, with focused corrections after each wave. - Next steps · You leave with a simple progression plan for what to practise next and when to move forward. ### Logistics - Max instructor ratio: 1:1 - Minimum participants: 1 - Wave focus: tailored to your needs - Ocean knowledge focus: yes - Included: Personal assessment, Tailored session plan, Surfboard, Wetsuit, Insurance, Dedicated instructor, Private surf garage storage ### Recommended stay - At least 1 days (2 hours minimum) - 1 session per day ### Pricing (EUR) **Private packages:** - 1 session(s) (2h total): 80 EUR — Tailored program *Private class from 80 EUR per person.* ---