# Surf Atelier — Course knowledge (agent / LLM digest)

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## Level 1 Surf Course
- **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 (group): 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: 1 session (2h) — 80 EUR per person
*Group packages from 40 EUR (entry tier).*
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## Level 2 Surf Course
- **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 (group): 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: 1 session (2h) — 80 EUR per person
*Group packages from 50 EUR (entry tier).*
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